01: Executive Functioning with Lesley PsyD

Struggle Care

KC Davis

Self-improvement, Education

4.8 • 750 Ratings

🗓️ 3 October 2022

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Today, we are diving into executive functioning, which is a popular term being bounced around in mental health communities. I want to take a closer look at what it means and how it shows up in people’s lives. Join me to learn more from today’s guest! Dr. Lesley Cook is a psychologist who does a lot of work with ADHD and other neurodivergencies. Born and raised in Hawaii, she now lives in Virginia and works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Dr. Lesley and I met on TikTok, and I’m happy to have her here today! Show Highlights: A common-language definition and explanation of executive functioning How executive function deficits show up in someone’s life How shame, guilt, and inconsistent performance are clues to executive function problems The difference between motivation and task initiation Why the underlying issue with lack of motivation is more about what a person values How a person’s sense of self is affected when they believe their authentic self is “bad” Why external supports are necessary when an internal system is down Why rhythm is better than routine for those with executive function disorder How neurotypical people experience interruptions with executive functioning on a regular basis because of overload and anxiety How blips in executive function occur in neurotypical people with predictability and response to intervention—as opposed to someone with a diagnosis How someone with ADHD can have incredible deficits in executive function on days when everything is going their way–and won’t respond reliably to normal interventions How to build into each day differing levels of acceptable outcomes–and give yourself permission to choose what fits your needs at that moment Lesley’s advice to those who think they have executive functioning issues Resources: Connect with Dr. Lesley: TikTok and Instagram Connect with KC: TikTok and Instagram Get KC's Book, How to Keep House While Drowning Find great resources about executive functioning: www.understood.org, www.psychologytoday.com, and www.chaad.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:30.3	Hello, you sentient balls of stardust.
1:36.1	I'm Casey Davis, and this is struggle care, the mental health podcast that promises never to tell you to journal.
1:40.7	Today I'm in the studio with psychologist Leslie Cook, and we are talking about executive functioning.
1:44.2	So pull up a chair, use this time to do something kind for yourself,
1:46.1	and enjoy the conversation.
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