The DadDHD Podcast

Shane Thrapp and Braden Young

Topics: Parenting · Mental Health

No. 32 in Kids & FamilyNew

We're Shane Thrapp and Braden Young, two neurodivergent dads talking about the things that matter to fathers who are neurodivergent, or who have neurodivergent kids. No perfect parenting BS, just what actually works when your brain's wired different.  We're both certified ADHD life coaches, community leaders, and fathers who got our diagnoses as adults. We know what it's like to figure out parenting when you're also figuring out your own brain. And we're here to help you do the same. Each episode, we bring you practical strategies for neurodivergent parenting, the kind that actually fit into real life with real kids and real challenges. You're raising kids who might be neurodivergent. You...

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Latest episodes

1. What is the Mental Load, and How Do We Share It?October 28, 2026 · 28 min
2. Validation Before Accountability and The Importance of WhyOctober 6, 2026 · 18 min
3. Episode 20 - What does ADHD Look Like in FatherhoodSeptember 15, 2026 · 23 min
4. Rest Isn't Lazy - Why Neurodivergent Dads Need to Stop Thinking They Need To Earn ItAugust 26, 2026 · 19 min
5. Beyond Maslow: Purpose, Community, and Cultural Perpetuity for Neurodivergent DadsJune 19, 2026 · 14 min
6. ADHD Lows: The Gray State, Dopamine Hunting, and How to Tell It From DepressionJune 10, 2026 · 16 min
7. Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults: Unmasking, “Dropping a Ping,” and Building Friendship-Friendly Routines With Caroline MaguireJune 5, 2026 · 46 min
8. The Cost of Silence: Neurodivergent Men, Masking, and Finding SupportMay 26, 2026 · 14 min
9. Beyond Mother’s Day: Building Daily Respect and Connection in ADHD RelationshipsMay 12, 2026 · 16 min
10. Their Story, Not Yours — RSD and the Trap of Making Your Child's Struggles About YouMay 6, 2026 · 12 min

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