We are a nonprofit organization created to help men with ADHD find community and acceptance by raising awareness about Men's struggle with ADHD and mental health. We are here to provide access to experts, tools, and strategies so that men can learn how to thrive with ADHD. It's hosted by coach & speaker Marc Almodovar ( @wellnesswithmarc ), mental health advocate John Hazelwood ( @adhd_j0nj0n ), and Shane Thrapp, Life Coach and Business Consultant (Order_from_Ka0s), among other leaders of th ...
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Lindsay Guentzel was almost 35 years old when she was diagnosed with ADHD. It turned out to be the answer she didn't know she was looking for. The journalist and mental health advocate is now exploring the often misunderstood world of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Discover tools and mindset shifts to help you start living your best life. Those old, outdated assumptions about ADHD? Refocused with Lindsay Guentzel is changing that narrative. Those stigmas have held us back for long ...
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ADHD, Dad’s and Divorce with David Pisarra Esq of Dad’s Law School
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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 …
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Relationships and Communication - Dave O'Dwyer & Laura Seed
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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 part…
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Father's Day Episode! ADHD and Fatherhood featuring Brendan Mahan
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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, …
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Dr. Carolyn Lentzch-Parcells on ADHD and Medications, What They Do, and Do Not Do.
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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 …
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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 a…
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Dani Donovan and Finding Her Way Through ADHD Content Creation
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In the midst of our little rest-n-relaxation break we’ve been taking the last couple of month, we somehow found ourselves diving into another project that we can’t wait to share with you soon! While we iron out those details, enjoy another incredible conversation we had back in 2022 during ADHD Awareness Month. Today’s guest is a name we know you’l…
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The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Sarah Dimeo. Sarah was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 37 and happened years before the pandemic started. There’s so…
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Bryan Le and Taking This Journey with Loved Ones
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The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Bryan Le – the food scientist with a PhD. whose later-in-life ADHD diagnosis has helped him find his path as a consul…
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It's My Birthday and I'll Podcast If I Want To! (ADHD Edition)
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It’s my birthday and I missed you guys – and the podcast – so over a cup of coffee, I hit record bright and early this morning and shared some of the icky stuff I’ve been carrying around for way too many years. LISTEN: Lindsay shares her story for Rare Disease Day on WCCO Radio Follow Refocused on Social Media: Instagram: @lindsayguentzel @refocuse…
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The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re going back to our conversation with Linda Yi, the neurodiverse talent behind Panda Cub Stories, a webcomic series that intricately blends Chinese culture…
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The Refocused team is getting some much needed R&R and while we do that, we’re replaying some of the incredible conversations we had during our very first Refocused, Together in 2022. Today, we’re listening back to our chat with Men’s ADHD Support Group founder and president Marc Almodovar. Marc was diagnosed when he was 16 and since then, he’s mad…
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ADHD, Authenticity, and the Black Experience
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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 co…
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Jenn Schaal and Getting To The Finish Line
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We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022. For a lot of you, today's guest Jenn Schaal will take relatable to the next level. Diagnosed later in life? Check. In the…
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We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022. On today's show? ADHD advocate and social media funny man Jesse J. Anderson, who shares how his best friend’s journey to …
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We're taking a much-needed breather and will be back with brand-new episodes in April. In the meantime, we're going to get reacquainted with some of the incredible people we met during our first Refocused, Together back in 2022. On today's show? Author Jaclyn Paul, who shares with us what life was like before her diagnosis and how writing helps her…
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Queer, Black and ADHD - Kristian Moton's Empowering Story
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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 disc…
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ADHD and Time Blindness - In Our Lives with Jaclyn Paul
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Today’s episode is the final in our series on ADHD and Time Blindness, diving into the ways it can show up in life by sharing real life stories from people with ADHD. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 and Part 2 of our conversation on Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman, we highly recommend taking a listen to both of those episodes before getting s…
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Brendan Mahan on Goal-Setting and the Wall of Awful™
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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 …
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Part Two: ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman
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Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Ari Tuckman, exploring one of the most frustrating and baffling quirks people with ADHD deal with on a daily basis – Time Blindness. In today's episode, we’ll learn more about the ways time blindness affects our executive functioning, how the pandemic and technology changed how people relate to time…
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ADHD and Time Blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman
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Today kicks off our three-part series on ADHD and Time Blindness, bringing Dr. Ari Tuckman - one of the leading voices on the topic - into the conversation. In today's episode, you'll learn what time blindness is, the impact it can have on not only the self-esteem of a person with ADHD but their relationships, health and careers, plus a look at how…
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Refocused, Together: Wrapping Up 31 Stories From People with ADHD
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It's the recap show! We're looking back at the 31 episodes we shared for Refocused, Together 2023! Enjoy this wrap-up and join us back here on Monday, January 15th as we dive into our next topic, talking all things ADHD and time blindness with Dr. Ari Tuckman. Links from today's episode: Check out the incredible work of Diyah Najah, whose first sol…
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Life Post-Refocused, Together And New Year's Resolutions
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Refocused, Together is officially complete! Today's episode is a quick one - we wanted to hop on and make sure you all knew the plan moving forward as we work to get back to our regularly scheduled programming. On January 10th, we'll look back at this year's Refocused, Together series, the perfect way to wrap up the project before we get started on…
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Dr. William Dodson on Navigating the ADHD System
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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…
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Navigating Neurodivergence With Stefan Glazer
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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…
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On this empowering episode, ADHD Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Judd Groden joins our Founder and President, Marc Almodovar, for an uplifting chat about overcoming struggles and stigma. Judd shares his personal story of being diagnosed in the 90s - and the isolation he faced not "fitting in." We talk about the importance of support syste…
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Financial Friday's featuring Rick Webster of Renafi - November - Holiday Addition
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It's beginning to look a lot like...financial stress and ADHD. On this special holiday edition of the Men's ADHD Support Podcast, join us for another Financial Friday. Operations Director Shane Thrapp and expert financial coach Rick Webster walk through common money struggles those with ADHD face this time of year. Rick shares easy budgeting basics…
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ADHD, Stress & Men's Health - Men's Group Session
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In this week's episode, we have a special treat! This is a recording of our weekly peer-to-peer support group calls that we got approval from the participants to turn into a podcast. In this podcast, we have an open and honest discussion about managing ADHD symptoms and improving mental and physical health. We explore how ADHD symptoms like impulsi…
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ADHD, Stress, and Men's Health With Liam Danger Park
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This week on the Men’s ADHD Support Group Podcast, ADHD Coach and Men's Group member Liam Danger Park joins Operations Director Shane Thrapp to discuss physical and mental health for men with ADHD. Together, we explore the interconnectedness of mind and body - and why practices like sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness are just as critical a…
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Refocused, Together: Keith Boswell and Discovering His Calling
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The moment we’ve all been waiting for – our final episode of Refocused, Together 2023! And it features someone you all know and love already – Keith Boswell. Keith – affectionately known as Bos – is the vice president of marketing for Mentavi Health and ADHD Online and has been on the podcast more times than we can count. He’s never had the opportu…
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Refocused, Together: Kim Hicks and the Power of Representation
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Refocused, Together 2023 continues with a conversation with Minnesota State Representative Kim Hicks. Kim is currently serving her first term representing Minnesota's District 25A. Beyond her political role, she's active on TikTok, candidly sharing her experiences as both a legislator and someone with ADHD. Kim's journey with ADHD began in fourth g…
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Refocused, Together: Magaly Sandoval and Leaning Into Your Curiosity
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Magaly is a mechatronics engineer turned marketing manager who moved from Costa Rica to the United States seven years ago to become a skydiver. She achieved remarkable success, medaling at the world championships. However, the post-podium thrill faded, prompting Magaly to shift gears by changing careers and adopting new interests – the very ADHD wa…
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Refocused, Together: Dee Lynn and the Comfort In Knowing
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Dee Lynn is very new to this whole ‘having ADHD’ thing. Diagnosed just this last summer, the patient support specialist for ADHD Online knew what ADHD was before joining the telemedicine healthcare company. Her son was diagnosed in grade school. But it wasn’t until she was interacting with patients on a daily basis that she started to see the many …
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Refocused, Together: Emmanuel Abua and Putting the Pieces Together
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Emmanuel’s journey with ADHD has been going on for a long time. It started when he was 5. A teacher raised concerns and despite his family’s expectations that he would outgrow it – they took him off stimulant medications because of this – Emmanuel struggled with focus and building his own structure throughout school. He excelled on tests and quizze…
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Refocused, Together: Jen Verhagen and Realizing Your Potential
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Jen Verhagen was diagnosed with ADHD five years ago when she was 28, after struggling with insomnia for years. The diagnosis brought so much clarity for the talent acquisition specialist. Like many women diagnosed later in life, Jen excelled in K-12 but found the transition to college difficult, her inability to focus and create her own structure b…
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Refocused, Together: Indy Louder and the Art of Self-Advocacy
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Like many ADHDers, Indy was seen as a good student who excelled in the ‘gifted and talented’ program at school but struggled with turning in homework and keeping up with organizational tasks. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety at 15, she often felt different and while she underwent treatment for her mental health, she still felt like something w…
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Refocused, Together: John Grossman and Trusting The Checklist
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John received his ADHD diagnosis about a year ago, when he was 54, joining the many ADHDers who have discovered their condition later in life. Prompted by a friend who noticed ADHD-like traits during their conversations, John sought out a diagnosis through his primary care provider and after a series of online meetings, was given a definitive answe…
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Body Doubling and Productivity With Christian Rat of Focus101.com
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Join us for this episode as Shane Thrapp has a discussion with Christian Rat, CEO of Focus101.com, about how his company is working to provide a free platform for body doubling to help people stay productive and accountable while working remotely. We explore how Christian was inspired to create Focus101 after noticing his team's focused productivit…
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Refocused, Together: Stuart Cohen and Finding Yourself
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Stuart Cohen has spent the last 12 years embracing his authentic self, accepting both his strengths and weaknesses. Diagnosed with ADHD at 47, Stuart’s journey involves maintaining the delicate balance between medication, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness to live his best life. Initially hesitant about the diagnosis when his girlfriend first sug…
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Refocused, Together: Salif Mahamane and the Power of Self-Compassion
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Salif Mahamane's early struggles with chronic procrastination and difficulty concentrating as a child eventually led to his ADHD diagnosis at the age of 28, during his Ph.D. program in experimental and applied psychological science at Utah State University. Despite grappling with the challenges of ADHD, Salif discovered the concept of hyperfocus, w…
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Refocused, Together: Tori Niedbalec and Finding Your Place
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Tori Niedbalec’s early struggle with ADHD left her feeling misunderstood and stigmatized. Despite trying various treatments and medications, she found true healing only after a transformative move to Michigan in 2019, where she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and mental health exploration. With the support of a strong network, effective the…
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Refocused, Together: Jay Glazer and the Hunt For The Perfect Treatment Plan
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Jay Glazer finds ways to grow with his ADHD every single day. The tenacious NFL Insider for FOX Sports’ award-winning NFL pregame show FOX NFL SUNDAY was diagnosed with ADHD in 1989, well before people widely knew what it was. Jay struggled in school– both with fidgeting and managing his short attention span, as well as educating his teachers on ex…
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Refocused, Together: Phil Rodemann and Changing Your Outlook On The Future
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You might recognize the name Phil Rodemann. He’s the coordinating producer for Refocused. He’s also faced the challenges of ADHD throughout his life. A few years ago, Phil’s daughter was diagnosed with ADHD. When she learned that there was a genetic component to the condition, she sat down with her dad to discuss the possibility that he also had it…
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Refocused, Together: Counting Down To Single Digits
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There's a reason why people hear chemo and get concerned. It's no joke. We're are so grateful for the kindness, grace and encouragement you all are showing us as we work to share the remaining stories for Refocused, Together 2023. Some of you have asked how you can support us -- the easiest way to do that is to leave us a rating, share a review, se…
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Refocused, Together: Christopher and Managing the ADHD Transition To College
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Christopher was diagnosed with ADHD at an early age, thanks to his parents and teachers noticing symptoms during elementary school. He also attributes being in an immersion program with a high-performing academic culture as what helped to highlight what was going on for him and how he was different from other students. Now an 18-year-old college st…
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Refocused, Together: Jose Valles and Refocusing On Your Purpose
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While doing research to better understand his best friend, Jose Valles stumbled upon Refocused episode 4 and began to wonder, as he learned about the different types of ADHD, if maybe he had it too. He took the ADHD Online Assessment and, spoiler alert, he did indeed have ADHD. Since then, Jose has worked to spread knowledge and awareness about men…
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Founder and President of the Men’s ADHD Support Group Marc Almodovar and Shane Thrapp ADHD Coach and Operations Director, have a raw, eye-opening talk about domestic violence against men on today's episode of the Men's ADHD Support Podcast. Today, we will shed light on the less obvious forms of emotional and mental abuse many men face behind closed…
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One of the most important ways to stop chaos is to make sure you aren't adding any more fuel to the fire. Which is a big part of why we are taking another short break. It feels like we are running towards the finish line uphill in 15 mile an hour winds and while we know we'll eventually get there, we also need to make sure that once we cross it we …
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Refocused, Together: Rach Burton and Embracing the Neurospicy Life As A Deaf ADHDer
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NOTE: The video version of Rach Burton and Embracing The Neurospicy Life As A Deaf ADHDer will be available soon. The full transcript is available here. When you think about the executive function challenges to get an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 28, imagine doing it as a Deaf woman without the assistance of an American Sign Language interpreter. T…
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Refocused, Together: Brittany Bronson and the Cost of her Impulsivity
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Brittany Bronson is a global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader, research professor, and first-generation doctoral student. She also loses her keys, locks herself out of her home, loses her bank cards, and can compulsively spend money for the dopamine rush. So at age 31, she sought out answers. Today, Britt teaches two research courses a…
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Refocused, Together: Tyler Page and Not Growing Out Of It
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You’ll grow out of it. It’s something Tyler Page’s doctor told him after he was diagnosed with ADHD with a child. The Eisner-nominated cartoonist and ADHD advocate carried that with him on his journey and realized that while he would never shed his ADHD, he could adapt to it instead of fighting against it. One of the ways Tyler did that was by shar…
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