“The Hidden Complexities of Men with ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #581]

Episode Description

What is it like to be a man living with ADHD in a culture shaped by long-established ideals and expectations of masculinity? Research and treatment have historically centered on boys with ADHD, but has the field adequately listened and responded to the voices of men? How they mask their symptoms due to fear of failure or not meeting expectations? How they long to express their emotions but fear being perceived as weak? How they feel shame when they lose emotional control, forget to pay the bills, or think that they’ve let down their family? How they question their intelligence, or harbor self-doubt, because they struggle with professional goals, planning, and time management? ADDitude has convened a special roundtable with men who have ADHD to discuss their lived experiences—and to increase understanding and support. You might recognize a few of these men; they have their own podcasts about navigating life with ADHD.

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ADHD Symptoms in Men : Resources

• Free Download: 3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks
• Read: For Men With ADHD — and Those Who Love Them
• Read: We Demand Attention on Sex Differences in ADHD
• Read: Face It — People with ADHD Are Wired Differently
  
  

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Meet Our Panelists

Brendan Mahan, M.Ed, M.S.

Brendan is the producer and host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast, an internationally recognized ADHD/Executive Function expert, and an engaging, sought-after speaker. He helps individuals, families, schools, and businesses manage the challenges of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder through an approach that blends education, collaborative problem-solving, and accountability with compassion, humor, and a focus on strengths and growth.

Shane Thrapp

Shane is a Certified ADHD and AuDHD Life Coach, founder of Creating Order from Chaos, and Operations Director for the nonprofit Men’s ADHD Support Group. Through his private practice and his work with ScienceWorks Behavioral Health, Shane provides executive function coaching and parent support to individuals and families navigating ADHD and AuDHD — at home, in school, at work, and in relationships. He leads several peer-driven communities on Facebook, including the Men’s ADHD Support Group, the ADHD Parent Support Group, and serves on the board of Dueling Minds, a nonprofit supporting the AuDHD community. As a speaker and advocate, Shane focuses on building systems that work for neurodivergent minds.

Jesse J. Anderson

Jesse J. Anderson is a creator, writer, speaker, and author of Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD. (#CommissionsEarned) Through his weekly newsletter Extra Focus, he helps more than 70,000 readers navigate their ADHD journeys or better understand their loved ones. His ADHD Writers newsletter helps authors with ADHD find support and guidance. Jesse’s YouTube channel publishes educational content about ADHD, and he’s spoken about ADHD at events including SXSW, NeuroDiversion, The Executive Function Online Summit, The ADHD Growth Summit, and The Annual International Conference on ADHD. He also cofounded Wavepal, an app to help you keep in touch with the people who matter most.

Kyrus Keenan Westcott

Kyrus Keenan “Ky” Westcott is the creator and host of The Vibe With Ky, a digital platform reaching more than 1.8 million people across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and beyond. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 34, Ky blends humor, honesty, and personal storytelling to make conversations about ADHD, introversion, anxiety, and mental health approachable. He is the author of multiple ADHD digital guidebooks, and he is a sought-after speaker featured at events like the White House Creator Economy Summit and WHO’s Global Mental Health initiatives. Named one of Feedspot’s Top 10 ADHD Influencers in 2025, Ky’s mission is simple: help adults feel seen, validated, and empowered to live authentically, even on the messiest days.

Marc Almodóvar

Marc Almodóvar is the founder of the Men’s ADHD Support Group, a safe space where men could be vulnerable without judgment. It is the largest online community dedicated to men with ADHD and has since grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, reshaping how the world views ADHD and men’s mental health. Diagnosed at 16, Marc turned his own challenges into advocacy, becoming a certified life coach at 23. He has been featured in Forbes and on top podcasts like I Have ADHD, and the ADHD Essentials Podcast.

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