ADHD Essentials

Today’s episode is an introduction to my first book, Overcoming the Wall of Awful: Why It's Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway). Or, rather THE introduction to the book. I was able to get special permission from my publisher to share the introduction to audiobook with you! (If the voice sounds familiar, it’s because I’m the narrator!) But first, I want to share a couple of pieces of information: Overcoming the Wall of Awful releases in two days and it will be available in bookstores everywhere. Check out www.WallofAwful.com for links to order from! After you preorder (or if you already have), please share your proof of purchase at this link, and I’ll send you an invitation to the official Book Release Party held over Zoom on Friday, September 4th at 8pm Eastern.

EXCITING NEWS: On September 1st, Overcoming the Wall of Awful releases in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats wherever great books are sold! Even better, you can preorder it right now at TheWallofAwful.com! Today’s episode is just me. I’ll be discussing Dr. Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences - what it is, and why it’s useful. We discuss: Why this theory isn't quite a theory The eight types of intelligence according to Gardner The types that Gardner dismissed The new type that's been discussed recently Why Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences is useful, even if it's not quite valid >>>PREORDER OVERCOMING THE WALL OF AWFUL HERE<<<

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC. Caroline is an internationally recognized expert in social-emotional learning, ADHD coaching, and relationship development. She is the author of the award-winning book, "Why Will No One Play with Me?" and the forthcoming"Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults" (Balance Books, April 14, 2026), and hosts "The ADHD Social Playbook" podcast.Caroline talks to me about her new book, Friendship Skills for Neurodiverse Adults. We discuss: Approaching making friends as a skill Improving her book by listening to the cynics Reading the room you’re in & the room inside yourself The 3 Ps of friendship And how third places and joining activities helps us make friends Guest Links: Learn more about Caroline and her work here: Caroline Maguire: https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/ Order Caroline's book and get "Book Bonuses" here: https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/book-bonuses/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Website Contact Brendan at [email protected] Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Learn more about the Men’s ADHD Support Group Join the Men’s ADHD Support Group’s Facebook Community

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Cate Osborne (aka Catieosaurus) & Erik Gude. Cate and Erik co-hosts the podcast Cate and Erik’s Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure, and are co-authors of the The ADHD Field Guide for Adults. They’re here to talk about that very book! We discuss: How they made the most ADHD friendly book I’ve ever read. The endeavor of reading a book Analog Doom-Scrolling How to prove to yourself that you can do the thing! And the wide variety of people with ADHD Guest Links: Learn more about Cate and Erik here: The ADHD Field Guide for Adults: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Erik-Gude/214689550 Infinite Quest: https://infinitequestpodcast.com/ Cate's website: https://catieosaurus.com/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Website Contact Brendan at [email protected] Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Learn more about the Men’s ADHD Support Group Join the Men’s ADHD Support Group’s Facebook Community

Today's episode is a little different. My buddies Shane Thrapp and Braden Young have started the DadDHD Podcast, and I'm helping them with their launch! So rather than an episode of ADHD Essentials, I'm featuring episode 5 of their show where they interviewed me about fatherhood and ADHD. I hope you enjoy it. Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Guest Links: Find the DadDHD podcast here: https://www.daddhd.com/ Learn More about Brendan and his work at: Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Website Contact Brendan at [email protected] Men’s ADHD Support Group Links: Learn more about the Men’s ADHD Support Group Join the Men’s ADHD Support Group’s Facebook Community