266 episodes
ADHD Essentials Brendan Mahan
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- Kids & Family
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4.8 • 269 Ratings
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In ADHD Essentials, Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S. interviews parents, teachers and experts to get their views on ADHD in childhood, and how it affects families.
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ADHD Medication Part 1 with Dr Carolyn Lentzsch Parcells
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.
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Learn more about Dr. Carolyn and her work here:
http://drcarolynparcells.com/
https://www.instagram.com/the.adhd.md/
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Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
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ADHD in Our Daily Lives with Dr Carolyn the ADHD MD
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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Peter Shankman and The Boy with the Faster Brain
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.
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Learn more about Peter and his work here: https://www.shankman.com/
Buy “The Boy with the Faster Brain” here.
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ADHD and the Sandwich Generation with Anita Robertson LCSW
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!
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Guest Links:
Learn more about Anita and her work at https://www.anitarobertson.com/
Follow her on social media here:https://www.facebook.com/anitarobertsonlcsw
https://www.instagram.com/strengthinyourmind/
https://www.tiktok.com/@strengthinyourmind
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitarobertson
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ADHD Advocacy and Family with Mark Smeets
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.
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Learn more about Mark and his work here: https://linktr.ee/wearetheadhdfamily
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How to ADHD with author Jessica McCabe
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.
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Guest Links:
Order Jessica’s book at https://howtoadhdbook.com/
Learn more about Jessica and her work at https://howtoadhd.com/
Check out How to ADHD on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
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Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
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Customer Reviews
Thank goodness for this show!
I’m finally learning what it means to have ADHD, and Brendan gives great conversation ands knowledge that previously felt nonexistent! Thank you!
Outstanding Resource
Over the past few months I’ve played from the start of the podcast to the end of 2021. I’ve tried a few ADHD podcasts and some seemed a bit hokey, some let too much opinion leak in without evidence, and some might be good but they literally hurt my ears (podcasters take note and find out what equipment and editing tools Brendan Mahan uses.) ADHD Essentials is the most listenable ADHD podcast I’ve found and it’s done so much to help me understand my newly diagnosed (at 46) ADHD. Thank you!
Phenomenal pod
Very useful for everyone, especially Dads who are “neurotypical”, but don’t quite understand.