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:
Out of Loss Can Come Gain Post Traumatic Growth in a Time of Crisis with Richard Tedeschi, Ph.D., Distinguished Chair of Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth, Bluemont, VA
Mindfulness, and a Teacher’s View of Distance Learning with Stephanie Letourneau, 3rd grade teacher
An ADHD Adult Who Pursued His Childhood Passions to NASA, with Chris, ADHD Adult and NASA Problem-Solver
ADHD & Money with Alicia, ADHD Mom of ADHD Kids
The ADHD Effect on Marriage Relationships with Melissa Orlov, ADHD Expert, Marriage Consultant, and Author
Mindful Over Matter: How to Power Up Your Kid’s Brain, with Alan Brown, the ADD Crusher
COVID Q&A with ADHD Coaches Lollie Weeks and Kyra Todd
Creativity and Confidence Born of Big Passions and Small Wins with Roxanne Jarrett, Educator, Artist, Creativity Coach, and Mom with ADHD.
An Overview of COVID-19 with Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, Pediatrician.
Thoughts on Self-Care During COVID-19
COVID-19 & What to Do When You and Your Kids are Stuck in the House with Dr. Sharon Saline, Clinical Psychologist and ADHD Expert
The Benefits and Pitfalls of Technology and ADHD with Brittany Smith of Devise and Conquer
How to Play with Your Kid with Megan Vandersluys, Play Therapist
Two Good Things One Thing You Would Change If You Could at Disney, with Brendan Mahan Your Traveling Talker
Bids and Turning Towards with Dr. Don Cole, Clinical Director for The Gottman Institute
Guarding Your Yes with René Brooks of Black Girl, Lost Keys
Safety and Peace of Mind Through Structure, with Mike, former Marine and ADHD dad
Learn the Reasons for Our Kids Behavior by Underreacting, with Michelle, ADHD mom and School Librarian
Self-Regulation with Jeff Copper, ADHD & Attention Coach, Host of Attention Talk Radio, and ADHD Dad
Finding the Gifts in ADHD with Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parecalls, Pediatrician and Mom with ADHD
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