Focus Forward is a comprehensive guide to improving Executive Functions - the mental skills like time-management, task-initiation, organization, and emotional regulation that allow us to be successful. Whether you're a parent looking to better support your child, or are simply looking to improve your own Executive Function (EF) skills, this podcast is for you. We'll be having guests of all kinds on, including parents who've had success in improving their child's EF challenges, adults who have navigated executive dysfunction, and experts who specialize in treating these types of issues.
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Focus Forward is a comprehensive guide to improving Executive Functions - the mental skills like time-management, task-initiation, organization, and emotional regulation that allow us to be successful. Whether you're a parent looking to better support your child, or are simply looking to improve your own Executive Function (EF) skills, this podcast is for you. We'll be having guests of all kinds on, including parents who've had success in improving their child's EF challenges, adults who have navigated executive dysfunction, and experts who specialize in treating these types of issues.
Focus Forward is an Executive Function Podcast sponsored by Beyond BookSmart.
Ep 71: ADHD, Mental Health, and Masculinity: Diving Deep with Tyler Mitchell
Focus Forward: An Executive Function Podcast
54 minutes 55 seconds
3 months ago
Ep 71: ADHD, Mental Health, and Masculinity: Diving Deep with Tyler Mitchell
In today's episode we’re diving into the world of ADHD through the lens of Tyler Mitchell. Tyler is a strategy consultant (whatever that is!), a husband, a father of five, and a passionate advocate for awareness around ADHD and the workplace. If you’re active on LinkedIn at all, you may have come across Tyler’s thoughtful and popular posts. As we all know, adulting is hard enough, but throw in ADHD and it’s a whole ‘nother can o’ worms. Tyler addresses these challenges with compassion, empathy, honesty, and some humor. In our conversation today, Tyler shares what it was like to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and how that moment shifted and revealed everything for him. He opens up about the emotional side of things and what he’s discovered about himself, especially what it’s like for men who’ve spent years pushing through without support or answers. And how he’s become someone that other men reach out to for an empathetic ear.
Listen to hear us explore themes people need to be talking about: the pervasive stigma surrounding ADHD, the generational pressures that discourage emotional vulnerability, and the powerful impact of understanding one's own neurodivergent brain. Tyler candidly discusses how his diagnosis helped him unravel years of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, and how he's now using social media to create a supportive community for others. Tyler's story highlights the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and breaking down outdated masculinity stereotypes. His mission is to normalize conversations about ADHD and show that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Here are the show notes from today’s episode;
Learn More About Tyler Mitchell
Website
https://tylermitchell.com/
Tyler’s LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercmitchell/
Learn More About ADHD in Men
A Guide for Men With ADHD (and Their Loved Ones)
https://add.org/adhd-symptoms-in-men/
For Men With ADHD — and Those Who Love Them
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-men-relationship-anger-shame-communication
ADHD in Adults
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd-what-you-need-to-know
Learn More About Our MAP Program
https://map.worksmartcoaching.com
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https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/how-it-works
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Focus Forward: An Executive Function Podcast
Focus Forward is a comprehensive guide to improving Executive Functions - the mental skills like time-management, task-initiation, organization, and emotional regulation that allow us to be successful. Whether you're a parent looking to better support your child, or are simply looking to improve your own Executive Function (EF) skills, this podcast is for you. We'll be having guests of all kinds on, including parents who've had success in improving their child's EF challenges, adults who have navigated executive dysfunction, and experts who specialize in treating these types of issues.
Focus Forward is an Executive Function Podcast sponsored by Beyond BookSmart.
