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 valua ..read more

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 f ..read more

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 sel ..read more

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, chil ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 i ..read more

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 systems, vulnerability, and giving yourself patience on the journey. Judd offers sage advice for those newly diagnosed, like finding an ADHD-informed therapist, researching resources, and accepting that ADHD is just one part of who you are. The conversati ..read more

On this empowering episode, ADHD Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Judd Grodin 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 systems, vulnerability, and giving yourself patience on the journey. Judd offers sage advice for those newly diagnosed, like finding an ADHD-informed therapist, researching resources, and accepting that ADHD is just one part of who you are. The conversati ..read more

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 and how behavior change remains the true challenge for those of us with ADHD. He and Shane explore how shame, guilt, and a desire to keep up appearances often lead to overspending. We offer tips like setting a gift budget back in March, leaving mone ..read more