S04E13 - ADHD 360 Support - Nadia Mankani & Angela Marson

S04E13 - ADHD 360 Support - Nadia Mankani & Angela Marson

Author: MentalHealth AE September 2, 2026 Duration: 52:07

In this episode of the MHAE Podcast, Ali Khawaja sits down with Angela Marson and Nadia Mankani of ADHD360AE for an insightful conversation about ADHD, education, parenting, and the systems we can build to better support neurodivergent children and adults. Drawing from Angela's background in education and psychology and Nadia's lived experience as a parent in an ADHD family, they explore why ADHD is far more complex than simply struggling with attention or being hyperactive.The conversation looks at the real-life impact of executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, stigma, masking, and the accumulation of criticism that many people with ADHD experience from childhood onward. Angela and Nadia discuss why parents and educators need realistic expectations, why accommodations can sometimes carry their own stigma, and why supporting a child is not about "fixing" them. Instead, meaningful support comes from understanding how their brain works, developing executive-function skills, creating appropriate structures, and helping them build confidence and independence.The episode also gets highly practical. Ali, Angela, and Nadia share strategies that can work at home, in classrooms, universities, workplaces, and adult life, from gamification and visual calendars to breaking instructions into manageable steps, modeling emotional regulation, using visible timers, creating time buffers, and designing systems around the individual. Ultimately, the discussion makes the case that ADHD support does not always require dramatic interventions. Better education, thoughtful systems, small adjustments, and a more compassionate understanding of individual differences can have an enormous impact.


PodcastersAli Khawaja⁠ | https://alikhawaja.com

Nadia Mankani & Angela Marson | https://www.instagram.com/adhd360.ae/

MHAE Website | ⁠https://www.mentalhealth.ae⁠

MHAE Instagram | / mentalhealthae


Tuning into Mental Health AE means entering a conversation grounded in the unique rhythms and realities of life in the United Arab Emirates. This isn't about abstract theories; it's a practical, compassionate dialogue focused on local well-being. Each episode stems from the initiative's core mission to build awareness and carve out a genuine safe space for listeners, offering tangible access to information and resources that resonate within this specific cultural context. You'll hear honest discussions that tackle the everyday stresses, societal pressures, and personal challenges people face here, all while navigating paths toward resilience and balance. The podcast serves as an audio extension of that supportive community, where topics range from managing anxiety and workplace burnout to fostering mindfulness and emotional health, always with a relatable, UAE-centric perspective. Hosted by the team behind MentalHealth AE, the episodes are designed to feel like a thoughtful chat with someone who gets it, providing both solace and actionable insights without judgment. It’s for anyone in the region looking to understand their own mind better or simply seeking a moment of grounded reflection amidst a fast-paced world.
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