Five Early Missteps in ADHD Management Featuring Cameron Gott

Join Shane Thrapp, Operations Director for the Men's ADHD Support Group, as he hosts Cameron Gott, Executive ADHD coach and coach trainer, for a deep dive into the biggest ADHD management mistakes and what actually works.

In this session, you'll discover why community support is crucial for ADHD success, how diagnosis timing impacts your journey, and practical strategies for balancing self-compassion with personal accountability. Cameron shares real solutions for managing relationships, overcoming low self-esteem, and building sustainable self-care routines that stick.

Plus, an extended Q&A where Cameron answers our men’s questions directly and provides actionable strategies that many of you can implement today.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing ADHD for years, this conversation delivers practical insights you won't find anywhere else.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction

01:44 Identifying Early Missteps in ADHD Management

06:19 Personal Stories and ADHD Missteps

09:10 Misstep 1: Trying to Pin Down What ADHD Is

17:57 Misstep 2: Seeking Validation from Others

24:20 Misstep 3: Embracing a Destination Mindset

30:46 Misstep 4: Waiting for Others to Complain

38:07 Misstep 5: Not Taking Ownership of ADHD Management

42:13 Overcoming Self-Care Setbacks

42:42 Taking Ownership in Relationships

43:57 Navigating Missteps and Solutions

44:29 Balancing Household Responsibilities

46:49 Q&A Session Begins

47:12 Addressing Resentment in Partnerships

51:41 Offering Yourself Grace and Compassion

57:40 The Power of Positive Feedback

01:06:24 Final Slide and the Action Steps To Take

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction
• 0:42 Cameron Gott's Background and New Podcast
• 1:30 Interactive Session and Early ADHD Management
• 2:06 Identifying Early Missteps in ADHD Management
• 6:41 Personal Stories and ADHD Missteps
• 9:32 Misstep 1: Trying to Pin Down ADHD
• 19:38 Misstep 2: Seeking Validation from Others
• 26:01 Misstep 3: Embracing a Destination Mindset
• 32:27 Misstep 4: Waiting for Others to Complain
• 39:48 Misstep 5: Not Taking Ownership of ADHD Management
• 43:54 Overcoming Self-Care Setbacks
• 44:23 Taking Ownership in Relationships
• 45:38 Navigating Missteps and Solutions
• 46:10 Balancing Household Responsibilities
• 48:30 Q&A Session Begins
• 48:53 Addressing Resentment in Partnerships
• 53:22 Offering Yourself Grace and Compassion
• 59:21 The Power of Positive Feedback
• 1:08:05 Final Thoughts and Action Steps