Best Shane Thrapp Podcasts (2025)

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ADHD, autism, and the pressure to be “man enough” (Shane Thrapp’s story) 25:55

19d ago25:55

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Shane Thrapp always felt different. As an adult, he found out he has both ADHD and autism — two parts of his brain that sometimes work against each other. In this episode, Shane shares the weight of masking his symptoms, and how society’s ideas about “real men” can make it even harder to speak up. Today, Shane is helping other men with ADHD as the …

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How an ADHD diagnosis was lost and found again (Nikki Daye’s story) 27:42

5d ago27:42

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Nikki Daye, a school psychologist and ADHD advocate, grew up in the foster care system. She was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, but her medical records were eventually lost. As she got older, her ADHD diagnosis wasn’t considered. Instead, her symptoms were misdiagnosed as anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. While her ADHD diagnosis was “lost in tr…

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A breakup, an intense reaction, and the ADHD questions surrounding it all (Danielle Elliot’s story) 30:32

1M ago30:32

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Danielle Elliot was considering breaking up with her partner...and then he broke up with her first. Danielle had a “big, out of character” reaction: By 4am that night she was packed and ready to leave. The whole experience left her feeling unsettled. Why had she reacted that way? That sparked a deep dive into rejection sensitivity and ADHD. Daniell…

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I didn’t want to have ADHD (from the Climbing the Walls podcast) 31:28

1M ago31:28

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In this bonus episode, we’re sharing the first episode of a new Understood.org podcast, Climbing the Walls. Climbing the Walls is an investigative limited-series podcast that explores why women were historically underdiagnosed with ADHD — and how the recent surge in diagnoses is reshaping our understanding of ADHD. In this episode, host Danielle El…

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A mother-son ADHD combo, plus teaching with ADHD (Emilia McGuckin’s story) 25:05

2M ago25:05

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. Emilia McGuckin was surprised when a teacher suggested her son might have ADHD. As a teacher herself, she thought she would have spotted the signs. But after diving into the research, an even bigge…

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ADHD & Sex with Cate Osborn AKA Catieosaurus 1:20:59

2M ago1:20:59

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Send us a text Sex and intimacy are already complex topics, but when you add ADHD into the mix, things get even trickier. Executive dysfunction, rejection sensitivity, sensory issues, and communication struggles can all play a role in how we experience intimacy and relationships. In this session, Shane Thrapp is joined by Cate Osborn (aka Catieosau…

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My full-circle ADHD experience (Laura’s story, continued) 27:35

2M ago27:35

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. On this 100th episode of ADHD Aha!, host Laura Key looks back on the powerful conversations she’s had with guests from all walks of life about their unique ADHD experiences. She also opens up about…

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Lisa Rabinowitz - Communication and Relationships 1:14:41

2M ago1:14:41

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Send us a text Join Shane Thrapp of the Men's ADHD Support Group in a session with Lisa Rabinowitz, a certified Gottman Impact couples therapist. Lisa discusses the unique challenges faced by men with ADHD in relationships and offers strategies for better communication and understanding. With over 30 years of experience, she shares her insights on …

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Love and grief with ADHD (Steve Wesley’s story) 27:59

2M ago27:59

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. Steve Wesley makes videos about ADHD to create a legacy for his family. As a single dad with ADHD, he worries he’s not doing enough to support his two sons, who also have ADHD. He hopes the videos …

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Afraid to be the “crazy wife” with ADHD (Sela Carsen’s story) 23:20

3M ago23:20

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. Romance author Sela Carsen saw herself in her daughter’s ADHD evaluation 20 years ago. But she didn’t request an evaluation for herself until just 4 years ago. She was afraid that having ADHD would…

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Sensory overload and self-advocacy with ADHD (Margaux Joffe’s story) 29:31

3M ago29:31

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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now. Margaux Joffe’s “aha” moment came during a shopping trip to IKEA with her mom. She had an intense sensory overload experience, which her mom later suggested could be ADHD-related. Margaux, who’d be…

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Breaking the Stigma Around ADHD with Dr. Kojo Sarfo 44:59

4M ago44:59

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Send us a text In this episode of the Men’s ADHD Support Group podcast, Marc welcomes Dr. Kojo Sarfo, a renowned comedian, actor, content creator, and mental health advocate. They discuss Dr. Sarfo's journey in the ADHD community, his insights on neurodivergent relationships, and the importance of mental health among men. Dr. Sarfo shares his exper…

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Rejection sensitivity and ADHD as an Emmy-winning comedy writer (Dan McCoy’s story) 25:35

4M ago25:35

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We’re running a survey to see how podcasts help women with ADHD learn about mental health and health-related topics. Make your voice heard today. Dan McCoy understood better his mood swings, fear of rejection, and hyperfocus when he was diagnosed with ADHD last year. He got an ADHD evaluation after reading an article his brother wrote about being o…

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A deeper dive on ADHD, sex, and consent (Cate Osborn is back!) 36:37

4M ago36:37

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We’re running a survey to see how podcasts help women with ADHD learn about mental health and health-related topics. Make your voice heard today. ADHD affects our whole life — even our sex life. Our friend Cate Osborn, who has a background in sex education, is back to chat with host Laura Key about executive function challenges that may pop up in t…

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3 generations of ADHD…and masking (Zoe Plotnick’s story) 17:00

5M ago17:00

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At 14, Zoe Plotnick told her mom, “My brain’s broken.” Zoe wanted an ADHD evaluation, but her mom discouraged it, pointing to Zoe’s good grades. Zoe was eventually diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She also learned that her mom was hiding her own ADHD all along. Now Zoe, who’s a teacher, is unpacking the ADHD stigma that her family has carried for g…

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ADHD or OCD? (Julianna Broadwater’s story) 18:56

5M ago18:56

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For years, Julianna Broadwater’s therapist suggested looking into ADHD. But Julianna resisted. She had a past diagnosis of OCD, so she attributed her challenges to that. Plus she was the primary breadwinner in the family, so how could she have ADHD? Then Julianna tried ADHD medication, and her thinking completely changed. The impulsive, intrusive t…

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The ADHD failure cycle (Jared Robson’s story) 29:07

6M ago29:07

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Growing up, Jared Robson got so sick of failing that he decided, “trying isn’t for me.” Jared got into trouble all the time and bounced around different high schools. He eventually graduated high school but admits that that might not have happened if his family weren’t so well-off. Now, Jared’s a stay-at-home dad and thriving as a college student t…

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AuDHD, sensory meltdowns, and hormones (Sam Hiew’s story) 29:16

6M ago29:16

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After Samantha Hiew had her second child at age 40, hormonal changes shed light on her ADHD symptoms. She was diagnosed with ADHD and, later, autism. Sam talks about her experience with AuDHD, including regulating emotions and sensory meltdowns. Sam also talks about her multicultural experience and the importance of community when you have ADHD. Sa…

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Alan P. Brown's 5 Mindset Shifts For More Doing and Less Stressing 1:18:07

6M ago1:18:07

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Send us a text Join our host Shane Thrapp, Operations Director for the Men's ADHD Support Group, and Alan P. Brown of ADDCrusher as they talk about effective strategies for managing ADHD. Alan shares his insights on focusing on practical and science-based approaches around productivity. They discuss topics such as energy management, the importance …

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Going on the record with ADHD (Rakia Reynolds’ story) 26:24

7M ago26:24

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In school, a teacher made Rakia Reynolds push her desk all the way to the principal’s office for getting in trouble. Rakia had undiagnosed ADHD. She was energetic, creative, and the class clown. Rakia is now a businesswoman and creative leader with diagnosed ADHD — a diagnosis that she never shared publicly… until now. Hear from Rakia, the founder …

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ADHD Parenting Featuring Mike McLeod of GrowNow ADHD 56:23

7M ago56:23

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Send us a text In this episode of the Men's ADHD Support Group podcast, we are doing a cross-over event for the ADHD Parents Support Group! Our host Shane Thrapp talks with Michael McLeod, the founder of GrowNow ADHD Coaching and Co-Host of the ADHD Parenting Podcast featuring ADHD Dude Ryan Wexelblatt. They discuss Michael's journey into ADHD coac…

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What’s scary about ADHD? (Ghost hunter Em Schulz’s story) 25:57

7M ago25:57

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Em Schulz thought they were just lazy growing up. Years later, after discovering that not everyone’s TikTok was full of ADHD tips that “weirdly work,” they realized they might have ADHD. Em is a paranormal investigator (aka ghost hunter) and co-host of the And That’s Why We Drink podcast. Em and Laura chat about ghosts and ghosting, as in ghosting …

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William Curb of Hacking Your ADHD - Celebrating 200 Episodes! 54:20

8M ago54:20

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Send us a text Welcome to the Men's ADHD Support Group Podcast! I’m Shane Thrapp, and today we’re joined by William Curb, host of Hacking Your ADHD, as he celebrates his 200th episode. We talk about how William started the podcast, the challenges of staying consistent with ADHD, and how podcasting helped him manage his own symptoms. We also cover c…

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When ADHD is mistaken for disobedience (Kayla Sanders’ story) 24:41

8M ago24:41

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If you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today. Growing up as a Black girl with undiagnosed ADHD, Kayla Sanders learned very early that getting into trouble was not an option. Kayla was imaginative, playful…

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Emotional regulation — and yelling — as a mom with ADHD (Patricia Sung’s story) 29:42

8M ago29:42

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Patricia Sung was diagnosed with ADHD in her first year of college. It wasn’t until she became a mother, and other people relied on her, that she realized just how much ADHD affected her. Patricia now hosts the Motherhood in ADHD podcast. Join Patricia and host Laura Key as they talk about managing emotions with ADHD. Patricia explains the concept …

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Fear of rejection with ADHD runs deep (Matthew’s story) 24:20

9M ago24:20

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Matthew Raghunauth always felt like he was a little lazy and sluggish — that’s just how he was. Then the time came to return to office after the pandemic, and he really started struggling at work. He questioned why he would put things off so much. He was scared to mess up, and afraid that his colleagues would think he’s a bad employee. Matthew is a…

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“You can’t have ADHD” (Farah Jamil’s story) 31:54

9M ago31:54

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Farah Jamil had to stand up for herself when two health care providers told her she couldn’t have ADHD. The reasons cited? One thought she was too smart, charming, and cared for to have ADHD. The other seemed to question whether ADHD was even real. Fortunately, Farah has strong self-advocacy skills that allowed her to debunk these myths in real tim…

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Jessica McCabe (!!) on motherhood, social anxiety, and ADHD medication 34:31

9M ago34:31

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How to ADHD creator Jessica McCabe has been the source of many ADHD “aha” moments — so what were her ADHD “aha” moments? Jessica was diagnosed when she was 12 years old but didn’t start to look into what ADHD meant for her until she was 32. Taking ADHD medication felt like putting on glasses — experiencing the world as everyone else did. But she di…

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ADHD and trauma 32:10

10M ago32:10

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Dr. Monica Johnson joins Laura to talk about a topic that comes up a lot on ADHD Aha!: ADHD and trauma. She explains how trauma and ADHD can look alike and whether ADHD can lead to trauma. Dr. J, as she’s known, also talks about misdiagnosis, treatment, and how to support someone who’s struggling. This episode contains discussion about trauma, PTSD…

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ADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan’s story) 26:57

10M ago26:57

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Breon and Dan Gummel are a mixed-neurodiversity married couple. After about 5 years of marriage, Breon was diagnosed with ADHD. The conflicts they’d been having as a couple took on a new shape. The more they learned about ADHD, the better they understood each other. Now, they’ve founded an ADHD community called ADHDinner. This is where people with …

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ADHD, Dad’s and Divorce with David Pisarra Esq of Dad’s Law School 55:18

11M ago55:18

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Send us a text Shane Thrapp, Operations Director of the Men's ADHD Support Group, is joined by David Pisarra Esq., chief evangelist at Dad's Law School. In this episode we discuss the challenges and strategies for men, particularly those with ADHD, facing divorce and custody battles. David shares his extensive experience in family law and offers pr…

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Career tips and starting a business with ADHD. Plus ADHD and PTSD (Phoebe Gavin’s story) 32:28

11M ago32:28

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Leadership and career coach Phoebe Gavin was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age. Phoebe’s mom was her number one advocate. She never made Phoebe feel like there was something wrong with her, and that’s followed her to this day. Now, she works with clients to empower them in the same way. Phoebe takes us through serving in the military, to fashion s…

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“ADHD for Smart Ass Women” host Tracy Otsuka! 28:19

11M ago28:19

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As women, it can feel like we have to do it all, yet not be “too much.” Add ADHD stigma and shame on top, and it can feel impossible. Good thing we have Tracy Otsuka to remind us that no one has ever made a difference by being “too little.” Tracy is an ADHD coach, the host of the ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast, and author of the book with the sam…

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Relationships and Communication - Dave O'Dwyer & Laura Seed 1:54:16

12M ago1:54:16

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Send us a text In this Men's ADHD Support Group podcast episode, David O'Dwyer, aka the Spiritual Gentleman, and his partner Laura Seed share their journey navigating relationships with ADHD. With host Shane Thrapp, they discuss essential strategies for managing ADHD within relationships, understanding emotional dysregulation, and building strong, …

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Father's Day Episode! ADHD and Fatherhood featuring Brendan Mahan 1:03:27

12M ago1:03:27

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Send us a text In this special Father's Day episode of the Men's ADHD Support Group podcast, Founder and President, Marc Almodovar hosts an engaging discussion on fatherhood and ADHD. Featuring insights from Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials and Shane Thrapp of Creating Order From Chaos, our conversation dives into the challenges and nuances of bein…

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Toxic productivity, remembering to remember, and rejection sensitivity (Jesse Anderson’s story) 29:01

12M ago29:01

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Jesse Anderson wishes he’d had an ADHD manual when he was first diagnosed as an adult, so he wrote one. Before he was diagnosed, he never considered having ADHD himself. After his wife encouraged him to look into it more, his trouble with remembering to do things, time management, and anger started to take a different shape in his mind. Today, Jess…

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ADHD hacks with William Curb 16:59

12M ago16:59

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When William Curb learned he had ADHD (and wasn’t just lazy), he felt empowered to build coping skills. Now, he hosts the Hacking Your ADHD podcast where he talks about ADHD supports, workarounds, and more. In this bonus episode, host Laura Key and William talk about ADHD and emotions and his favorite ADHD hacks. Related resources William’s podcast…

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An ADHD coach on being a defiant teen, ADHD overwhelm, and self-care (Caren Magill’s story) 28:36

1y ago28:36

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ADHD coach and creator Caren Magill was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020, during the pandemic. Caren gets real about her experience as a teen girl with undiagnosed ADHD: dropping out of high school, smoking, having poor self-care, and being a “messy kid.” She also shares how she manages her ADHD through fitness, sleep, and meditation. Caren is also the …

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Pushing boundaries, breaking norms, and the ADHD brain (Casey McQuiston’s story) 31:04

1y ago31:04

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Casey McQuiston, best-selling author of Red, White and Royal Blue, grew up in a neurodivergent family and was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age. Still, they had trouble coping, and in high school, English teachers gave them an intervention for “not trying hard enough.” Casey is the author of multiple books in the queer romance genre. Casey chats w…

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A personal conversation about being a mom (and woman) with ADHD 35:53

1y ago35:53

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What makes being a mom with ADHD so hard? Navigating executive functions and emotional labor, for one. And feeling burned out when burnout isn’t an option — because there’s always something else that needs your very limited attention! Talking about it with someone who just “gets it” is such a relief. In this episode, Laura talks to her friend and c…

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The pain of struggling with basic tasks: ADHD in the pandemic (Ellyce Fulmore's story) 27:58

1y ago27:58

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Ellyce Fulmore had structures in place her whole life that kept her ADHD hidden. When the pandemic hit, those structures disappeared. Doing basic daily tasks — things like cooking and running errands — got really hard. Then she went down a research rabbit hole on ADHD in women and asked for an ADHD evaluation. Before the pandemic, Ellyce had been s…

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Dr. Carolyn Lentzch-Parcells on ADHD and Medications, What They Do, and Do Not Do. 1:40:29

1y ago1:40:29

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Send us a text What's up, everyone? Shane here, and I've got an awesome episode for you today. I sat down with the incredible Dr. Carolyn Parcells, aka the ADHD MD, to talk all things ADHD medication. We dive deep into the different types of meds, how they work, and bust some common myths. Dr. Parcells drops some serious knowledge bombs and shares …

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An ADHD coach on burnout (Jaye Lin’s story) 35:23

1y ago35:23

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ADHD coach Jaye Lin is no stranger to ADHD burnout. As an Asian American former gifted kid with undiagnosed ADHD, her parents thought she was just being lazy and not applying herself. This pressure and shame followed until her 30s, when her anxiety peaked while she was working at a high-pressure job. Jaye’s therapist thought she was drug-seeking wh…

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The Hispanic Experience with ADHD 46:00

1y ago46:00

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Send us a text In this episode of the Men's ADHD Support Group podcast, our Founder and President, Marc Almodovar is joined by Jim O'Gara and Julio Rojas to discuss navigating ADHD as Hispanic males. James and Julio share their personal experiences growing up with ADHD in multicultural families, the challenges they faced, and the importance of rais…

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Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette Perhach's story) 22:03

1y ago22:03

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In 2016, Paulette Perhach wrote a piece proclaiming that all women need an emergency fund — what she calls an “f-off fund.” But when she struggled to secure an emergency fund for herself, she suspected she might have ADHD. Paulette, a successful author and writing coach, put off the evaluation because she couldn’t afford the $260 price tag. In this…

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Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story) 27:31

1y ago27:31

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As a child, David Flink was told to “just try harder.” But David wasn’t lazy. He was trying as hard as he could. After being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in the 5th grade, David went to a school that taught him to “try smarter” instead. There he learned to pick paths that work better for his brain. Today, David is an author, advocate, and speak…

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"Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story) 21:41

1y ago21:41

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Peter Jones used to feel better about saying he had a hearing problem rather than considering ADHD. When he was a child in the 90s, adults thought his “listening problem” was because he couldn’t hear. Turns out, Peter does have some trouble hearing lower frequencies, but that didn’t explain his other symptoms. Now, Peter knows he has ADHD and is no…

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ADHD, Authenticity, and the Black Experience 1:17:34

1+ y ago1:17:34

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Send us a text Shane Thrapp, Operations Director for the Men’s ADHD Support Group, is joined by Kristian Moton and Jonathan Greer to discuss their journeys and experiences living with ADHD as black men. They talk openly about the challenges of getting diagnosed and finding proper treatment, the stigma surrounding mental health in minority communiti…

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Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story) 24:01

1+ y ago24:01

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ADHD coach Emily Weinberg is no stranger to analysis paralysis. Before she was diagnosed, she thought she was just lazy, and that she couldn’t have ADHD since she wasn’t hyperactive. But whenever she was being “unproductive,” she was actually just frozen. She was stuck thinking about the list of things to do mounting in her head. When she first spo…

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Queer, Black and ADHD - Kristian Moton's Empowering Story 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

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Send us a text Marc Almodovar chats with Kristian Moton about his personal ADHD journey as an African-American queer man. Kristian shares his struggles in school before diagnosis, the power of finding mentors in the ADHD community, and the importance of embracing his whole identity in his nonprofit leadership role with the Men's ADHD Support Group.…

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