Shane Thrapp

This roundtable features Shane Thrapp, an executive function coach; Jesse J. Anderson, an educational content creator; Kyrus Keenan Westcott, a humorous digital storyteller; and Marc Almodóvar, a men's mental health advocate. They dive into the unique challenges men with ADHD face, such as emotional expression, societal expectations, and the stigma around masculinity. The discussion covers the importance of safe spaces for men, the struggles with isolation, and the complexities of intimacy and emotional dysregulation. Insights on redefining masculinity and fostering supportive communities are truly thought-provoking.

Marc Almodóvar, life coach who founded a Men's ADHD Support Group; Kyrus Keenan "Kai" Westcott, digital creator sharing candid ADHD stories; Jesse J. Anderson, writer and author of Extra Focus; Shane Thrapp, executive function and parenting coach. They discuss masking, cultural pressures around masculinity, emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity, peer support and community, intimacy and sexual dynamics, and practical pause-and-co-regulate tools.

In this engaging discussion, Jessica McCabe, creator of How to ADHD, explores the dynamic of over-functioning and under-functioning in relationships, offering practical strategies for navigating these challenges. Shane Thrapp emphasizes the need for greater outreach to support people with ADHD, while Inger Shay shares the significance of founding the ADHD Black Professionals Alliance for culturally specific peer support. Lucia Miri Echavarria candidly discusses balancing ADHD messaging as a content creator, shedding light on the importance of community and mentorship.