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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

ah. I get you. Obviously, you don’t have to be perfect. Does the Wall arrive when you tell anyone or only with specific people?

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What’s the barrier? Did telling people about them make the ideas less compelling somehow? Did getting the ideas out verbally reduce the pressure to write them? Were the people critical about your ideas?

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Also, if you’re willing to write a review on Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you bought it, I’d really appreciate it.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I’m really glad to hear that! You’re basically my target audience. So if you’re enjoying it, I must have down it right.

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macsmom.bsky.social @macsmom.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Listening in on a book release party for the brilliant @adhdessentials.bsky.social for his new book: brendanmahan.com/the-wall-of-... This guy is way cool and I can’t wait to dive in to the book .

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Overcoming the Wall of Awful Book by Brendan Mahan

A groundbreaking, practical guide to accomplishing your goals and thriving in life, written for people with ADHD, autism, trauma and anxiety.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A few shots from the Author Talk I did at Brookline Booksmith on Wednesday night. (My friend, and fellow author, Caroline Maguire moderated.)

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I’m deeply grateful for everyone who turned out to support me and my book launch last night. 43 people registered, 57 people showed up. I have it on good authority it was the biggest new author event to take place at the library. 🤯 Thank you to everyone who attended. I hope you enjoyed the evening.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Just not so challenging that it ceases to be useful. :)

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I can see that. There’s too much in it for a bedtime read. I hope it useful, even if it’s challenging.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We worked really hard to account for that by infusing the book with hope and actionable steps. So I hope it was manageable.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Appendix 1- What the Emotions of the Wall of Awful are Telling Us Appendix 2- How Do You Know If It's a Wall of Awful? Appendix 3- Decrease Your Anxiety and Get Ready to Climb Your Wall of Awful Appendix 4- How to Climb the Wall of Awful Appendix 5- Climbing the Wall of Awful Quick-Start Worksheet

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

APPENDIXES Further expands on ideas presented in the book, and provides frameworks to directly apply them to your life.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Chapter 8 - How Change Works Chapter 9 - Systems and Habits, and What Gets in the Way Chapter 10 - Putting It All Together with Planning

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

PART THREE: SYSTEMS AND CHANGE Goes beyond the Wall of Awful framework so you’ll know what to expect as you apply the changes shared in the book, and shares actionable steps to tie everything together and help make the changes stick!

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Chapter 4 - Strategies That Don't Work Chapter 5 - Smashing Through the Wall Chapter 6 - Putting a Door in the Wall (aka Easy Mode) Chapter 7 - Climbing the Wall

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

PART TWO: HOW TO GET PAST THE WALL Explores the ways people try to get past the Wall, including the two that don’t work, the one that works but causes damage, and the two that work.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Chapter 1 - What Is the Wall of Awful? Chapter 2 - Anxiety and the Wall of Awful Chapter 3 - Skills and Resources Help Us Get Past the Wall

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Here’s a look at the structure of the book, in case you’re on the fence about buying: PART ONE: THE WALL Provides an overview of the Wall of Awful™ Model, the role anxiety plays in the problems and challenges we face, and then shares a framework for addressing those problems and challenges.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Are you coming to the virtual launch party? Do you need the link?

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

That book I talk about writing to get myself out of burnout? It's called "Overcoming the Wall of Awful". It’ll be in bookstores this Tuesday! If you preorder it now, and your proof of purchase, I’ll send you the link to the Virtual Launch Party this Friday!

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Calmer Con Boston @calmerconboston.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The Calmer Con schedule is now live! Here's just a few of the day's activities. Plus comics workshops with @juddwinick.bsky.social and Ellen T. Crenshaw, miniature painting with @glacialgeek.bsky.social, and keynote from @adhdessentials.bsky.social. Full schedule: www.calmercon.org/schedule-2026

What's on the schedule? Here's a sample...

(Calmer Con is Saturday, September 12, 10 am - 4 pm at the Meadowbrook School in Weston, MA)

1:30 pm: Procreate Workshop with Sketchy Go Ichie
2:00 pm: Family Trivia
2:30 pm: Text-based Brick Building with Bricks for the Blind

11:00 and 3:00: Goblin Errands RPG with Side Quest Books & Games
2:00 pm: Cubing Meetup
10:00 am - 3:30 pm: Miniatures Paint and Take

View the full schedule at calmercon.org

Join us September 12th! Free admission with registration

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Doctor B @theedoctorb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thrilled to hold my copy of @adhdessentials.bsky.social and @alexhughescapell.bsky.social's book "Overcoming the Wall of Awful!" This book presents such an intuitive metaphor for when we drag our feet because of... well... lots of reasons! Available on Sept. 1st, and for pre-order now!

Close up of a smiling Dr. B in his office looking straight into the camera, and holding a frame-left copy of the book "Overcoming the Wall of Awful." It has a blue cover, its title in centered, yellow letters, with the exception of the black font for "wall" which is stylized on the foreground of a brick wall in the center of the cover.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

That’s great! And well deserved!

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Real talk, the anticipation of this book launch is worse than vacation and Christmas anticipation combined!

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Did you preorder "Overcoming the Wall of Awful"? Send me a screenshot of your receipt and I'll send you an innovation to the virtual book release Q&A on September 4th at 8pm EST. (It's exclusive to people who preorder!)

“Noticing when we encounter a Wall of Awful is critical to getting past it, but it's not always easy. I literally created the concept, and there are still times I don't recognize that I'm facing a Wall. But you can become better at noticing and navigating your personal Walls. Awareness is always the first step. And that's what this book is for.”

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

ADHD Thought of the Day: Does anyone buy concert tickets just to get rid of old underwear?

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Preorder "Overcoming the Wall of Awful" wherever you get books! Share your proof of purchase with me to receive an invitation to the Overcoming the Wall of Awful virtual book party on September 4th!

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I'm grateful for this endorsement from my friend and colleague Dr. Sharon Saline. I'm glad she's in my corner.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

As @alexhughescapell.bsky.social and I worked together on this book, she recorded our conversations. It led to us realizing that we basically had "behind the scenes" video of the writing of the book. Which is pretty cool!

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

IT'S HERE! Hardcover copies of "Overcoming the Wall of Awful"! I've got a few early copies. First one goes to @blackgirllostkeys.bsky.social because she's awesome and deserves it. Releases on 9/1/26. But preorder at WallofAwful(dot)com.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Cool! I’ve been adding the text to the top part. Didn’t know there was a button I could use! Thanks for telling me. It’s WAY easier!

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

-Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, author of The ADHD Productivity Manual Overcoming the Wall of Awful In bookstores everywhere September 1st!

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Brendan Mahan not only helps you identify why you’re getting stuck, he offers the strategies, support, and compassion to get you going. As he says, this book will get you to the good things in life.”

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Split up due to character limit. “If you’ve tried all the strategies that should work but don’t, then ‘Overcoming the Wall of Awful’ is the book for you.

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Brendan Mahan @adhdessentials.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

“Good systems and habits get us past the Wall of Awful with much less effort. But be careful — neurodivergent people need to establish systems and habits differently. That's what this book will help you discover.” "Overcoming the Wall of Awful" Out September 1st!

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