"Between Chaos & Bedtime" the Podcast
Between Chaos & Bedtime is a podcast where the host shares his personal story of being a father with late-diagnosed ADHD. It explores the messy middle between work, parenting, and trying to hold everything together. Each episode features voiceovers of his written stories, offering honest reflections on what's working and what's not. The podcast is designed for those who want the content but don't have time to read, perfect for listening on the go. Future episodes may include conversations with others, but for now, it's just the host sharing his truth.
Episodes
My Eyes Were Working Too Hard
*I’m taking a pause from my series “Managing ADHD in Real Life” so I can get my kids squared away on summer break. Stay tuned for more in the weeks to come and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future posts!I got glasses for the first time about a year ago.I turn 40 this year, and my eyesight seems to be the first thing that’s failing me.Up until the exam, I’d never had any issues with my
Momentum is Your Friend
*This is my second post in a series called Managing ADHD in Real Life. Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming posts!“It’s all about momentum.”It’s advice a friend with ADHD gave me a few years ago, and it’s been a game-changer.Momentum isn’t just about maintaining forward motion. It’s an approach that focuses on stacking wins so your brain thinks, “Hey, I’m making progress and being productive! I li
Managing Your Energy to Manage Your ADHD
*This is my first post in a series called Managing ADHD in Real Life. Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming posts!If you have ADHD, you’re likely familiar with the feeling of burnout.Life is piling on, you become overwhelmed, and you can’t snap out of it. You might find yourself sprawled out in your bed, or plopped down on the couch, unable to move, unable to find the motivation to go forward. You’
Managing ADHD in Real Life
When I was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago I felt like I needed to re-learn life. Suddenly I was aware of the “why” behind many of my struggles. I began to understand how my brain could alternate between acting like my best friend and my worst enemy.One of the first lessons I learned is that there is no “one size fits all” solution for managing ADHD. Like they say:“If you’ve met one person wit
When My Kids Take the Field, So Do I
Last week I was at my son’s baseball game when I realized something…It’s hard for me to watch my kids play sports.Not because they aren’t athletic or talented (thank goodness they take after their mother).It’s because I can’t help but see myself out there.Somehow, when they step onto the field, a part of me goes with them.And it’s not the part of me that’s confident and athletic.It’s the part of m
The Day I Peaked as a Dad
Last summer a friend told me I reminded him of a blue cartoon dog.Honestly, I’ve never been more proud.As a millennial dad, one of the highest possible compliments you can receive is being likened to Bandit Heeler, the dad in the insanely popular show Bluey.If you’ve never seen the show, let me tell you what you’re missing.Bluey follows the everyday lives of a family of four “Heeler” (also the fam
My ADHD Means I've Learned to Live Behind a Mask
“I had no idea you have ADHD!”It’s a common reaction when people learn of my diagnosis.As a child, I didn’t exhibit the usual symptoms.I wasn’t hyperactive.I did well enough in school that I didn’t draw any attention.I was labeled “bright.”That’s probably why it took 36 years to finally arrive at a diagnosis.To be honest, going that long without a diagnosis feels like an achievement.For 36 years,
Comparison Didn’t Just Steal My Joy—It Changed the Dad I Was Becoming
They say, ”Comparison is the thief of joy.”True.It’s also very hard for me to avoid.In recent years, social media has become a steady stream of updates showcasing the accomplishments, achievements, and possessions of my friends and peers.Try as I might, I can’t help but feel envious.And that envy extends to parenting.The parents I follow seem to have more to offer in time and resources. They’re pr
I’m Not the First Man in My Family with a "Short Fuse"
I want to be a dad that doesn’t shout, lose his temper easily, or choose anger as his default emotion.So far, it feels like I’m failing.I’ve struggled with emotional regulation as long as I can remember. One of the few home-movies from my childhood shows a 3 year old me—shouting, with tears streaming down my face—throwing my bike across the driveway because I’d fallen off. I wasn’t physically hurt
Introducing "Between Chaos & Bedtime"
When I was diagnosed with ADHD in my mid-30’s I was left wondering, “what now?”I looked for answers and resources, hoping to find stories of people’s lives that echoed my own.There were countless books and articles about ADHD written by researches and subject experts, but for me, they didn’t resonate. They were too clinical and academic. Plus, reading was never the way I learned, and the stack of
The Long Road to Adult ADHD Diagnosis
For the first 30 years of my life, I managed to get by.Granted, I was never known for my ambition or drive, but I was bright enough to keep up in school and at work, and made up for most of my shortcomings with creativity, personality, and charismaEven after my first child was born in my early 30’s, I was making it work. Life got harder, but I managed.But what I didn’t realize then was, I’d spent
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