It's just me for this episode.  I'm sharing some reflections and lessons on helping that I've learned after the trials of the COVID pandemic, caring for a son with OCD, and supporting a dad with cancer.  And stay to the end for a special announcement about my latest project!
 
Links to the Friends and Colleagues I Thanked in this Episode:  
Jessica McCabeHer upcoming book - "How to ADHD"

Jordan Harbinger
His podcast - "The Jordan Harbinger Show"

Caroline Maguire
Her book - "Why Will No One Play With Me?"

 
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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/
 
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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 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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Reflections on Helping with Your Helpful Host Brendan Mahan

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