ADHD Essentials

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Growing Up An ADHD Asian Minority in Canada with MJ Siemens, host of the ADHD Diversified podcast Feb 13, 2021

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Today, we’re talking to MJ Siemens, host of the upcoming podcast, ADHD Diversified.

In today’s episode, MJ shares her experiences growing up as a gifted Asian Canadian kid with undiagnosed ADHD. She tells us about being caught in the push/pull clash of Asian culture and White culture and how having ADHD made it harder for her to meet the expectations of both, how her parents separation led to her dropping out of school in her senior year, and why academia isn’t the only road to success.

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ADHD & Pregnancy with Dusty Chipura, ADHD Coach Feb 06, 2021

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Today, we’re talking to Dusty Chipura.

Dusty is an ADHD Coach based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has a passion for helping people better understand their ADHD, and an interest in the effects pregnancy has on the ADHD experience.

In today’s episode, Dusty talks to us about just that – ADHD and pregnancy. We discuss the importance of having a good care provider, the risk/benefit analysis of medication during pregnancy, post-partum executive function struggles, the role of ADHD understanding inn emotional stabilization, and the pregnancy bubble.

Guest Links:

Learn more about Dusty and her work at https://www.vancouveradhdcoaching.com
Follow her on Twitter: @dustychipura

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Exercise as Part of the ADHD Treatment Plan with Gabriel Villarreal, LMHC Jan 30, 2021

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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

Guest Links:

Learn more about Gabriel and his work at https://roanokeadhd.com
Find his ebooks here!

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Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
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Managing the Psychological Pain of the COVID Pandemic, with Todd Schmenk, LMHC. Jan 23, 2021

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Today, we’re talking to Todd Schmenk.

Todd is a licensed mental health counselor, and the author of Team Positive.

In today’s episode, Todd talks to us about managing the psychological pain of the COVID pandemic. Todd discusses the importance of accepting and riding out emotions, ways to understand our observing minds, how to develop psychological flexibility, the critical role that context plays in our experiences, and why getting clear on our values can help us during this challenging time.

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

Guest Links:

Learn more about Todd and his work at https://www.toddschmenk.com
Buy Team Positive here!

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Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
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ADHD, Planning a Job Hunt, and Why the Wrong Job Can Blow Up in Your Face with Shell Mendelson Jan 16, 2021

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Today, we’re talking to Shell Mendelson. Shell is an ADHD and career counselor and coach with nearly 35 years of experience.

In Today’s Episode, Shell talks to us about job hunting, whether because you’ve lost a job due to COVID, or just because you’re looking to make a lateral move. Shell tells us about informational interviewing, the importance of getting clear on what you want, why research and networking are so important, and why it’s critical to have a clear plan and a solid understanding of yourself when looking for a new job.

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Parenting When Events Gets Scary Jan 09, 2021

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In today's episode, I interrupt your regularly scheduled interview episode to share ways to manage ourselves, and our kids, when the events of the world become troubling and upsetting.

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Planning for 2021 with Eric Tivers, Founder and host of ADHD reWired Jan 02, 2021

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Today, we’re talking to my friend, Eric Tivers.

Eric is a licensed clinical social worker, coach, consultant and entrepreneur. He is the founder of ADHD reWired which encompasses a podcast network, adult ADHD coaching groups, as well as an alumni support network for those groups.

In Today’s Episode, Eric talks about how he plans his year. We discuss how he uses theming to set his priorities, ways he segments his year to make things more manageable, the importance of anticipating a post-COVID pivot, and why its ok to leave some things on your to-do list.

Guest Links:

Learn more about Eric and his work at https://www.adhdrewired.com.

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
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ROUGH CUT! 2020 Year-In-Review with Brendan Mahan, Husband, Father, ADHD Coach, Entrepreneur, Survivor Dec 26, 2020

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As the title says, it's my personal reflection on 2020. I'll let the show speak for itself in all its unedited glory!

Falling Off the Cliff of Perfectionism with Moira Maybin, ADHD Mom and Educator Dec 19, 2020

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Today, we’re talking to Moira Maybin.

Moira is a mom, and an educator in British Columbia, Canada and she’ll be adding her show to the ADHD rewired Podcast Network in the coming months.

In Today’s Episode, Moira shares her story about literally falling off the cliff of perfectionism. She talks about being driven as a kid in school, how her son and daughter both contributed to Moira realizing she had ADHD, the binocular vision disorder - vertical heterophoria, and how she learned to take care of herself, and let herself rest.

Episode Links:

Vertical Heterophoria Article by René Brooks mentioned in this episode.

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Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
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ADHD, The Odysseus Strategy, and How Our Behavior Affects the Way We Think with AJ Jacobs, New York Times Bestselling Author Dec 12, 2020

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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.

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