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The DadDHD Podcast

The DadDHD Podcast

Von: Shane Thrapp and Braden Young
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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 might be neurodivergent yourself. Either way, you're dealing with executive function challenges, sensory issues, time blindness, and all the chaos that comes with parenting when traditional advice doesn't cut it.

We break down the latest research on ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence into stuff you can actually use. We tackle spousal relationships, supporting your kids across different spectrums, managing your own regulation while helping your kids with theirs, and building systems that work with your brain instead of against it.

You'll also hear from experts, researchers, therapists, and other father's navigating this journey. No gatekeeping, no misinformation, just evidence-based approaches delivered in a way that makes sense.

This isn't about being perfect dads. It's about being dads who get it—and building lives that work for our whole families.

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  • Masking and Being a Neurodivergent Father

    Masking and Being a Neurodivergent Father
    Feb 17 2026

    Join Shane Thrapp of Creating Order From Chaos and Braden Young of Empower ADHD Solutions as we dig into masking—the pressure to perform a version of yourself that isn't really you to hide your ADHD or Autism. We talk about where masking starts (the "be a man" messages, the bootstrap CEO myth), how it shows up in our relationships and kills intimacy, and why we accidentally teach our kids to mask when we do it ourselves.

    Learn about the difference between strategic masking and masking out of fear, how to unmask safely with your partner without dropping it all at once, and why naming what's happening ("Dad's brain is having a loud day") teaches your kids more about emotional regulation than "I'm fine" ever will.

    Don't miss our conversation on how masking hits boys and girls differently, why emotions like sadness and overwhelm aren't "soft"—they're human, and how to break the cycle so your kids don't spend decades hiding who they are.

    You can find Shane Thrapp at www.creatingorderfromchaos.com

    You can find Braden Young at www.empoweradhdsolutions.com

    00:18 Welcome to The DadDHD Podcast + Today’s Topic: Masking as Neurodivergent Dads 02:00 Where the Mask Starts: “Be a Man,” Don’t Ask for Help, and Internalized Pressure 05:46 Provider Expectations, Burnout, and the Hidden Cost of Performing ‘Normal’ 07:04 Masking at Home: Why It Damages Intimacy and Relationships 09:01 Dating & Persona-Building: When People Fall for the Mask, Not You 10:24 Sensory Overload, Sex, and Having the Hard Conversations (Not Mid-Moment) 14:12 Unmasking Safely: Let the Real You Out Gradually with Clear Communication 16:42 How Parents Teach Kids to Mask (and Why It Hits Boys & Girls Differently) 22:31 Breaking the Cycle: Modeling Emotional Regulation and Naming What’s Happening 26:30 Strategic Masking vs. 24/7 Masking: Making It a Choice, Not a Default 30:37 Authenticity with Kindness
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    33 Min.
  • Interview with Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials

    Interview with Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials
    Feb 10 2026

    Join Shane Thrapp and Braden Young as they interview Brendan Mahan from ADHD Essentials. Brendan, the author of the upcoming book 'Overcoming The Wall of Awful,' shares his experiences of raising 17-year-old twins, the complexities of his childhood, and how they inform his parenting. The conversation covers fatherhood, ADHD strategies, the influence of upbringing, and key insights into maintaining a balanced family life while managing neurodivergence. Don’t miss Brendan's advice on fostering trust, effective communication, and navigating the challenges of OCD. You can find Shane Thrapp at www.creatingorderfromchaos.com

    You can find Braden Young at www.empoweradhdsolutions.com

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:13 Brendan's Childhood and Parental Influence 05:50 Parenting Philosophies and Challenges 13:06 Building Trust and Communication with Kids 17:45 Professional Experience and Its Impact on Parenting 21:29 Specialized vs. Generalized Treatment for OCD 22:02 Impact of Parenting Twins on Expectations 24:56 Sibling Dynamics and Social Challenges 29:55 Navigating Neurodivergence in the Family 32:59 Overcoming Parenting Challenges and Burnout 36:54 Advice for Parents of Neurodivergent Children 41:25 Conclusion and Resources

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    43 Min.
  • Telling Your Kids "Walk It Off" Is Bullshit - What Resilience Means for Neurodivergent Kids

    Telling Your Kids "Walk It Off" Is Bullshit - What Resilience Means for Neurodivergent Kids
    Jan 25 2026

    Join Shane Thrapp of Creating Order From Chaos and Braden Young of Empower ADHD Solutions as they break down why the traditional "walk it off" mentality fails neurodivergent kids—and what actual resilience looks like. Through a real story about Braden handling his autistic son's scraped knee at school, they explain the difference between teaching resilience and teaching kids to mask their needs. This episode challenges fathers to show up emotionally, not just provide, and offers concrete strategies for co-regulation that work with neurodivergent brains instead of against them.

    You can find Shane Thrapp at www.creatingorderfromchaos.com

    You can find Braden Young at www.empoweradhdsolutions.com

    00:25 A Personal Story: Handling a School Incident

    02:53 The Impact of Traditional Toughness on Neurodivergent Kids

    05:35 Understanding Sensory Overload

    07:24 The Importance of Co-Regulation

    10:00 Breaking the Cycle: Emotional Support from Dads

    16:10 Reality Check: Imperfection is Okay

    20:35 Challenge for Dads: Breaking the Trauma Cycle
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    23 Min.
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