Making the Grade Podcast
Making the Grade is a podcast about executive function—how we manage time, energy, emotions, and goals in real life. Hosted by former educators turned executive function coaches, we explore the brain-based skills that drive success both personally and professionally.
Each episode features real stories from entrepreneurs, overwhelmed professionals, parents, and experts in executive function. We dive into the habits, challenges, and strategies that help people build (or rebuild) motivation, focus, organization, and emotional regulation.
Why do so many of us feel stuck, even when we’re trying our best? What does success really look like—and how do we get there on our own terms?
The pressures of modern life are real, but so are the solutions. Making the Grade offers honest conversations, practical tools, and a reminder that success isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up for yourself every day.
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Episodes
Honoring Our Brains: Iris Wong on Executive Function, Neurodivergence, and Growth
Executive Function Skills for College Success: Howard Freedman on Planning, Organization & Financial Aid
Rocks First: Executive Function Advice with Dr. Curt Merlau
Teachers Deserve It: a Conversation with Rae Hughart, Founder & Educator
Hack your Brain: Rewire your Routines for Success with Executive Function Coaches, Georgia & Christine
Season 3 Preview + Executive Function Updates: a Conversation with Hosts Georgia & Christine
Mental Health Support & Open Parachutes: a Conversation with Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson
Educator Forever: a Conversation with Teacher Career Coach, Lily Jones
Challenging the Status Quo of Leadership Practices: a Conversation with Principal & Podcast Host, Tyler Comeau
Balance Your Teacher Life: a Conversation with Author & Teacher Coach, Grace Stevens
Failure Free Reading: a Conversation with Author & Reading Researcher Dr. Joe Lockavitch
Slow Living & Productivity: a conversation with Productivity Coach & Consultant, Dr. Kate Henry
Student Advocacy & Activism: a Conversation with Advocate & Consultant, Kristen Flannery
Next Step Education: a Coversation with Former Classroom Teacher & Co-Founder, Meghan Schelzi
Encouraging Creativity in Early Childhood Education: a Conversation with Pre-K Teacher, Hannah Severson
Beautiful Stuff Project: a Conversation with Former Teacher & Founding Executive Director, Marina Seevak
Teacher Career Transition Academy: a Conversation with Co-Founder, Lisa Harding
Motivating Minds: a Conversation with Educational Consultant & Author, Ivana Farrar
Believing Beyond You: a Conversation with Education Entrepreneur, Rebecca Guillory
Aspiring to Lead: a Conversation with Training & Development Specialist, Josh Stamper
Chat GPTeacher - Exploring AI: a Coversation with 7th Grade History Teacher, Jack McLoughlin
Starting Before You’re Ready: a Conversation with Business & Life Coach, Sandy Patterson
Season 1 Recap: Georgia & Christine
Finding Life & Teacher Balance Through Overcoming Overwhelm: a conversation with teacher & life coach, Krystal Mills
KaiPod Learning: a Conversation with Microschool Founder & CEO, Amar Kumar