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Men's ADHD Support Group

Marc Almodovar and Shane Thrappwww.mensadhdsupportgroup.org

We are a nonprofit organization created to help men with ADHD find community and acceptance by raising awareness about Men's struggle with ADHD and mental health. We are here to provide access to experts, tools, and strategies so that men can learn how to thrive with ADHD. It's hosted by coach & speaker Marc Almodovar ( @wellnesswithmarc ), and Shane Thrapp, Life Coach and Business Consultant (Order_from_Ka0s), among other leaders of the Men's ADHD Support Organization; find out more information about us at www.mensadhdsupportgroup.org

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Episodes

ADHD & Sex with Cate Osborn AKA Catieosaurus

Send us a text Sex and intimacy are already complex topics, but when you add ADHD into the mix, things get even trickier. Executive dysfunction, rejection sensitivity, sensory issues, and communication struggles can all play a role in how we experience intimacy and relationships. In this session, Shane Thrapp is joined by Cate Osborn (aka Catieosaurus)—certified sex educator, advocate, and author—to break down ADHD and its impact on sex, relationships, and intimacy. She shares insights on naviga...

Apr 13, 20251 hr 21 min

Lisa Rabinowitz - Communication and Relationships

Send us a text Join Shane Thrapp of the Men's ADHD Support Group in a session with Lisa Rabinowitz, a certified Gottman Impact couples therapist. Lisa discusses the unique challenges faced by men with ADHD in relationships and offers strategies for better communication and understanding. With over 30 years of experience, she shares her insights on managing ADHD within couples, the importance of creating a dedicated communication space, and the significance of understanding each other's love lang...

Mar 21, 20251 hr 15 min

Breaking the Stigma Around ADHD with Dr. Kojo Sarfo

Send us a text In this episode of the Men’s ADHD Support Group podcast, Marc welcomes Dr. Kojo Sarfo, a renowned comedian, actor, content creator, and mental health advocate. They discuss Dr. Sarfo's journey in the ADHD community, his insights on neurodivergent relationships, and the importance of mental health among men. Dr. Sarfo shares his experiences, from publishing his self-help book to navigating social media as a mental health professional, and underscores the impact of mindset and commu...

Feb 11, 202545 min

Alan P. Brown's 5 Mindset Shifts For More Doing and Less Stressing

Send us a text Join our host Shane Thrapp, Operations Director for the Men's ADHD Support Group, and Alan P. Brown of ADDCrusher as they talk about effective strategies for managing ADHD. Alan shares his insights on focusing on practical and science-based approaches around productivity. They discuss topics such as energy management, the importance of mindset shifts, handling negative self-talk, and ways to stay motivated with mundane tasks. Additionally, they respond to audience questions on man...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 18 min

ADHD Parenting Featuring Mike McLeod of GrowNow ADHD

Send us a text In this episode of the Men's ADHD Support Group podcast, we are doing a cross-over event for the ADHD Parents Support Group ! Our host Shane Thrapp talks with Michael McLeod, the founder of GrowNow ADHD Coaching and Co-Host of the ADHD Parenting Podcast featuring ADHD Dude Ryan Wexelblatt. They discuss Michael's journey into ADHD coaching, the importance of executive function skills for those with ADHD, effective treatments for ADHD, and the impact of screens on children with ADHD...

Nov 06, 202456 min

William Curb of Hacking Your ADHD - Celebrating 200 Episodes!

Send us a text Welcome to the Men's ADHD Support Group Podcast! I’m Shane Thrapp, and today we’re joined by William Curb, host of Hacking Your ADHD , as he celebrates his 200th episode. We talk about how William started the podcast, the challenges of staying consistent with ADHD, and how podcasting helped him manage his own symptoms. We also cover common ADHD myths, like the stereotype of laziness, and how body doubling and other hacks can really make a difference. Plus, William shares his thoug...

Oct 15, 202454 min

ADHD, Dad’s and Divorce with David Pisarra Esq of Dad’s Law School

Send us a text Shane Thrapp, Operations Director of the Men's ADHD Support Group, is joined by David Pisarra Esq., chief evangelist at Dad's Law School. In this episode we discuss the challenges and strategies for men, particularly those with ADHD, facing divorce and custody battles. David shares his extensive experience in family law and offers practical advice on navigating the legal system, the importance of therapy, and how to document parenting efforts. In this episode we work to emphasize ...

Jul 09, 202455 min

Relationships and Communication - Dave O'Dwyer & Laura Seed

Send us a text In this Men's ADHD Support Group podcast episode, David O'Dwyer, aka the Spiritual Gentleman, and his partner Laura Seed share their journey navigating relationships with ADHD. With host Shane Thrapp, they discuss essential strategies for managing ADHD within relationships, understanding emotional dysregulation, and building strong, supportive partnerships. Listen in for actionable tips, heartfelt advice, and insightful dialogue on fostering better communication and personal growt...

Jun 18, 20241 hr 54 min

Father's Day Episode! ADHD and Fatherhood featuring Brendan Mahan

Send us a text In this special Father's Day episode of the Men's ADHD Support Group podcast, Founder and President, Marc Almodovar hosts an engaging discussion on fatherhood and ADHD. Featuring insights from Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials and Shane Thrapp of Creating Order From Chaos, our conversation dives into the challenges and nuances of being an ADHD dad, effective communication strategies with partners, families, and friends, managing emotional dysregulation, and maintaining a healthy ba...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 3 min

Dr. Carolyn Lentzch-Parcells on ADHD and Medications, What They Do, and Do Not Do.

Send us a text 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 wi...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 40 min

The Hispanic Experience with ADHD

Send us a text 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 impac...

Apr 11, 202446 min

ADHD, Authenticity, and the Black Experience

Send us a text 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...

Feb 27, 20241 hr 18 min

Queer, Black and ADHD - Kristian Moton's Empowering Story

Send us a text 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 invol...

Feb 06, 202442 min

Brendan Mahan on Goal-Setting and the Wall of Awful™

Send us a text 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-...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 16 min

Dr. William Dodson on Navigating the ADHD System

Send us a text 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 imp...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 3 min

Navigating Neurodivergence With Stefan Glazer

Send us a text 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 neurodiverg...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 11 min

Interview with Judd Groden, LCSW

Send us a text 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...

Nov 14, 202344 min

Financial Friday's featuring Rick Webster of Renafi - November - Holiday Addition

Send us a text 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 k...

Nov 12, 202356 min

ADHD, Stress & Men's Health - Men's Group Session

Send us a text In this week's episode, we have a special treat! This is a recording of our weekly peer-to-peer support group calls that we got approval from the participants to turn into a podcast. In this podcast, we have an open and honest discussion about managing ADHD symptoms and improving mental and physical health. We explore how ADHD symptoms like impulsiveness, forgetfulness, and distractibility frequently undermine basic self-care routines like sleep, nutrition, exercise, and medicatio...

Nov 07, 20231 hr 22 min

ADHD, Stress, and Men's Health With Liam Danger Park

Send us a text This week on the Men’s ADHD Support Group Podcast, ADHD Coach and Men's Group member Liam Danger Park joins Operations Director Shane Thrapp to discuss physical and mental health for men with ADHD. Together, we explore the interconnectedness of mind and body - and why practices like sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness are just as critical as medication and therapy. Liam provides practical tips for starting small, like short workouts or mini mindfulness sessions. We share g...

Oct 31, 202349 min

Body Doubling and Productivity With Christian Rat of Focus101.com

Send us a text Join us for this episode as Shane Thrapp has a discussion with Christian Rat, CEO of Focus101.com , about how his company is working to provide a free platform for body doubling to help people stay productive and accountable while working remotely. We explore how Christian was inspired to create Focus101 after noticing his team's focused productivity during long video calls at his finance job. This is where he recognized the power of body doubling and virtual coworking. Focus101 a...

Oct 23, 202344 min

Domestic Violence Isn't Always Physical

Send us a text Founder and President of the Men’s ADHD Support Group Marc Almodovar and Shane Thrapp ADHD Coach and Operations Director, have a raw, eye-opening talk about domestic violence against men on today's episode of the Men's ADHD Support Podcast. Today, we will shed light on the less obvious forms of emotional and mental abuse many men face behind closed doors. We want to discuss how ADHD can make men more vulnerable to entering and staying in toxic relationships. We will share startlin...

Oct 17, 202331 min

How to Navigate ADHD - ADHD Awareness Month

Send us a text It's ADHD Awareness Month! Join the Men's ADHD Support Group's Founder and President, Marc Almodovar, and Shane Thrapp, the Operations Director, as they dive into the importance of ADHD Awareness. In this insightful episode, they discuss what it really means to navigate life with ADHD or autism. Marc and Shane share their perspectives on embracing neurodiversity, tailoring parenting approaches to fit your child's needs, and adopting strength-based mindsets. They offer advice for n...

Oct 09, 202344 min

Financial Friday's With Rick Webster of Renafi.com - Routines, Rituals, & Systems

Send us a text Thanks for listening! We are going to be talking about Financials with Rick Webster of Renafi. Today, we are going to be discussing Routines, Rituals, and Systems needed for managing ADHD and financials. Rick Webster is the Founder of Renafi.com. A financial ADHD Coaching group that has a ton of resources for people with ADHD who struggle with their finances, and they approach things from a behavioral standpoint. Like us, they are a small ADHD-friendly community organization, and ...

Oct 07, 202355 min

Brendan Mahan - Parenting with ADHD - Emotional Regulation

Send us a text Join Marc Almodovar and Shane Thrapp from the Men's ADHD Support Group for another great podcast on Parenting! This episode, they're teaming up with Brendan Mahan, the amazing host of ADHD Essentials. They're getting real about what it's like to be a dad with ADHD, dealing with emotional dysregulation and the unique hurdles of fatherhood. Get ready to uncover your triggers and learn practical strategies to handle them. This podcast won't shy away from the tough stuff - we're here ...

May 16, 20231 hr 43 min

Parenting With ADHD: Communication - featuring Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials

Send us a text Marc Almodovar and Shane Thrapp from the Men's ADHD Support Group are joined by Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials, together we tackle the challenges of parenting and communication while living with ADHD. We discuss what communication is, how to create meaningful connections, and how to build a relationship with your kids in this empowering conversation. Learn to navigate the unique hurdles faced by fathers, spark creativity, and bond with your children like never before. Tune in fo...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 29 min

Financial Friday's featuring Rick Webster of Renafi.com

Send us a text Get ready for an exciting new podcast series: Financial Fridays! Shane Thrapp of Creating Order From Chaos kicks off the series by introducing Rick Webster from Renafi.com, a groundbreaking behavioral finance education platform tailored for individuals with ADHD. They dive deep into the emotional aspects of finance, offering invaluable insights and resources from Renafi's comprehensive courses. The conversation covers vital topics such as impulsivity, financial jargon, managing ne...

Apr 22, 202349 min

Processing Grief as Men with John Hazelwood & Marc Almodovar

Send us a text We are joined today by Marc Almodovar and John Hazelwood, co-founders of the Men's ADHD Support Group. Marc and John have a passion for helping men with ADHD and have been providing support and resources for those affected by the condition for many years. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for their members. In this episode, we are having a very vulnerable chat with John as he shares his journey of proce...

Mar 06, 202356 min

Rick Webster of Rena Fi, Finances and the ADHD Tax

Send us a text We are joined today by Rick Webster, founder and CEO of RenaFi.com. Rick has been an ADHD coach for over a decade, and has special interests in real estate, finance, entrepreneurial endeavors, and the complications that ADHD can cause. He has appeared as a featured expert speaker and writer for ADDitude Magazine, ADDA's "Money Matters," as well as on numerous highly regarded podcasts and webinars. We are excited to be able to present this new partnership and look forward to the wo...

Feb 20, 202342 minSeason 2Ep. 4

The Importance of Self-Care for ADHD

Send us a text On this week's episode of 'Supercharge Your ADHD' we're focusing on the power of self-care. Shane Thrapp of Creating Order From Chaos will be educating and inspiring you with the top self-care strategies that have been scientifically proven to help manage ADHD symptoms. Our goal is to empower you with tips and tricks on how to optimize your routine for better sleep, exercise, mindfulness, and healthy eating. Join us as we empower men with ADHD to live their best lives and achieve ...

Jan 18, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 3
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