ADHDKC Conversations with Dr. Natasha Bergert

ADHD KC Conversations

Featuring Dr. Natasha Burgert, MD, FAAP

Hosted by Dr. Kristen Stuppy & Sara Whelan

We’re excited to share the newest episode of ADHD KC Conversations, where Dr. Kristen Stuppy and Sara Whelan sit down with pediatrician, author, and child-mental-health advocate Dr. Natasha Burgert, MD, FAAP for a powerful and practical conversation about ADHD, anxiety, and the kids who experience both.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• How early can ADHD or anxiety show up?

• How can you tell whether a child’s inattention is from worry or distraction?

• What daily routines actually help anxious and wiggly brains?

• Do ADHD medicines make anxiety better—or worse?

…this episode is packed with insight, clarity, and the calm, practical wisdom every parent deserves.

🎙️ Episode Highlights

👉 Anxiety and ADHD often show up together. Dr. Burgert explains why these two “best buddies” frequently overlap in developing brains—and why some worries are normal and expected as kids grow.

👉 How to tell the difference between anxious inattention and ADHD inattention.She shares simple, real-world questions she uses in practice to help families and kids figure out what’s really driving those “zoned out” moments.

👉 What parents can do at home—starting today.From sleep routines and balanced nutrition to visual schedules and predictable structure, Dr. Burgert offers actionable strategies that truly support both ADHD and anxious brains.

👉 Why treating one condition can help the other.She discusses what she sees in practice: treating ADHD often reduces anxiety—and treating anxiety often improves attention.

👉 How to know if therapy or medication is working.It’s not just about rating scales; it’s about real life. Are mornings smoother? Are transitions easier? Are they more willing to use checklists or follow routines? These daily wins matter just as much as any score.

👉 A sneak peek of her upcoming ADHDKC event.Dr. Burgert will be sharing even more practical strategies in her free upcoming talk: Worried and Wiggly: Understanding ADHD & Anxiety in Kids

📅 Tuesday, February 10

🕢 6:30 PM CT

💻 Online & free to all

Register on our Events Page

🎧 Listen Now

Don’t miss this warm, validating, and deeply useful conversation. Watch here or tune in to the new episode of ADHD KC Conversations wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Thanks for being part of our community—and stay curious.