TPP 085: A Conversation with Executive Functioning Coach Seth Perler (Part 1)
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Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
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What is the purpose of education according to Seth Perler?
I don't want the kids I work with to have a mediocre adulthood. I want them to have a remarkable future. So how do we do that? And how do we help them have an awesome childhood on the way? I think a lot of times we get so caught up in stuff and kids have so many activities going on and there's just so much bombarding them that they're really struggling through their childhood, through their teen years. And then what do you think the pattern's gonna be when they're adults. That's what they've learned. So we want to back up and say, what do they need?
Welcome to the Tilt Parenting Podcast, a podcast featuring interviews and conversations aimed at inspiring, informing, and supporting parents raising differently wired kids. I'm your host, Debbie Reaver, and today I'm talking with Seth Perler, who describes himself as a renegade teacher-turned executive function coach/slash education coach. Seth helps struggling students navigate a crazy educational landscape and does his part to To disrupt and improve education. His specialty is executive function and twice exceptional kids. This was such a fascinating conversation about all things executive functioning, and in fact, there was just so much more we wanted to cover that we're actually gonna be doing a part two of the conversation very soon.
If you have a child who has any executive functioning challenges, you will want to listen to this episode and also check out Seth's website at SethPurler.com, which is full of resources for both parents and teachers. I hope you enjoy our conversation. And after you've listened to the episode, don't forget to check out my After the Show video. Each week I share a one to two minute video where I share my biggest takeaways from my podcast conversations or tips about taking what you've learned and making it work for your family. When you go to my After the Show page, you can sign up to get new episodes of the podcast and this new series delivered to your inbox each week. You'll find that at tiltparenting.com slash after the show.
And now here's my conversation with Seth. Hey Seth, welcome to the podcast.
Good morning, Debbie.
Good morning. I'm excited. We were just chatting before I hit the record button, and we're going to be talking about executive functioning, which is something I know impacts most, if not all, families who are part of the Tilt community. We've only covered one episode so far on this topic, and I know there's a lot to talk about, and I know it's very personal to you. So Perhaps we could start by having you share with us some of your story and how you got involved in this work.
Sure. Awesome. Well, first I want to say thank you for what you do and just how you serve your community but serve the world. Um, you're doing great work and I just really wanna put that out there. And so yeah, thank you.
Oh, thank you. Thank you so much.
And I don't know if you want to do this, but before we start, I'm interested from you because you've done what, seventy five or so episodes so far?
Mm-hmm.
Yep.
What what is one of the biggest things you've learned? Can you identify like one takeaway?
Oh my goodness. I
know I'm putting you on the spot here, but I I'm really curious, like, is there one thing that you've has been a big takeaway for for for you?
I have to say that I learned something in every episode. And honestly, I I feel like I've done so much research and I've become an expert in who my child is and what his differences are. And I still get so much valuable insight out of everyone I talk to, even when I think I already know it all. And I think that that's probably the biggest takeaway. It's not a specific topic or concept, but it's more this idea that the learning really never does end and it makes me feel like the luckiest person that I get to basically talk to amazing people around the world who are s specialists in all these things I'm fascinated by and I keep learning. It's really been cool.
Mm. I love it. It's it's somewhat daunting and overwhelming maybe for parents to know that there there are no easy answers.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the purpose of education according to Seth Perler?
0:00–5:01
2
How did Seth’s own childhood experiences shape his work as an executive‑function coach?
5:01–9:05
3
What exactly is executive function and why does it matter for students?
9:05–14:24
4
Which executive‑function skills most affect a child’s daily life and future success?
14:24–19:33
5
How can parents and teachers support executive‑function development in a traditional school setting?
19:33–25:02
6
What is the ‘Franken Study’ approach and how does it personalize learning systems?
25:02–30:38
7
What practical strategies does Seth recommend for reducing overload and improving balance for teens?
30:38–34:34
8
How can families advocate for their children without feeling like ‘helicopter parents’?
34:34–40:07
Speakers
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