Posts by Casey Davenport

This week’s vlog gives you a beautiful sneak peek of one of our most-loved retreat experiences: Polyvagal Theory-Informed Singing with Janne Wind. This isn’t about sounding good — it’s about feeling good. Using the science of Polyvagal Theory, Janne helps calm your nervous system and create a sense of safety — using the simplest tool of all: your own voice.

What is life really about? In this week’s vlog, Dr. Ned Hallowell shares what makes life the most meaningful and worthwhile. The answer isn’t new. In fact, it’s ancient. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insight from Dr. Hallowell on nurturing bonds that matter and how they can transform our lives.

We’ve been taught to fear anxiety—as if it’s always harmful, something to fix or suppress. But what if that belief is actually making things harder for our kids? In this week’s vlog, Renee Jain, co-author of Superpowered, invites us to see anxiety differently—not as a danger, but as a built-in protector that can help our children rise to life’s challenges. She shares how to guide kids in befriending their anxiety—like imagining it as a character (think “Wisty the Warrior”) who’s on their side. This simple shift can change everything. Rather than trying to get rid of anxious feelings, kids learn to transform their relationship with them—and harness them for motivation, focus, and courage.

This week, join us as Seth Perler, an executive function expert, dismantles common myths about focus and concentration. It’s not just about willpower; it’s about the environment. Dive into our conversation with Seth and discover how simple changes in environment can lead to significant improvements in focus and academic performance. This isn’t just about cleaning up a desk; it’s about strategically removing distractions to enhance concentration for your child, teen, or young adult.

This week, join us as Sarah Ward, an ADHD and Executive Function Expert, dismantles misconceptions and introduces us to a transformative approach: the “Get Ready, Do, Done” method where we learn how to help our child, teen, or young adult envision success. Sarah asks us to rethink our approach with a simple yet profound question: “What does ‘done’ look like?” From there, we explore how to practically apply this vision, empowering our children, teens, and young adults to navigate their daily tasks with greater independence and confidence.

This week, Maria Kennedy MEd, invites us to change the conversation. Instead of labeling behaviors, she challenges us to dig deeper—because understanding the ‘why’ beneath the behavior can transform everything. Join us as we explore how shifting our perspective can lead to real breakthroughs in supporting our children’s emotional and behavioral development.

We think we know what self-compassion looks like—gentle, accepting, kind. But what if that’s only part of the story? Kristin Neff, the world’s leading expert on self-compassion, reveals something surprising in this vlog: Sometimes, self-compassion isn’t about softening. Sometimes, it’s about standing up. Taking action. Saying no. The real goal? To help ourselves be strong—and that can take different forms.

What if the key to a better sex life for ADHD couples had nothing to do with bedroom techniques… and everything to do with something much simpler? ADHD expert Ari Tuckman has spent years studying relationships, intimacy, and connection in neurodiverse couples. His advice? It’s refreshingly doable.

It was a new idea to me that medication could make a person feel more like themselves. But, AuDHD psychiatrist Dr. Stacy Greeter set me straight. Don’t diabetics feel more like themselves with insulin? Yes, absolutely! Yet, the thought of using psychiatric medications can bring up some deep questions and doubts as we consider options. Hear the questions that come up in Dr. Greeter’s office, along with her no-nonsense bottom line.

How do you know if a medication trial is the right choice for your child with ADHD, anxiety, OCD or on the autistic spectrum? AuDHD child psychiatrist, Dr. Stacy Greeter, has some fascinating points to consider as you weigh the pros and cons.