Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS., is the host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast, an internationally recognized expert on ADHD/Executive Function, anxiety, and neurodiverse parenting. He is a highly engaging, sought-after speaker, coach, and consultant.

A former teacher, mental health counselor, and principal, Brendan helps individuals, families, schools, and businesses manage the challenges of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, anxiety, and neurodiversity through an approach that blends education, collaborative problem-solving, and accountability with compassion, humor, a focus on strengths and growth, and his trademark “Wall of Awful™” model.

Brendan has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Bustle, LinkedIn, Tilt Parenting, How to ADHD, ADD Crusher TV, and ADDitude. He is on the organizing committee for the International Conference on ADHD, a board member of the ADHD Men’s Support Group, and Director of Professional Resources for Calmer Con Boston, a sensory sensitive pop culture event.

During this episode, we discuss:

• What Brendan does in his work
• How he started his business, following positions as a teacher, mental health counselor, and principal
• What his adult diagnosis with ADHD was like
• His experience in education that greatly supports his clients and work
• How he developed The Wall of Awful and got a book deal out of it
• Other exciting things on the horizon for him in 2025

And more. Tune into this episode as we dive into all things ADHD!

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