ADHD Essentials
 

ADHD Essentials

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ADHD, Planning a Job Hunt, and Why the Wrong Job Can Blow Up in Your Face with Shell Mendelson

Saturday Jan 16, 2021

Saturday Jan 16, 2021

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

Saturday Jan 09, 2021

Saturday Jan 09, 2021

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

Saturday Jan 02, 2021

Saturday Jan 02, 2021

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. 

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ROUGH CUT! 2020 Year-In-Review with Brendan Mahan, Husband, Father, ADHD Coach, Entrepreneur, Survivor

Saturday Dec 26, 2020

Saturday Dec 26, 2020

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

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

Saturday Dec 19, 2020

Saturday Dec 19, 2020

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.

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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

Saturday Dec 12, 2020

Saturday Dec 12, 2020

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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ADHD, College, and the Supports to Look For with Mary Jo Levand, Director of the Academic Support Center at Notre Dame College

Saturday Dec 05, 2020

Saturday Dec 05, 2020

Today, we’re talking to Mary Jo Levand.  Mary Jo is the director of the acadeic support center at Notre Dame College.

In Today’s Episode, Mary Jo talks with us about the kinds of supports available at the college level. We discuss the importance of personalized guidance, why kids pick the wrong majors, and some of the awesomes hiding in the awful of COVID19.

If you kid is younger, this episode will give you an idea of what to look for when college comes, and if they’re college age, hopefully it’ll help you and your kid navigate the challenges they’re facing now.

 

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Figuring Out Family Game Night with Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming

Saturday Nov 28, 2020

Saturday Nov 28, 2020

Today, we’re talking to Stephen Duetzmann, the founder of Engaged Family Gaming.  He has made it his mission to support parents who want to play games with their kids by providing them with the information they need to make the process of finding and exploring new video and board games as easy as possible. 

In Today’s Episode, Stephen talks about using video games and board games to engage with our families. We discuss whether or not video games are really a problem, how they can give our kids the opportunity to be experts at something, the over use of the word addiction, as well as using board games as an alternative for family connection.  Throughout, Stephen shares specific games we might try out, as well as possible pitfalls to avoid.  This one is excellent!

 

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On Swearing with Brendan Mahan, Your #&%$@%! Host

Saturday Nov 21, 2020

Saturday Nov 21, 2020

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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Anger, ACEs, Resilience, and Growth with Keith Gelhorn of ADDvocacy.

Saturday Nov 14, 2020

Saturday Nov 14, 2020

Today, we’re talking to Keith Gelhorn.  Keith is the founder and CEO of ADDvocacy, where he provides one on 0ne and group coaching & training for neurodiverse youth and adults struggling with Executive Function.

In Today’s Episode, Keith shares his story.  It is a story of filled with struggle, heartache, mental health challenges, and ultimately, growth and success. Keith uses his story to explore topics ranging from anger, to Adverse Childhood Experiences, trauma, and the power of resilience, personal development, ADHD Coaching, and asking for help.

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