581- Roundtable: The Hidden Complexities of Men with ADHD
ADHD Experts Podcast
ADDitude
4.6 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 28 October 2025
⏱️ 89 minutes
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Summary
Five experts — Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., Shane Thrapp, Jesse J. Anderson, Kyrus Keenan "Ky" Westcott, and Marc Almodóvar — discuss ADHD in men, including struggles around expressing emotions, harboring self-doubt, contending with established expectations around masculinity, and more.
ADHD Symptoms in Men: Additional Resources
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast series by Attitude Magazine. |
| 0:13.8 | I'm Carol Fleck, and on behalf of the Attitude team, I'm delighted to bring you a very special event today in honor of ADHD Awareness Month. |
| 0:22.6 | Today, I'm joined by a panel of men who will share their personal journeys with ADHD, |
| 0:28.6 | a conversation that sets the stage for Attitude Magazine's first ever men's issue coming out next summer. |
| 0:36.6 | Attitude Magazine published its first ever women's issue this summer, and I have some |
| 0:42.8 | very exciting news to report. |
| 0:45.2 | Last night in New York City, Attitude Magazine won the industry's prestigious Eddie Award for |
| 0:51.3 | our special women's issue. |
| 0:53.2 | We're honored to be recognized for our hard work |
| 0:55.8 | and our commitment to improving the lives of people with ADHD. Please support our work by |
| 1:02.1 | subscribing to Attitude magazine today. Sign up for yourself or to share with a teacher or a loved |
| 1:08.3 | one who could benefit from greater ADHD understanding. |
| 1:12.5 | Now on to today's topic. What do we know about men's experiences living with ADHD? |
| 1:19.8 | Research and treatment have long focused on boys, but have we truly listened to the voices of men, |
| 1:26.0 | to how they mask their symptoms for fear of failure, |
| 1:28.9 | how they suppress emotions to avoid seeming weak, how shame creeps in when they lose control |
| 1:34.9 | or they're forgetful, how they question their worth when they fall short of expectations? |
| 1:40.5 | We have a distinguished panel today to discuss these sensitive issues. |
| 1:44.9 | You might recognize a few of these men. |
| 1:47.1 | They have their own podcasts about navigating life with ADHD. |
| 1:50.9 | My co-host today is Brendan Mayhan. |
| 1:53.6 | Many of you may know him as the host of the ADHD Essentials podcast. |
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