Episodes
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Noticing The Green Lights with Brendan Mahan, Your Terrific Traffic Tour Guide
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Today, it's just me. I'm discussing a metaphor I've been sharing for years in my workshops, but somehow haven't brought to the podcast yet. It's a way to pay more attention to the things that are going smoothly, rather than the things that are getting in the way and causing trouble. It's an important skill to develop, so we can reinforce the things we want, and have a better outlook on our lives. And it's especially critical with ADHD in the mix.
Where's Brendan?
- November 1st– I'll be doing a live webinar for ADDitude on how teachers and parents can help lonely teenagers who are dealing with peer rejection.
- November 7th– I’m part of the Putting Mama First Virtual Summit where I’ll be talking about why setting boundaries is part of self-care, and how to set them.
- November 7th– I’m also part of the See Beyond ADHD Virtual Summit. This one is a more free ranging interview where I talk about everything from the foundations of ADHD management, to homeschooling, to why we should give ourselves more credit.
- November 17th– I’ll be at the International Conference on ADHD in Texas sharing a workshop on for ADHD professionals on how to be a good podcast guest.
- November 18th– I’ll still be at the ADHD conference, and I’ll be hosting a panel of ADHD influencers featuring Jessica McCabe, René Brooks, John Hazelwood, and Dani Donovan.
- December 3rd - I'm on a panel at the board gaming convention, PAX Unplugged in Philly, talking about the relationships between ADHD and Dungeons and Dragons.
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
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Saturday Oct 22, 2022
How Being a Good Parent is Like Being a Good Game Master
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Today, we’re talking to Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer. Dr. Kilmer is a licensed clinical psychologist and the director of education and training at Game to Grow.
In this outstanding interview Elizabeth shares a brief exploration of the ways Dungeons and Dragons supports social growth, and then for the bulk of the interview we examine the SPARK model from Game to Grow’s Critical Core program, and how parents can use this guide for good game mastering to improve their parenting.
I recognize that this interview might seem a bit niche and geeky. But I promise, even if you have zero interest in Dungeons and Dragons, you’ll find it the information useful. Throughout, we’re essentially looking at the similarities and metaphorical interconnections between being and game master and being a parent and leader. Besides, it’s been a few years since I last did a D&D episode.
Guest Links:
- Learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer at https://gametogrow.org/about/staff/elizabethkilmer/
- Learn more about Game to Grow at https://gametogrow.org
- Learn more about Critical Core at https://gametogrow.org/essentials/
Use the code "essentials" for a 10% discount!
Where's Brendan?
- November 1st– I'll be doing a live webinar for ADDitude on how teachers and parents can help lonely teenagers who are dealing with peer rejection.
- November 7th– I’m part of the Putting Mama First Virtual Summit where I’ll be talking about why setting boundaries is part of self-care, and how to set them.
- November 7th– I’m also part of the See Beyond ADHD Virtual Summit. This one is a more free ranging interview where I talk about everything from the foundations of ADHD management, to homeschooling, to why we should give ourselves more credit.
- November 17th– I’ll be at the International Conference on ADHD in Texas sharing a workshop on for ADHD professionals on how to be a good podcast guest.
- November 18th– I’ll still be at the ADHD conference, and I’ll be hosting a panel of ADHD influencers featuring Jessica McCabe, René Brooks, John Hazelwood, and Dani Donovan.
- December 3rd - I'm on a panel at the board gaming convention, PAX Unplugged in Philly, talking about the relationships between ADHD and Dungeons and Dragons.
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
ADHD reWired Podcast Network Plugs:
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
From The Vault: ADHD and Employment with Alex Gilbert of Capeable Consulting
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Today, we’re talking to Alex Gilbert of Capeable Consulting. Alex is a New Yorker (Go Mets), a yogi, and a brunch enthusiast. After spending her career in leadership development, Alex has moved into the coaching and consulting with people with learning disabilities and ADHD.
In this excellent, wide ranging episode, Alex talks to us about ADHD and careers. She shares what our favorite games can tell us about the careers we should pursue, how to navigate our weaknesses at work, the roles boredom and excitement play for ADHDers at work, how to distinguish between things that are hard and things that are challenging, ways to help our kids get jobs, and why extracurriculars are so valuable.
>>>CHECK OUT THE ADHD SUMMIT OCTOBER 17-20<<<
Guest Links:
- Learn more about Alex and her work at https://www.capeableconsulting.com
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
ADHD reWired Podcast Network Plugs:
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
ADHD and Girls with Holly Blanc Moses
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Today, we’re talking to Holly Blanc Moses. Holly is a psychologist who helps neurodiverse kids, adults, and families. She’s also one of the hosts of the upcoming ADHD Summit that I mentioned earlier. You can find my link in the show notes.
In this episode, Holly talks to us about ADHD in girls. We discuss how cultural expectations influence the way ADHD symptoms affect girls, the importance of nature of girls’ social relationships, and the prominent role that anxiety can play in the life of girls with ADHD.
>>>CHECK OUT THE ADHD SUMMIT OCTOBER 17-20<<<
Guest Links:
- Learn more about Holly and her work at https://www.hollyblancmoses.com/connect
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs:
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Today, we’re talking to Cathy Rashidian of Ready Set Choose Coaching. Cathy is an executive and ADHD coach to emerging leaders, and the host of the Proudly ADHD podcast.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of moving beyond structure, routine, and productivity when it comes to managing ADHD, why we should take more care in looking at home much time we actually have to do things, menstruation and ADHD, and the relationship between production, emotions and processing styles.
Side note, this episode is overdue. It was recorded back in February before things went off the rails for me. So, some of the examples might be a little out of season. Sorry about that, but it’s good to be back!
>>>Register for a free call about my parenting groups here!<<<
Guest Links:
- Learn more about Cathy and her work at https://www.readysetchoose.com
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs:
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Today, it's just me, your host in abstencia. In today’s episode, I share a little bit about the family stuff I've been going through that led to the podcast being so intermittent of late, pledge to return to weekly posting moving forward, and share a lesson of two about parenting (and just being human) that I've learned as a result of all this.
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs:
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
The Importance of Being Understood with Amanda Morin
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Today, we’re talking to Amanda Morin. Amanda works in print and digital media as a writer and editor, empowering parents and educators to affirm the pivotal roles they play in children’s education. She played an integral role in launching Understood.org in 2014.
In today’s episode, we discuss what Understood.org is and why it’s so valuable, learning loss during the pandemic, masking, and the importance of acceptance for neurodiversity.
Guest Links:
- Learn more about Amanda and her work at https://www.amandamorin.com
- Explore Understood.org
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs:
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Today, we’re talking to Brandon Tessers of Effective Artistry. Brandon is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), trained professional actor, amateur singer/songwriter, former schoolteacher, and a self-described “enthusiastic if sometimes ill-prepared husband and father”. He’s been helping children and adults with their executive functioning for over a decade, and has been doing so as a licensed therapist for the last five years.
In this wide ranging episode, Brandon shares his Accomplishment Equation. He talks about motivation as resource management, ways to recover energy, negative vs positive aims, and why change requires discomfort.
Register for a Free Consult for the Summer Parent Coaching Groups
Guest Links:
- Learn more about Brandon Tessers at https://centerforeffectiveartistry.com
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs:
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Processing Grief with Claire Bidwell Smith
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
In this episode we’re talking to therapist and author, Claire Bidwell Smith. Claire is a grief expert, and her latest book is “Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief”.
In this episode, Claire talks to us about grief. She discusses the interconnections between anxiety and grief, a few different models and perspectives on the subject, it’s cyclical nature, the importance of making space for grief, how to handle it with kids, and why grief is around us more than we might think.
Register for a Free Consult for the Summer Parent Coaching Groups
Guest Links:
Learn more about Claire and her work at https://clairebidwellsmith.com
Get Claire's books at https://clairebidwellsmith.com/books/
ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs:
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Today, we’re revisiting an episode from May of 2020 with Richard Tedeschi. Richard originated the concept of posttraumatic growth with his colleague Lawrence Calhoun during their years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. More recently, he has been applying the posttraumatic growth concept in the development of innovative programs for combat veterans and first responders. The success of which is leading to their implementation at a number of venues across the country. His new book about the growth experiences of military families is Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth (2020).
In Today’s Episode, Dr. Tedeschi talks to us about trauma, PTSD, and Post traumatic growth as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how getting clear on our beliefs can help us more effectively navigate this crisis, the importance of taking action for our mental health - especially actions that help others, and how parents can help their kids better handle difficult and challenging times.
Register for a Free Consult for the Summer Parent Coaching Groups
Guest Links:
Find Dr. Teschi's books:
- Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth (2020)
- The Posttraumatic Growth Workbook (2016)
ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs:
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
ADHD Essentials Links:
- Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
- Join Our Facebook Community
- Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com