<p>In this deeply moving episode of Dadsense, Neal Mankey, father of two, certified coach, and Chair of ADHD UK, opens up about his extraordinary journey of self-discovery, fatherhood, mental health, and sobriety.Neal shares how his late ADHD diagnosis in 2020 became a turning point in his life. From years of struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-doubt to finally understanding himself better, he reflects on how this awareness reshaped not only his personal journey but also the way he shows up as a father.Growing up believing success meant “keeping up with the world,” Neal speaks candidly about the challenges he faced — from battling emotional overwhelm to relying on alcohol as a coping mechanism. But his decision to quit drinking, embrace mindfulness, and build healthier habits transformed his life, giving him a renewed sense of clarity, presence, and purpose.As a dad, Neal opens up about his evolving relationship with his teenage sons — the moments of snapping and guilt, the lessons learned from mistakes, and the power of simply saying “I’m sorry.” He talks about raising empathetic, grounded kids while navigating the fast-changing expectations of modern fatherhood, sharing how conversations about values, success, and vulnerability are shaping his children’s outlook on life.Throughout the episode, Neal also offers practical insights and tools for anyone dealing with ADHD, mental health struggles, or challenges with sobriety. From building calming routines and embracing meditation to redefining success and slowing down in a hyperconnected world, his story is a powerful reminder that healing begins when we choose self-awareness and authenticity.This episode is a must-listen for any parent, professional, or individual seeking clarity, balance, and purpose — for anyone wanting to create deeper, more meaningful connections with themselves and their loved ones, and especially for any father struggling with mental health and seeking a path toward resolution.TIMESTAMPS<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM">00:00</a> Introduction <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=113s">01:53</a> The Importance of Sobriety and Mental Health<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=173s">02:53</a> Connecting Over Shared Experiences<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=386s">06:26</a> Professional Background and ADHD Advocacy<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=494s">08:14</a> Challenges and Diagnosis Journey<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=782s">13:02</a> Parenting with ADHD<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=1496s">24:56</a> Mental Health Awareness and Support<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=2617s">43:37</a> The Role of Lifestyle Changes in Managing ADHD<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=2861s">47:41</a> Struggles with Alcohol and ADHD<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=3005s">50:05</a> Impact on Family and Personal Growth<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=3206s">53:26</a> Social Challenges and Adaptation<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=3562s">59:22</a> Tools and Strategies for Sobriety<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=4068s">01:07:48</a> Reflections on Personal Journey<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=4951s">01:22:31</a> Final Thoughts and Future Plans<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/adhd">#ADHD</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sobriety">#Sobriety</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fatherhood">#fatherhood</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#mentalhealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dadsense">#dadsense</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/addictionrecovery">#addictionrecovery</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/alcohol">#alcohol</a><strong></strong></p>

DadSense with Subhasis Mishra

Subhasis Mishra

ADHD, Alcohol & Fatherhood: Neal Mankey’s Journey to Self-Awareness

SEP 14, 202591 MIN
DadSense with Subhasis Mishra

ADHD, Alcohol & Fatherhood: Neal Mankey’s Journey to Self-Awareness

SEP 14, 202591 MIN

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<p>In this deeply moving episode of Dadsense, Neal Mankey, father of two, certified coach, and Chair of ADHD UK, opens up about his extraordinary journey of self-discovery, fatherhood, mental health, and sobriety.Neal shares how his late ADHD diagnosis in 2020 became a turning point in his life. From years of struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-doubt to finally understanding himself better, he reflects on how this awareness reshaped not only his personal journey but also the way he shows up as a father.Growing up believing success meant “keeping up with the world,” Neal speaks candidly about the challenges he faced — from battling emotional overwhelm to relying on alcohol as a coping mechanism. But his decision to quit drinking, embrace mindfulness, and build healthier habits transformed his life, giving him a renewed sense of clarity, presence, and purpose.As a dad, Neal opens up about his evolving relationship with his teenage sons — the moments of snapping and guilt, the lessons learned from mistakes, and the power of simply saying “I’m sorry.” He talks about raising empathetic, grounded kids while navigating the fast-changing expectations of modern fatherhood, sharing how conversations about values, success, and vulnerability are shaping his children’s outlook on life.Throughout the episode, Neal also offers practical insights and tools for anyone dealing with ADHD, mental health struggles, or challenges with sobriety. From building calming routines and embracing meditation to redefining success and slowing down in a hyperconnected world, his story is a powerful reminder that healing begins when we choose self-awareness and authenticity.This episode is a must-listen for any parent, professional, or individual seeking clarity, balance, and purpose — for anyone wanting to create deeper, more meaningful connections with themselves and their loved ones, and especially for any father struggling with mental health and seeking a path toward resolution.TIMESTAMPS<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM">00:00</a> Introduction <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=113s">01:53</a> The Importance of Sobriety and Mental Health<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=173s">02:53</a> Connecting Over Shared Experiences<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=386s">06:26</a> Professional Background and ADHD Advocacy<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=494s">08:14</a> Challenges and Diagnosis Journey<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=782s">13:02</a> Parenting with ADHD<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=1496s">24:56</a> Mental Health Awareness and Support<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=2617s">43:37</a> The Role of Lifestyle Changes in Managing ADHD<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=2861s">47:41</a> Struggles with Alcohol and ADHD<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=3005s">50:05</a> Impact on Family and Personal Growth<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=3206s">53:26</a> Social Challenges and Adaptation<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=3562s">59:22</a> Tools and Strategies for Sobriety<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=4068s">01:07:48</a> Reflections on Personal Journey<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsg214OxTHM&t=4951s">01:22:31</a> Final Thoughts and Future Plans<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/adhd">#ADHD</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sobriety">#Sobriety</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fatherhood">#fatherhood</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#mentalhealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dadsense">#dadsense</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/addictionrecovery">#addictionrecovery</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/alcohol">#alcohol</a><strong></strong></p>