Welcome to Explain My Brain! In this episode, host Tyla, who is both a psychologist and someone familiar with ADHD, dives into the complexities of hyperactive and impulsive ADHD. Discover how this type of ADHD manifests, from fast-paced thoughts to restless behaviours, and learn why it's not about being 'too much' but about having a vibrant, lively brain.
Explore how this energy translates into daily life at school and home, and the challenges and gifts that come with it. Understand the brain's executive functioning and why impulsivity and hyperactivity occur, and get advice on what can help manage these traits. Join Tyla as she celebrates the accomplishments of historical figures with similar minds, and open your heart to the beauty of a brain that speaks louder and dreams bigger.
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Unveiling the Quiet ADHD: Inattentive Insights
Welcome back to Explain My Brain with Tyla, your guide to the fascinating functions of the brain. In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked world of inattentive ADHD, characterised by a brain that drifts quietly in multiple directions. Discover how this serene type of ADHD affects both children and adults, influencing their ability to focus, complete tasks, and navigate daily routines.
Explore what inattentive ADHD looks like at school and home, and understand the challenges faced by those living with it. Learn how executive functioning, the brain's control centre, can feel impaired, making organisation and task completion difficult.
Get practical tips on supporting inattentive ADHD with strategies like breaking tasks into smaller steps and using reminders. This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and the need for different kinds of support, highlighting that having inattentive ADHD doesn’t equate to being lazy or uncaring.
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Unraveling ADHD: Embrace Your Unique Brain
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Explain My Brain. I'm Tyla, your host and psychologist, here to guide kids and families in understanding ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Join us as we debunk common misconceptions about ADHD and explore how an ADHD brain navigates the world with curiosity and creativity.
This episode delves into the multitasking marvel that is the ADHD brain, highlighting both the challenges and the strengths it brings. Learn why ADHD should be celebrated as "attention does everything brain," and hear firsthand experiences from kids living with ADHD.
Gain insights into the tools and support systems that empower those with ADHD, and discover how some of history's greatest minds thrived with their ADHD traits. Tune in to understand, appreciate, and normalize the beautiful differences brought by an ADHD brain. Remember, next time we will focus on Inattentive ADHD, so stay tuned!
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Understanding Anxiety: How to Recognize and Manage It
In this episode of Explain My Brain, host Tya delves into the often misunderstood emotion of anxiety, a feeling that affects both kids and adults. Tyla clarifies what anxiety truly means and how it's your brain's mechanism to sense danger, even in safe environments. Discover the common symptoms of anxiety, from wobbly tummies to rapid heartbeats, and learn why it occurs through an insightful explanation of the brain's "safety guard," the amygdala.
Although anxiety can sometimes be overwhelming, Tyla offers practical strategies to manage it, such as breathing exercises, seeking comfort in familiar objects, and expressing worries through writing or art. Furthermore, the episode emphasises the importance of understanding that anxiety isn't inherently negative—it's your brain's way of keeping you secure. With helpful examples from the animal kingdom, Tyla reassures listeners that anxiety is a common experience, providing listeners with tools to navigate their own anxious moments confidently.
Welcome to "Explain My Brain," a podcast dedicated to helping kids and their grown-ups learn about the wonders of diverse brain functions. In this episode, host Tyla delves into the concept of neurodivergence, explaining how it defines brains that work differently from the typical expectations. Tyla reassures listeners that being neurodivergent is not just normal but also valid and exceptional.
Listeners gain insight into the characteristics of neurodivergent brains, from intense focus on preferred activities like drawing or collecting facts to feeling overwhelmed in specific environments. Tyla emphasises the importance of recognising neurodivergence as often genetic and deeply rooted in family traits, reassuring those who may see the world differently that they are part of a long line of creative and insightful thinkers.
Through personal reflection and understanding of one's own brain, individuals can better advocate for themselves and seek supportive environments. Tyla highlights the significance of tailoring support to meet individual needs, allowing unique minds to shine. The episode ends on a light-hearted note with a fun fact about octopuses, also known for their neurodivergent traits, linking this to the podcast's thoughtful logo. Join Tyla in celebrating the beauty of different minds, fostering an accepting and understanding world for everyone.
For curious kids and the grown-ups who support them.
Explain My Brain is a short podcast designed for children aged 4 to 10 to explore feelings, brain differences, and how to understand themselves and others, one small topic at a time.
Hosted by Tyla, a psychologist and founder of The Psych Assessment Studio, each episode introduces a single concept, such as anxiety, sensory needs, ADHD, autism, meltdowns, friendships, or special interests, using child-friendly language, affirming explanations, and practical tips.
This podcast is:
Neurodiversity-affirming
Strengths-based
Short and easy to follow (each episode is under 5 minutes)
Perfect for car rides, therapy sessions, classrooms, or bedtime chats
Whether your child is neurodivergent or just starting to ask big questions about how brains and feelings work, this is a safe and encouraging place to learn together.
Because every brain is a good brain. 💛
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