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:
Integrating ADHD, Computer Science, and Patterns of Human Interaction with Andrea Goulet, Empathy Driven Software Developer and ADHD Mom
Holidays are Ruining Your Life
A Mother and Teacher Shares Her New Perspective on ADHD, with Erin, Middle School EnglishTeacher and ADHD Mom
From the Vault: Nutrient Rich Boredom with James Garrett of Brian by Design.
ADHD and Financial Literacy with Rick Webster of Rena-Fi
Reflecting on Pandemic Schooling with Mary Dibinga English Teacher and ADHD Mom
A Strengths-Finding Approach with Ilyse Greenberg
On Transitions and Video Games with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.Your Transitional Troubadour
OCD Co-Morbid Friend of ADHD with Jeff Szymanski, PhD.
The Life Changing Effects of and ADHD Diagnosis with Hilary Stern, M.Ed., CALC of ADHD Advance.
Falling Through the Cracks of a Disruptive and Disrupted Childhood with Palo, Dad with ADHD and Dyslexia
Procrastination and the Nuanced Skills of Success with Leslie Josel of Order Out of Chaos
The Wall of Awful with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S., your Considerate and Compassionate Climbing Instructor
Translating ADHD and Time with Shelly Collins, ADHD Coach & Co-Host of the Translating ADHD podcast
The Three Cs of Self-Talk with Brendan Mahan, Your Compassionate and Considerate Coach
ADHD Diversified with MJ!
Teaching During COVID with Mrs. Melissa, 8th Grade English Teacher
Growing Up An ADHD Asian Minority in Canada with MJ Siemens, host of the ADHD Diversified podcast
ADHD & Pregnancy with Dusty Chipura, ADHD Coach
Exercise as Part of the ADHD Treatment Plan with Gabriel Villarreal, LMHC
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
History Storytime - For Kids
Privacy Boys
Nonsensical Show
The Federalist Papers
Great Expectations
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family Broadcast