ADHD Essentials

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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

 

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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/


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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/

 

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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.

 

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Guest Links:

Find the DadDHD podcast here:

https://www.daddhd.com/

 

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Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 

Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community

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Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com

 

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In today’s episode, I talk to ADHD coach Bradley Smith II.
Bradley joins the pod to talk about about how restrictions help ADHD and creativity thrive.  We discuss the nature of creativity, the ways that ADHD can lead to small scale mourning, how limitations can be useful, and how to set those limitations. 

 

Learn more about Bradley and his work at:

https://www.mindsmithcoaching.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 brendan@ADHDessentials.com