New ADHDKC Conversations Podcast Episode with Adam Tilove
- Adam Tilove
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
“Very bright… but not working to potential.”
If you’re parenting a child with ADHD, chances are you’ve heard those words before.
Maybe you’ve also wondered:
Why can my child focus on sports stats, video games, or favorite hobbies for hours…
But homework feels impossible?
Why does school seem so painful for kids who are clearly intelligent?
Is this really about motivation—or is something deeper going on?
In our newest episode of ADHDKC Conversations, Dr. Kristen Stuppy and Dr. Caroline Danda sit down with Adam Tilove—certified executive coach, author, former Head of School, and new ADHDKC board member—to unpack these questions.
🧠 In This Episode:
Adam shares:
✔️ What 11 years leading schools taught him about ADHD students
✔️ Why traditional school environments often fail bright ADHD kids
✔️ His own journey of being diagnosed later in life
✔️ The “Smart Kid Paradox” and how intelligence can sometimes mask deeper struggles
✔️ Why execution—not motivation—is often the real challenge
✔️ Practical insights parents can use immediately
📚 About Adam Tilove
Adam is the creator of the NeuroDiscipline framework, designed to help bridge the frustrating gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
He is also the author of Split Second: Stop Stalling. Start Doing.
His work focuses on helping ADHD individuals and families better understand the mechanics behind procrastination, follow-through, and success.
🎧 Podcast Highlights
“School is often not designed for how ADHD brains actually work.”
“The world eventually stops caring how smart you are and starts caring what you can execute.”
“This isn’t a motivation problem—it’s a mechanics problem.”
📅 Don’t Miss Adam’s Upcoming ADHDKC Parent Group Event
The Smart Kid Paradox: Why School Is Painful for Kids With ADHD — and What Parents Can Do About It
📍 Online
📅 Tuesday, July 14th
⏰ 6:30 PM CST
💻 Free with RSVP
Adam will also provide:
🎁 A free practical parent resource guide
🎁 Actionable takeaways you can implement immediately
🎁 Additional tools from his NeuroDiscipline framework
🔗 Resources
Watch the video above or listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast player - look for ADHD KC Conversations
RSVP for the July 14th Parent Group Event:
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💬 Final Takeaway
If your child is bright but struggling, frustrated, or constantly labeled as “not reaching potential,” this episode is essential listening.
Understanding why ADHD kids struggle in school can change how parents support them—and how kids see themselves.
🎙️ Listen now, share with another parent, and join us July 14th for this powerful conversation.
ADHDKC Conversations. Real experiences. Expert insights. Practical ADHD strategies.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ADHDKC Conversations
01:34 Understanding ADHD Through Personal Experience
05:39 The Role of Environment in ADHD Success
09:26 Misdiagnosis and the Complexity of ADHD
14:29 The Impact of Late Diagnosis
17:35 Supporting ADHD Kids: Parental Perspectives
18:56 The Smart Kid Paradox
21:21 The Importance of Homework and Execution
25:57 Building Structures for ADHD Success
30:02 Split Seconds: The Book and Its Insights
32:24 Preview of Upcoming Talk: The Smart Kid Paradox
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