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It seems like I should re-introduce myself, given recent events and my follower increase. Here you go:
I am Brendan Mahan M.Ed., M.S. Host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. ADHD coach, consultant and speaker.
Credentials:
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This is how I try to approach the world.
(I mostly succeed.)
It may seem naive to some, but it's worked out pretty well for me so far!
#WallofAwful #Neurodivergence
#SelfCare #GoodIntentions #emotionalintelligence
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Chapters 7-9 of “Overcoming the Wall of Awful” are in the bag!
Wednesday I record chapter 10, the conclusion, the acknowledgements, and the indexes.
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My first book: “Overcoming the Wall of Awful” comes out September 1 from Balance Books. And it’s available for pre-order today!
Get it anywhere you get books!
(or at the link below)
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"Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults: A Guide for the Anxious, Uniquely Wired, and Easily Distracted" by @AuthorCarolineM is incredibly helpful and powerful. I highly recommend it!
amazon.com/Friendship-Skills…
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My buddies Shane Thrapp and Braden Young have started the DadDHD Podcast, and I'm helping them with their launch! So, I'm featuring episode 5 of their show where they interviewed me about fatherhood and ADHD. I hope you enjoy it.
podbean.com/eas/pb-qi9kc-1a4…
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psst...
Rejection sensitivity isn't some mysterious, unknowable thing. It's just a form of anxiety.
So anxiety management techniques will help.
Pass it on.
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Anybody just not wear their glasses on the weekend and during the summer?
(This is a post about ADHD meds.)
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Democrats have received *checks notes*
professional wrestling
in the national divorce
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Most of the time when you clean a room, the mess gets worse before it gets better.
This post is both literal and a metaphor. Use it as you see fit.
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In this episode of the ADHD Essentials Pod, I interview Bradley Smith II about how restrictions help ADHD & creativity thrive. We discuss the nature of creativity, ways that ADHD can lead to small scale mourning, and how to set useful limitations.
podbean.com/eas/pb-x2g8c-1a3…
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The 2026 "Crush Your ADHD Summit" starts tomorrow and runs all week. 25 experts, myself included, will be presenting on topics that are useful for adults with ADHD.
Mine talk is on how we can use planning for things beyond just productivity.
alanpbrown.com/a/2148208829/…
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Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
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In which I discuss taking 16 years to accomplish not one, but two! five-year goals.
And share three takeaways from the experience.
podbean.com/eas/pb-zfemu-1a1…
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There isn’t a secret bonus final episode of Stranger Things, and you don’t hate the ending as much as you think. You’re just sad the show is over. And that’s okay. You’re allowed.
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When my sons were born, I set a goal to earn my black belt and write a book by the time they turned five. Stuff got in the way and now they’re sixteen.
That said, I earned the black belt two weeks ago and the book comes out in September.
Keep moving forward.
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6 Oct 2025
We are more than our perceived “shortcomings.”
More than what people find inconvenient about us.
More than what annoyed our grade school teachers.
So. Much. More.
#ADHDAwarenessMonth
ALT ADHD: Hyperactive, distractible, impulsive. Also ADHD: Passionate, outspoken, strategic, creative, fun, caring, generous, humorous, empathetic, spontaneous, authentic, inclusive, charismatic, futuristic, romantic, opinionated, kind, big hearted, adaptable, intuitive, memorable, friendly, honest, positive, entertaining, curious, adventurous, inspiring, brave, enthusiastic, eager, resilient, influential, resourceful, talkative, unique, musical, inventive, imaginative, smart, energetic, awesome.
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