ADHD Essentials

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Rough Cut! Day 3 of the 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD Nov 09, 2019

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It's Day 3 of the 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD! I've got seven of my friends with me to debrief the events of the day! Check it out!

Guest Links:

Will Curb https://www.hackingyouradhd.com
Jeanette Graham https://www.excusemyadhd.com
Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells http://www.gtw-health.com
Jessica McCabe https://howtoadhd.com

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
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Rough Cut! Day 2 of the 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD Nov 08, 2019

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It's Day 2 of the 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD! I've got seven of my friends with me to debrief the events of the day! Check it out!

Guest Links:

Barbara Hunter https://www.additudemag.com/author/barbara-hunter-m-ed/
Monica & Jon Hassel http://www.connectadhd.com
Erin Morper http://startsomewhereorganizing.com
Kate Barrett https://www.coachingcville.com
Lollie Weeks https://fastbraincoaching.com
Doug Harris http://adhdsynergy.com

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
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Rough Cut! Day 1 of the 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD Nov 07, 2019

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I'm at the 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD! Each day, I'll be grabbing someone to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. Today, I grabbed five someones! Check it out!

Guest Links:

René Brooks Black Girl Lost Keys
Dusty Chipura ADHDusty
Dani Donovan adhddd.com

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
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Celebrating 100 Episodes by Interviewing the Interviewer with Cameron Gott (Part I), and Nathan and Gavin Mahan (Part II) Nov 01, 2019

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SPECIAL DOUBLE-SIZED 100th EPISODE!

Today, we’re talking to me! A while back, my friend Cameron Gott shared an interesting idea with me for the 100th Episode of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. He wanted to flip the script, and interview me about what I learned over the course of doing 100 episodes. Then, the boys, Nathan and Gavin, found out about it, got all excited for the 100th episode, and said they wanted to get in on the fun, too.

So, in today’s episode, we have a double shot of interviews. First, Cameron interviews me about my journey to 100 episodes, and then in a flip of episode 96, my kids interview me about the things I do, and what it’s like to be in our family. The two interviews are separated by a celebratory blast from a noisemaker! (It was the boys' idea, I swear.)

Upcoming Events:

November 4th - 7th

The PARENTING AUTISM SUMMIT! (It's useful for ADHD parents, too!) Register at the link provided.

November 21 from 7pm to 9pm

The first live episode of ADHD Essentials at the Commonwealth Learning Center in Needham, MA! RSVP at info@commlearn.com.

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Join Our Facebook Community

BONUS EPISODE: The State of the Pod, and Fear in Parenting. with Brendan Mahan, your humble host. Oct 31, 2019

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NOTE: THE AUDIO ON THIS EPISODE DOESN'T SEEM TO WORK. I'M TRYING TO GET IT FIXED.
Today, it's just me. With an eye toward the future, I give you an update on episode 100 (which drops tomorrow), and beyond! Then I share some thoughts on fear and parenting as it relates to the judgement of others, and what "They" think. I hope you enjoy it.

Upcoming Events:

November 4th - 7th

The PARENTING AUTISM SUMMIT! (It's useful for ADHD parents, too!) Register at the link provided.

November 21 from 7pm to 9pm

The first live episode of ADHD Essentials at the Commonwealth Learning Center in Needham, MA! RSVP at info@commlearn.com.

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Join Our Facebook Community

Managing Our Parental Mindset with Penny Williams of Parenting ADHD and Autism. ADHD Expert, Author and Mother. Oct 25, 2019

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Today, we’re talking to Penny Williams of Parenting ADHD and Autism. Penny is a luminary in the field of ADHD and Autism. Her son’s ADHD diagnosis sent her on a journey from needing help to providing it. She’s written four award-winning books on the subject, and offers services like mom retreats, and coaching for parents in need. It was an pleasure to talk to her, and I’m very glad we’ve connected.

In today’s episode, we talk about Penny’s journey as the mom of an ADHD son, the importance of parent mindset and how it can affect the emotional well-being of our homes, gaps between ability and output, and being a survivor.

RSVP for the Upcoming Live Podcast Episode at info@commlearn.com. Guest Links:

Learn more about Penny's work at https://parentingadhdandautism.com.
Register for Penny's Parenting Autism Summit.

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Join Our Facebook Community

Keeping Things Simple and Being Open to Change with Lysa Miller, Business Owner and Mom with ADHD Oct 18, 2019

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Today, we’re talking to my friend, Lysa Miller. Lysa is amazing. She’s a single mom with ADHD of kids with ADHD. She has started and runs multiple businesses, including 3 Media Web, the company responsible for my website, and a women’s networking group in Central Massachusetts. Oh, and she’s also a client.

In today’s episode, Lysa opens up about her life with ADHD, and shares the lessons she’s leanred along the way. We discuss the importance of having a good morning, useful tech tools for managing our lives, teaching our kids by giving them jobs we struggle with, the struggles of supporting our kids when we have ADHD, too, and the power of looking for help.

RSVP for the Upcoming Live Podcast Episode at info@commlearn.com. Guest Links:

Learn about Lysa's Web Design and Digital Marketing Agency at http://www.3mediaweb.com
Find out about Lysa's Women's Networking Group at http://www.metrowestwomen.com
Check out her upcoming women focused sales summit http://www.salesempowermentsummit.com
Email Lysa at lysa@3mediaweb.com

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Join Our Facebook Community

BONUS EPISODE: A Slice of Life, with Nathan and Gavin Mahan, sons of a father with ADHD Oct 15, 2019

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When I told my sons that I was going to be posting two bonus episodes during the month of October, the get really excited and told me they wanted to be interviewed for one of them. So, in today's episode, we're talking to my kids, Nathan and Gavin.
The boys and I talk about their thoughts on school, hobbies, adventures, and being a Mahan. I hope you enjoy this window into our family.

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Join Our Facebook Community

Excuse My ADHD, with Jeanette G. ADHD Mom and Podcaster Oct 11, 2019

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Today, we’re talking to Jeanette G. of “Excuse My ADHD”. Jeanette is a mom who is harnessing the power of podcasting to chronicle her journey with ADHD.

In today’s episode, Jeanette’s shares a bit about her life as an ADHD mom. We discuss navigating parental guilt, her interview of a member of Scottish Parliament, the bias toward childhood ADHD, the connections between ADHD and compassion, and what it takes to follow through on our goals.

Guest Links:

Learn more about Jeanette G and her podcast, Excuse My ADHD.
Check out the videos of Daniel Johnson, MSP speaking to Scottish Parliament about ADHD that was mentioned by Jeanette.
- Video 1 (38.50)
- Video 2 (8.15)

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Join Our Facebook Community

Reading is a Complicated Process, with Beth Dinelli and Alex Fortuna, Reading Specialists Oct 04, 2019

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Today, we’re talking to Beth Dinelli and Alex Fortuna of the Commonwealth Learning Center. The Commonwealth Learning Center supports kids with learning disabilities through specialized, one-to-one instruction. Beth is the director of Commonwealth Learning Center in Danvers, MA, and Alex is the director of Commonwealth Learning Center in Needham, MA.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups!

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the intersection of reading and ADHD. Alex, Beth and I look at the various elements that going into reading, from very basic foundational elements, to more sophisticated ones. We also discuss multiple reading disorders, dyslexia among them, and ways parents can help their kids read better, and more.

Sign-Up for October's ADHD reWired Live Q&A!!

SPECIAL NOTE: The audio on this one is a little static-y and click-y. I apologize in advance. We did what we could to clean it up, but some of it is still there.

BONUS SPECIAL NOTE: In order to celebrate ADHD Awareness month, and to get to 100 episodes before the upcoming ADHD Conference November 7ththrough the 10th, I will be posting two bonus episodes during the month of October. So keep your eye out for them.

Guest Links:

Learn more about the work of the Commonwealth Learning Center.

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Join Our Facebook Community

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