Episodes
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Lace up your moon boots and don’t forget the freeze-dried ice creams, because we’re about to blast off into uncharted territory and you never know when you’ll need a little frozen sweet treat to accompany the overwhelming vastness of outer space.
Just like the moon landing, we’re getting way off course this episode as we share our current verbal stims in This is Who I Am Now: Echolalia Edition, invent a business that’s like Trading Spaces but for unfinished house tasks in Businesses Someone Should Start, Informatively Infodump about what happens when non-ADHDers take stimulant medications, and struggle with social rules at the dentist in our Alternative Segment, Things That Are Embarrassing for No Reason.
Resources
Ritalin Can Make it Hard to Focus if You Don't Have ADHD (healthline.com)
Not so smart? “Smart” drugs increase the level but decrease the quality of cognitive effort | Science Advances
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Lately we’ve really been pounding the early morning sand and burning the meat candle at both ends, so this week we’re taking it easy with a short but satisfying shmorg of a Bagel Bite.
We’re annoying all of Europe with our speculations about things that are a simple Google search away, sharing some of your favorite idioms and gestalt phrases, trying to piece together the origins of Kristin’s many malaphors, and shouting out the Shoebill Patreon supporters amongst us.
Resources
What Is a Malaphor? | Definition & Examples (quillbot.com)
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Welcome back to Part 2 with Judy, where she’s revealing her Preferred Hug, sharing her AuDHD Quirks, Informatively Infodumping about Orca whales, and divulging a piping hot Pizza Secret that involves bad driving and conspiring moms.
Also, Kristin masters two kazoos at once and successfully uses an idiom, Grace is a good guy and joins Judy in the bad drivers club, and we all fill your earholes with an array of harmonies you’ll swear were sent from the Heavens.
Whether you enjoy a customary squishing of the fronts or you prefer a wave from afar, you’ll find nothing but giggles in this second half of our conversation with the wonderful Judy.
Resources
Judy’s art Instagram: @artbyjudyhaas
Jack Snipe Bird Call (youtube.com)
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Turn off the overhead lights and be sure not to wrinkle the bedsheets, because our friend and #1 fan, Judy, is sitting down with us on the plush carpets of Pod Loft 3.0 to share her story, and you just know she has some very specific sensory requirements.
In Part 1 Judy is divulging how a comment from an esthetician led her to an ADHD diagnosis, how our podcast encouraged her to seek out the additional diagnoses of auditory processing disorder and autism (brag brag brag), all the ways developing a deeper understanding of herself has strengthened her relationships with her wife and son, how her AuDHD creativity has led to her career as an artist, and so much more.
Resources
Judy’s art Instagram: @artbyjudyhaas
Jack Snipe Bird Call (youtube.com)
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This week we’re mixing things up and giving you a taste of our long-awaited Patreon debut. Grace and Christopher are releasing the pilot episode of their new bonus series, N.D.T.V., where they’re infodumping about their favorite neurodivergent television characters.
First up, they’re diving into Season 1 of New Girl and taking a look at the quirkiest characters of the bunch. They’re discussing the most noticeable and noteworthy traits of Unmasked AuDHD Queen Jessica Day and Neurotic Autism Prince Schmidt.
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Open your umbrellas and secure your waterproof bibs, because we’re about to rain a cats-and-dogs amount of knowledge down uponst you, and if you’re listening to this podcast, chances are your fronts are already soggy enough as it is.
This episode Professor Grace is going back to her speech language pathology roots, because those degrees have gotta pay off somehow. She’s looking at the functionality of echolalia and gestalt phrases, breaking down the differences between gestalt and analytical language processing, and providing strategies for supporting the gestalt communicators in your life.
Also, we rant about high school English required reading, continue to suffer from the Cinemagic song, and deliver a pitch-perfect imitation of the Grey Lourie. You can find all this and more, only on your favorite avian-themed AuDHD podcast.
Resources
TikTok: @support_the_spectrum
Understanding Gestalt Language Processing (neurolaunch.com)
Embracing gestalt language development as a fundamental neurodiversity-affirmative practice (sagepub.com)
Grey go away bird (youtube.com)
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Fire up your frying pans and prepare to have a yard-to-table scramble in about 6-8 months, because you’re about to learn how to raise a brood of hens from chicks to egg-laying ladies and it doesn’t just happen overnight, so be patient.
This episode Kristin is resurrecting Hobby Collectors to share her amateur backyard chicken knowledge. She’s covering what you need to get started, how to keep your ladies happy and healthy, what to do when your chickens become too ugly to handle, and deciding whether chicken rearing is a good hobby for ADHDers.
Also, we’re taking a hard stance on the objectively worst ice cream flavor in existence, training for next year’s pressure washing season in This Is Who I Am Now, inventing a puzzle exchange service that already exists in Businesses Someone Should Start, and They Have, and more.
Resources
puzzleexchange.com
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Pop some melatonin and put on a pot of sleepytime tea, because we’re bringing you a nightcap of knowledge and there’s no better foundation for learning than a well-rested brain.
This episode, Kristin is a huge hypocrite as she teaches us about the importance of sleep. She’s covering the four stages, how sleep (or lack thereof) impacts our brains and bodies, why so many ADHDers in particular have a hard time doin’ sleep, and tips and tricks for getting to bed early and waking up on time.
We’re also sharing about our Funtown adventures, discussing the privileges of a summer birthday, and continuing our month of controversy with complaints about Oregon drivers.
Whether you’re an early morning emu or a late night arctic seabird, there's nothing sexier than a good night’s sleep, so come learn how to do it right in this sleepy meat of an episode.
Resources
National Sleep Foundation (thensf.org)
Managing Sleep in Adults with ADHD: From Science to Pragmatic Approaches - PMC (nih.gov)
Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (nih.gov)
ADHD and Sleep Problems: How Are They Related? (sleepfoundation.org)
What Is Sleep Hygiene? Tips To Improve (clevelandclinic.org)
ADHD Aha! Podcast
ADHD rewired Podcast
ADDitude’s: ADHD Experts Podcast
Alarm Clocks for ADHD: Sleep and Mornings (additudemag.com)
King Eider | Audubon Field Guide
King Eider call , sound and picture / scientific name Somateria spectabilis / volcano of beauty (youtube.com)
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Light your candles, pop on some Toni Braxton, and don’t forget the tahini, because we’re resurrecting a smattering of subjects from episodes past and it’s crucial that you have your séance/sauce requirements at the ready.
This episode we’re following up on the topics nobody asked about, such as what a convertible is and isn’t, which local Maine law office commercials contained threats of physical violence, and whether Bobby is an acceptable name for an adult (it’s not).
We’re also sharing your responses to the questions ‘What would you put on your stress relief tea tag?’ and ‘What three items do you require for your own seance?’. Finally, we’re rounding things out with Enya’s suggestion of cuddle breathing, an intimate form of self-regulation that we won’t be trying but it sounds nice for someone.
Resources
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Sharpen your sporks and secure your adult bibs, because we're serving up a fast and current meatpile of knowledge and it’s a lot harder to learn with a messy little front.
This episode Professor Kristin is looking at a new study out of Japan showing an interesting correlation between inflammatory markers in the blood and autism. She’s providing a breakdown of the science, hypothesizing what this could mean for the future, and emphasizing the importance of interpreting study results responsibly.
If chemistry learnin’ isn’t your thing, don’t you worry, there are plenty of side convos about age-appropriate hairstyles, seasonal shams, eyesight apps, autism rats, and stinky little birds to keep you smiling and satisfied.
Resources
Be My Eyes App
Arachidonic acid‐derived dihydroxy fatty acids in neonatal cord blood relate symptoms of autism spectrum disorders and social adaptive functioning: Hamamatsu Birth Cohort for Mothers and Children (HBC Study) - Hirai - Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences - Wiley Online Library
Fatty acids in umbilical cord blood might cause autism spectrum disorder, study suggests | ScienceDaily
Umbilical Cord Blood Test Could Predict Autism Risk - Neuroscience News
Cord Blood Metabolite Profiles and Their Association with Autistic Traits in Childhood - PubMed (nih.gov)
HOATZIN (OPISTHOCOMUS HOAZIN), CIGANA, JACU-CIGANO, Parents with cub, Images made inside the boat. (youtube.com)
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Now that we’re back down in the basement where we belong, we’re ready to crank up the heat with a steaming hot charcuterie board of AuDHD topics.
This episode Grace is taking you down the rabbit hole of her screenshots folder and sharing some important AuDHD insights from therapists and fellow content creators. She’s covering different ways to stay in daily contact with your projects rather than focusing on consistency, why it’s important to recognize the underlying needs fueling our “bad” habits, how encouragement can become ableism, and what to do in the face of a hangry friend.
Just like pleather in a sauna, this episode will stick to your thighs, arms, and hopefully your hearts, so come join us for an educational steam.
Resources
Tiktok: @maria.bowler; @Jenna Free
Instagram: @Spottherapyhub
Turkey Vulture Sounds (youtube.com)
Turkey Vulture Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Keep those feet dry and for the love of god, stay out of the trenches, because we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of gangrene and things are about to get soggy.
In an episode that will make you think twice about frolicking through puddles, Kristin is informatively infodumping her hard-earned wisdom regarding your favorite tissue death disorder. From the three types, to the different causes, to what can be done about it, she’s covering all things gangrene whether you want it or not.
Also, we’re breaking free from the confines of favorite colors, getting into the logistics of our surrogate hugging service, Hugs from Afar, embracing our wet little fronts in a new listener-inspired segment, and letting our gross girl personas shine in Pizza Secrets.
Resources
Fournier Gangrene - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)
Necrotizing soft tissue infections - UpToDate
Gangrene - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)
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“Is Stockholm syndrome a genuine phenomenon, or simply a term foisted on a woman who didn’t respond the way society expected her to?” This is the question posed by author Rebecca Armitage in her article, Is Stockholm Syndrome a Myth?, and one we’re attempting to answer this episode.
In a flamin’ hot Bagel Bite, we’re paying tribute to the incredible Kristin Enmark, whose bank robbery survival story inspired the dubious label of Stockholm Syndrome. We’re taking a closer look at the harrowing events that led up to this controversial “diagnosis,” the bonehead mistakes made by the men in charge, and the societal factors that often force women to fawn in the face of danger.
Resources
Is Stockholm syndrome a myth? The terrifying crime behind psychology's most famous — and dubious — term - ABC News
Stockholm syndrome - Wikipedia
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Wriggle into your water shoes and prepare to get sweaty, because we’re coming to you live from a boiling hot swamp to deliver some almost-up-to-date ADHD medication news.
In this little squeaker of an episode, Kristin is educating us on an ongoing lawsuit involving the online medical management company, Done., that saw huge success during the pandemic. She’s looking at how the company operates, the facts behind the case, how the lawsuit could impact current ADHD patients, and what the future of telehealth might hold.
Plus, we wonder how often we’re supposed to call our mothers, find a solution to Grace’s pervasive peanut butter problem, learn that you can’t help who you love, and more.
Resources:
CDC warns access to ADHD meds may be disrupted after arrests of health-care startup executives | CNN
SF startup execs arrested in $100M illegal Adderall scheme (sfstandard.com)
Telehealth execs charged in California for $100 million fraud scheme (usatoday.com)
California telehealth execs charged in ADHD prescription scheme - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
Done. ADHD Managed | ADHD Treatment Made Just For You (donefirst.com)
Northern District of California | Founder/CEO and Clinical President of Digital Health Company Arrested for $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme | United States Department of Justice
Statement from DEA Administrator Anne Milgram on Done Global Inc.
Cape Cod flamingo: Reported sighting of southern bird at Dennis beach (capecodtimes.com)
Flamingo bird sound / call / noise | American (youtube.com)
All 6 Flamingo Species & How To Identify Them (youtube.com)
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This country may be going to hell in a handbasket, but that doesn’t mean your phalanges have to follow.
In a super patriotic 4th of July episode, Kristin is spreading the good word on how to stay safe during the firework season. She’s using her trauma room experience to bring you the 10 Commandments of Not Blowing Yourself Up, with helpful tips such as “stop lighting fireworks off inside your home” and “don’t build pipe bombs.”
Plus, we speculate on the market value of dolphin apartments, avoid drinking earwigs in our tea (like adults), act as kazoo advocates, and more. Much like an all-dolphin jazz band, this episode is loud and a little chaotic, but will ultimately leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Anti dolphin molestation; how would dolphins play the trumpet?
Dolphin apartments
Kristin is a kazoo advocate; putting a dolphin band together
Grace doesn’t drink an earwig, grows up; shows some growth
The 10 commandments of not blowing yourself up with little bombs
Make a plea not to blow yourselves up
Outdoors is key; don’t light bombs inside your home; don’t hold them in your hands; don’t build pipe bombs
Kristin shares her trauma experience to save you from your own trauma; worked in trauma in a state where fireworks are readily available
Leave the bombs to the professionals
We care about your phalanges
Resources:
10 Tips for Firework Safety | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)
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Unsheathe your spoons and prepare for a brainfreeze of knowledge, because we’ve got a wicked sweet tooth and the only way to satisfy the cravings is with some cold soft facts.
In this creamy segs-only episode, Kristin is spending Informative Infodumps exploring the crucial dairy differences between your favorite frozen sweet treats. She’s teaching you how all the big names in the game are made, what treats will mess you up if you’re lactose sensitive, and how not to pronounce the word ‘sherbet.’
Also, Grace fills any space she’s given and defends her title as World’s Worst Employee, Kristin prefers a wave from afar and gets inappropriate at the coffee shop, we get our quirky compulsions off our chests and take a closer look at what horse train meet-cute means to you, and so much more.
Resources
Sorbet vs. Ice Cream vs. Sherbet | Baskin-Robbins (baskinrobbins.com)
Frozen Yogurt vs. Ice Cream: What’s the Difference? - Yogurt Nerd
Gelato vs. Ice Cream: What’s the Difference? (foodandwine.com)
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Grab a shovel and a buddy and get to digging, because this episode we’re putting our true crime knowledge to the test and using some strategic body doubling to hide a body.
In this three-meat scramble of a Bagel Bite we’re tying up loose ends and creating even looser ones as we plot a close friend’s theoretical murder for fun, accept help from a listener to speak more succinctly, receive a very formal email from Sister Lily, share a mix of fun and horrifying facts about quokkas and Tasmania, and read your favorite breakfast recipes without a peep of judgment regarding your choices.
Whether you’re running on nothing but a coffee and a dream, or you’re stuffed to the gills with that classic meal of rye bread and tofu, we hope you’ll find the room to fit just a little bit more with this tasty episode.
Resources
Fascinating Facts about Tasmania | Tasmanian Expeditions
Quokka - Wikipedia
Meet The Quokka - 'The World's Happiest Animal' (goodlivingguide.com)
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While Grace is away, Christopher and Kristin will play. As Grace lives out her Hollywood dreams, Christopher and Kristin have taken over the WOAF with a "Just Seggs" episode that will leave you hiding your Wordle results, and your chip dip. Come join them in a not so proverbial closet, yes they recorded in a closet and we apologize for the sound quality. As they bring you through not one, but two new alternative segments. It's an episode that will leave you wondering, "When is Grace coming back?" Don't worry she comes back next week.
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Just when you thought things couldn’t get any nerdier, Kristin is back with a follow-up lesson on ADHD medications. In part 2 she’s keeping the chemistry to a minimum as she looks at the mechanisms of action and potential benefits and side effects of non-stimulant medications such as Strattera, Wellbutrin, and other fun names we can’t pronounce.
Also, we ponder about the nuances of frozen treats, get grubby in the garden, handle a family hacker, and listen to a quick 10 hours of soothing bird calls.
Resources
Atomoxetine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)
Nonstimulant ADHD Meds: Types and Side Effects | Psych Central
Viloxazine in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - PMC (nih.gov)
Bupropion - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)
Drug Interaction List: atomoxetine - Drugs.com
Tricyclic Antidepressants - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)
https://doctorlib.info/pharmacology/stahls-essential-psychopharmacology-4/12.html
The sound of the White-throated dipper - Bird Sounds | 10 Hours (youtube.com)
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Grab a ream of your favorite printer paper and start munching, because we’re trying to identify the supertasters amongst us and you can’t really take a paper-tasting test until you’re intimately familiar with the flavor (not to mention, you could probably use the fiber).
This episode Grace informatively infodumps on you about supertasting, aka better-than-you tasting, a topic she can’t and won’t shut up about. She’s summarizing the science behind what supertasting is, why it happens, who it affects, and how it may be impacting your relationship with cruciferous vegetables.
Of course, that’s not all, because we’ve got so many Segs it’ll make your head spin. We’re also catching the pickleball bug and getting into horror novels in This is Who I Am Now, getting nervous at the deli counter and pondering the appropriate amount to talk about IBS at work in I’m So Quirky, shouting out our current TikTok Weird Algorithms in Alternative Segments, and reading an extra-secret Pizza Secret from an anonymous listener that you won’t want to miss.
Resources
Supertaster: Definition, Benefits, and Drawbacks (healthline.com)
Weird Algorithms on TikTok: @uselessfarm; @droofeed (mailbox guy); @dw29vgacf (dog in an orange grove); @smacmccreanor (chick tok); @francis.bourgeois (train guy); @operationolivebranch (the grassroots movement supporting Palestinian families); @erinhattamer
Support a Palestinian family trying to evacuate: @aseelabushaaban on Tiktok
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