Music Hits Different for ADHD Brains- Interview with Musicians Kat and JP

You are all in for a musical treat with this episode! Do you ever feel stuck or have a hard time creating better habits as you work on exercising those executive functions skills that feel tricky!? I know I do, and have found that music is my favorite momentum maker and memory tool too, how bout you?

For many ADHD brains, music can be a powerful tool for focus, memory, emotional regulation, and getting started with every day tasks! In this fun-filled episode, we're joined by JP and Kat, who are an amazing married duo, whose music has been featured on beloved shows like Seseme street, Gabby's Dollhouse, Blaze and the Monster Machine, Pigeon Finds a Hotdog, Blues Clues, and MORE. They are Emmy award winners and parents to two kiddos who have busy brains just like you and I do! They share how they create songs that help kids learn, remember important skills, and build memory throughout the day! 

We're also joined by our new 8 year old friend ADDEE, who shares how music helps her ADHD brain move throughout her daily routines, manage big feelings, abd stay regulated when life feels overwhelming. 

Together we explore,

• Why music is such a powerful tool for ADHD brains.
• How songs can improve memory and help us remember routines, or to simply put things away.
• Using music to build momentum when it's hard to get started.
• How music can help move through big emotion moments.
• You will hear three fabulous jingles written by Kat and JP that you can start using right away...
  • "Anything Else", "Put It Away", and "Learning More Everyday" from "ADDIE'S WORLD" 

Whether you are getting ready for school , cleaning your room, calming down after a busy day, or just looking for a little extra momentum, this episode is full of practical ideas from a child's perspective and joyful music to help your brain thrive! Remember, you don't have to force your brain to work like everyone else's. Sometimes it needs the right rhythm to feel it's best! Let's keep moving, keep singinng, and journeying together through ADHD!

You can find Aidee's world on YouTube & IG= @aiddeehd_official