ADHD Essentials

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kyrus Keenan Westcott of The Vibe with Ky. Ky talks about behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances, the power of the stories we tell ourselves, masking, being an introvert, and the growth he’s gained from doing The Vibe with Ky. Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Guest Links: Learn more about Ky and his work here: https://thevibewithky.com/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

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. The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Learn more about Dr. Carolyn and her work here: http://drcarolynparcells.com/https://www.instagram.com/the.adhd.md/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

In today’s episode, we talk to friend-of-the-pod, and New York Times Best-Selling author AJ Jacobs. AJ is an editor at large for Esquire, as well as a journalist, author, and lecturer best known for writing about his lifestyle experiments. He’s also a fellow ADHDer. AJ talks to us about his latest book, The Year of Living Constitutionally. We discuss: Guest Links: Learn more about AJ Jacobs and his work here: https://ajjacobs.com/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

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: https://addcrusher.com/https://www.alanpbrown.com/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

Today, Dr. Carolyn, the ADHD MD returns to the show! We discuss: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY! Learn More about Brendan and his work at: Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Find Dr. Carolyn at: http://drcarolynparcells.com/https://www.instagram.com/the.adhd.md/ Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

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: Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Learn more about Tracy and her work here: https://www.tracyotsuka.com/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

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: Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Guest Links: Learn more about Dr Dodson here: https://www.dodsonadhdtreatment.com/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.comMen’s ADHD Support Group

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 Check Out the ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Here!!! Guest Links: Learn more about Talli Dole, Amanda Morin, and their new podcast "The Empathic Edge" at: https://theempatheticedge.com/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Find Dr. Carolyn at: http://drcarolynparcells.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the.adhd.md/ Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells joins us again! That’s right, it’s a rock-block of Dr. Carolyn! 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 an episode that is long overdue, Dr. Carolyn talks about ADHD medication - primarily stimulants. We’ll cover non-stimulants in a future episode. Carolyn discusses the role of medication as part of a gold-standard treatment plan, meds as a protective factor for both kids and adults, medication and substance use, and the importance of factoring a risk/benefit ratio when deciding whether or not to take medication. The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Learn more about Dr. Carolyn and her work here: http://drcarolynparcells.com/https://www.instagram.com/the.adhd.md/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

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. ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

In today’s episode we talk to Peter Shankman. Peter is an entrepreneur, a keynote speaker, the best-selling author of six books, founder of the neurodiversity consultancy firm Mental Capital, and he’s a dad. Peter talks to us about parenting, the power of getting out of your own element to get work done, and his recent children’s book, “The Boy with the Faster Brain”, and why ADHDers have to learn how to use the faster brain that they have, rather than the neurotypical brain that they don’t have. Also, his dog might have the best timing in the whole world. But you’ll have to listen to find out why. Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Guest Links: Learn more about Peter and his work here: https://www.shankman.com/ Buy “The Boy with the Faster Brain” here. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Website Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Learn more about the Men’s ADHD Support Group Join the Men’s ADHD Support Group’s Facebook Community

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 Guest Links: https://www.anitarobertson.com/https://www.facebook.com/anitarobertsonlcsw https://www.instagram.com/strengthinyourmind/ https://www.tiktok.com/@strengthinyourmind https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitarobertson ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

In today’s episode we talk to Mark Smeets. Mark is a neurodiversity advocate out of British Columbia, and the host of the “We are the ADHD Family” podcast. Mark talks to us about his family’s experience with ADHD. We discuss the journey to his son’s ADHD and autism diagnosis, how it led to his and his wife’s ADHD diagnoses, generational trauma, mental health advocacy work, and being on with where you are. Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Guest Links: https://linktr.ee/wearetheadhdfamily ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com

In today’s episode we talk to Jessica McCabe! Jessica is the creator and host of How to ADHD on YouTube and author of a new book that came out yesterday! Jessica talks to us about that very book, aptly titled “How to ADHD”. We discuss her new book, as well as the importance of accessibility for ADHD folks, divergent vs convergent thinking, why trying harder is not the answer, and how ADHD affects us socially. Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Guest Links: https://howtoadhdbook.com/https://howtoadhd.com/https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD Register for the Event with Dr. Dodson Here ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin The ADHD Essentials Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials brendan@ADHDessentials.com Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Men’s ADHD Support GroupFacebook Community

In today’s episode we talk to Dr. Roberto Olivardia. A Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Olivaria specializes in ADHD, Executive functioning issues, and OCD, as well as Body Dysmorphic Disorder and eating disorders. Dr. Olivardia talks to us about ADHD and eating. We discuss the executive function challenges that underpin healthy eating, the eating disorders most common to ADHD, the social nature of eating, and how the things we eat can affect our ADHD. Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Guest Links: Learn more about Dr. Olivardia’s work here. Check out the Men’s ADHD Support Group Here ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin Our Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials Homepage

In today’s episode we talk to Julie Skolnick, founder of With Understanding Comes Calm. Julie guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains educators and advises professionals on how to bring out the best in, and raise self-confidence of, the 2e people in their lives. Julie talks to us about her new book, "Gifted and Distractible". She talks to us about what 2e means, her Cycle for Success model, the overexcitability of gifted folks, asynchronous development, and how to advocate for ourselves and others. Guest Links: Buy "Gifted and Distractable" Here!!!https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/ ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin Our Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials Homepagebrendan@ADHDessentials.com

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. ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin Our Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials Homepagebrendan@ADHDessentials.com

In today’s episode we talk to Suchi Deshpande. Suchi is the founder of Learnfully, a digital learning platform, balanced with insights from machine learning and expert human interaction. that connects specialists and caregivers to gain a deeper, more accurate, and actionable understanding of the learning needs of their kids. Suchi talks to us about how Learnfully helps neurodiverse kids access education. She discusses the importance of figuring out your kid’s learning profile, the role anxiety plays in education, why support has to work for both the family and the kid, the power of getting diagnosed as an adult, and the importance of trying differently rather than harder. Guest Links: https://learnfully.com/ ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin Our Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials Homepagebrendan@ADHDessentials.com

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: https://rebeccarolland.com/Buy Rebecca's book here ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin Our Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials Homepagebrendan@ADHDessentials.com

In today’s episode, we talk to Cris -a web developer and software engineer who has created Focus101.com, an outstanding virtual body-doubling tool. Cris talks to us about how Focus 101 works, the power of co-working and bodydoubling, and the importance of playing with your own creations. Guest Links: Check Out Focus101.com here! ADHD Essentials Links: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching GroupsJoin Our Facebook CommunityADHD Essentials Homepage