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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ADHD Advocacy and Family with Mark Smeets

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Content Warning - brief mention of suicide.Today, I’m joined by Tracey Otsuka author of ADHD for Smart Ass Women.
In this episode Tracy talks to us about ADHD and women.  We discuss:
Gender norms and ADHD
The lack of formal research on women with ADHD
The connection between estrogen and dopamine
Women and trauma
Imposter Syndrome
Procastivity
ADHD & Perimenopause 
 
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https://www.tracyotsuka.com/
 
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ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

Today, I’m joined by Dr. William Dodson.  
Now semi-retired, Dr. Dodson is a Board-Certified adult psychiatrist and was one of the first clinicians to specialize in adults with ADHD over 25 years ago. He has been on the faculties of Georgetown University and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.  He was the recipient of the national Maxwell Schleifer Award for Distinguished Service to Persons with Disabilities in 2006, and was named a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in recognition of his clinical contributions to the field of ADHD in 2012.  He has written more than 120 articles and book chapters designed to help a lay audience better understand ADHD and its treatment.
In this episode Dr Dodson shares his “Interest-Based Nervous System” approach to ADHD.  We discuss:
The changes he’s seen in ADHD treatment over the course of his career
How the ADHD nervous system differs from the neurotypical one, and how that causes confusion and challenges when it comes to motivation.
Key Questions to ask about ADHD 
The 5 general areas that support ADHD engagement
The dangers of creating urgency & catastrophe in order to activate 
 
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Learn more about Dr Dodson here:
https://www.dodsonadhdtreatment.com/
 
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Is ADHD an Interest Based Nervous System? with Dr William Dodson

Today Talli Dolge and Amanda Morin join the pod.  
Talli is a national mental health strategic advisor and executive consultant, and the Founder and CEO of Mindful Workplace LLC.  
Amanda is a neurodivergent neurodiversity activist, award-winning author, certified educator, and nationally-known speaker.  
Tallia and Amanda have recently launched the Empathic Edge Podcast, where they have intimate conversations with inspiring leaders with the aim of shattering preconceived ideas and providing actionable items to help listeners understand and work with different personalities and new ideas in the ever-changing work environment. 
In this episode Talli, Amanda, and I talk about leadership.  We discuss 
The difference between bosses and leaders
Leadership as more art than science
The interplay between leadership and professionalism
The importance of trust in the workplace
How the workplace is changing
 
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Guest Links:
Learn more about Talli Dole, Amanda Morin, and their new podcast "The Empathic Edge" at: 
https://theempatheticedge.com/
 
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Find Dr. Carolyn at:
http://drcarolynparcells.com/
https://www.instagram.com/the.adhd.md/
 
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Neurodiversity and Leadership with Talli Dolge and Amanda Morin

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/
 
Learn More about Brendan and his work at:  
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
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Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
 
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ADHD Medication Part 1 with Dr Carolyn Lentzsch Parcells

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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ADHD Advocacy and Family with Mark Smeets

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