Jan 2026

Ep 79: Dyslexia Explained: Reading, Executive Function, and the Right Kind of Help (ft. Ben Powers and Jeff Ruggiero)

Hi everyone! I have something to tell you and I don’t really know how to say it, so I’m just going to say it like it is. I’ve decided to end my time as part of the marketing team at Beyond BookSmart and sadly, that means that I’ll no longer be hosting Focus Forward. Today’s episo ... Show More

59m 4s

Dec 2025

Ep 78: Misdiagnosed & Misunderstood: How Women with ADHD Can Reclaim Their Story (ft: Kristen Baird-Goldman)

I’m so glad you’re here for this conversation, because today we’re diving into a topic that is personally very close to home for me and I’m guessing many of you: the intersection of ADHD, womanhood, and self-love. My guest today, Kristen Baird-Goldman, is a licensed mental health ... Show More

54m 37s

Nov 2025

Ep 77: Breaking the OCD Cycle: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsions (ft. Dr. Kim Glazier-Leonte)

In today’s episode, we’re revisiting obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD. If you’ve been listening a while, you may remember that in episode 47, I interviewed Dr. Anthony Bram about OCD. wanted to return to this topic because OCD is both more common and more misunderstood th ... Show More

1h 5m

Jul 2024

What is Executive Function - And Why is Executive Dysfunction so bad for Mental Health?

Executive Function Coach Sean McCormick's Website: <a href='https://www.efspecialists.com/'>https://www.efspecialists.com/</a> OK, here’s the thing, you (or someone you know) might have been diagnosed with ADHD, Depression, PTSD, or Anxiety, (because like 30% of the US ... Show More

16m 3s

Jan 2023

overcoming executive dysfunction: "why can't i just do the thing?!"

Struggling to stay organized, follow through on plans, or keep your emotions in check? You’re not alone. Many people face challenges with executive functioning—a set of mental skills that can impact everything from daily routines to long-term goals. In this ep ... Show More

1h 24m

Aug 2025

349: ADHD in Kids Explained + How The SPECT Brain Scan Guides Care | Dr. Steven Storage

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Storage, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. We explore how SPECT brain scans can reveal hidden strengths and weaknesses, the different subtypes of ADHD and their unique treatment approaches ... Show More

1h 9m

Sep 2025

A Nerdy Deep Dive into ADHD and Anxiety

Let’s talk about the link between Anxiety and ADHD—how executive function challenges fuel both conditions and how you can improve anxiety with an ADHD approach. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Down ... Show More

28m 1s

Sep 2021

#251: Supporting Children's Mental Health with Dr. Nicole Beurkens

Mental health challenges in children has been on the rise for some time and the pandemic has only magnified it for many kids. Sometimes dis-regulated behavior in actually toddlers, young children and teens is actually due to mental health struggles. How can you know the differenc ... Show More

35m 10s

Apr 2024

ADHD Comorbidities: The Depression/Anxiety Cocktail with Dr. Michael Felt

This week on the show, we explore the topic of comorbidity with ADHD & Executive Functioning specialist, Dr. Michael Felt. As a lecturer at Yale University School of Medicine and a professor at Columbia University, Dr. Felt brings his knowledge to the discussion, focusing on the ... Show More

48m 42s

Sep 2023

Balancing ADHD: Myths, Management, and Mindsets with Dr. Jessica Stern

Hey team! This week I'm talking with Dr. Jessica Stern about ADHD, mental health, and trauma. Dr. Stern is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, and clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health. Her areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, ADHD in ... Show More

28m 10s

Jul 2025

The Freeze Response, Gifted Kid Syndrome, and BPD: July Mailbag

Dr. Rick and Forrest answer listener questions about perfectionism, performance anxiety, trauma, and relationships. They explore how early praise for being “gifted” can create a fear of failure and contribute to “failure to launch,” and share ways to shift from focusing on an ide ... Show More

1h 17m

Apr 2025

The Truth About Anxiety & ADHD: Life-Changing Tools From a Renowned Psychiatrist

If you’re anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, or find yourself wondering “what is wrong with me?” then this episode is for you. Today, world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks, MD is here to deliver the truth about what’s really going on in your brain, body, and most i ... Show More

1h 35m

Jul 2024

The Before We Get Started (rebroadcast)

Hey team, I've recently been thinking about task initiation a lot, but while working on the first draft of this episode, I realized that there were a few ideas that were important to explore first. So in this episode, we're going to be exploring some ideas of exe ... Show More

12 m

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