The Brain Scrub

Parenting a child with ADHD

In this episode, I chat with a good friend about the challenges and gifts in parenting a child with ADHD. As a father who had a son with OCD, ADHD and Anxiety, I could have really benefited from hearing these words of advice YEARS ago.

Pursue happiness or be content?

Ahhh....to be content. In this episode, we will explore that and my possible methodology of achieving greater contentment.

Do you matter?

I need to say nothing here about this episode other than what would life be like if you didn't worry about mattering?

Taking ownership of your circumstances

Quite often people complain about others. What do we get out of it other than a bit of "I am right, they are not", support from others, care, but void possibly of agency. By seeing our part in how life plays out, we are better able to manage situations, remove some negative thinking from our lives and hopefully go to sleep with a clear head. That is what this episode is about.

Happiness, Love and Community

Just returned from a trip to Japan and Indonesia which was eye opening. Other parts of this world are so content and happy - why? Happiness starts from within. I asked a couple of Indonesians: "Do you love yourself?. The response was "Yes, of course!". Another one was "Yes, if not, I would be struggling up until now." Those words inspired me to be happy with me, what I have and the community I am blessed to be part of. Thanks to my friends from the UK for an outstanding travel experience!

The burden of unresolved conflict

In this episode I talk essentially about how many of us 'play it safe' and the impact of not asserting our interests or listening to others, has an impact. We are all humans doing the best we can and in conflict, if we can truly see the other person and understand their perspectives and take action, in my opinion, we would be far better off in creating a better world.

I'll show you!

If you have grown up perceiving you were not heard or understood, and maybe still feel that way, this episode may help you out.

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation and how it relates to being alienated

First of all, shout out to Madi who has an inspiring and educational Youtube Channel titled the Anti-Alienation Project. Her website is https://www.theantialienationproject.com. I have learned so much from her and what an alienated child goes through. Also, thanks to Joe Rogan who had Johann Hari on his show who has written a book on Motivation. This episode is based on his writings in "Lost Connections".

Understanding Parental Alienation

In this episode I interview Shannon who specializes in Psychotherapy in her own practice. She shares her expertise, kindness and caring in how to best manage oneself as a targeted parent. Learn more about Shannon at https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/shannon-elgert-psychotherapy-prince-rupert-bc/1086267
 

Why did I change the title of the Podcast?

Thanks Loyal Listeners and I have changed the name of the podcast to spread the word of my journey as an alienated parent. ('The Brain Scrub' was the former name) I find its so helpful to share stories, ideas, and more with others going through this about how we cope, so we don't feel as alone. The show content is still beneficial for anyone who is trying to optimize their mental and physical health.
Thanks for listening!