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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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From Hospitality to High-End Events: Building Systems, Balance & Meaningful Experiences with Tammy Golson Fallon | Season 4
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May 20, 2026 |
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From Overwhelmed to Organized: Building Better Habits with Abel Castaneda
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Season 4 Episode 49: Real Estate, Discipline, and Long-Term Success
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Season 4 Episode 48: Plan Smarter, Stress Less with Will Young - Executive Function Strategies
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Season 4 Premiere: Behind the Scenes of Luxury Travel Planning & Executive Function
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Rewiring Routines, Expanding Impact: Executive Function in Real Life & Season 3 Finale
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Unleashing Curiosity in Classrooms with Olivia Odileke
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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The Executive Function Guide to Teaching Multilingual Students: Trauma, Communication, and Brain-Based Learning
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Why Multilingual Learners Struggle with Executive Function: A Conversation with Dr. Dana Goodier
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Honoring Our Brains: Iris Wong on Executive Function, Neurodivergence, and Growth
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Executive Function Skills for College Success: Howard Freedman on Planning, Organization & Financial Aid
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Rocks First: Executive Function Advice with Dr. Curt Merlau
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Teachers Deserve It: a Conversation with Rae Hughart, Founder & Educator
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Hack your Brain: Rewire your Routines for Success with Executive Function Coaches, Georgia & Christine
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Season 3 Preview + Executive Function Updates: a Conversation with Hosts Georgia & Christine
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Mental Health Support & Open Parachutes: a Conversation with Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Educator Forever: a Conversation with Teacher Career Coach, Lily Jones
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Challenging the Status Quo of Leadership Practices: a Conversation with Principal & Podcast Host, Tyler Comeau
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Balance Your Teacher Life: a Conversation with Author & Teacher Coach, Grace Stevens
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Failure Free Reading: a Conversation with Author & Reading Researcher Dr. Joe Lockavitch
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Slow Living & Productivity: a conversation with Productivity Coach & Consultant, Dr. Kate Henry
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Student Advocacy & Activism: a Conversation with Advocate & Consultant, Kristen Flannery
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Next Step Education: a Coversation with Former Classroom Teacher & Co-Founder, Meghan Schelzi
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May 15, 2024 |
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Encouraging Creativity in Early Childhood Education: a Conversation with Pre-K Teacher, Hannah Severson
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Beautiful Stuff Project: a Conversation with Former Teacher & Founding Executive Director, Marina Seevak
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Teacher Career Transition Academy: a Conversation with Co-Founder, Lisa Harding
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Motivating Minds: a Conversation with Educational Consultant & Author, Ivana Farrar
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Believing Beyond You: a Conversation with Education Entrepreneur, Rebecca Guillory
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Aspiring to Lead: a Conversation with Training & Development Specialist, Josh Stamper
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Chat GPTeacher - Exploring AI: a Coversation with 7th Grade History Teacher, Jack McLoughlin
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Starting Before You’re Ready: a Conversation with Business & Life Coach, Sandy Patterson
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Season 1 Recap: Georgia & Christine
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Finding Life & Teacher Balance Through Overcoming Overwhelm: a conversation with teacher & life coach, Krystal Mills
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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KaiPod Learning: a Conversation with Microschool Founder & CEO, Amar Kumar
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Modern Classrooms Project: a Conversation with CEO & Co-Founder, Kareem Farah
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Teacher Training, Montessori Modeling & Classroom Community: a Conversation with Dr. Lisa Kuh
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Behavior Analaysis: a Conversation with BCBA, Ben Ficociello
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Cultivating Courage & Connection: a Conversation with Coach & Consultant, Kelly Driscoll
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Marketing & Sales for Edupreneurs: a Conversation with Consultant, Christina Welty
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Changing your Classroom Calling: a Conversation with Early Literacy Coach, Amaris Miller
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Mastering your Math Mindset: a Conversation with Math Teacher, Mona Lehl
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Finding the Right Fit: a Conversation with International Teacher, Greg Lemoine
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Transatlantic Teaching: a Conversation with Transitioning High School Teacher, Aliya Scott
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Side Hustles & Podcast Management: a Conversation with Learning & Development Specialist Ethan Silva
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May 31, 2023 |
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1st Class Educator: a Conversation with Consultant Locha Brooks
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May 17, 2023 |
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Thinking Like a Teacher: A Conversation with former Principal Matthew Foster
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May 03, 2023 |
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It Takes a Village: a Conversation with 1st Grade Teacher Meghan Schott
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Experimenting in the Classroom & Pursuing your Passions: a Conversation with Interior Designer Kristen Chiusano
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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From ESL Student to Successful Educator: a Conversation with Bilingual Teacher Andrea Carcamo
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Empowering Educators: Defining Success In & Out of the Classroom
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Teaching Abroad and Empowering Communities: a Conversation with International Teacher Amanda Saillant
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Making the Grade Trailer
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Feb 25, 2023 |