The Brain Coach podcast is hosted by executive function expert and 'Brain Coach' Mary Turos. Take a deep dive into executive functions and simple strategies based in neuroscience to overcome obstacles and achieve personal progress. Each episode provides insights from a community of educators, researchers, therapists, clinicians, family members to support a healthy brain.
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Ep: 17: Breani Bridges, Employment Consultant for People with Disabilities
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Breani Bridges is an employment consultant who helps adults with disabilities prepare for and navigate work and life. Breani provides supportive services for all ages; young adults transitioning from school to adults moving into retirement. Breani began her career as a peer educator in the Maryland public school systems where she gained experience …
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Ep 16: Denise, Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome
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On today's episode of the podcast, Brain Coach Mary Turos speaks with Denise, a mom raising a daughter with Down syndrome. Denise discusses her experiences, from receiving her daughter's initial diagnosis to navigating years of medical programs and everything in between. Mary and Denise talk about myths commonly associated with Down syndrome, how h…
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Ep 15: Adult Executive Function Discussion with Mary
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In this episode, Mary takes a deep dive into adult executive functions and the challenges she commonly sees with her adult clients. Topics covered include: - Feeling overwhelmed - Inability to manage time, especially during the workday. Dealing with distractions - How to prioritize and make progress. How much time we can actually be productive dail…
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Ep 14: Nikki Wooton, We Rock The Spectrum, an Inclusive Kid's Gym
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On today's episode of The Brain Coach, Mary speaks with Nikki Wooten, owner of We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym in Forest Hill, Maryland. We Rock is a kid's gym for children of all abilities but caters to kids with autism. The gym provides specialized equipment and a safe environment where kids can act freely while getting the sensory input they need…
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Ep 13: Jori Eidem's family journey with the rare disease MLD
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Today's guest Jori Eidem, a physician assistant from Rochester, MN, discusses her family's personal journey navigating a serious and life-threatening condition called Metachromatic Leukodystrophy or MLD. Jori shares the story of her niece Amelia, an 8-year-old who played soccer, dressed up as a princess, and collected unicorns. Amelia was bright, f…
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Ep 12: An Extraordinary Mom's Parenting Story
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Meet Mia, our “mom extraordinaire.” Mia shares her experiences successfully parenting a child with learning disabilities. Mia beautifully tells her story of navigating the challenges of school, homeschooling, medication, and social pressures. The conversation touches on fears parents face when first dealing with a diagnosis, how to stay calm while …
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Ep 11: Eric Robinson, Language-Based Disabilities Expert
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As a high school educator, Eric Robinson helps students navigate language-based learning disabilities and language processing issues. Eric wears many hats at The Highlands School in Bel Air, Maryland, as an English and woodworking teacher, co-manager of the drama department, and Upper School Coordinator. Eric also serves as adjunct professor of rea…
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Ep 10: The 13 Most Common Questions Parents Ask
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In today's episode, Brain Coach Mary Turos answers the 13 most common questions she gets from parents of teens and young children. Mary's offers insights into children's behaviors and simple techniques to help parents. The 13 questions follow: 1) Should I reward my kids for good grades or for turning assignments in on time? 2) Will having a disabil…
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Ep 9: Mark Feiring, Executive Director, Maryland Book Bank
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Mary speaks with Mark Feiring, executive director of the Maryland Book Bank. Based in Baltimore, this nonprofit organization is committed to cultivating literacy in children from under-resourced neighborhoods. The Maryland Book Bank distributes books locally through programs including: The Maryland Book Bank Ravens Bookmobile: in partnership with t…
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Ep 8: Michelle Foote, MS, LPC - Professional Counseling
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Licensed professional counselor Michelle Foote, MS, LPC, joins Mary on today’s episode of The Brain Coach podcast. Michelle shares her perspective on supporting a healthy brain through her work as a professional counselor and why she’s passionate about lifelong learning. Michelle helps clients move through issues using talk therapy and uncovering u…
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Ep 7: Jennie Iglehart - Perspectives on Education
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Retired independent schoolteacher Jennie Iglehart shares her experiences and learnings from a 34-year career in education. An elementary school teacher, Jennie taught hundreds of Baltimore-area students in 4th and 5th grades. She shares the roundabout way she found education after an early career as an ICU nurse. Mary and Jennie discuss current tre…
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Ep 6: Shamena Maharaj - Joy, Happiness & Mindfulness
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In today's episode of The Brain Coach, Mary speaks with mindfulness expert Shamena Maharaj. Shamena is an award-winning human resources professional, education scholar, philanthropist, author, and mother of two daughters. Shamena and Mary discuss mindfulness, how it helps us in the day-to-day and supports recovery from stress. Shamena shares simple…
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Ep 5: Keri Leach - Mindfulness in Fitness & Nutrition
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Keri Leach, health and fitness coach and owner of Mint Condition Fitness in Westerville, Ohio, joins Mary to talk about incorporating mindfulness and joy into fitness and nutrition. In today's episode, Keri discusses why motivation alone isn't enough to create a healthy lifestyle and the "five whys" to ask yourself when committing to a health and f…
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Ep 4: Laura Schmid - Art Therapist & Licensed Counselor
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Today The Brain Coach welcomes Laura Schmid, ATR-BC, LPC, a board certified art therapist and licensed counselor in the St. Louis, MO area. Mary and Laura discuss art therapy and how the incorporation of visual arts into traditional counseling can promote positive change in peoples' lives. Laura shares why everyone can benefit from art therapy, reg…
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In today's episode, Mary speaks with New Jersey-based education consultant and K-16 expert, Lew Goldstein. Mary discusses how Lew's wide-range of professional experiences - journalist, teacher, college educator, and public administrator - led him to a 19-year career as assistant superintendent of the Princeton, NJ school district. Lew discusses the…
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Ep 2: Leah Roberts - Special Education Advocate
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What parents need to know to advocate for their child. In today's podcast, Mary talks with special education advocate Leah Roberts from LMR Educational Consulting. Leah is an educational consultant who helps parents of special needs children work with their child's school to secure support services. She helps parents understand the steps to get eva…
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Ep 1: Meet the Brain Coach, an interview with Mary Turos
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Mary Turos is an executive function expert known as "The Brain Coach." Working from her Maryland headquarters, Mary coaches children and adults facing executive function issues. In this first episode of the The Brain Coach, we interview Mary who explains this field of work, and how she helps clients set and achieve goals that help bring harmony to …
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Welcome to The Brain Coach podcast! I'm your host, Mary Turos. I've had a fun, sometimes frustrating, but always fascinating journey to become 'The Brain Coach'. I started my career as a public school teacher in Maryland and loved helping kids with challenges and learning difficulties. Living in the heart of Maryland academia, I have the unique opp…
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