#948 Norrine Russell: ❤️ Your Child Isn’t Lazy—Their Brain Works Differently

Send us Fan Mail Why do intelligent, capable children struggle with homework, organization, time management, and follow-through? Dr. Norrine Russell explains that these challenges are often incorrectly labeled as laziness, irresponsibility, or poor motivation when they may reflect underdeveloped executive-functioning skills. Drawing from her experience raising two neurodivergent children and building the nation’s largest student-coaching practice, Norrine shares why connection must come before correction. She explains how ADHD, autism, and anxiety can overlap, why traditional schools may fail students who think differently, and how repeated negative feedback can damage confidence and engagement. Norrine also introduces the “Accommodations Paradox”: students are sometimes expected to use the very executive-functioning skills they lack to request the support they need. Her Connected Coaching model—connection, reflection, practice, and ownership—helps students understand their brains, recognize their strengths, test practical strategies, and gradually take control of their own lives. **Top 3 Highlights** - 🧠 Why “lazy” often describes a missing skill—not a child’s character - ❤️ How connection and strengths-based coaching rebuild confidence - 🎓 Why accommodations can fail the students who need them most   \---   Join us for enlightening discussions that spark growth and exploration.  Hosted by Joey Pinz, this Discipline Conversations Podcast offers insights and inspiration.   🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platforms:  - Spotify (Video): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joeypinz - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joey-pinz-discipline-conversations/id1583997438 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub\_confirmation=1   🌐 Explore More:  - Website: https://www.joeypinz.com - Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinz - Follow on Social Media: @TheJoeyPinz   (Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook, TikTok, Minds, YouTube) - Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/   🎵 Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger  https://tomizzomusic.com     Would you like to Sponsor Joey Pinz?  Get the prospectus here: www.joeypinz.com/sponsor   💡 Support the Podcast:  • Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz  • One-Time Payment: https://tinyurl.com/c6dx4hck   Subscribe, follow, and rate with 5 stars if you enjoy these conversations.  Connect with us across various platforms and don't forget to join our newsletter for updates!   #Podcast  #Conversations #PersonalGrowth  #ThoughtLeadership  #Mindfulness #SelfImprovement #LearningJourney  #Motivation #ThoughtProvoking #KnowledgeSharing #LifeLessons #Interviews #Discipline  #InspireChange   #ListenAndLearn  #MeaningfulDialogues  #Empowerment  #Curiosity #JoeyPinzChats #JoeyPinz #JoeyPinzDiscipline #JPC #JoeyPinnzConversations #PodMatch     Want to be a guest on Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations? Send Joey Pinz a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thejoeypinz       Discipline. How does it play a role in your life? How does it drive your decisions? Do you have too much or too little? Every profession, hobby, or passion requires a level of discipline. I have used it in weight loss (+130 lbs.), family death, and found a +25 year business. Am I an expert? Absolutely not! Please join me, as I speak to interesting people and find out how discipline affects their career, life, goals, and decisions. Join me as I talk to interesting people in: #Health, #Fitness & #Wellness: #Business, #Technology & #Science: #Art & #Culture: Website: joeypinz.com All social media @TheJoeyPinz Do you wish to Sponsor? Get the prospectus here: www.joeypinz.com/sponsor           **Episode Links:**     https://russellcoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/norrine-russell-820545184/ https://www.instagram.com/russellcoachingllc/ https://www.facebook.com/drnorrinerussell https://linktr.ee/russellcoachingforstudents Support the show