Today, we’re talking to Denise Thomas.  Denise helps equip parents to take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of greater financial freedom by teaching them how to reduce or eliminate their kid’s college debt. Her mission is to FLIP the student debt statistic in the U.S!
In this episode, Denise talks about how she sent her kids to college debt-free, and shares strategies for you to do the same.  She tells us about how her family’s financial hardship forced her to find alternative ways to fund her children’s college, the three things colleges look for in their applicants, why it’s never too early to look into scholarships, and importance of story-telling and marketing.
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Learn more about Denise and her work at https://www.getaheadoftheclass.com
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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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Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
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 
Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community
Check out the ADHD Essentials Website
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
 
Men’s ADHD Support Group Links:
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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.  
 
 
ADHD Essentials Links:  
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community
Check out the ADHD Essentials Website
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
 
Men’s ADHD Support Group Links:
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ADHD in Our Daily Lives with Dr Carolyn the ADHD MD

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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Guest Links:

Learn more about Peter and his work here:  https://www.shankman.com/


Buy “The Boy with the Faster Brain” here.  

 
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Peter Shankman and The Boy with the Faster Brain

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!

Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here
 
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

 
ADHD Essentials Links:  
Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community
Check out the ADHD Essentials Website
Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
 
Men’s ADHD Support Group Links:
Learn more about the Men’s ADHD Support Group
Join the Men’s ADHD Support Group’s Facebook Community

Getting Kids into College and Doing It Debt-Free with Denise Thomas, Your Debt-Free College Coach

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