Today, we’re talking to Keith Gelhorn.  Keith is the founder and CEO of ADDvocacy, where he provides one on 0ne and group coaching & training for neurodiverse youth and adults struggling with Executive Function. In Today’s Episode, Keith shares his story.  It is a story of filled with struggle, heartache, mental health challenges, and ultimately, growth and success. Keith uses his story to explore topics ranging from anger, to Adverse Childhood Experiences, trauma, and the power of resilience, personal development, ADHD Coaching, and asking for help. Guest Links: Learn more about Keith's work at https://www.addvocacy.org   ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials  

WELCOME BACK!!!!!  It's Day 3 of the Annual International Conference on ADHD. (Now, with Virtual Wonderment™!   The rough cut debriefs started last year, and now it's a tradition!  Each day, I grab someone to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference.  Today, I grabbed four someones!  Check it out!   Guest Links: Cameron Gott  Translating ADHD Podcast Brittany Smith  Conquer Consulting Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells GTW Health Will Curb  Hacking Your ADHD Podcast   ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials

It's Day 2 of the Annual International Conference on ADHD, and it's still virtual for 2020!  As you know, we're continuing the rough cut debriefs from last year!  Each day, I'll be grabbing someone to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference.  Today, I grabbed four someones!  Check it out!   Guest Links: Keith Griffin This ADHD Life Evan Kirstien Progressing Growth Coaching Inger Shaye Colzie Alchemy Coaching Jon Hassell Connect ADHD ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials

The Annual International Conference on ADHD is virtual for 2020!  But we're still doing the rough cut debriefs!  Each day, I'll be grabbing someone to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference.  Today, I grabbed three someones!  Check it out!   Guest Links: René Brooks Black Girl Lost Keys Kate Barrett CoachingCville Lollie Weeks Fast Brain Coaching    ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials

Today, we’re talking to my friend, Dr. Noor Ali.  Noor is the principal of Al Hamra Academy, and an assistant professor at Worcester State University. In Today’s Episode, we look at the effect COVID is having on schools, and how they’ve been planning around a crisis that no one could have been trained for, and trying to create the best-case educational scenario given the current circumstances.  Noor and I discuss the challenges of leading during a pandemic, such as managing the logistics of the crisis for teachers, parents, and students (including those with executive functioning challenges), while also being cognizant of the anxieties of everyone involved, and hopefully keeping a level head the whole time. Upcoming ADHD Events featuring Brendan:   TEACHER WORKSHOP:  ADHD in the Era of COVID sponsored by the Massachusetts School Administrator's Association   (Thursday, November 5th & Friday, November 6th)  The 2020 Virtual International Conference on ADHD (Thursday, November 5th - Saturday, November 7th)   ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials    

Today, we’re talking to Dave and Ted from Nerdarchy!  Dave and Ted are two dads with a passion for Dungeons and Dragons that have turned that passion in to a thriving website and YouTube channel. In Today’s Episode, we talk about using Dungeons and Dragons and similar roleplaying games to create quality time with family.  Dave and Ted discuss how roleplaying games can help us bond as a family, how they can improve executive function and social skills, the best games to get younger kids started playing (It’s not D&D), why role playing games make great educational tools, and what to do if you don’t want to play, but think your kids would.   Register for The 2020 Virtual International Conference on ADHD (Thursday, November 5th - Saturday, November 7th)     Guest Links: Learn more about Dave and Ted's work at Nerdarchy! Explore the Nerdarchy YouTube Channel. Check out Megan Hardy's D&D games on Outschool (as mentioned by in today's episode.)   ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials  

Today, we’re talking my friend Veronica MacDonald Ditko, author of “A Rock Solid History of Hawthorne New Jersey”.  In Today’s Episode, Veronica and I discuss the fascinating mysteries of history that can be found in our own backyard.  We talk about how watching her kids play in the park led her to get curious about the rocks in her town, and how that led to her learning about her town’s history.  We also discuss how we can use her experience to encourage our kids curiosity and find fascinating, family-friendly adventures to get us out of the house, and keep us entertained during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest Links: Learn more about Veronica and her work. Buy “A Rock Solid History of Hawthorne New Jersey” Veronica's Weird NJ article about the mysterious building in the lake   Upcoming ADHD Events featuring Brendan:   Parenting ADHD Summit (Monday October 19th - Thursday October 22nd) The 2020 Virtual International Conference on ADHD (Thursday, November 5th - Saturday, November 7th)   ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials  

Today, it’s just me, mainly because I’m burnt out and just don’t have enough bandwidth to edit another episode.  This COVID pandemic is lame.  So, in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to S.H.R.E.D. your ADHD, exhaustion and burnout to improve your bandwidth so you can get more done. Those Summits I Mentioned: The ADHD Awareness Expo (October 1st - 31st) Parenting ADHD Summit (Monday October 19th - Thursday October 22nd)   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Links: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials   ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com    

Today, we’re talking to Diane McLean.  After a 25 year career as an educator and school counselor, Diane is now an ADHD and executive function coach, and has committed herself to providing coaching services to help children, adolescents, and adults overcome executive functioning challenges, and acquire the skills and knowledge needed to experience success. In Today’s Episode, Diane talks about being the mother of an adult son with special needs, and how she navigated the challenges that presented.  We discuss the power of networking and building a community, the importance of doing the leg work, some of the hard decisions she has had to make, and what she has learned from her son.   Guest Links: Learn more about Diane and her work here.   All Those Summits: The ADHD Awareness Expo (October 1st - 31st) Natural ADHD Solution Summit (October 5, 9, 12, and 16) Parenting ADHD Summit (Monday October 19th - Thursday October 22nd)   ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials      

Today, we’re talking to Dr. Tom Pedigo.  Tom is a board certified medial psychologist specializing in ADHD., And he is a co-founder of the Esteem app.  Esteem is a free, busy parent, ADHD friendly app that helps parents better monitor their kid’s ADHD progress. In Today’s Episode, Tom and I talk about the importance of communication when managing ADHD with the support of a medical team, typical conflict flashpoints at home, including a great tip for cleaning a room, and the Esteem app.  We discuss how Esteem helps parents communicate more effectively with their pediatricians and mental health clinicians about their child’s ADHD, gain insight into the needs of their children, and focus on specific areas of need with regard to their children.  And we also talk about the aspects of Esteem that make it easy to use.   Guest Links: Learn more about Tom and get the Esteem App here   All Those Summits: The Happy Child with Special Needs (Beginning September 28th) The ADHD Awareness Expo (October 1st - 31st) Natural ADHD Solution Summit (October 5, 9, 12, and 16) Parenting ADHD Summit (Monday October 19th - Thursday October 22nd)   ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials