This is the 250th episode of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. For those of you who have been wondering why the show has been inconsistent for the last little while, this is your answer. I hope you find meaning and comfort in our story.
In today’s episode, my family and I share the mental health struggles that have affected our lives over the past four years, as well as the things we did to address, and eventually, overcome them. This episode is mainly about my son Nathan’s struggle with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but the lessons hiding inside it related to compassion, family, and perseverance apply to all mental health challenges, ADHD included.
A few notes:
I did not propose the idea. My kids did. They wanted to do this for the 250th episode.
Also, we talk pretty frankly about Nate’s OCD, and even joke about some of the events it caused. None of that was done with resentment or ill will. The entire conversation was based in love and acceptance. If anyone, especially Nate, had appeared uncomfortable or distressed by the conversation at any point, I would have ended it and not posted this.
Finally, this was recorded in January. The boys finished 8th grade two days prior to posting, and did so with great success. I’m proud to say that in the time since we recorded, our entire family has moved from a place of healing to a place of growth growth.
OCD Resource Links:
ADHD Essentials Links:
Knowing the Score, Impending Fatherhood, and Hauling Watermelons, with Evan Kirstein ADHD Coach and Soon-To-Be Dad
10 Ways to Get Your Kid to Read More, with Brendan Mahan, Your Enlightened Former English Teacher
Not a Troublemaker, Just Having Trouble. with Gerry Goyette, Middle School Principal
Helping Our Kids (and Ourselves) to Protect Personal (and Financial) Information While Online, with Tim M., Financial Expert & ADHD Parent
Guarding Our Time While Meeting the Demands of Our Kids, Our Parents, and Our Careers, with David Greenwood
Teaching the Kid vs. Teaching the Subject with Ms. Sally, a High School Special Education Teacher
Emotional Intelligence with Dawn Marie DesRoche
Thoughts on Clear Expectations with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.
Finding Success in the Face of ADHD, OCD, and Tourette's with Isaac, high school senior
Parental Self-Care with Louise Clarke
Getting Help for a Child in Crisis, and Being UnNormal with Kimberly Berry
Planning for College with Linda Katz
8 Ways to Help Your Kids Manage Stress & Anxiety
A Good Relationship Pushes Us to Be a Better Person with Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA
ADHD, Small Not-For-Profit Private Schools, and the Muslim American Experience with Dr. Noor Ali, Principal of Al Hamra Academy
55: Stress Management with Jason Dulac, M.Ed., M.S.
54: Being Outrageous to Keep Their Attention, with Lauren Mahan, teacher. (Special Guest Appearances by Nathan and Gavin Mahan)
53: Three Tiered Goal Setting & 2019 Intentions
52: ADHD and Giftedness with Dr. Robert Gruberman
51: Gifted with ADHD, with Aurora Remember Holtzman, ADHD & Gifted mother of an ADHD & Gifted Child
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