Men's ADHD Support Group

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 practical advice on navigating the legal system, the importance of therapy, and how to document parenting efforts. In this episode we work to emphasize the need for men to educate themselves, seek support, and improve their emotional regulation to achieve better outcomes for their families through these trying times that we may face.

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00:00 Introduction to the Men's ADHD Support Group Podcast

00:09 Meet David Pisarra: Advocate for Fathers in Family Court

01:40 Challenges Men Face in Family Court

04:34 David's Mission: Educating and Supporting Fathers

06:21 Practical Advice for Fathers in Custody Battles

07:58 The Importance of Evidence and Documentation

17:23 Navigating Legal Rights and Custody Information

26:50 The Role of Therapy and Emotional Support

27:38 Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

28:39 Impact of Childhood Trauma on Relationships

30:39 Differentiating ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder

32:26 Therapy's Role in Family Dynamics

33:33 Personal Experience with Therapy

35:28 Co-Parenting Strategies

38:50 Deciding Between Staying in a Marriage or Divorce

42:36 Emotional vs. Physical Abuse

45:23 Men's Emotional Abuse and ADHD

49:34 The Importance of Therapy for Men with ADHD

50:55 Introduction to Dad's Law School

53:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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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, supportive partnerships. Listen in for actionable tips, heartfelt advice, and insightful dialogue on fostering better communication and personal growth within romantic relationships.

00:00 Understanding ADHD and Loneliness

02:35 Personal Journey with ADHD

06:03 Challenges and Growth in Relationships

14:34 Managing ADHD in Relationships - Strategies

25:52 Conflict Resolution and Self-Care

12:39 Complementing Each Other

34:28 Establishing Daily Routines

00:19 Managing Time Blindness

36:49 Audience Feedback and Questions

38:38 Effective Communication with ADHD

43:14 Handling Emotional Dysregulation

52:05 Dealing with Uncooperative Partners

56:50 Recognizing That Relationships End

38:38 Understanding ADHD in Relationships

01:28:28 Dating with ADHD: Tips and Strategies

01:28:23 Final Thoughts and Advice

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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 being an ADHD dad, effective communication strategies with partners, families, and friends, managing emotional dysregulation, and maintaining a healthy balance of responsibilities within our lives.

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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 her experience as a board-certified pediatrician specializing in ADHD. Trust me, you don't want to miss this one! We even had a heartwarming moment with a little girl who joined us and asked Dr. Parcells about her own ADHD journey. It's an episode packed with valuable insights and relatable moments. So grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and let's learn together!

Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction and welcoming Dr. Carolyn Parcells
(05:15) Why medication is used for treating ADHD and the role it plays
(12:30) Overview of the two main families of ADHD medications: stimulants and non-stimulants
(20:45) Deep dive into methylphenidate medications, how they work, and different formulations
(31:20) Amphetamine medications explained, including side effects and unique formulations
(40:10) Non-stimulant medications for ADHD treatment, including guanfacine, clonidine, and newer options
(48:55) Q&A: Addressing the "honeymoon period" with ADHD meds and potential tolerance
(53:30) Q&A: Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) and emotional dysregulation in ADHD
(1:02:30) Q&A: Emotional deregulation side effects from certain ADHD medications
(1:08:50) Heartwarming moment: A little girl asks Dr. Parcells about her experience with ADHD in school

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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 raising awareness about the condition within Hispanic communities. The conversation touches on the lack of understanding and acceptance of ADHD, the impact of family support, and the benefits of embracing one's unique learning style. James and Julio also offer advice for those struggling with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of self-love, seeking help, and focusing on personal growth.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and background of Jim O'Gara and Julio Rojas
05:32 - Challenges faced when getting an ADHD diagnosis as a Hispanic male
12:15 - The impact of family support and acceptance on navigating ADHD
18:47 - Celebrating holidays and family gatherings while dealing with ADHD
24:32 - The importance of raising awareness about ADHD in Hispanic communities
31:56 - Advice for one's younger self struggling with ADHD
36:14 - Guidance for listeners recently diagnosed with or suspecting they have ADHD
41:27 - The significance of representation and seeing successful individuals with ADHD

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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 communities, learning coping strategies and advocacy, and the importance of spaces where people of color feel safe, understood, and empowered in managing their ADHD. Join us for this enlightening, honest, and insightful conversation about intersectionality and authentic self-expression.

0:00 - Introduction

7:57 - Jonathan shares his experience getting diagnosed and how it has helped him as a teacher

15:49 - Kristian discusses code-switching and shares his background as a queer black man

23:23 - The group talks about mental health stigma and getting support in the Black community

30:59 - They discuss managing relationships with ADHD authenticity

38:45 - Final thoughts on embracing oneself and advocating for minorities with ADHD

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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.

They also discuss volunteer initiatives Kristian spearheads for the organization. He explains what draws him to service, how supporters can get involved, from managing social channels to launching local meetup groups, and why their community has a welcoming, chill vibe focused on making ADHD advocacy sustainable and fun.

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0:00 – Introducing Kristian Moton, Organization Director of the Men's ADHD Support Group

3:45 – Kristian opens up about his struggles with ADHD symptoms and discrimination as a student and adult

13:40 – How Kristian leads and engages volunteers to further the organization's mission

22:30 – Kristian on nurturing a welcoming community for our volunteers

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Internationally renowned ADHD expert Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS., takes center stage to present this exclusive goal-setting workshop hosted by Shane Thrapp and the Men's ADHD Support Group!

As host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast and a thought leader on ADHD, executive function, anxiety, and neurodiverse parenting, Brendan leverages decades of wisdom to equip you with powerful frameworks, including:

● Strategies to overcome productivity barriers - like the Wall of Awful™
● A step-by-step system using the S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting techniques
● Doing a "Pre-mortem" planning for obstacles and possible failure points

With unparalleled insights honed from coaching and the ADHD conference circuit, Brendan delivers a masterclass in goal-achievement tailor-made for ADHD success.

Level up your goals with practical wisdom from this globally respected ADHD Educator! If you want more information or want to sign up for his group coaching, check him out at www.adhdessentials.com!

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We welcome renowned ADHD specialist Dr. William Dodson to discuss new perspectives on managing ADHD effectively. 

Join us as we challenge the Executive Function Deficits theory and talk through Dr. Dodson's approach that focuses on understanding our unique ADHD nervous systems. 

We'll explore an ADHD Owner's Manual concept to discover what helps each of us manage our ADHD and help us with emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity. 

Tune in as we pick Dr. Dodson's brain on implementing medication strategies explicitly tailored for the ADHD brain, and therapy strategies for those things that come from our environment and growing up with ADHD. 

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On this episode of the Men's ADHD Support Group Podcast, we have an insightful chat with Stefan Glazer, author of "Navigating Neurodivergence." After being diagnosed with severe ADHD at 39, Stefan realized the customized systems he had created over the years could help others discover tools to manage their neurodivergence.

We discuss his journey to diagnosis and the shame, misconceptions, and challenges that many adults with ADHD face. Stefan shares how discovering his neurodivergence helped him understand his gifts, like creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

We explore practical tips that include using to-do lists, meditation, organization systems, and other strategies Stefan used to cope before his diagnosis and improve his life after.

It’s important to know that you're not alone on this journey. You can find a lot of support when you connect with support groups. Also, nothing is easy until it is – so keep trying different tools until you find what works for you.

Join us for an open and encouraging talk about navigating the highs and lows of neurodivergence.

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