The ADHDads

Ben Killoy is The Dad Coach . He helps dads create a lasting feeling of change, and help them grow through generational trauma by redefining the definition of living.  He helps men navigate through their lives and teaches “Scream-Free Parenting Techniques.'' He has been working in the coaching space for the last six years, and is here today to share his experiences and insights to help men...

In this episode CJ and JJ discuss the power of curiosity. Oftentimes as parents we aim to fix, solve, and give our opinions in life. Reframing our conversations in the form of questions and curiosity we practice empathy and love. Tune in to see how to show up for your loved ones in an impactful way that is sure to strengthen connection and open communication. We dive into how to ask questions, how...

Today we discuss ADHD evaluations, executive function, time management, lifestyle, and more. Dr. Carey Heller is a licensed psychologist and founding partner of Heller Psychology Group , located in Bethesda, Maryland. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), executive function issues, learning disabilities, and related items including anxie...

This week we continue our discussion on ADHD Evaluations for CJ and his 8 year old. Updating our listeners on where we are along our journey is important to us. Check out this episode if you are considering getting evaluated or getting your little one started in the process. This episode contains some encouragement and tools to think about as you start your own journey. We appreciate your time and...

Kamini Wood is a life coach empowering her clients to take back control of their lives by helping them identify their needs, helping to set boundaries, learn communication skills and styles, and mindset shifts to uncover their full potential. She is the host of the podcast RiseUp: Live Joy Your Way , and is an author of the books Doing Your Best , and Om: Life’s Gentle Reminders . She joins the AD...

There’s a saying that goes, “Expectations are premeditated resentments.” Do we tend to base our happiness on fulfilled expectations? If left unfulfilled, are we resentful or angry? Is there a good reason for our having the expectations we have? You can only control yourself, so setting expectations for others and the world can result in disappointment and self-defeat. Managing expectations is neve...

Today we talk with certified Life Coach Pete Beskas about anger management, communication techniques, and tools to help people to work through their emotions to show up better for themselves and their loved ones. We previously discussed anger on The ADHDads, and based on your feedback, we knew diving even deeper on anger and its effects on our lives was necessary. Tune in to learn about the evolut...

This week the guys talk about extreme ownership. What does it mean to practice extreme ownership? For one, it means thinking of our own contributions to a situation or conversation before anyone else’s, resulting in self-analysis before creating a story in our heads about the other participant(s) and what they might be thinking. The benefit of extreme ownership results in curiosity about ourselves...

It takes time to understand your partner’s interpretation of things because of who they are and have been throughout life. Partners can trigger trauma, but they can’t solve the historical trauma. Can we both be right because of our interpretation? What does initiating the awareness of a problem look like in a relationship, and what can a couple do? Understanding doesn’t necessarily mean agreeing....

On this week’s episode, the dads dive deep into what it was like for each of them to have ADHD growing up. This is a great discussion on how ADHD presents itself in childhood and adulthood. CJ updates us on his evaluation process while JJ shares experiences from his childhood. If you have a neurodiverse child, you are definitely not going to want to miss this one. Thanks for the support and make s...

Jason Palmer is the host of the podcast Foster Care Nation . This week he joins the ADHDads for a special look inside his life as a foster dad. The secret to the success of his home is easy—it’s love. We discuss why loving kids that aren’t blood is just easy. This episode is one for the books, with great insight into creating a blended family that is sure to resonate. This is what building legacy...

Dating after divorce is not easy. Divorce is hard. Divorce when you have children is even harder. Colton and J.J. discuss their own experiences in dating after divorce. We dive into some pretty touchy topics this week: What should the timeframe look like between your divorce and when you start dating again? If you have kids, how soon should you consider introducing your children to your dating par...

Sandy Hurd is our special guest this week. She has spent her entire professional career in child therapy. Today she discusses ADHD, and how art and play therapy can be used to connect with our kids. You might sometimes ask yourself, how do I get my ADHD child to listen? What do I need to do to help my ADHD child be more attentive? We dive into different ADHD resources, techniques, and communicatio...

Anger: We all experience this emotion. It's described as being a sudden violent displeasure, but what does that really look like? What triggers anger in us? Is anger something we're predetermined to have within, is it learned, or is it possibly both? Do we have anger because we experience love and struggle? What does it look like to peel back the layers and years to address and learn to deal with...

What are your core values? How do you apply your core values in your parenting and other relationships? Today, we talk about how our core values have helped elevate and strengthen our relationships, and provide some thoughts on how you can identify and develop your own core values. Notes Core Values Exercise

In episode two of the ADHDads podcast, we tell our stories of co-parenting. Co-parenting is a challenging blessing we are called to succeed at if we are in a shared custody partnership. How do you have a successful co-parenting relationship? Listen to our story, and please reach out to us if you have questions or would be interested in some one-on-one coaching time to help you achieve the next lev...

In the pilot episode of The ADHDads, we introduce ourselves and our lives, talk about our families, and explain the role ADHD has in our lives. As you'll hear, we look at ADHD as a superpower—a gift of neurodivergence. Why is ADHD a gift? We will discuss the reasons why, and more, in this episode and the many to follow. Episode Notes CDC Statistics a b o u t ADHD Recovery by Russell Brand