The ADHDads

Ayanna Davis is a phenomenal woman, artist and illustrator, author, fashion designer, and autism advocate. She spent most of her life unaware that she was on the Autism spectrum. As you will hear, the evaluation process for Ayanna was quite thorough, and it provided her with the opportunity to understand herself and her natural gifts more. She has devoted her efforts to understanding autism and utilizing her natural gifts to show how phenomenal she is. As part of her advocacy, Ayanna is determined to strengthen the voice of the diverse community of people who have autism, because autism is found in all cultures, races, and belief systems. You can follow Ayanna, who proclaims herself “Phenomenally Autistic,” on most social media platforms.

Today, Ayanna discusses her art, the support of her family, the power in understanding the gifts we are blessed with, how being autistic led her on a path to where she is today, and more. Ayanna’s story is an inspiring and uplifting one you won’t want to miss.

As always, thank you so much for your support. If you are interested in learning more about The ADHDads and what we do, visit theadhdads.com. We offer life coaching, supporting you on your journey to your best self. If you like what you hear, please write a review and subscribe. If you would like to support the future of the show, please consider making a donation. We are forever grateful.

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This week CJ brings an exercise to talk to our spouses. Too often we go into heated discussions without establishing healthy boundaries. We talk about how to establish rules for fighting within a relationship. How to have healthy discussions and practice empathy while communicating. The difference between healthy and unhealthy consequences in a relationship and the difference between rules and boundaries. If you have ever wanted a better way of fighting, then you won’t want to miss this episode. 

You can email us for the "How To Establish Rules of Engagement" document. It is a free resource we would love to share. Email us [email protected] for more info, or sign up on our website, theadhdads.com.

Thank you always for your support and love. If you’d like to donate to the show, you can do so through the support option in the episode description, or by visiting theadhdads.com. We also are soon offering some powerful tools to help you show up better for yourself, and your loved ones. And if you’d like someone in your corner to encourage and challenge you, sign up for a free coaching consultation today at theadhdads.com.

Rules versus boundaries: what’s the difference between the two? Do we have an understanding of rules and boundaries in relationships, and are we applying them correctly and safely? Today, the dads discuss recent news about weaponizing therapy terms like boundaries, and how stating a boundary can be used as a weapon of manipulation and/or control. It can be an abusive tactic, when using our insecurities results in attempts to isolate and control. How can we identify our insecurities, or our needs, and state them in healthy ways to grow within and strengthen our relationships? Learn a little about the Dads’ own insecurities and forms of abuse they used in past relationships, and what they’ve done to work on themselves.

Thank you as always for your support and love. If you’d like to donate to the show, you can do so through the support option in the episode description, or by visiting theadhdads.com. We also are soon offering some powerful tools to help you show up better for yourself, and your loved ones. And if you’d like someone in your corner to encourage and challenge you, sign up for a free coaching consultation today at theadhdads.com.

This week the Dads discuss emotional safety and what it means to them in their own families. Dynamics can often be different but tune in this week to see how love, validation, and curiosity are often the most powerful way to connect with and create emotional safety for our loved ones. We want our kids to turn to us in times of hardship, but they need trust with us in order to share a safe emotional place with us. You won't want to miss this week’s episode. Make sure to give a listen, and check out our homepage for more content, and other full episodes at theADHDads.com.

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Scream Free Parenting by Hal Runkel

John Kovaleski is the creator of the comic strip “Daddy Daze”. It details John’s experience as a new and divorced father. It started in 2018 and although John’s son has grown out of infant phase, his comic strip still details the struggles, rewards, lessons, and hurdles that come along with parenting. He’s had write-ups about in him USA Today, Huffington Post and we brought John on today to see what inspired him to create this comic and how life lessons inspire the content.

Links

https://comicskingdom.com/daddy-daze

http://www.kovaleski.com

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Summertime is here! This can be a challenging time for parents, or one where epic memories are created. Tune in to see how the dads manage their Summer Schedules. Learn from the mistakes, and get inspired by some of the tools we use for our neurodiverse kiddos! If you plan on making it out alive, we suggest you develop a plan of intention! Winging it will only carry you so far, so make sure you have a plan for when your little one’s get “bored.” This one is easy for all families to relate to, whether you have a neurodivergent kid or not, so you won’t want to miss this week’s episode!

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Books

Scream Free Parenting by Hal Runkel

The Family Board Meeting by Jim Sheils

This week the Dads talk about big life transitions. How do we show up for our loved ones when life throws us big curveballs? Moving or changing schools can be a big undertaking, for not only our little ones, but for us parents. As both Dads have recent experience with this, they are dedicated to talk it out and share some powerful moments that help them navigate these moments with the kids. You won't want to miss this week. If you are in a place where tomorrow seems uncertain, then tune in. 

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Books

The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

The Book of Joy by Douglas Abrams

Note: We're aware of the audio sounding like we're speaking from tin cans, and we're getting it fixed!

Jeremy Roadruck is the founder of the podcast “Success Beyond The BS.” He is a life coach who is helping men overcome life’s hardships. He helps them define their goals and intentions, and helps couples rebuild trust, love, and communication. He’s been featured on many media outlets and is also a speaker, teacher, and author. Today he joins the Dads to discuss how martial arts has played a pivotal role in his life and coaching, how we can discover our whys, and how to change the stories we tell ourselves. The pursuit of perfect is the perfect journey. Check out this inspirational episode that you sure won’t want to miss.

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Email:

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Website:

jeremyroadruck.com

Youtube:

@JeremyRoadruck

Books:

Games People Play by Erice Berne

Coach Ray King is an online fitness coach. He helps men get back to a healthy mindset with not only their fitness but also their mentality, and he helps polish and fine tune life skills to help create better men, fathers, and leaders. He is here today to share his story. The theme today is “My Mess Is My Message.” Tune in to hear one father’s story of redemption on how he took a crumbling marriage and used the skills he teaches to find a way back to a beautiful marriage. You won't want to miss this one!

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Books:

The Book of Joy by Douglas Abrams

Links to Ray King:

Instagram: RayKing.SavageDad

Facebook: Ray King

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The Dads dive into how to handle crisis mode during unexpected emergencies or trauma. As CJ’s oldest battles Kawasaki in the hospital, he discusses what has been helpful for maintaining calm within the family unit during periods of uncertainty and high stress. Those curveballs in life come out of nowhere. How will you show up during the tough times? We would love to hear your input. Have you experienced a family crisis? How did you show up for your wife and kids, and what techniques did you use to get through it? 

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