ADHD Essentials (Brendan Mahan)
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| 03 Apr 2021 | Falling Through the Cracks of a Disruptive and Disrupted Childhood with Palo, Dad with ADHD and Dyslexia | 00:35:10 | |
Today, we’re talking to Palo.
Palo is a dad with ADHD and dyslexia who basically grew up in a Mark Twain novel. In this episode, Palo shares his experiences growing up with ADHD. He tells stories of being raised by hippies, living an unfettered childhood, getting kicked out of every school he attended, (including kindergarten for not pledging allegiance!), his love of history, frustration with English, how his past challenges affected him when his child started to struggle, and backtracking his wandering thoughts. (Fair warning, there’s lots of tangents along the way!) Sign-Up for a Free Call About Brendan's ADHD Parent Groups
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| 02 Nov 2024 | Executive Function for Leadership Coaching with Frankie Berkoben | 00:32:40 | |
Today, we’re joined by executive function and leadership coach Frankie Berkoben. She shares why our executive function capacity can be so variable and the importance of being able to accept that variance, as well as the seven types of bandwidth, and why executive function coaching is helpful for leaders. Guest Links: Learn more about Frankie and her work here:
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| 30 Sep 2022 | Moving Beyond Structure Routine and Productivity with Cathy Rashidian of Ready Set Choose Coaching | 00:38:11 | |
Today, we’re talking to Cathy Rashidian of Ready Set Choose Coaching. Cathy is an executive and ADHD coach to emerging leaders, and the host of the Proudly ADHD podcast. In this episode, we discuss the importance of moving beyond structure, routine, and productivity when it comes to managing ADHD, why we should take more care in looking at home much time we actually have to do things, menstruation and ADHD, and the relationship between production, emotions and processing styles. Side note, this episode is overdue. It was recorded back in February before things went off the rails for me. So, some of the examples might be a little out of season. Sorry about that, but it’s good to be back!
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| 03 May 2024 | Is ADHD an Interest Based Nervous System? with Dr William Dodson | 00:39:42 | |
Today, I’m joined by Dr. William Dodson. Now semi-retired, Dr. Dodson is a Board-Certified adult psychiatrist and was one of the first clinicians to specialize in adults with ADHD over 25 years ago. He has been on the faculties of Georgetown University and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He was the recipient of the national Maxwell Schleifer Award for Distinguished Service to Persons with Disabilities in 2006, and was named a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in recognition of his clinical contributions to the field of ADHD in 2012. He has written more than 120 articles and book chapters designed to help a lay audience better understand ADHD and its treatment. In this episode Dr Dodson shares his “Interest-Based Nervous System” approach to ADHD. We discuss:
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| 26 Nov 2021 | Reframing Our Thoughts Through Our Culture of Origin with Your Host Brendan Mahan | 00:18:06 | |
In today's episode, I share a tool I've been using for a few years now to help me reframe my thoughts in order to gain distance, depersonalize the thoughts I don't want to be having, and better see the role unhealthy cultural systems play in those unwanted thoughts.
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| 07 Feb 2020 | Guarding Your Yes with René Brooks of Black Girl, Lost Keys | 00:26:49 | |
Today, we’re talking to René Brooks of Black Girl Lost Keys. Diagnosed with ADHD on three separate occasions, René is a friend of the pod, and a friend of mine, who has made it her mission to uplift others with ADHD. In today’s episode, René shares with us her new mantra (and her new workbook), “Guard Your Yes”. We talk about the interplay between values and boundaries, the roles people pleasing and ADHD play in causing us to overtax ourselves, why would should expect both push back and a new sense of self-respect when we start guarding our yes. Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Guest Links:
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| 05 Feb 2022 | FROM THE VAULT: Executive Function Volcanoes and Why ADHD Rarely Travels Alone with Monica Hassell of ConnectADHD | 00:35:32 | |
In today’s episode, we’re revisiting a conversation I had with Monica Hassell. Monica is an ADHD coach based in Australia. She and her husband Jon make up ConnectADHD. Monica has presented at the International Conference on ADHD several times, and her work is outstanding! In today’s episode, we discuss Executive Function, why ADHD rarely travels alone, and the various layers that underlie problem behaviors through Monica’s outstanding Volcano model of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The image for the volcano will be in the show notes. >>>Check Out the Decoding Behavior Summit | |||
| 17 Apr 2021 | OCD Co-Morbid Friend of ADHD with Jeff Szymanski, PhD. | 00:42:58 | |
Today, we’re talking to Jeff Szymanski, Ph.D.
Jeff is the executive director of the International OCD Foundation, and author of The Perfectionist's Handbook. In this episode, Jeff tells us about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a disorder that is com-morbid with ADHD. Jeff talks about what OCD is and isn’t, what it’s like to live with the disorder, and methods of treatment - many of which are just great anxiety management and self-improvement strategies in general, including self-compassion, why facing adversity and confronting our fears is so important for all of us, and the power of doing hard things. A brief disclaimer. OCD can sometimes be accompanied by pretty grim thoughts that are diametrically opposed to the values of the person who has it. We do spend a few minutes discussing what that might look like, so this episode is a bit darker than our norm. I know some of you listen to the show as a family. Please preview this one before listening to it with your kids.
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| 15 Apr 2022 | FROM THE VAULT: Out of Loss Can Come Gain Post Traumatic Growth in a Time of Crisis with Richard Tedeschi, Ph.D., Distinguished Chair of Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth, Bluemont, VA | 00:41:57 | |
Today, we’re revisiting an episode from May of 2020 with Richard Tedeschi. Richard originated the concept of posttraumatic growth with his colleague Lawrence Calhoun during their years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. More recently, he has been applying the posttraumatic growth concept in the development of innovative programs for combat veterans and first responders. The success of which is leading to their implementation at a number of venues across the country. His new book about the growth experiences of military families is Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth (2020). In Today’s Episode, Dr. Tedeschi talks to us about trauma, PTSD, and Post traumatic growth as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how getting clear on our beliefs can help us more effectively navigate this crisis, the importance of taking action for our mental health - especially actions that help others, and how parents can help their kids better handle difficult and challenging times. Register for a Free Consult for the Summer Parent Coaching Groups Guest Links: Find Dr. Teschi's books:
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| 07 Aug 2020 | Values, Decision Making, and the 2020-2021 School Year with Brendan Mahan, Your Values-Driven Visionary | 00:08:48 | |
Today, it's just me. I haven't yet addressed the puzzle of the upcoming school year, and I feel like I should. So that's what we're doing, even though I don't have a guest to do it with. It's not my place to tell you what to do here, but I can give you a tool for how to address the decision. In this episode, I walk you through a decision-making approach I use that involves looking at the values which undergird an issue in order to figure out how best to address it. In this case, the issue is how to approach the 2020-2021 school year for our children, but this approach can be used in lots of areas. Links from the Episode: Register for The Executive Function Online Summit (TEFOS)!
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| 25 Apr 2024 | Neurodiversity and Leadership with Talli Dolge and Amanda Morin | 00:40:11 | |
Today Talli Dolge and Amanda Morin join the pod. Talli is a national mental health strategic advisor and executive consultant, and the Founder and CEO of Mindful Workplace LLC. Amanda is a neurodivergent neurodiversity activist, award-winning author, certified educator, and nationally-known speaker. Tallia and Amanda have recently launched the Empathic Edge Podcast, where they have intimate conversations with inspiring leaders with the aim of shattering preconceived ideas and providing actionable items to help listeners understand and work with different personalities and new ideas in the ever-changing work environment. In this episode Talli, Amanda, and I talk about leadership. We discuss
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| 06 Nov 2021 | Rough Cut! Reflections from Day 3 of the International Conference on ADHD 2021 | 00:24:02 | |
It's Day 3 of the Annual International Conference on ADHD, and it's virtual again for 2021! We're still doing the rough cut debriefs, but today os the last day! Each day, I've grabbed some folks to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. For day 3, I'v got Alan Brown, Roxie Martin, Moira Maybin and Jessica McCabe! Check it out!
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| 06 Mar 2020 | The Benefits and Pitfalls of Technology and ADHD with Brittany Smith of Devise and Conquer | 00:39:45 | |
Today, we’re talking to Brittany Smith of Devise and Conquer! Brittany is a cognitive neuroscientist, coach, and computer enthusiast. She specializes in helping people get their work done: better, more efficiently, and more enjoyably. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the pitfalls and benefits of smartphones for people with ADHD. We look at ways to determine what your goals are for your smartphone, managing notifications to increase our available willpower, the importance of turning off autoplay, the affect social media can have on our mood, and best practices for setting up your phone. Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Here!Guest Links:
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| 02 Apr 2020 | COVID Q&A with ADHD Coaches Lollie Weeks and Kyra Todd | 00:53:22 | |
Today's episode features Lollie Weeks of Fast Brain Coaching and Kyra Todd of Northern Virginia Coaching Solutions. Lollie and Kyra joined me for an impromptu Q&A to help us better manage the challenges that COVID-19, learning and working from home are causing for families. I hope you find it useful. Check out the online learning support program Lollie has created here! Guest Links:
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| 01 Aug 2020 | A Prescription Video Game for ADHD? Yup. EndeavorRx with Eddie Martucci, Co-Founder and CEO of Akili Interactive | 00:35:02 | |
Today, we’re talking to Eddie Martucci. Eddie is the Co-Founder & CEO of Akili Interactive, a digital medicine company. That prescription video game for treating ADHD that you’ve been hearing about? That’s the work of Eddie and Akili.
In Today’s Episode, we talk about Endeavor RX, the aforementioned prescription video game. We discuss how it came about, the thinking that went into it, how it’s different from other video games, what it does, and doesn’t do, whether it works for adults, and whether or not it can be used by kids with video game addiction. Guest Links:
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| 26 Apr 2019 | 10 Ways to Get Your Kid to Read More, with Brendan Mahan, Your Enlightened Former English Teacher | 00:09:29 | |
1. Let them read whatever they want. 2. Use audiobooks (or audible). 3. Encourage books that are part of a series. 4.Encourage books from a high interest universe they know from other media (Spider-Man, Star Wars, Minecraft, LEGO, etc...). 5.Remember nonfiction. 6. Encourage reading comics & graphic novels. 7. If they're reading at inappropriate times (the dinner table, when they should be sleeping, etc...) don't make a huge deal out of it. 8. Make time for reading. 9. Read to them. 10. Read yourself.
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| 07 Mar 2018 | Zerberts, Sensory Challenges, and Crayons in the Dryer with Eric Tivers, Parent with ADHD of a thrice-exceptional son | 00:43:38 | |
Today’s episode is a conversation with my friend Eric Tivers. Eric is an ADHD coach, and licensed clinical social worker. He’s the host of the ADHD reWired podcast, and runs the ADHD reWired adult coaching groups. But in this episode, he’s talking as a dad who has ADHD, parenting a thrice-exceptional child who is gifted, and who has autism and ADHD. We discuss the challenges of transferring skills from work to home, the role sensory stimulation plays in his life, including how overwhelming it can be, and he tells the epic tale of cleaning crayons out of his dryer.
Eric can be found at www.ADHDreWired.com. You can learn more about his coaching groups at www.coachingreWired.com. And the reWired podcast can be found at www.ADHDreWired.com/podcast Let me know what you think of today's episode by emailing me at Brendan@ADHDessentials.com. As usual, I can be found at www.ADHDessentials.com.
Show Notes
2:03 Hardest job he’s ever had 3:15 Son doesn’t know why he did, Dad doesn’t know why he didn’t 3:43 Planning and being “on” as dad 3:59 Son has always needed/gotten less sleep 4:34 Transitioning is hard because Eric is “state-based” 6:05 Getting home after son is in bed 6:44 Working on shifting gears 6:54 Adulting is hard 7:10 Making a dentist appointment 7:32 “ADHD is frustrating and comical at the same time.” 7:43 “…and I’m responsible for a life!” 8:13 Eric is grateful for wife and her acceptance of his ADHD 9:09 “Acceptance grows when gratitude shows up.” 9:23 Phone calls are hard 10:29 Supportive spouses supplying strategies 11:09 Filling tires and taking Adderall 11:55 The struggle to bring successful work strategies home 12:12 Environmentally-based to-do lists 12:37 Dad needs checklists and reminders for homework, too! 13:09 On the transfer of concepts from one environment to another 14:02 Generalization of concepts 14:11 Stepping back professionally from Autism work 15:24 Uncarved pumpkins 16:04 Needing a plan at home as well as at work 16:38 On trying to remember names 17:29 How to fake it when you forget a teacher’s name 18:23 Wild wife memory skills 19:00 Eric the hippy 19:21 Never enough time 20:10 Fluff only after 8pm 21:12 “Dishwasher moments” 22:04 Wandering assumptions 22:32 Undermined at the gym 23:12 Father and son podcasts and projects 23:46 Creating space for son to “let him be him” 24:05 Potty humor 24:33 Son is linguistically gifted 26:13 On Pokemon 28:05 On wrestling and rough play 28:40 Activate Zerbert-Tron 29:21 Teaching boundaries and body respect 30:13 The power and challenge of reassuring hugs 30:55 Eric opens his parenting toolbox 31:05 The row your boat strategy 31:29 Developing cues to breathe deeply 32:36 Meet them where they are, and start with sensory needs 33:40 Teach self-regulation strategies 34:45 Give Feedback with self-esteem in mind 35:42 X-Ray blankets and dentist nerves 36:14 Family visits and sensory overwhelm 37:45 Ending Essentials 38:46 Eric’s not-so proud parenting moments 42:37 Wrap-up
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| 12 Mar 2022 | Co-Parenting and Seeking to Understand with Coco Stanback ADHD/Parenting Coach | 00:34:22 | |
In this episode of the podcast we are talking to my friend Coco Stanback. Coco is an ADHD and parenting coach whose family is, unsurprisingly, affected by the disorder. In this episode, Coco discusses effective co-parenting. She talks about why we should first seek to understand when things get challenging, the importance of knowing and honoring each others’ skill sets, and her three core C’s of parenting. >>>The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups | |||
| 14 Mar 2018 | Respect as the Foundation of Family with Jessica, ADHD Mom | 00:47:23 | |
In today’s episode, I talk to Jessica. She ahs ADHD, her husband ahs ADHD, and one of her two sons also has ADHD. Like many good ADHDers, Jessica has thrown out the rulebook for how things are “supposed to be done”, and is doing what works instead. As a family, they’ve built a foundation of mutual respect, and they address problems head on. They don’t play games, or hold grudges, and it’s clearly working for them. We talk about ADHD at home, in school, and in sewing class. And Jessica shares stories about her dad’s lack of a filter, her own time in high school, and why little boys and living plants don’t mix. Let me know what you think of today's episode by emailing me at Brendan@ADHDessentials.com. And, as usual, I can be found at www.ADHDessentials.com. Show Notes: http://www.adhdessentials.com/podcast-11-building-foundation-respect-jessica-adhd-mom/
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| 21 Mar 2018 | Reducing The Barrier to Entry with Brendan Mahan, ADHD Poet | 00:09:36 | |
Today's episode is a bit different. Due to the recent snow storms, and an exceptionally busy month, I don't have the 6-8 hours needed to edit a full interview. In today's episode, I go back to my English teacher roots, and blend them with my ADHD coach skills to create something short, sweet, and actionable. I hope you enjoy it. We're looking at the struggle that comes about for those of us with ADHD when the "barrier for entry" is too high, and thinking about how we can reduce those barriers. Oh, and I read an original poem. (I promise it all makes sense.) Let me know about your expereicnes/struggles with barriers to entry, and how you're overcome them at Brendan@ADHDessentials.com. And, as usual, I can be found at www.ADHDessentials.com. A copy of the poem in today's episode can be found here: http://www.adhdessentials.com/barriertoentrypoem/
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| 17 Apr 2020 | ADHD & Money with Alicia, ADHD Mom of ADHD Kids | 00:26:41 | |
Today, we’re talking to Alicia. Alicia is an ADHD mom of ADHD kids, and a member of the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community. In Today’s Episode, Alicia shares her story with us. She talks about her initial misdiagnosis, and how things have changed since receiving a new diagnosis of ADHD. She also shares how having ADHD has affected her finances, and the strategies she’s used to get them back on track. ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Links:
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| 29 Mar 2018 | Seeing an ADHD Diagnosis as a Manual with Kimberly, mother of a son with ADHD | 00:49:03 | |
Kimberly has a son diagnosed with ADHD, and she sees that diagnosis as a manual to help her better understand how to help him succeed. Over the course of the interview, she shares her son's passions and struggles, as well as the things she has learned as a result of their family's journey. Kimberly has some amazing stories about her son, including the challenge of her son's Geography test, his misadventures with his grandfather, and the various entrepreneurial ventures he's been pursuing in his quest for a Tesla. Let me know what you think of today's episode by emailing me at Brendan@ADHDessentials.com. And, as usual, I can be found at www.ADHDessentials.com.
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| 05 Apr 2018 | Flipped Classrooms and The Wall of Awful (Finally!) with Denielle Stasa, Middle School English Teacher | 00:47:58 | |
In today's episode, I get to talk to Denielle Stasa, a middle school English teacher, and former co-worker of mine. Denielle has flipped her classroom. Her students watch instructional videos she’s created for them at home for homework, and then apply the lessons by doing the work in class with her where she can better support them, and monitor their progress. We talka bout how she flipped her classroom, the benefit of focusing on the process, and how success in writing leads to success in reading for her students. There's lots of important ideas in here that can be readily applied both at home and at school. Oh, and I finally describe the Wall of Awful. I'm going to be launching ADHD parent coaching groups soon. If you're interested, email me here: Brendan@ADHDessentials.com. And, as usual, I can be found at www.ADHDessentials.com. | |||
| 12 Apr 2018 | ADHD Friendly Systems in the Household with Marina Darlow, Mother & ADHD Systems Expert | 00:44:11 | |
Marina Darlow from Vision Framework visits us to talk about how creating systems can benefit families affected by ADHD, as well as what makes for a good system. We aslo discuss wanting to do good by your family, the characteristics of a good system, the benefits of having good systems, managing time vs. managing energy, and the value of transition rituals. You can learn more about Marina at www.vision-framework.com or at the following social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionFramework/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VisionFramework/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinadarlow/ Find more indepth show notes, and some free gifts from Maria, here: http://www.adhdessentials.com/podcast-15-adhd-friendly-systems-household/ And as usual, I can be reached at Brendan@ADHDessentials.com. Enjoy the show!
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| 10 Apr 2024 | ADHD in Our Daily Lives with Dr Carolyn the ADHD MD | 00:25:39 | |
Today’s episode is a bit of a departure from the norm. In it, I’m joined by my friend Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, the ADHD MD! Carolyn is a pediatrician with ADHD who can talk about the disorder from any number of directions! She’s been on the show a few times, and will be joining me periodically to explore ADHD, and related topics. In a more personal conversation, Carolyn and I talk about how ADHD affects our lives, the importance of just getting started, and how being busy can cause an ADHD cascade.
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| 11 May 2018 | 19: iGotThis with Rich Shramm, ADHD Dad & App Developer | 00:46:20 | |
Rich Shramm is a dad who has ADHD, whose kids also have ADHD. Turns out, there's an app for that. Because Rich created the iGotThis app. As Rich says, "iGotThis is a task-focused, life management solution". It helps kids build their self-esteem by supporting their success. And, helps parents monitor and support their kids through life’s daily productivity challenges.
We discuss how the app supports kids in staying on track, and helps parents keep track of things. (It can even help you plan for things that are a year away!) But this episode is about more than the app. We also discuss the emotional impact ADHD can have on those who have it (even if we don’t call it the Wall of Awful), how small failures can lock up our kids’ potential, and how breaking tasks into smaller chunks supports success. This is not a commerical. I was not compensated in any way for this episode. I just wanted to share an exciting new tool with you. Learn more about iGot This by going to their website, https://www.iGotThis.com/ If you dig it, sign up for a FREE 15 day trial at https://www.iGotThis.com/signup. Once you've signed up , you can download the free app from the Apple app store or Google Play store and sign in with your newly created account. And, as usual, I can be found at www.ADHDessentials.com. Let me know what you thnk of today's episode by emailing me at Brendan@ADHDessentials.com. And if you'd like to be in the upcoming coaching groups, the email above is good for that too!
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| 17 Jan 2020 | Self-Regulation with Jeff Copper, ADHD & Attention Coach, Host of Attention Talk Radio, and ADHD Dad | 00:46:28 | |
I really enjoyed talking to Jeff Copper, PCC, PCAC, MBA for today's episode. Jeff is an ADHD and attention coach, and the founder of the DIG coaching practice. He’s also the host of Attention Talk Radio, and a father affected by ADHD. He helps his clients move past obstacles by intentionally managing attention to achieve what is possible. In today’s episode, Jeff and I talk about emotional regulation through the lenses of mindset, lying, noticing successes, and the importance of manners. Throughout, Jeff our conversation, Jeff shares words of wisdom he has learned from life experience, interviewing guests on Attention Talk radio, and of course, his mom. Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
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| 10 May 2024 | ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka | 00:40:05 | |
Content Warning - brief mention of suicide. Today, I’m joined by Tracey Otsuka author of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. In this episode Tracy talks to us about ADHD and women. We discuss:
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| 23 Dec 2022 | Thoughts on Masking with Brendan Mahan your domino-donning-and-doffing dude | 00:12:21 | |
It's just me for this episode. I'm sharing my thoughts on neurodiverse masking - what it is, why we do it, and the need for a more nuanced conversation in that area with regard to what I'm seeing online. >>> Book your free information call about the ADHD Essentials Parent Coaching Groups! | |||
| 27 Dec 2019 | Improving Our Kids’ Mindsets, Trying Differently Not Harder, and Celebrating Small Wins, with Carrie Herzberger | 00:35:10 | |
Today, we’re talking to Carrie Herzberger. Carrie is a coach who helps kids and teens with ADHD and anxiety get unstuck, and develop the skills, mindsets and confidence they need to meet with success. Her goal is to help kids achieve in school, but also stand out, in their own way, outside of school. In today’s episode, Carrie and I talk about helping our kids embrace little wins to build their confidence, how to try different rather than harder, and the importance of mindset shifts in the pursuit of success. Guest Links:
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| 12 Feb 2022 | How To Respond To The Idea That Not Everyone Deserves a Trophy with Brendan Mahan Your Clapping Compatriot | 00:09:51 | |
In today's episode, I share how I responded to a guy who didn't like my supportive, and encouraging approach to parenting. He tried to crush my positivity by saying, "I don't believe that everyone deserves a trophy". So, I thought about it and came back to him with a clearer perspective. The gist of which is that ADHD is a developmental disorder, so kids with ADHD might not meet the same standards as other kids their age. We should meet them where they are. Then teach them to do better moving forward. This episode will teach you how to do that. >>>Check Out the Decoding Behavior Summit | |||
| 19 Feb 2022 | Supporting vs. Enabling with Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP | 00:37:20 | |
Today, we’re talking to Cindy Goldrich, the founder of Pathways to Success Coaching.
Cindy is a mental health counselor and ADHD coach who has been working in the field for over 15 years. She is the author of two books on parenting children with ADHD, and books and training programs have been translated into multiple languages. In addition to working with parents, Cindy also trains ADHD coaches and other professionals. In this episode, we discuss ways to distinguish between supporting and enabling, Cindy’s three N’s of praise, and the importance of connection and setting appropriate expectations in managing family dynamics. Register for The ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Guest Links:
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| 06 Mar 2024 | ADHD, Loss, and the Sandwich Generation with Anita Robertson LCSW | 00:41:31 | |
In today’s episode we talk to Anita Robertson, LCSW.
Anita is an ADHD and relationship therapist. Her goal is to help individuals and couples understand ADHD and find the right systems that work for them.
Anita talks to us about navigating the challenges of being in the sandwich generation while having ADHD. We discuss the challenges of caring for neurodiverse children and ailing parents - the impact it takes on our executive function, how it affects our relationships, and the toll it can take on our well-being. As well as the need for social supports and understanding for adults in this uniquely challenging period. Of course, we also talk about tools and strategies for navigating this time in our lives! Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here
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| 01 Dec 2023 | ROUGH CUT: ADHD Con 2023 Day 1 | 00:28:43 | |
In this episode, I continue the tradition of dragging a bunch of people into my room to reflect on the day's events of the ADHD Conference. There were a bunch of us - Members of the Men's ADHD Support Group, Inger Shay Colzie, ADHD Nerd Dad, Teresa Taylor, ADHDruid, and Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells - we had pizza.
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| 25 May 2018 | 21: A Mother's Story of Bullying, Homeschooling, and Doing the Best You Can With What You Have, with Samantha MacLeod, Homeschooler and Mother of ADHD Kids | 01:12:43 | |
This might be a controversial one! We’re talking homeschooling. As you know, I’m a proponent of the public schools. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to ignore the segment of the population that feels homeschooling is a better option for their kids with ADHD. To that end, in this episode, I am talking to Samatha MacLeod. Samantha is the mother of five kids, three of whom have ADHD. Which, as you will learn in the episode, is part of what led her to homeschooling. Samantha’s story is a compelling one. She describes the various trials and tribulations her family has faced in recent years, and how they confronted each with support for each other, a thirst for knowledge, and a great deal of resilience. She also talks about the missteps and false starts that she took on her road to learning how best to serve her kids by homeschooling. And how she managed to overcome them, and give her kids the support they needed in order to succeed.
Samantha can be found on YouTube at Creatively Misaligned Homeschool where she vlogs about her experiences parenting and homeschooling her kids with ADHD and Dyslexia. When not engaged in running a business, politics, her community, vlogging or homeschooling, Samantha also knits and makes mead. She lives in Calgary Alberta, with her spouse, 5 kids (ages 15, 12, 12, 7, and 5),and 2 dogs.
Samantha’sYouTube channel, Creatively Misaligned, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIlARNCwbn5xvG3VyDoG0EA?view_as=subscriber
Samantha is a scheduled speaker at Inspired Calgary in September, 2018: http://inspiredcalgary.com/speakers/
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| 01 Jun 2018 | 22: Reading More, Calendar Strategies, and Thoughts on College, with Ryan McRae, the ADHD Nerd! | 00:34:32 | |
The ADHD Parenting groups are filling up! Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Twice a week, for six weeks, we’ll be looking at ADHD parenting through the themes of structure and systems, communication, emotions, self-care, connection, and questions. We’ll strategize ways to make mornings smoother, compliance easier, and conversations deeper. Space is limited! Email me today to save a spot! Brendan@ADHDessentials.com My Guest today is Ryan McRae. The ADHD Nerd! Ryan is a former residence director, and taught freshmen how to succeed in college. With so many kids getting ready to take that step, I thought we’d get out ahead of it! But don’t be fooled. The tips in today’s episode apply to all ages, elementary school through adulthood! We talk about why high school is a restaurant and college is a buffet, strategies for organizing a calendar, how to get more reading in, and the value of an emergency productivity kit! Ryan can be found at his blog, www.theADHDnerd.com, dedicated to helping people be more productive, successful and happy. And if you go to www.theADHDnerd.com/essentials, you’ll find a free book waiting for you: 4 Apps to Help You Focus. | |||
| 15 Jun 2018 | 24: Nutrient Rich Boredom with James Garrett of Brain By Design | 00:45:45 | |
In today’s episode, we get to learn from James Garrett of Brain By Design. James has been studying and teaching about the brain for over a decade. He’s passionate about turning this academic knowledge about the brain into practical tools that anyone can use. And today, he’s doing it through the lens on ADHD! In Today’s Episode:
James can be found at https://www.brainbydesign.com. Also,Stephanie Letourneau from episode 8 is trying to build a curriculum on Mindfulness for her third grade classroom. Click Here for her Donors Choose page. And, if you're interested in the upcoming ADHD Essentials Parent Coaching Groups, registration closes on June 25th. So now's the time to register. Here's a link to the ADHD Essentials Parent Coaching Groups information page if you want to know more. | |||
| 22 Jun 2018 | 25: The 20th Anniversary of "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" with Jack Gantos, Author | 00:41:00 | |
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Jack Gantos. Jack is the author of the Joey Pigza book series, about a boy who has ADHD. The first book of which, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, is a National Book Award Finalist, and celebrates it’s 20thanniversary this year. Learn more about Jack, and all of his books at http://www.jackgantos.com.
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Registration for the ADHD Parenting groups closes on Monday, June 25th! To learn more,and get on the registration list, go to www.ADHDessentials/parentgroups. | |||
| 29 Jun 2018 | 26: ADHD & Time with Brendan Mahan, Your Humble, Harried Host | 00:10:13 | |
Today's episode is a bit different. The kids are home from school, I'm launching my first coaching groups, and I get to spend all day Friday driving out of state to visit the in-laws. So, time has been limited this week. As a result, rather than posting an interview, I'd discussing the challenges of ADHD as it relates to time. I hope you enjoy it. We will return to our ususal interview format next week!
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| 06 Jul 2018 | 27: Music and ADHD Lessons with Richard Podgur, Music Teacher | 00:33:09 | |
Episode 27 features Richard Podgur. Richard is a music teacher in private practice. He teaches all ages, toddlers on adulthood, but specializes in teaching kids with ADHD. As I spoke to him I was struck by just how much Richard’s approach to teaching and managing kids with ADHD applied to situations beyond the teaching of music. I think you’ll find many of the ideas discussed in today’s episode useful at home. In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
As usual, I can be found at www.ADHDessentials.com. Email any questions you have to brendan@ADHDessentiasl.com. | |||
| 12 Nov 2022 | ADHD and Lying with Dr. Norrine Russell | 00:46:36 | |
Today, we’re talking to Dr. Norrine Russell.
Dr. Russell is a former psychology professor, and the founder and owner of Russell Coaching for Students. Russell Coaching is one of the largest student coaching practices in America, and works with complex students to help them develop executive functioning skills and social emotional skills. Norrine talks to us about lying and ADHD. She shares reasons why our kids might lie to us (and themselves), and why it’s not as offensive as we might think. She also shares how the core deficits of ADHD relate to lying, and things to do to reduce and even prevent lying. | |||
| 20 Jul 2018 | 29: The Toxicity of Comparing Ourselves to Others with Kat, mother with ADHD of a Neuro-Typical Son | 00:39:00 | |
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Part of today’s show includes our guest sharing a time of struggle, when she considered ending her life. Obviously she didn’t, and we spend the majority of the episode on other topics, including some of the strategies she used to move past that stage, and being a mom with ADHD. But I want to be mindful of my listeners, so I’m telling you in advance. That said, I also recognize that shying away from such topics doesn’t help anyone. People consider suicide when their emotional pain overwhelms their coping resources, often when they are in the depths of depression. If you, or someone you know, is considering suicide:
This is episode 29. Today, I’m talking to talking my friend, Kat. Kat is a single mother with ADHD, whose child is neurotypical. She is among the strongest people I know. In this episode, Kat tells us about her journey with ADHD and depression. Along the way, she’ll share why she initially found her ADHD diagnosis to be so devastating, her 3 Ts of Thought, tips on co-parenting, and, of course, her love for her son. In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
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| 27 Feb 2021 | ADHD Diversified with MJ! | 00:25:19 | |
It’s the 175th episode of ADHD Essentials!
And to celebrate, I’m turning the show over to my friend MJ. MJ was on two episodes back, and talked about her then upcoming show, ADHD Diversified. Well, ADHD Diversified is here, and I am honored to share her first episode with you. It’s fantastic! In her premier episode, MJ talks about why she started the podcast, the expectations and cultural norms that come with being visibly Asian, how those expectations don’t always allow for talking about weakness or struggles, and what it has meant for her to navigate undiagnosed ADHD while being grouped into a stereotype. ADHD Essentials Links:
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| 30 May 2024 | Your Outlaw Brain with Alan Brown Recorded Live at ADHD Con 2023 | 00:22:58 | |
Today’s episode features Alan Brown, the ADD Crusher! And it's a little different from the norm because it was recorded live at the 2023 ADHD Con during my Lunchtime Q&As with ADHD experts and dignitaries. Alan and I discuss his principles for success with ADHD.
The episode was produced by Stephen Tonti and Benj Welmond of Attention Different. Guest Links: Learn more about Alan and his work here:
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| 06 Nov 2021 | Rough Cut! Reflections from Day 2 of the International Conference on ADHD 2021 | 00:41:37 | |
The Annual International Conference on ADHD is virtual again for 2021! And we're still doing the rough cut debriefs! Each day, I'll be grabbing some folks to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. For day 2, I grabbed Will Curb, Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parecalls, Kate Barrett, Lollie Weeks, and Jon Hassall! Check it out!
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| 31 Jan 2020 | Safety and Peace of Mind Through Structure, with Mike, former Marine and ADHD dad | 00:35:35 | |
Like so many of my recent guests, I met Mike, a former Marine and recently diagnosed single dad with ADHD, at the International Conference on ADHD last November. It was great to reconnect with him during the course of this interview, and get to know him a little better. In today’s episode, Mike talks about how his military training has reframed his perspective on accomplishments, giving ourselves more credit, why we should let our kids make small mistakes, and the importance of self-care, and self-compassion. Register for a FREE 20 minute info session on Brendan's upcoming Parent Groups! ADHD Essentials Links:
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| 29 Mar 2022 | ADHD and Employment with Alex Gilbert of Capeable Consulting | 00:45:12 | |
In this episode we're talking to Alex Gilbert of Capeable Consulting. Alex has ADHD and dyslexia. And after spending her career working in leadership development, she decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD who are struggling in their careers. In this episode, Alex talks to us about navigating jobs, careers, and employment with ADHD. She discusses what your favorite game has to do with picking a job, navigating boredom and imposter syndrome, the fact that interview questions are a two way street, and why things can be challenging but not hard. >>>The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups | |||
| 15 May 2021 | ADHD and Financial Literacy with Rick Webster of Rena-Fi | 00:43:27 | |
Today, we’re talking to Rick Webster. Rick is the CEO and leader of Rena-Fi, a practical, research-based financial education platform. He is also an ADHD Coach, and long-time associate of the ADHD organizations ADDA, and CHADD. And he has ADHD. In this episode, Rick talks to us about financial literacy. We discuss the role emotion and The Wall of Awful plays in people’s financials, money as if relates to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the importance of having a reservoir of savings for when problems arise, the power of doing good for others, ADHD meltdowns, and how automation allows overseeing which is better than doing.
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| 27 Jul 2018 | 30: "Talk to the Teacher" with Meg Flanagan, Author and Founder of MilKids Education Consulting | 00:54:47 | |
On the pod today is Meg Flannagan of MilKids. Meg is a former teacher turned education consultant. She’s a military wife, and she started MilKids to support military families, but it has since grown into a flourishing education blog. She’s also the author of “Talk to the Teacher”. Her book is an outstanding resource for ADHD parents because of the sheer amount of structure it provides around communicating with school.
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From the Episode: ADHD Essentials Episode 8 on brain breaks w/Steph Letourneau "What Teachers Make" slam poetry by Taylor Mali
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| 03 Aug 2018 | 31: Living the Modern History of ADHD, With Diann Wingert, LCSW, ADHD Coach, and mother with ADHD of children with ADHD | 00:41:05 | |
This is a powerful one. Diann Wingert, LCSW shares her journey with ADHD. It's a tale the encompasses her professional work and her role in her family, and mirrors our modern undernstanding of ADHD. She shares her struggles, uncertainty, successes, and growth.
Diann Wingert is a coach and psychotherapist on a mission to help others achieve their true potential through radical self acceptance, leveraging their strengths and creating an ADHD friendly business and life. She helps creative entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals overcome their struggles with procrastination, perfectionism and people pleasing. Find Diann at www.diannwingertcoaching.com. In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
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| 10 Aug 2018 | 32: What is a Special Education Advocate? with Melissa Carriveau, Special Education Advocate | 00:47:02 | |
Today, we’re talking to Melissa Carriveau. She's a Master’s Level Certified Special Education Teacher with almost 25 years of experience. She has been an doing special education consulting for nearly 20 years with both school districts and individual families. She was trained through the Federation of Children with Special Needs and through Wrightslaw. She is also a special education surrogate parent and the parent of a child with special needs. In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
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Our Guest: Find Melissa on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BayStateAdvocacy Or email her at BayStateAdvocacy@gmail.com
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| 17 Aug 2018 | 33: ADHD Parents Palooza with Linda Roggli and Diane Dempster | 00:29:55 | |
Today, we’re talking to Linda Roggli and Diane Dempster about the ADHD Parents Palooza, which will run next week, from August 20thto the 25th. The ADHD Parents Palooza brings together many of the most well-known experts on ADHD to talk about parenting our complex kids. Guests include Dr. Russell Barkley, Ned Hallowell, and Jessica McCabe. I wasn’t able to be a part of the Parents Palooza this time, but I hope to participate next year. I’ll be in the audience with those of you who attend, though. And if you need help implementing the things you during the Palooza, the ADHD Essentials Parenting Coaching Groups are a great place to get that support. The next session starts in September. In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
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| 24 Aug 2018 | 34: Unraveling ADHD from the 50s & 60s to Today, with Joyce Kubik, ADHD Coach, Parent with ADHD of kids with ADHD (and grandkids with ADHD) | 00:46:28 | |
It was an honor to interview Joyce Kubik for the pod. Joyce is a mother with ADHD of kids with ADHD. (In fact, her kids are now grown, and have ADHD kids of their own!) Joyce is also ADHD coach. Indeed, she was among the first. Hers are the shoulders that so many of us stand on when doing this work. She is a pioneer in the industry. And she shares her story, and some of her pioneering work with us in this episode.
Shameless ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Ad: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays for seven weeks, from Tuesday September 18th through Thursday, November 1st. Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if its right for you!
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| 31 Aug 2018 | 35: Going on a Dopamine Hunt with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S., Your Happy Hunting Party Host | 00:08:45 | |
Today's episode is short and sweet. I'm flying solo, and talking about the role dopamine plays in ADHD. I hope you find an insight or two in it!
Shameless ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Ad: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays for seven weeks, from Tuesday September 18th through Thursday, November 1st. Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if its right for you!
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| 26 Mar 2020 | An Overview of COVID-19 with Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, Pediatrician. | 00:39:03 | |
Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parecalls is a pediatrician based in Texas who is confronting COVID-19 full on in her practice. She's one of the most intelligent, driven, and determined people I know. So, I was overjoyed when I found out she wanted to come on the show to talk about the virus and its fallout. In today’s episode, Dr. Lentzsch-Parecalls gives us an overview of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We discuss where to get reliable information, why social/physical distancing matters, way to maintain support for your mental health (including medication), maintaining our social relationships, the impact of the virus on our medical infrastructure, and medical community, and a lot more. It's a fairly quick episode, but it's packed with ideas and information. P.S. The promised Q&A will likely post this weekend, so there's still time to get questions to me. Send them to: brendan@ADHDessentials.com. Guest Links:
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| 05 Nov 2022 | Getting Diagnosis, Supporting Men, and Attending to Inattention with Shane Thrapp of Creating Order from Chaos | 00:36:01 | |
Today, we’re talking to Shane Thrapp of “Creating Order from Chaos”.
Shane is an ADHD coach, sits on the board for the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, and moderates the largest men’s ADHD group on Facebook. Shane shares his ADHD diagnosis story, and the role his son played in it. He talks about how his parenting journey - the ways that our parents, for good or for ill, set the bar for us as parents, and why owning our mistakes as parents can be both incredibly hard and incredibly important. He also discusses his involvement with both the Men’s ADHD Support Group on Facebook (and how they help their members move beyond toxic behaviors so they can have healthy, supportive interactions), and the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (which seeks to help raise awareness of Inattentive ADHD). Guest Links:
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| 07 Sep 2018 | 36: Comics & ADHD with Dav Pilkey, Creator of Captain Underpants, and adult with ADHD (with special guest co-hosts: Nathan & Gavin Mahan) | 00:17:37 | |
I’m pretty jazzed about this episode. One of my goals at the start of this podcast was to get Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants on the show. Well, Mission Accomplished! Today’s the day that episode drops. Dav only had about 15 minutes to talk, and was gracious enough to include my sons. That's right, not only is Dav on the show, but I got to share the mic with my boys for this one! We recorded last week, and by coincidence, they were home from school due to teacher training. Which is awesome because they’re the reason I pursued getting him on in the first place. I am grateful to Dav and his team for helping to make this episode happen. It will always have a special place for me.
That said... SHAMELESS PLUG: Regitration fo the On-Line Parent Coaching Groups Ends on MONDAY! The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run two sessions. One will be on Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30pm EST and the other session will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12pm, EST. They run for seven weeks beginning the week on September 16th. Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/to sign up for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if the groups are right for you! Or go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for more information.
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| 17 Oct 2020 | Weird History, Curiosity, and Rocks with Veronica Ditko, mother and author of “A Rock Solid History of Hawthorne New Jersey” | 00:32:42 | |
Today, we’re talking my friend Veronica MacDonald Ditko, author of “A Rock Solid History of Hawthorne New Jersey”. In Today’s Episode, Veronica and I discuss the fascinating mysteries of history that can be found in our own backyard. We talk about how watching her kids play in the park led her to get curious about the rocks in her town, and how that led to her learning about her town’s history. We also discuss how we can use her experience to encourage our kids curiosity and find fascinating, family-friendly adventures to get us out of the house, and keep us entertained during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest Links:
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| 21 Sep 2018 | 38: The Calm Passion of Adam Wilson, founder of Calmer Con, and Father of a son on the Spectrum | 00:51:38 | |
Adam Wilson is the creator of Calmer Con. An event he developed to help kids with sensory needs experience the thrill of a comic book convention, without the overwhelm. Adam’s son is on the spectrum, so at it’s core, Calmer Con is a mission of love for him. And Calmer Con's first convention was great. I know, becasue I was there! (And yes, I realize this show is supposed to be about ADHD, but I tend to think of autism as sort of a cousin to ADHD, and many of the challenges are similar. Not to mention, Adam’s story is so good that I just had to have him on.) In this episode we’ll look at the struggles of parents who’s kids can be overwhelmed by sensory input, discuss the importance of acceptance, and maybe, just maybe, find the inspiration to do something big!
9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo Plug: The 9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo will take place throughout the month of October. And I’ll be a part of it. My topic is 3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking. Register at https://www.adhdexpo.com/adhdessentialsto let them know I sent you.
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| 03 Jul 2021 | Focus at Will with Will Henshall, inventor, tech entrepreneur, and music producer with ADHD. | 00:33:11 | |
Today, we’re talking to Will Henshall.
Will is an inventor, tech entrepreneur, and music producer. He was the founding member of the band Londonbeat, whose hit song “I’ve Been Thinking About You” reached #1 on the Billboard charts in the early 90s. His latest endeavor, Fous@Will is a science-based music streaming service designed to help people work more efficiently and reduce distractions. In this episode, Will talks about how music affects the brain. We discuss why it can be used to reduce our anxiety and help us focus, how music affects the limbic system of our brain, and Will even shares a few non-musical productivity hacks toward the end of the show! Alright, let’s get rolling. >>> ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups | |||
| 06 Mar 2021 | The Three Cs of Self-Talk with Brendan Mahan, Your Compassionate and Considerate Coach | 00:10:23 | |
Today, it's just your host, Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.
In this week's quick and actionable episode, Brendan shares his thoughts on self-talk, walking us through his the Cs of self-talk model.
Register for the latest season on Eric Tivers's ADHD reWired Adult Coaching and Accountability Groups!!! >>>Go to coachingrewired.com for more info! | |||
| 28 Sep 2018 | 39: Taking a Break, Intervening Early, and The Importance of Thinking Twice with Robbin Miller, LMHC, mother with ADHD of an adopted child with ADHD | 00:24:13 | |
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Robbin Miller. Robbin is a mother with ADHD of a child with ADHD. She’s also a licensed mental health clinician, a college academic coach, and the author of a children’s book about early intervention playgroups. We talk about early markers for ADHD, the steps Robbin has been taking to support her son ever since he was an infant, and the challenges she helps her college students with.
Blatant Plug: I’ll be a part of the 9th Annual Online ADHD Awareness Expo taking place throughout the month of October. My topic - "3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking"! Register at https://www.adhdexpo.com/adhdessentials to let them know I sent you.
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| 28 Feb 2020 | How to Play with Your Kid with Megan Vandersluys, Play Therapist | 00:41:50 | |
Today, we’re talking to Megan Vandersluys. Megan is a therapist with over a decade of experience, who specializes in play therapy services for children, as well as providing support for their parents. In today’s episode, we’re talking about Play Therapy, and how to more effectively play with our kids. Megan discusses how video games factor into play therapy, the importance of “getting back into our bodies”, co-regulation and modeling through verbal awareness, and how to enter the child’s world. Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Here!Exclusive link to the ADHD Toolbox! Guest Links:
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| 14 Feb 2020 | Bids and Turning Towards with Dr. Don Cole, Clinical Director for The Gottman Institute | 00:40:16 | |
Today, we’re talking to Dr. Don Cole. Dr. Cole is the Clinical Director for The Gottman Institute, a Certified Gottman Method Couples’ Therapist and a Master Trainer for the Gottman Institute. He is also a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marital and Family Therapists. In today’s episode, Dr. Cole talks to us about how we can improve the quality of our relationships by responding effectively to bids for connection, and turning towards the people we care about. Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsGuest Links:
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| 22 Aug 2020 | Doodling to Learn & Focus with Dani Donovan, ADHD Content Creator & Artist | 00:38:15 | |
Today, we’re talking to returning guest, Dani Donovan! Dani is an artist who creates cathartic illustrations and a community of validation and solidarity for adults with ADHD! In Today’s Episode, Dani and I discuss how we can harness the power of doodling to help us attend and learn while attending virtual meetings both for our kids at school, and for ourselves in our jobs. But first, Dani tells us what it’s like to quit your job just before a global pandemic. The ADHD abounds in this one, folks! >>> Register for The Executive Function Online Summit (TEFOS)! Set up a free informational call about the ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! | |||
| 24 Oct 2020 | ADHD Meets D&D -Using Dungeons & Dragons to Foster Family Connection with Dave and Ted from Nerdarchy | 00:42:26 | |
Today, we’re talking to Dave and Ted from Nerdarchy! Dave and Ted are two dads with a passion for Dungeons and Dragons that have turned that passion in to a thriving website and YouTube channel. In Today’s Episode, we talk about using Dungeons and Dragons and similar roleplaying games to create quality time with family. Dave and Ted discuss how roleplaying games can help us bond as a family, how they can improve executive function and social skills, the best games to get younger kids started playing (It’s not D&D), why role playing games make great educational tools, and what to do if you don’t want to play, but think your kids would. Register for The 2020 Virtual International Conference on ADHD (Thursday, November 5th - Saturday, November 7th)
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| 18 Nov 2023 | The Art of Talking with Children with Rebecca Rolland | 00:33:34 | |
In today’s episode of ADHD Essentials, we talk to Rebecca Rolland. Rebecca is an author, speech language pathologist and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She talks to us about her book, “The Art of Talking with Children”. We discuss the Zone of Proximal Development, the role of temperament in conversation, the principles of social talk, and boundary setting. Guest Links:
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| 13 Aug 2024 | ADHD Medication Part 2 with Dr Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells | 00:23:17 | |
Dr. Carolyn is back! Carolyn is a pediatrician with ADHD who can talk about the disorder from any number of directions! You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as the ADHD MD. In today's episode, Dr Carolyn Lenszch-Parcells shares some good news, and we finish up our conversation about ADHD meds. This time, we discuss non-stimulants, and a bit about the med shortage.
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| 07 Nov 2020 | Rough Cut! Day 3 of the International Conference on ADHD | 00:20:12 | |
WELCOME BACK!!!!! It's Day 3 of the Annual International Conference on ADHD. (Now, with Virtual Wonderment™! The rough cut debriefs started last year, and now it's a tradition! Each day, I grab someone to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. Today, I grabbed four someones! Check it out! Guest Links:
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| 10 Apr 2020 | The ADHD Effect on Marriage Relationships with Melissa Orlov, ADHD Expert, Marriage Consultant, and Author | 00:33:42 | |
Today, we’re talking to Melissa Orlov. Melissa is a marriage consultant, specializing in helping ADHD-affected couples rebalance their relationships. She is a cum laude graduate of Harvard College and an award winning author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD. In Today’s Episode, Melissa and I talk about ADHD in family relationships. We discuss how status within the relationship affects ADHD marriages, why the parent-child dynamic doesn’t work, why it happens, and how to get out of it. We also discuss Melissa’s three legged conceptual model for ADHD treatment, the power of verbal cues and silos, ADHD as a reward deficiency syndrome - meaning punishment just isn’t an effective way to parent our kids, and why knowledge is power when it comes to ADHD. Register for the next ADHD reWired Podcast Network Q&A!Guest Links:
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| 30 Jan 2021 | Exercise as Part of the ADHD Treatment Plan with Gabriel Villarreal, LMHC | 00:40:18 | |
Today, we’re talking to Gabriel Villarreal, LMHC.
Gabriel is an ADHD coach, as well as a strength and conditioning coach, and the owner of Lost Boys Strength and Conditioning, and ADHD Counseling in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia. In today’s episode, Gabriel talks to us about using exercise as part of our ADHD Treatment Plan. We discuss how exercise affects the brain in ways that help us manage ADHD symptoms, the importance of having a plan, ways to get moving more during COVID, and giving kids more credit.
Where's Brendan? Tuesday, February 2nd - The Time to Thrive Summit!! Topic: Improving Communication with Logic and Emotions
Friday, February 5th - Webinar for ADDitude Topic: When Teen Stress Ignites Strong Emotions: Teaching Anger and Frustration Management
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| 24 Apr 2021 | On Transitions and Video Games with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.Your Transitional Troubadour | 00:10:04 | |
Today, it's your host, Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.
We're talking about transitions, as well as how video games can make them harder. Specifically we look at transitions through two lenses - the physical/mental/emotional lens, and the into/out of lens. I'm sure you'll find this episode useful! Join the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community to be a part of the upcoming LEGO Contest Giveaway!
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| 19 Nov 2021 | From the Vault: Holiday Planning with Cindy Jobs | 00:53:19 | |
Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with to Cindy Jobs about holiday planning. Cindy is an expert in the field of organization, and an Associate Certified Coach. She helps people with ADHD simplify their lives through education, structure, and support. In today’s episode, we talk about setting reasonable expectations around the holidays, the importance of clear, honest, early, and open communication, managing the various holiday pressure cookers, and using traditions to foster connection. Guest Links:
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| 31 Jul 2021 | From the Vault: Going All in with the ADHD Population with Gail Oakerman, Counselor, College Professor, and Educational Consultant | 00:32:23 | |
Today, we’re digging into the vault to hear from Gail Oakerman.
Gail is an Educational Consultant, Counselor, and one of my old College Professors. She runs Five Points Counseling in Lunenburg, MA. In today’s episode, we discuss the internal struggle of ADHD, how systemic & cultural realities get in our way, the power of teaching our kids ways to talk about their challenges, and harnessing incremental change.
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| 26 Oct 2018 | 43: Managing Self-Sabotaging Thoughts, Positive Psychology, and Upward Spirals of Emotion with Mindy Katz, ADHD Coach, Social Worker, and Parent with ADHD of Adult Kids with ADHD | 00:34:52 | |
Today, we’re talking to Mindy Katz.
When Mindy learned that she and her daughter had ADHD, it led to her becoming an ADHD coach, and eventually a Social Worker. She’s a big proponent of positive psychology, and developing resiliency in our kids.
In today’s episode, we talk about how to manage our sabotaging thoughts, upward spirals of emotion, and the power of curiosity.
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| 09 Nov 2018 | 45: Done is Better than Perfect at the International Conference on ADHD 2018 | 00:05:05 | |
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| 22 Jan 2022 | Help Starting Homework with Brendan Mahan, your handsome homework helper | 00:12:42 | |
In today's episode, I share a strategy I use to help kids get their homework done. (I use it to help adults get stuff done, too!) It involves assessing in advance the time and effort/energy required to do each homework assignment (or part of the task) and then using the information to make decisions about prioritization and sequencing. So, not only dies it help kids attack the task at hand, but it build executive functioning skill, too! ADHD Essentials Links:
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| 16 Nov 2018 | 46: This ADHD Life with Keith Griffin, ADHD Coach | 00:47:27 | |
Today, we’re talking to Keith Griffin! Keith is an ADHD coach, and host of “This ADHD Life” on YouTube. He’s also got a webinar on surviving the holidays with ADHD coming up through the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Keith can be found at ThisADHDLife.com.
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| 23 Nov 2018 | 47: The History of ADHD at School with Richard Kelley, Veteran Educator for Over Four Decades | 00:42:18 | |
Today, we’re talking to Richard Kelley! I've received excellent feedback on past episodes that looked at the history of ADHD through a personal lens. So, I decided to bring in my friend Richard Kelley. Rich is an Assistant Executive Director with the Massachusetts School Administrators Association (MSAA). And he has been working in education for longer than I've ben alive. (Admittedly, only by a year.) (Side note: I erroneously identify Rich as the President of MSAA during the interview. Thankfully, he corrected me. Sometimes the ADHD wins.) In today’s episode, Rich shares his experience as an educator for over 42 years, and how he’s seen the approach to ADHD at school change over the decades. It's an interesting conversation. I hope you enjoy it!
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| 21 Nov 2020 | On Swearing with Brendan Mahan, Your #&%$@%! Host | 00:07:42 | |
Today's Episode is a quick one on swearing. How to talk to your kids about it, how to do it more effectively, and why it's such a valuable clue to how people around us are doing.
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| 30 Nov 2018 | 48: An ADHD View from Down Under with Jon Hassall of Connect ADHD | 00:47:08 | |
Jon and his wife Monica run Connect ADHD out of Australia. Jon’s a brilliant guy, and we go deep on multiple topics related to ADHD. In today’s episode, we talk about how ADHD leads to our kids’ behavioral explosions, how environment affects our ADHD, the importance of science in ADHD. I got to spend time with Jon (and Monica. Her workshop was excellent!) at this year's ADHD conference, and editing the show this week felt like I was reuniting with him. I look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.
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| 07 Dec 2018 | 49: Talking Organization with Cindy Jobs, Professional Organizer & ADHD Coach | 00:39:40 | |
Today, we’re talking to Cindy Jobs. Cindy is a professional organizer and ADHD coach who I met at last month’s ADHD conference. And I’m really glad I did, because organization is a thing we ADHD folks tend to struggle with. In today’s episode, we talk about organization as a balance between space and stuff, the clutter/anxiety connection, and making holiday kits.
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| 12 Dec 2020 | ADHD, The Odysseus Strategy, and How Our Behavior Affects the Way We Think with AJ Jacobs, New York Times Bestselling Author | 00:46:19 | |
Today, we’re talking to AJ Jacobs.
AJ Jacobs is an author, lecturer, and human guinea pig. He’s written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor, with a dash of self-help. In addition to his books, he has written for The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, New York Magazine, and Dental Economics – one of the top five magazines about the financial side of tooth care. He has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Conan, and The Colbert Report. In today’s episode, AJ shares his journey as a writer, and dad with ADHD, and how his lifestyle experiments have affected both himself, and those around him. AJ talks about how the way we behave can affect the way we think, the power of gratitude, as well as how his ADHD affects him, and the strategies he has developed to manage it, where he gets his ideas, and talking spoons. Guest Links:
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| 05 Jun 2021 | Holidays are Ruining Your Life | 00:12:48 | |
Today, it's your celebratory speaker, Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.
Holidays, especially religious holidays are intended as a break, and often as a time of reflection. But they can also be unwelcome speed bumps in our week/month/year, if we aren't ready for them when they come. So, we're looking at the calendar as a whole and exploring when some of of these holidays will occur, and how they can disrupt things if we fail to be mindful of them.
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| 23 Jun 2023 | Episode 250: OCD in the Family | 01:07:43 | |
This is the 250th episode of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. For those of you who have been wondering why the show has been inconsistent for the last little while, this is your answer. I hope you find meaning and comfort in our story. In today’s episode, my family and I share the mental health struggles that have affected our lives over the past four years, as well as the things we did to address, and eventually, overcome them. This episode is mainly about my son Nathan’s struggle with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but the lessons hiding inside it related to compassion, family, and perseverance apply to all mental health challenges, ADHD included.
A few notes: I did not propose the idea. My kids did. They wanted to do this for the 250th episode. Also, we talk pretty frankly about Nate’s OCD, and even joke about some of the events it caused. None of that was done with resentment or ill will. The entire conversation was based in love and acceptance. If anyone, especially Nate, had appeared uncomfortable or distressed by the conversation at any point, I would have ended it and not posted this. Finally, this was recorded in January. The boys finished 8th grade two days prior to posting, and did so with great success. I’m proud to say that in the time since we recorded, our entire family has moved from a place of healing to a place of growth growth.
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| 04 Dec 2021 | Learning How to Live and Talking About Mental Health with ADHD Jon-Jon | 00:35:12 | |
Today, we’re talking to ADHD Jon-Jon. Jon is a minority black male and men’s health advocate with ADHD. I’ve been following him on twitter for a while now, and am excited to finally have him on the show! In today’s episode, John and I talk about having ADHD and learning how to live! We discuss working at thriving rather than just surviving, the importance of taking action, vulnerability, being mindful rather than just having a mind that is constantly full, and managing anxiety. >>>The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups | |||
| 14 Dec 2018 | 50: Talking to Our Kids About Sex (Our Context is Not Their Context) with Erika Miley, Mental and Sexual Health Therapist | 00:47:54 | |
We made it to 50 episodes!! Thanks for being a part of it !! You might want to preview this if you tend to listen with your kids, because in this episode, we're discussing how to talk to our kids about sex. Today, Erika Miley guides us through talking to our kids about sex. We start with talking to younger kids about sex, and the move on to older kids as the episode progresses. Regardless of the age of your child, there should be something in this episode that you find useful. You can find Erika at www.ErikaMiley.com.
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Registration closes next Friday, December 21st.
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| 22 May 2021 | From the Vault: Nutrient Rich Boredom with James Garrett of Brian by Design. | 00:46:35 | |
Today, we revisit a conversation with James Garrett of Brain By Design. James has been studying and teaching about the brain for over a decade. He’s passionate about turning this academic knowledge about the brain into practical tools that anyone can use. And today, he’s doing it through the lens on ADHD! In this episode, James discusses the four qualities of restorative activities, managing the pull of our of our phones, the important role rest plays in performance, and nutrient rich boredom.
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| 18 Nov 2022 | Rough Cut! ADHD Con 2022 Day 1 | 00:20:09 | |
Today, we're beginning our annual episodes from the International ADHD Conference. This episode, and the following two are all quick, minimally edited group debriefs of ADHD Con 2022. My guest for this chat are Anne Marie Nantais, Keith Gelhorn, Keith Griffin, and Zach Gershon.
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| 21 Dec 2018 | 51: Gifted with ADHD, with Aurora Remember Holtzman, ADHD & Gifted mother of an ADHD & Gifted Child | 00:37:13 | |
Today, we’re talking to Aurora Remember Holtzman. Aurora is a school psychologist, host of the “Embracing Intensity” podcast, and a twice exceptional mother of a twice exceptional son. They both have ADHD and giftedness. In today’s episode, we’re talking ADHD and giftedness through the lens of someone who’s living it. We explore growing up gifted, impulsiveness vs impulsiveness, the value of teachers who “get” your kid, and the importance of learning to self-regulate as a parent.
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| 10 Jul 2021 | Lessons Learned During the Pandemic with Brendan Mahan Your Reflective Speaker | 00:22:50 | |
In today's episode, I reflect on the lessons I've learned during the ongoing COVID19 pandemic including (but not limited to) why focusing on connection is key, the importance of time alone how exhausting transitions can be, that if you want it to happen you have to MAKE it happen, and the fact that both kids and adults need to feel like they’re contributing, and accomplishing something. ADHD Essentials Links:
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| 28 Dec 2018 | 52: ADHD and Giftedness with Dr. Robert Gruberman | 00:32:22 | |
Kids with both ADHD and giftedness, and often referred too as "Twice Exceptional". Today, we're talking about them. (But not behind they're back. They're welcome to listen in.) Our guest for today's episode is Dr. Robert Gruberman. Robert is the director of his school district’s gifted and talented program. He has been assessing and teaching gifted children in his district for nearly two decades, and has been a public educator for even longer. In today’s episode, we discuss ADHD and giftedness through the lens of an academic expert in the field. We talk about the various components of giftedness, and where they overlap with ADHD, the social emotional side of giftedness, how twice exceptional kids are affected by having both ADHD and giftedness, and how to help kids with ADHD, giftedness, or both, manage the challenges they face.
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| 17 Jul 2021 | Changing the World One Brain at a Time with Jessica McCabe, Creator and Host of How to ADHD | 00:55:23 | |
Today, we’re talking to Jessica McCabe!
Jessica is the creator and host of the “How to ADHD” YouTube Channel where she shares her toolbox of ADHD tips, techniques, information, and strategies to help us work with our brains rather than against them. This is an incredibly wide-ranging interview in which Jessica shares some of the lessons she’s learned while working on “How to ADHD”, and goes into her personal experiences with ADHD. She talks about being surprised by just how much of her life was affected by ADHD, how ADHD traits can be a blessing and a curse, how to be successful without being neurotypical, navigating para-social relationships, the long-term impact of the core beliefs we develop about ourselves, making invisible challenges more visible, dealing with imposter syndrome.
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| 04 Jan 2019 | 53: Three Tiered Goal Setting & 2019 Intentions | 00:17:50 | |
In today's episode, I walk us through how I'm setting my goals for 2019. I think you'll find it useful. In fact, this is probably a good one to share with your middle school and older kids. Shameless Plugs:
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| 04 Jul 2020 | Building Executive Function Skills During a Summer of Social Distancing with Seth Perler, Executive Function and 2E Coach | 00:42:32 | |
Today, we’re talking to Seth Perler. In fact, this episode was also shared on Seth’s YouTube vlog! Seth is an executive function and 2e coach who works tirelessly to help outside-the-box kids succeed. In Today’s Episode, Seth and I discuss trauma, self-compassion, building our kids’ Executive Function skills during the summer, and the opportunity cost of screen time. Guest Links:
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| 11 Jan 2019 | 54: Being Outrageous to Keep Their Attention, with Lauren Mahan, teacher. (Special Guest Appearances by Nathan and Gavin Mahan) | 00:38:27 | |
Lauren Mahan is a fourth-grade teacher in Massachusetts, and my sister! That’s right, I’m celebrating the anniversary of the pod with family! And since Nathan and Gavin are in fourth grade this year, and Lauren is their aunt, we had them sit in on the interview, and contribute their thoughts. You’ll hear about 4th grade from both sides of the teacher desk. (As well as on top of it!) In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
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| 18 Jan 2019 | 55: Stress Management with Jason Dulac, M.Ed., M.S. | 00:54:12 | |
Today, we’re talking to Jason Dulac. Jason is a mental health counselor, and expert in stress management, having taught about it at the college level. He’s also an old friend. We’ve worked together as both teachers, and as mental health clinicians. In today’s episode, we talk about the physical nature of stress, various levels of stress management ranging from short term Band-Aids to more long-term approaches, and I even share a story about the time I was assaulted in Whole Foods.
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| 01 Feb 2019 | A Good Relationship Pushes Us to Be a Better Person with Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA | 00:49:43 | |
Today, we’re talking to Ari Tuckman. Dr. Tuckman is a psychologist in private practice, specializing in diagnosing and treating children, teens, and adults with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He has appeared on CNN, National Public Radio, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe. And now, he’s on the Pod! In today’s episode, we talk relationship skills. The episode focuses on marital and parent/child relationships, but the concepts discussed apply to all of them. And we dig deep, discussing the roles effort, shame, problem-solving, communication and even asymmetrical information play in our relationships. I really enjoyed doing this episode, and think you’ll enjoy listening just as much.
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| 25 Jan 2019 | ADHD, Small Not-For-Profit Private Schools, and the Muslim American Experience with Dr. Noor Ali, Principal of Al Hamra Academy | 00:40:12 | |
Dr. Noor Ali is the principal of Al Hamra Academy, a private K-8 Islamic School. Al Hamra. Noor has long been an advocate for students with special needs, and brings her strong advocacy, and thoughtful manner to the pod! In today’s episode, we talk about the intersections and commonalities between the Muslim and ADHD experiences, the importance of celebrating your child’s diagnosis, the special education challenges faced by small faith-based schools, and how a child is like an interactive canvas.
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| 30 Oct 2021 | What If You‘re Not the Main Character? Empathy and Compassion Tool with Brendan Mahan Your Compassionate Captian | 00:09:10 | |
In today's episode, I share a tool I've been using for a few years now to help me get emotional space, and be more empathic and compassionate when I'm supporting people (including my kids!) who are going through a challenging time.
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