The Wavy Brain podcast explores work, life, and neurodiversity with a range of exciting guests who have all had to navigate the twists and turns that ADHD and other neuro-differences can throw their way. Hosts Lindsay and Lauren are both former corporate superstars turned ADHD coaches who were diagnosed with ADHD in their late-30s. They are both moms unlocking the generational neurodiversity within their own families and discovering how their passion for coaching has transformed their lives. ...
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This is a weekly Music & Entertainment podcast meant to be light hearted hosted by rapper/podcaster extraordinaire, J. Bryson. Come kick it with J and frequent friends every week as they discuss the latest going on in the hip hop and R&B scenes, the journey of grinding in the music industry and entertaining the hard working folk with some good laughs. Enjoy the show!
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Episode 61 | Pod Boss ft. Offworld CJ & Crazy Brain Cory
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This is an entertainment podcast meant to entertain you. Ladies and gentleman welcome back and newcomers welcome in. J. and CJ are back this week for a jam packed episode with Crazy Brain Cory (and DL in the back) celebrating the release of his album The Bender Tape. Cory discusses his new perspective with this project, the inspiration behind some …
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Welcome back to this entertainment podcast alongside J. Bryson and Offworld CJ. The episode starts with CJ's live reaction of zyn and the guys try to figure out all the buzz. New segment alert; Fun Fact of the Day and the guys try hypothesize what life was like in 1923. J. gives a review of Eminem's Death of Slim Shady and his gripes with him over …
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Episode 59 | Out of Thin Air ft. Offworld CJ
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J. and CJ are back for more organic pod moments. Join the guys for this entertainment podcast as they recap the break, reactions and highlights from the Kendrick Pop Out show as well as discuss the artistry of the Not Like Us video, the hope for more albums this year, Bronny getting drafted to the Lake Show, the WNBA Rookie of the Year race, Angel …
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Episode 58 | LRG'd Up Part 2 ft. Benny Wavy & Offworld CJ
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This is an entertainment podcast meant to entertain you. Benny Wavy is back for part 2 alongside J. and CJ. We are here to discuss and celebrate Benny's latest 11 track project "Beacon." We go through the Highlight Reels (that's a double entendre) of Benny's latest as well as CJ's latest effort "Highlight Reel." The guys also discuss favorite momen…
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Episode 57 | euphoria - BOOM or DOOM? ft. Offworld CJ
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A special edition, emergency episode and you better believe, the barefoot was responsibly flowing for this one. It's finally here, after 17 days Kendrick has methodically responded to Drake and J. and CJ are here to talk about it. All your Kendrick/Drake beef questions and hypotheticals answered here. How quickly will we get a response? How many ro…
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On this week's episode of the J. Bryson Podcast, J. and CJ give a deep dive into the most recent Offworld CJ album - HIGHLIGHT REEL. It's been a long time coming and CJ gives insight into the entire process of making the album and what's around the corner now that the music is released. The ups, the downs, and the highlight reel of HIGHLIGHT REEL, …
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Episode 55 | Segues Per Pod ft. Offworld CJ
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J. Bryson and Offworld CJ are back to help you get through the work week. Join the guys in this light hearted, kicking it episode with plenty of the funnies. The guys pour nothing but positivity into this episode like some Bees. J. and CJ also discuss the ever changing music industry, how did we get to the point of not paying for music? Later on, J…
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Episode 54 | Old School Q Boy ft. Offworld CJ
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Welcome back to the JBP, an entertainment podcast here to help you get through the week. The guys are getting in shape for the big 2v2 match and today J. and CJ start off with a friendly Mile challenge. The guys also give a deep dive into Schoolboy Q's latest release, "Blue Lips," more noteworthy Rap and R&B releases and giving underrated music cit…
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Episode 53 | "The Voting Is In" ft. Offworld CJ
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The official voting for the 1st Annual Brysie's is in! J. Bryson and Offworld CJ announce the winners of all 10 categories. Congratulations to all winner and nominees. Listen to the guys give a deep dive into each Brysie's category, brainstorming for next year's awards and anticipating releases this year. Let's kick it for an hour and have some lau…
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Episode 52 | Delicate Genius ft. Offworld CJ
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J. Bryson and Offworld CJ are back for your mid week entertainment. join the guys for all the laughs as they ketchup on the latest happenings and wrap up the First annual Brysie's. The guys also give an in-depth album review of vultures by Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign. as always, more laughs along the way!! Join me to start earning more money with SoFi …
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Episode 51 | The 1st Annual Brysie's with Offworld CJ, Double Ontendre & Skywalker
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The most prestigious award show in music, it's the Brysie's!! An award show created for the artists, by the artists, with the artists. Join J and the carefully calculated committee of Offworld CJ, Double Ontendre and Skywalker as they reflect on the releases of 2023 and hand out nominations for the Brysie's. We've created 10 categories, 4 noms each…
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Ep. 026: Harnessing Your Highly Sensitive Nature as a Strength
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Today, Lauren & Lindsay talk with Heidi Siegal Kogon about what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). Like with any neurodivergent condition, Heidi shows us the benefits of using self-discovery to break free from self-doubt and create more ease and confidence in our lives. Heidi Siegal Kogon's website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in…
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Ep. 025: Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Cathy Rashidian
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Join Lauren & Lindsay as they talk with Cathy Rashidian, ADHD & Executive Coach, about the many ways she supports professionals who are ready to take the next steps in their careers. Cathy shares tips for developing your professional identity and slowing down to better process and communicate your ideas. She also talks about the specific challenges…
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Ep. 024: ADHD and Relationships with Sara Lerner
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Sara Lerner is an ADHD Relationship Coach based in Seattle, Washington who helps transform relationships for people both with ADHD and without it. She is passionate about squashing misinformation about ADHD and helping all couples better understand one another. Book an ADHD Coaching No-Cost Mini Breakthrough Session with Sara Twitter: https://twitt…
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Ep. 023: What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew with Dr. Sharon Saline
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Dr. Sharon Saline is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience as a top expert on ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and mental health challenges and their impact on family dynamics. In this episode, she breaks down her unique approach to raising happy, capable, neurodivergent kids called the 5C’s of ADHD. Learn how t…
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Ep 022: The ADHD Nutritionist Rebecca King
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Lindsay & Lauren talk with registered dietician nutritionist Rebecca King about the many ways ADHDers can struggle with food, from binge-restrict cycles to forgetting to eat. As an ADHDer herself, Rebecca is dedicated to helping people heal their relationships with food through coaching. She breaks down strategies to help us eat more intuitively, c…
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Ep. 021: ADHD in the Legal Field with Annie Little
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Annie Little, a former attorney and the founder of JD Nation, joins us in this episode to talk about the impact of ADHD symptoms on practicing law. While some attorneys with ADHD excel under pressure, symptoms like procrastination, time blindness, and poor attention to detail can make practicing law with ADHD feel impossible. But there is hope! Und…
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Episode 50 | The Bridge ft. Offworld CJ & RockiWhoa
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J, CJ and Rocki are back to discuss the hot topics of the week. Wrapping up the Grammy controversy, debating if Killer Mike should have won RAOTY, the disconnect between the younger and older generation, and of course all the laughs!By J. Bryson
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Ep. 020: Negotiating Tips with Coach Jeremy Barnyak
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Improve your self-advocacy skills with negotiation expert Jeremy Barnyak. Lauren & Lindsay talk to Jeremy about how our individual goals, risk tolerance, and perspectives can impact the bargaining table. He explains the power of arming ourselves with the right information to feel confident negotiating, even when it doesn’t necessarily come naturall…
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Ep. 019: Using Tapping to Calm Your Nervous System & Process Trauma with EFT Expert Kristen Curtis
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Join us as we learn about the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a simple do-it-yourself calming technique to support your nervous system. Kristen Curtis explains how EFT can help us process and transform our overwhelming emotions. By focusing on meridian points in the body, EFT can help reduce cortisol and restore balance and energy in the body. K…
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Ep. 018: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat ADHD with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay
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Dr. J. Russell Ramsay is one of the original pioneers of using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat ADHD. By paying attention to the cognitive distortions that hijack us, we can improve our self-confidence and break the cycle of negativity. Dr. Ramsay’s website: https://www.cbt4adhd.com/about/ The Adult ADHD Toolkit, by Dr. J. Russell Ramsay…
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Ep. 017: ADHD and Anxiety with Justine Carino, LMHC
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Anxiety is the most common co-occurring condition with ADHD. Learn more with Justine Carino, LMHC, as she breaks down the difference between anxiety and anxiety disorders and the way the symptoms of ADHD and anxiety can overlap. Justine Carrino’s website: https://www.carinocounseling.com/ Interested in ADHD coaching? Check out Lindsay’s website and…
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Ep. 016: Teaching Social Skills with Caroline Maguire
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Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC, is a trailblazer in social skills and neurodivergence. She is the author of Why Will No One Play with Me? , and a sought-after coach, lecturer, and workshop facilitator. Join us as we talk to Caroline about how neurodivergence can impact social skills and friendships. She breaks down the complexity of human conne…
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Episode 48 | Seizures with Offworld CJ & Rockiwhoa
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Welcome to a special entertainment episode alongside CJ and Rocki!! We hope you enjoyed our very organic intro. Get it together J!! Listen to the guys diving into the hot topics including figuring out who the upcoming rappers of the next year, women being the dopest rappers in hip hop, the difficulty trying to make it as an independent act, and of …
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Episode 47 | Pant Kickers ft. Offworld CJ
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It's the new year and the JBP is back from a hiatus with Offworld CJ here to discuss the misguided artist vision. Listen to CJ and J zone in on the marketing side of hip hop. They also discuss who was the most impressive rapper of 2023, and planning for the 1st annual Brysie's. There was certainly no holding back this episode, after a light year of…
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Mini-Ep. 015: Strategies to Decrease Shame
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For the last mini-episode of the season, Lauren & Lindsay talk about how self-compassion, focusing on the positive, listening to our internal voices, and building authentic friendships help get rid of shame. If you would like to join Lindsay & Lauren’s pilot group coaching program and experience authentic community and self-discovery for yourself, …
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For the last full-length episode of the season, Lauren & Lindsay celebrate their newfound ability to say f*ck you to all the things that used to bring them shame. Jane Shure and the Resilience Group Chapter 11: Shame, Compassion, and the Journey to Health, by Jane Shure & Beth Weinstock in Effective Clinical Practice in the Treatment of Eating Diso…
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Lindsay & Lauren meet up in real life to record this episode! Recording this episode and meeting up to talk business was a surreal and super fun experience since they live in different states and have only met one other time in person before this. They reflect on season 1 of the podcast ending soon and the friendship they've built along the way. Th…
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In today's episode, we explore why grief can be so intense for ADHDers. Lauren’s long-time ADHD coaching client, Adisa, joins us to talk about losing her mother to a rare form of cancer over the course of 6 weeks. Since Lindsay and Lauren both also lost their fathers in young adulthood, they relate very much to Adisa’s experience. We talk about our…
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Mini-Ep. 013: Sensory Regulation for Adults
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Lauren gives a rudimentary (and non-expert) introduction to vestibular, interoceptive, proprioceptive, auditory, visual, tactile, taste, and smell sensory needs and sensory regulation for adults. Mentioned in this Episode: Sensory Integration Tips to Consider by Indiana University Resource Center for Autism Learn What Sensory Is and Why It Matters …
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Ep. 013: Exploring Sensory Needs with Ben-Oni
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Ben-Oni, founder of blackneurodiversity.com, talks with us about how she came to understand her own sensory needs. She explains the role that sensory regulation plays for both ASD and ADHD brains and how it is way more similar than we might think. She delves into the ways our sensory needs evolve from day to day and the complexities of both craving…
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Mini-Ep. 012: Making Sex A Priority ("ADHD After Dark", Dr. Ari Tuckman)
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In his book, “ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship,” Dr. Ari Tuckman provides four tips to make sex a priority in any relationship. ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship Dr. Ari Tuckman Adult ADHD Books by Ari Tuckman Here is the transcript Reach out with questions, comments or show suggestions! hi@thewavybrainpodca…
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Dr. Ari Tuckman talks with Lauren & Lindsay about the many ways ADHD can impact sex and relationships. We discuss gender roles and expectations, sexual eagerness and distractability, infidelity, transitions, and the importance of honest and direct communication in relationships. Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Ari Tuckman shares his research finding…
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Mini-Ep. 011: 3 Tips for Receiving Imperfect Communication
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Lauren & Lindsay provide helpful tips from Karen Faith on receiving imperfect communication through a baseball analogy and playing catch. First, Karen advises that if a pitch comes in sideways, we should run for the ball, meaning that we should offer grace and assume the best intentions. Next, Karen tells us that there is a time to coach the pitche…
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Ep. 011: Empathy at Work with Karen Faith
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Karen Faith, Founder and CEO of Others Unlimited, explains how her empathy training organization empowers individuals and teams to show up at work with curiosity, non-judgment, and self-awareness. Karen helps us deepen our cognitive empathy. We talk to her about the importance of self-witnessing, communicating with curiosity, and unconditional welc…
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Mini-Ep. 010: Understanding Your Needs at Work
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Lauren & Lindsay provide a worksheet with thought prompts to help you understand your needs at work: Understanding Your Needs at WorkBy Lindsay Binette & Lauren Ascher
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Ep. 010: How to Access the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
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Learn about the resources the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provides to help both employers and employees navigate workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. JAN Principal Consultant and Team Lead Melanie Whetzel explains the interactive process between employers and employees that should ideally result in solutions that meet ever…
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Mini-Ep. 009: Partner Communication Ideas
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Lindsay & Lauren discuss the ways that emotional regulation and communication challenges can impede partner communication and provide examples of strategies that sometimes work for them. Email Erikka Baker at erikka@mamaandcommunity.com for a free downloadable set of Fair Play Cards and mention ‘The Wavy Brain’ for 10% off any session packages. Fai…
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Erikka Baker (certified Fair Play coach) tells us about Fair Play, a program by Eve Rodsky to help couples share the mental load and rebalance their relationships. We explore the benefits of clearly defined roles, leaning into our strengths, and communicating with our partners when cognition is high and emotion is low, all of which are especially i…
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Mini-Ep. 008: How to Access College Disability Services
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How do you access your college’s disability services and accommodations? Lauren & Lindsay provide a quick guide to the important steps, including registering with your school’s disability service office, meeting directly with instructors, and keeping track of your school’s add/drop deadline. They remind listeners to advocate for themselves and modi…
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Ep. 008: Post-High School Planning with Carrie Taylor Shea
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Lauren & Lindsay talk with Carrie Taylor Shea about how Journey College Planning guides students and their families through customized post-high school planning that takes each student’s unique strengths, passions and needs into account. It is especially important for students with divergent thinking to take a holistic approach to planning this nex…
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Running a family means figuring out the optimal way to communicate with your partner and creating systems to keep it all from devolving into chaos. We discuss the importance of understanding the different ways partners process information, remember tasks, manage stress, and maintain focus, and share examples of some of the strategies we use in our …
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Ep. 007: Decluttering to Decrease Overwhelm with Jamie Ritchie
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Jamie Ritchie is a home organization expert who helps her clients achieve realistic and practical organization systems. This week, we explore the way a cluttered home can emotionally and mentally overwhelm our already crowded brains. Jamie explains why it’s just as important to be intentional about the things we bring into our homes as the things w…
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Mini-Ep. 006: Self-Discovery Tool: Character Strengths
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Lindsay & Lauren share a self-discovery tool called the VIA Character Strength’s Survey. This tool was developed by the VIA Institute on Character to reveal your greatest strengths based on positive psychology research showing that knowing and using your character strengths can lead to greater happiness. Lindsay explains that creativity is one of h…
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Ep. 006: Evolving Identity with Troy Jackson
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This week, Lindsay & Lauren talk with Troy Jackson, a clinical social worker and yoga instructor from the Philadelphia area, about the evolution of his identity. Troy grew from a sensitive and likely neurodivergent young kid to a gregarious college student to a sober yoga teacher and therapist. We hear about how low self-esteem made Troy the perfec…
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Mini-Ep. 005: How the Menstrual Cycle Impacts ADHD Symptoms
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Lindsay & Lauren review the phases of the menstrual cycle and how hormone levels impact energy, mood, & ADHD symptoms during each phase. Lauren explains that days 1-7 are typically low-energy days, while days 8-12 typically constitute a high-energy, creative, social, and happy time. Days 12-14 (usually when ovulation occurs) can be intense for thos…
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Ep. 005: Women’s Hormones & ADHD with Dr. Dara Abraham
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This week, Lindsay and Lauren talk with Dr. Dara Abraham, a board-certified psychiatrist with particular expertise in Adult ADHD. Dr. Dara has dedicated her professional life to providing compassionate care for adult patients struggling with an ADHD diagnosis later in life. She explains the interplay between female hormones and ADHD symptoms and th…
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Mini-Ep. 004: 3 Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles
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This mini-episode is for anyone who has hit a roadblock and feels like a failure. Lauren and Lindsay highlight two aspects of moving forward. First, the importance of forgiving yourself and extending yourself self-compassion. This can include recognizing and questioning your cognitive distortions, figuring out what will help you reset, listening to…
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Ep. 004: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Your Career Goals with Chris Nyland
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This week, Lindsay and Lauren talk with Chris Nyland, President of The Campus Agency, a leading college marketing agency. Chris was diagnosed with ADHD as a young child and struggled with school. Rather than becoming discouraged by the numerous obstacles he faced, Chris used these “back against the wall” moments to motivate him. From nearly not gra…
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In this mini episode, Lauren and Lindsay share their client-centered and strengths-based approach to ADHD coaching. They explain the structure of a typical coaching session, what to look for in a coach, and how the coaching relationship is a partnership. They highlight the benefits of working with an ADHD coach and the advantages of group coaching.…
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