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The DadDHD Podcast

The DadDHD Podcast

By: 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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Episodes
  • Our Stories of Fatherhood, Advocacy, and Best Tips

    Our Stories of Fatherhood, Advocacy, and Best Tips
    Jan 11 2026

    Join Shane Thrapp of Creating Order From Chaos and Braden Young of Empower ADHD Solutions for our first official episode of The DadDHD Podcast. We talk candidly about our personal histories and our fathers, our experiences with ADHD and autism, and why we started this podcast.

    Learn about effective parenting strategies, advocating for your kids at school, and setting routines that work for neurodivergent children. Don’t miss our tips on using timers for smooth transitions and the importance of co-regulation.

    You can find Shane Thrapp at www.creatingorderfromchaos.com, and you can find Braden Young at www.empoweradhdsolutions.com.

    00:00 Introduction to The DadDHD Podcast

    01:17 Personal Stories of Fatherhood

    06:15 Challenges and Strategies in Parenting Neurodivergent Kids

    14:47 Advocating for Neurodivergent Kids at School

    26:18 Effective Routines and Transitions for Kids

    33:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    34 mins
  • Braden and Shane Intro

    Braden and Shane Intro
    Dec 20 2025

    Welcome to The DadDHD Podcast. This is where we start.

    We're Shane Thrapp and Braden Young—two certified ADHD life coaches and neurodivergent dads who are tired of parenting advice that assumes everyone has a neurotypical brain. There's a massive gap between research and what actually helps you at 3 AM when your kid won't sleep and your brain won't shut up. We're here to bridge that gap.

    In this episode, we introduce ourselves, explain why this podcast exists, and lay out what you can expect. We're talking practical strategies, no misinformation, no "just try harder" BS. Just real help for dads navigating ADHD, autism, and related conditions—whether that's you, your kids, or both.

    We break down what each episode will cover: research news, deep dives on parenting strategies and spousal relationships, and interviews with experts who actually know their stuff. Our goal is simple—help you understand yourself better so you can help your kids better, and stop the cycle of misunderstanding and shame.

    This is for dads who need resources that don't exist yet. Let's build this together. You can check Shane out at Creating Order From Chaos And you can find Braden at Empower ADHD Solutions!
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    4 mins
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