Weirds Of A Feather: An AuDHD-Adjacent podcast

Weirds of a Feather: An AuDHD-Adjacent Podcast

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How to communicate better (w/ Charles Duhigg) 36:56

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What makes some people supercommunicators? How can you become one too? This is the central lesson in Charles Duhigg’s bestseller Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret of Communication. Charles and Chris dissect what makes messy conversations so great, how to ask deep questions, and whether women and men communicate differently. They also discuss the different rules for different technologies — from telephones to Facebook to Signal — and how cautious politeness may be the best method to communicate effectively online. Follow Host: Chris Duffy (Instagram: @ chrisiduffy | chrisduffycomedy.com ) Guest: Charles Duhigg (Instagram: @charlesduhigg | LinkedIn: @charlesduhigg | Website: https://charlesduhigg.com/ ) Links Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business Subscribe to TED Instagram: @ted YouTube: @TED TikTok: @tedtoks LinkedIn: @ted-conferences Website: ted.com Podcasts: ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Childhood BFFs Grace Bourey and Kristin Stanhope chat about the ridiculous, frustrating, and hilarious aspects of life with AuDHD. Through ever-changing segments, raw musical expression, and interpretive dance that you can‘t see, we‘ll take you on a journey into the beautiful, chaotic experience of having ADHD and autism. Whether you‘re AuDHD yourself, you‘re looking to better understand an AuDHDer in your life, or you just want a peek inside our weird creepy brains, come join our flock! New episodes come out every Thursday. You can follow us on Instagram and TikTok @weirdsofafeather and check out our website at weirdsofafeather.com. For more fun bonus content, come join our Patreon at patreon.com/weirdsofafeather. Our cover art was created by WOAF‘s AuDHD artist-in-residence Christopher Wynn, check out more of his amazing work on Instagram @bun.e.rabbit. Our theme song was composed and performed by Grace‘s father Steve, you can find him jammin‘ in his basement or playing with his dad band The Grey Matters. All other music is written and performed by Synchronized Night Boat, the official band of Weirds of a Feather.

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Ep. 127: Canning–100 Years of Dishes 1:13:24

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Harvest your tomatoes and tie your aprons tight, because Kristin is introducing us to the wacky world of canning, and turns out it’s much more than just putting things in jars. This episode, Kristin is finally tackling a hobby she’s been meaning to do for years. She's sharing how she got started with canning, the wisdom she’s gained from year one of her canning career, and whether she thinks it’s a good hobby for ADHDers (jury’s still out). And speaking of tackling, we share a Business Someone Should Start, Just Not Us that’s sure to help the most defiant AuDHDers amongst us tackle their to do lists and possibly develop a gambling addiction along the way. Also, Grace shares a muddy Pizza Secret before an audio problem causes us to cut things short, making Kristin’s Pizza Secret all the more secretive.…

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Ep. 126: Does Tylenol Cause Autism? No, It Doesn’t. 1:28:50

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Welcome, all rapture survivors and fellow heathens! We may have been left behind for our sins, but we might as well try to make things better here on Earth while we can, and it all starts with combatting dangerous medical misinformation spewed forth by the brainworm-addled muppets in charge. This episode, we’re diving deep into the controversial topic of Tylenol and autism. We’re taking a closer look at the Trump administration’s disingenuous interpretation of the Harvard Tylenol study, discussing the many potential dangers of pregnant people forgoing necessary medications due to fearmongering, reading a long-term study out of Sweden showing a genetic rather than medicinal correlation to autism, and reminding you all that autism is a naturally occurring brain difference and not a disease needing a cure. Resources UC Davis MIND Institute statement on acetaminophen and autism Acetaminophen is Safe for Children When Taken as Directed, No Link to Autism Does Tylenol Cause Autism? Here's What the Research Says Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children's Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability BOD: Bush Stone Curlew Bush Stone-curlew - BirdLife Australia Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 125: Autistic Anthropology with Tori Pinheiro (Pt. 2) 1:07:12

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Huzzah! We’re back with the Jane Goodall of human interactions, Tori Pinheiro, to hear more about her menagerie of neurodivergent traits. In Part 2, Tori tells us about her traumatic brain injury, the ways it exacerbated her AuDHD needs, and the lifestyle changes she’s made to accommodate her healing brain. We also get into nighttime dance walks, accent mimicry, decision paralysis, relational therapy, synesthesia, and a Pizza Secret that changed the trajectory of Tori’s life and her relationship to paperwork for the better. Resources Tori’s Nighttime Dance Walk Playlist Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 124: A Crow Offering with Tori Pinheiro (Pt. 1) 57:42

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Chickens, raptors, and corvids, oh my! This episode, we’re virtually sitting down with local bird woman and Grace’s close friend and grad school roommate, Tori Pinheiro, to chat bird-based hobbies, AuDHD, rat sacks, neurodivergent friendships, stroganoff season, and so much more. In Part 1 of our conversation, Tori shares about her ADHD diagnosis, why she initially resisted the autism aspect of her AuDHD and what finally changed, how stimulant medication reduced her social anxiety, the internalized shame that comes with being an odd AuDHD child, and the ways she accommodates her sensory needs now (for the sake of herself and everyone around her). Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 123: Lobster Payback 1:03:00

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Open your ears and avert your eyes (especially if they’re blue) because we’ve got a juicy Just Segs for your listening pleasure, but only if you promise not to make eye contact with us. This episode, we’re discussing the privileges of summer babies and calling for more adult birthday parties, sharing some incredibly ADHD and at times death-defying Quirks, learning a horrifying fact about killing lobsters (turns out we’re all doing it wrong), and revealing shameful Pizza Secrets that were, admittedly, a little funny in the moment. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Bagel Bite #47: Cougars Hunting Cougars 59:42

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Put on your dancing pants and get ready to split ‘em, because we’re reliving our silliest wedding guest experiences and it’s crucial that you have a wide range of motion on the dancefloor. This Bagel Bite, we’re chomping on a tasty shmorg of wedding shenanigans, creative inspiration for ADHDers stuck in perfectionism, Kylie Corner, and some risqué low-stakes conspiracy theories that just may inspire the next great Bravo reality series. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 122: AuDHD & Recreational Arguing–Soup in Waiting 1:32:58

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If you’re looking for polite conversation and maximum eye contact, this may not be the episode (or podcast) for you, because we’re autistically staring right past each other as we discuss the ins and outs of recreational arguing. We’re appointing ourselves the official Founding Fathers of recreational arguing, aka competitive thinking, and providing some official guidelines to help you achieve that sweet, sweet dopamine without destroying your friendships. We’re also weighing in on your family’s most controversial Scattergories answers, sharing cases of recreational arguing gone wrong, and trying our best to control the rage that’s always bubbling right below the surface. Resources Craving Drama and Starting Arguments When You Have ADHD. – ADD Resource Center Anhinga (SnakeBird) Calls FYV Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 121: Substance Use Disorder, ADHD, & Treatment–Backseat Quarterbacks 55:36

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Kristin is winding down her ADHD & addiction series for now with a discussion about the comorbidity rates of substance use disorder (SUD) for ADHDers. She’s covering the potential for stimulant misuse, why treating the ADHD first is crucial for SUD recovery, and how to approach treatment with a focus on harm reduction. Plus, Kristin has a new enemy (it’s always nice to have something to hate), Grace is a responsible planner for once (kinda), and we introduce a BOD that just may be the new autistic superhero of a generation. References: SAMHSA Advisory Challenges of Treating ADHD with Comorbid Substance Use Disorder: Considerations for the Clinician Stimulant treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and risk of developing substance use disorder | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core Drug Scheduling The Complicated Relationship Between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders - PMC Randomized Controlled Trial of Osmotic-Release Methylphenidate with CBT in Adolescents with ADHD and Substance Use Disorders - PMC Substance Abuse Treatment with Comorbid ADHD: A Clinician’s Guide 14 Kakapo Facts - Fact Animal KAKAPO Adult male 'chinging' call to attract females 🎶 #shorts…

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Ep. 120: Two Talking Heads in Space 1:31:50

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Grab your spelunking helmets, pack up your mountaineering gear, and then toss it into a fire, because we’re staying firmly planted at sea level for the foreseeable future and we highly suggest you do the same. This episode, we’re sharing our morbid curiosities of the moment in This Is Who I Am Now, getting all worked up about one specific episode of House in I’m So Quirky, revealing Inappropriate Questions We’ve Asked Someone in Alternative Segments, and wiggling out of a jam in Pizza Secrets. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 119: Aphantasia Pt. 1–Mental Rooms for Rent 1:18:26

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In our never-ending quest to figure out what the hell’s wrong with us, we’re exploring the under-discussed topic of aphantasia, aka the ability to visualize. This episode, Grace is covering the basics of what aphantasia is, how we know some people really are seeing pictures in there, and how to measure your own mental imagery abilities on a 1-5 scale, all while lovingly bullying you into accepting that most of you aren’t actually visualizing, you’re just remembering what stuff looks like. Resources Aphantasia.com Aphantasia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - r/Aphantasia on Reddit Aphantasia Network Communities: - Aphantasia Discussion Forum - Aphantasia Network Membership Community - Aphantasia Community Meetups Red-tailed Hawk calls 🦅📢‼️ Have you heard this iconic bird sound bef... | bald eagle sound | TikTok…

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Bagel Bite 46: Dish For Fold 52:16

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Hold onto your britches because Kristin put this Bagel Bite together, so prepare for chaos. This episode we’re getting into the practicalities of Medusa’s hair snakes, sharing dish-based Lil’ ‘Plishes, debating whether scrubs are the perfect solution for ADHDers in the Wet Little Fronts club, and sharing fun listener conspiracy theories that don’t question the validity of science. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 118: Clinical Levels of Goofiness with Judy Curry 58:05

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In this 1:1 interview, Grace finally gets her wonderful mother-in-law Judy into the pod loft for an AuDHD chat.

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Ep. 117: ADHD & Alcohol Use Disorder–Called to the Sea 1:28:03

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Mix up a mocktail and settle in for another addition to our ADHD & addiction series. This episode, we’re on a mission to bring back fun, lighthearted conspiracy theories before diving into the Meat, where Kristin is teaching us about Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). She’s covering the diagnostic criteria for AUD, how alcohol affects the brain and body, why ADHDers are especially drawn to it, and some judgment-free suggestions for reducing your use. Resources: Alcohol Use Disorder: Screening, Evaluation, and Management - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Alcohol use disorders and ADHD - ScienceDirect Increased Sensitivity to the Disinhibiting Effects of Alcohol in Adults with ADHD - PMC ADHD and Alcohol Use: What’s the Link? | Psych Central ADHD & Alcohol: Exploring the Connection and Overcoming Challenges The Clinically Meaningful Link Between Alcohol Use and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - PMC Alcohol Use Disorder: A Comparison Between DSM–IV and DSM–5 | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Effects of Alcohol on the Brain, Animation, Professional version. Alcohol and Neurotransmitter Interactions - PMC Associations between childhood ADHD, gender, and adolescent alcohol and marijuana involvement: A causally informative design. - Abstract - Europe PMC Faye Lawrence - ADHD, Grey Area Drinker & Behaviour Change Coach Atomoxetine treatment of adults with ADHD and comorbid alcohol use disorders - ScienceDirect Common Nightingale - YouTube…

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Bagel Bite #45: No Strawberries for False Kings 46:30

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Get those mouths supple and ready to receive, because we’re serving up a pipin’ hot Bagel Bite to quench your hunger. This episode we’re ranting and raving about the 90’s interior design menace currently taking TikTok by storm, discouraging the youths from learning too many words, reading some relatable AuDHD Quirks and a magical Pizza Secret from a new listener, and manifesting some much-needed middle school bully energy into our own lives. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 116: Ratatouille Brainworms 1:11:58

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Grab your machetes and make your way down to the shoreline, because it’s time to hack into the proverbial whale carcass that is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and this thing isn’t gonna behead itself. This episode we’re letting our rage run free as Kristin shares some not-so-fun facts about RFK’s horrific views on autism, his eugenics-based plans for the future of public health, and what you can do to maintain hope during such a dark point in history. Whether you’re a fellow conspiracy theorist yourself, you want to stay informed about the horrors of our country, or you’re being controlled by one big brainworm under your hat Ratatouille style, you won’t want to miss this scream-worthy episode. Resources: How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back | PBS News RFK Jr.'s politically explosive search for autism's ‘root cause’ - POLITICO About HHS | HHS.gov RFK Jr. & HHS: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) RFK Jr.'s comments on autism draw reactions from parents and experts - ABC News WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr. holds news briefing for CDC findings on the increase of autism prevalence Button Quail: Characteristics, Care & Health Button quail call sounds ! - YouTube Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Bagel Bite #44: A Modern Day Robinhood 40:56

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Prepare thy mouths for a tasty little shmorg. This Bagel Bite, Kristin is a hero to the people and celebrates some very exciting big life news, while Grace shares a new research study regarding autistic communication from the University of Edinburgh that falls solidly in the category of “duh,” but still, it’s nice to be validated. Resources Information transfer within and between autistic and non-autistic people - PubMed Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 115: Saved by the Bells on the Corner 1:19:35

منذ 25 weeks1:19:35

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Open up your earholes and prepare for another silly Just Segs, because we still haven’t gotten our giggles out and we could all use a good guffaw in these trying times. This episode, we’re all over the place as we autistically brainstorm ways to correct someone calling you by the wrong name, pitch a high-risk high-reward reality show in Businesses Someone Should Start, Just Not Us, share our opposing AuDHD needs in Alternative Segments, and get into the ins and outs of bird law and emergency breaks in Pizza Secrets. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 114: Big Boy Gardening for Big Boys 1:23:43

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On this podcast you’ve learned about bonsais, indoor plants, and composting. Now, it’s time to put it all together and enter the great outdoors for some seed math and sunshine. This episode, Kristin is hitting the dirt to teach you about beginner gardening. She’ll walk you through the materials you need to get started, how to figure out what and how much to grow, and the many pearls of wisdom she’s gained from her gardening failures of past, present, and future. Also, we share our safety songs and crush some Lil’ Accomplishments, Kristin can’t stop stress-swallowing gum in I’m So Quirky, Grace defends her soccer pre-season defiance in Pizza Secrets, and more. Remember, Big Boy Gardening for Big Boys isn’t about being a boy, and it isn’t even necessarily about big gardens. Regardless of the gender of the gardener or size of the plot, B.B.G.F.B.B. is about a can-do attitude and a belief that, if you’re planting things in dirt, baby, you’re gardening. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 113: ADHD & Caffeine–A Cultural Caffeine Dependency 1:07:12

منذ 27 weeks1:07:12

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Rise and grind those half-caff coffee beans because we’re talking ADHD and caffeine and it’s all about moderation. This episode, professor Kristin is continuing her ADHD & addiction series with a big ol’ infodump about our nation’s lifeblood–caffeine. She’s getting into the science behind what caffeine is, how it works, the effects it has on the ADHD brain, and whether it can be used as a primary ADHD treatment. We’re also sharing our icky day rituals, revealing our status as certified tossers, and encouraging society at large to stop normalizing unnecessary enemas and start normalizing routine colonoscopies. References: Effects of Caffeine Consumption on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies Caffeine and ADHD: Is This Natural Treatment Safe & Effective? ADHD and Caffeine: Understanding the Effects Caffeine improves spatial learning deficits in an animal model of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – the spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) | International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology | Oxford Academic US Coffee Consumption Statistics And Facts In 2024 - DrinkStack CV Pharmacology | Adenosine Caffeine Half-Life Calculator: How Long Does Caffeine Stay in Your System? streak-breasted scimitar babbler - Search…

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Ep. 112: A Social Embarrassment Parabola 1:10:06

منذ 28 weeks1:10:06

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Turn off the music and prepare for the emotional equivalent of an unaccompanied karaoke performance in front of strangers, because we’re diving into the topic of embarrassment and it’s sure to bring up some squirm-worthy memories. This episode, Grace is walking you through the science behind embarrassment–firsthand, secondhand, and beyond. She’s covering what goes on in the brain during moments of embarrassment, why secondhand embarrassment seems to plague AuDHDers more than most, and strategies for releasing your internal judgement of yourself and others. Remember, you can’t be embarrassed if you’re not embarrassed, so come join us as we work on letting our freak flags fly. Resources The Science Behind Embarrassment https://neurolaunch.com/extreme-embarrassment-autism/ Vicarious embarrassment - Wikipedia Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): Symptoms & Treatment Wild Life Videos - Fluffy-backed tit-babbler…

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Ep. 111: Becoming Pizza Dad with Dr. Ted McGillicuddy, Pt. 2 1:17:46

منذ 28 weeks1:17:46

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In part 2, the surgeon cap is coming off and the pizza apron is going on. This episode, Pizza Dad hopeful Ted opens up about his son’s recent ADHD diagnosis at 15. He shares his own internal journey accepting his son’s ADHD diagnosis, his concerns about stimulants and how that’s evolved over time, and the positive changes he’s seen in his son so far. We also discuss the potential of sexy aliens, add a new centaur sleeping position to the list of possibilities, and get into Ted’s many Quirks, along with a pepperlicious Pizza Secret that’s sure to clear a room. +-…

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Ep. 110: The Allure of Arsenic with Vascular Surgeon Dr. Ted McGillicuddy, Pt. 1 57:19

منذ 29 weeks57:19

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Light up your candy cigarettes and pack a lip of Big League Chew, because we’re welcoming vascular surgeon and Kristin’s former boss, Dr. Ted McGillicuddy, into the podloft to discuss the lesser-known harms of smoking. Dr. Ted shares who he is and how he got into medicine before tossing on the ol’ lab coat and teaching us about the vascular system. He’s giving a crash course in Vascular Disease 101 and expanding on Kristin’s smoking and addiction series with his own words of wisdom. He’s also answering listener questions such as, “what can people do to take care of their vascular systems?” and, “have you ever tried whippits?” Plus, we bicker over teeth-brushing styles, agree about the importance of giving children hygiene lessons (it’s hard to unbecome the smelly kid), discuss the sacredness of the mental health walk, and more. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Bird Call - Pheasant-Tailed Jacana To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Bagel Bite #43: A Hard-Soft Crumble-Crunch 48:24

منذ 31 weeks48:24

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We’re gearing up for another set of guest episodes, but in between all the intellectual conversations we wanted to take a break and get back to our nonsensical roots. This Bagel Bite, we’re kicking things off by debuting what just may be the song of the summer before getting into pet psychics, ‘Lil ‘Plishes, the tragedy of celebrity veneers, the role shame plays in losing a hyperfocus/special interest, and more Lucky Charms talk than you could ever hope for. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 109: Hobby Horse Girl Energy with Kylie Low, Pt. 2 1:03:14

منذ 32 weeks1:03:14

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Saddle up and settle in for part two of our conversation with Kylie, where we’re riding the proverbial hobby horse train full steam ahead into silly segments. We share Who We Are Now before Kylie takes center stage (finally) and reveals her definitely-not-OCD-related Quirks, her hot takes on Things That Are Embarrassing for No Reason, and gets a sneaky Pizza Secret out into the world and off her conscience. Plus, we jam on the kazoo, Kristin gets to ask a hug-neutral person her hugging questions, and Kylie and Grace share a few bonus Pizza Secrets from their early twenties that aren’t wild and crazy so much as…odd. Resources Follow Kylie on Instagram: @kyliealow Listen to Dark Downeast: Dark Downeast | Podcast on Spotify Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 108: First Girl Sleeping, Last Girls Laughing with Kylie Low, Pt. 1 1:25:59

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Lace up your Bean’s boots and get ready to fangirl, because we’re parting the ol’ felt curtains to welcome our close friend and New England’s favorite true crime podcaster, Kylie Low, into the pod loft. Kylie is the creator and host of the hit podcast Dark Downeast, but her talents extend far beyond her journalism skills. In Part 1, she shares how navigating grief while becoming a first-time mother impacted her executive functioning, the strategies she uses to avoid ‘If You Give a Moose a Muffin’ mode, how an anxiety diagnosis helped her start to understand herself, and what else might be going on up there. We also veer way off course with discussions of bounce houses, pierogi outfits, baby dimensions, Elle Woods autism, labor and delivery tangents, and so much more. Resources Follow Kylie on Instagram: @kyliealow Listen to Dark Downeast: Dark Downeast | Podcast on Spotify BOD: Brown sicklebill sounds Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Bagel Bite #42: Spuds in the Dirt 38:36

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In a Bagel Bite that’s appropriately sized for once, we’re reading an email from a new listener that’s touched our hearts. This email has everything: autistic perseverance, AuDHD awareness, closeup magic, centaur sweaters, and a mischievous little Pizza Secret that your dogs will approve of. Plus, we get our daily bickering out of the way early with a debate about Lucky Charms, embrace the chicken mom lifestyle, and celebrate small recycling day wins. We’re all just spuds in the dirt, as they say, so come join us in the slop for a silly yet heartfelt episode. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 107: Classic Twin Hijinx with Diane 56:12

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This episode Grace is sitting down for an intimate one-on-one interview with her godmother, honorary aunt, and fellow Quirky Girl, Diane. They’re chatting about Diane’s unique experience growing up as an identical twin and all of the ways it shaped her childhood and sense of identity. Diane is also sharing her suspected ADHD traits, her ADHD strengths and challenges, the strategies she’s developed in her 73/74 years of life (depending on who you ask), and a sneaky Pizza Secret many of us can most likely relate to. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 106: ADHD & Nicotine–An Oral Habit 1:17:31

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We would love to be two pigs wallowing in the mud right now, but unfortunately we’re cursed with human consciousness and with that comes the burden of knowledge. This episode Kristin is a truth-bringer as she shares her knowledge on the addictiveness of nicotine. She’s getting into the different forms of consumption and its many effects, reasons why nicotine has such a hold on ADHDers in particular, sharing harm reduction recommendations as your friendly neighborhood vascular P.A., and celebrating the many wonderful changes that can come about when you quit. References: ADHD and Smoking: From Genes to Brain to Behavior - PMC Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and nicotine withdrawal: a qualitative study of patient perceptions | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text Short- and Long-Term Consequences of Nicotine Exposure during Adolescence for Prefrontal Cortex Neuronal Network Function - PMC Nicotine, its metabolism and an overview of its biological effects - ScienceDirect Cigarettes and ADHD: A Robust Relationship That’s Hard to Break - CHADD Nicotine's Role in ADHD Management Nicotine and attention in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - PubMed Quitting Smoking: What Happens When You Quit Smoking Peacock | Facts & Habitat | Britannica Peacock Sounds and Displays Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 105: Whippit Awareness Month (WAM) 1:16:22

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You know how we feel about drugs: save ‘em until you’re older. But there are some drugs to avoid no matter your age, and sneaking to the top of the list is an innocent-sounding inhalant that’s leaving a wake of nerve damage and uneaten whipped cream in its path. This episode Grace is following up on her promise to spread the bad word about whippits, aka nitrous oxide. She’s breaking down what they are, why they’re becoming a growing problem, the many potential cognitive and physical side effects, and tips for staying safe. Plus, we’re chatting about the accuracy of astrology, sharing healthy alternatives to getting high, debating what is and isn’t a bipedal animal, and imitating a bird call reminiscent of a stressed nana (at least according to our interpretation). Resources Nitrous Oxide Abuse: Side Effects & Treatment for Whippets The Dangers of Whippets: What Are They? Nitrous oxide - Wikipedia TikTok: @lilchomp @orylanlol My Guide to Whip-Its (Harm Reduction Guide) : r/Drugs Ostrich - Wikipedia Ostrich - Sound Effect | ProSounds Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 104: A Backpack Full of Cats 1:21:22

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Why be so serious all the time when you can be silly instead? This podcast was founded on silliness and it’s about time we got back to our roots. In this segs-packed episode we’re revealing some of our deepest shames and greatest mistakes, but in a fun way. Kristin becomes a cat stage mom in This is Who I Am Now, Grace puts her family’s safety at risk in I’m So Quirky, we scheme to become different people in a new Alternative Segment: Personalities I Tried On, commit social faux pas and casual soap poisonings in Pizza Secrets, and more. Resources www.poison.org Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 103: ADHD & Addiction–Itchy Brains 1:24:16

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Curl up on a warm rock and settle in, because Kristin is kicking off her addiction series and you’re gonna want to get comfy in your enclosures for this one. In an episode brought to you by Big Tap, Kristin is reviewing the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorders and discussing the reasons why addiction is so prevalent amongst ADHDers, then following it up with some resources for recovery and prevention. Plus, we’re discussing the pros and cons of having one big cry, encouraging the youths to save the drugs for later, and sharing our own dopamine-seeking behaviors. Whether you can’t stop scrolling on social media or you’re struggling to resist the high of color sorting, you’re bound to find some knowledge worth knowing in this meaty episode. Resources: The Truth About ADHD and Addiction Home / ICASA - International Collaboration on ADHD and Substance Abuse Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Symptoms & Treatment Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Treatment of Substance Use Disorder in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - PubMed What is Substance Use Disorder? | SAMHSA ADHD Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD | Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders | JAMA | JAMA Network [Adolescents with concurrent ADHD and substance use disorder; international consensus] - PubMed Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: Treating Addiction and ADD ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey ADHD Big Brother, Ep. 168 Dr. Shane talks ADHD and Addiction (Nicotine, Alcohol, Porn, and Drugs) Barred owl - Wikipedia Barred Owl Calls - YouTube Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Bagel Bite #41: Doughnut Buddies 45:48

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Gather ‘round the ole butter goose table, because we may be in the midst of a polar vortex and hurtling towards oblivion, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun along the way. This episode Kristin slumps around and rejects your sloppy jellies, Grace learns Mandarin and starts a puka shell necklace line, we read listener Spotify comments and get into yet another doughnut debate on the quest for doughnut utopia, and more. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Bagel Bite #40: Beet-Making Soil 55:41

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Light your torches and grab your pitchforks, because we’re going on a manhunt and these things always work better with a mob. This Bagel Bite we’re taking down everyone, from conniving older brothers to diet culture to Neil Degrasse Tyson. If you’re sensitive to mentions of sexual assault, listen with caution because this guy is a real piece of work (Neil, that is). We’re also reading your famous first words after the first step/tumble onto the moon (a strumble if you will) along with your culinary suggestions from down under that have Grace more combative than ever. Resources Neil deGrasse Tyson Please Shut the Fuck Up Neil deGrasse Tyson and the Persistence of the Bad Male Apology Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 103: Kristin's Solo Adventure! 23:29

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This week Kristin is a temporary breakout star as she briefly goes solo in this research heavy episode. Listen in, as Kristin recaps three major research studies involving ADHD that have been published within the last year with the intent on opening our minds and hearts to new developments in neurodivergence. All articles discussed are linked below as well as some bonus articles if you couldn’t get enough. Resources and Studies: ADHD Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD | Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders | JAMA | JAMA Network Time after time: failure to identify and support females with ADHD – a Swedish population register study - Skoglund - 2024 - Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry - Wiley Online Library Abnormal brain entropy dynamics in ADHD - ScienceDirect Brain entropy and human intelligence: A resting-state fMRI study - PMC Entropy and the Brain: An Overview - PubMed…

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Ep. 102: Stim N’ Spin 1:29:31

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Start collecting your rocks and trinkets because we're putting them on display in a functional yet aesthetic way. That's right, we're talking terrariums. This episode, Grace and Kristin tag team a Hobby Collectors that will blow your tchotchkes right off the shelves and into little glass jars. Whether you want a turn at playing God or you simply want to learn about ecosystems, we'll tell you the materials you need to get started. Plus, Kristin is a funny guy with an ego as she reads her bosses for filth, Grace is a juggler in her heart and that’s all that matters, we create a business plan for an unconventional spin studio and pitch a tv show to trick reality stars into therapy, and more. Resources How closed terrariums work and the science behind them. How To Make a Terrarium: An In-Depth Tutorial…

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Bagel Bite #39: Alien Attitude 51:46

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Just call us Scully and Mulder (minus the sexual tension) because we’re pursuing a truth we know is out there and wearing ginormous shoulder pads while we do it. This Bagel Bite we’re covering the newest UAP news, pondering about alien culture around the world, and sharing our conspiracies and predictions, watchlists be damned. We’re also chatting scrappy yardsaling, judging books by their covers, and the importance of having a quiet hum alone, sharing listener write-ins of your current verbal stims and things that are embarrassing for no reason (or maybe a very good reason), and reading a listener email about the origins of ADHD that made us think things. Resources Congressional UFO hearing details alleged secret government programs, descriptions of ‘alien’ craft Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Evidence of positive selection acting at the human dopamine receptor D4 gene locus | PNA s Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 101: A Procurer of Clowns 1:08:11

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In case you forgot what this podcast is meant to be about, we’re here to remind you with a meaty AuDHD shmorg. This episode Grace is emerging from her TikTok hole to share some tips and tidbits from fellow AuDHD creators. She’s getting into ADHD impulsive compliance and how to avoid it, the importance of recognizing and nurturing our innate desire to be creative, ways to organize your ADHD home according to your desire paths, and more. Also, Grace hastles Kristin about fire safety (because no one should be less responsible than she is), Kristin shares her hot takes on clown collecting, we set a shared goal to bully our friends more, and we cover a real big guy of a BOD. Resources TikToks: @divergentcoachkelly; @sylwiagrace; @jenny.for.your.thoughts Snowy albatross - Wikipedia The Mating Dance of the Wandering Albatross Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 100: Teletubby Fields Forever 1:07:37

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In honor of officially making it to episode 100, we’re giving you the content you crave and following through on a promise to write the first chapters of our Horse Train Meet Cute novels—an inside joke so inside, even we don’t really understand it. If this is your first episode, get ready for a weird one because we’re about to immerse you in worlds of interspecies romance, spine-tingling mind games, and the perfect amount of horse puns. Plus, we share shitty little Pizza Secrets: Confessions Edition, Kristin has great terrarium fingers and concepts of Watergate, Grace gets kicked out of her first Reddit group (no regrets), and more. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Bagel Bite #38: Tea Towel Season 55:10

منذ 49 weeks55:10

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This episode we’re getting a stern talking to, and frankly, we deserve it. We’re reading your write-ins and poll results regarding the role you’d play in the moon landing, how wrong we are about tea towels, and what commercials you’re watching around the world. Plus, Kristin loves a good mush and keeps laughin’ and livin’ off lentils, Grace is rich in cabinet space and continues to beat a dead horse train, we take on bagel scoopers and ask the hard questions about scones, and more. Whether you’re a humble leader a la Neil, a ‘hang back in case of alien booby traps’ Buzz, or you’d prefer to step off the ship holding hands together, you’ll find something here for you in this intergalactic Bagel Bite. Resources Why Was Neil Armstrong the First Person on the Moon? - Business Insider Neil Armstrong ‑ Biography, Training & Moon Landing | HISTORY Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 99: Fleetwood Mac Love Parallelogram 1:33:46

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Crank up those speakers and wriggle into your bell bottoms, because things are getting funky as Kristin takes us through the music history of Fleetwood Mac. This episode she’s Informatively Infodumping about the many trials, tribulations, and love parallelograms of her favorite band. While we can’t legally play their music on this podcast, our personal interpretations of each song will give the illusion of being live in studio with Stevie herself. We’re also inventing a Business Someone Should Start that turns drunks into the secret messengers of our society, building community in the women’s bathroom, instilling fear in coworkers over donut rules, sharing legitimately traumatizing Squirrel Trauma, and just generally being ungovernable. References: The Children Of God: 16 Disturbing Facts About The Cult Fleetwood Mac - Wikipedia Peter Green interview: the life of Fleetwood Mac’s original frontman | Louder Fleetwood Mac | Members, History, Albums, & Facts | Britannica Fleetwood Mac: Relationships and Timeline The Truth Behind The Drama That Inspired Fleetwood Mac's Rumours Second Hand News - Wikipedia Silver Springs Fleetwood Mac - Story Behind The Song - YouTube Music references: Fleetwood Mac ~ Albatross (1968) Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac - The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown) Rhiannon Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way (Official Audio) Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun (Lyrics) Fleetwood Mac - Second Hand News (Lyrics) Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (Lyrics) Fleetwood Mac - Silver Spring (Lyrics) Fleetwood Mac - Silver Springs (Official Live Video) [HD]…

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Bagel Bite #37: Discount Skeletons 1:23:37

منذ 51 weeks1:23:37

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Man, politics, huh? We love the stuff, which is why we’re spending this episode sharing our thoughts on the recent U.S. presidential election. In what we’re calling a full-blown Bagel Pizza, we’re discussing the blue bracelet trend, explaining what a tariff is and isn’t, ranting about racism, and providing some suggestions and resources for learning, participating, preparing, and keeping the hope alive during a scary and tumultuous time. Resources Books: -Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler -The Will to Change, All About Love, & Killing Rage by bell hooks -Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom by Derecka Purnel -So You Want to Talk About Race, Be a Revolution, & Mediocre: the Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo -Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (And the Next) by Dean Spade -Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics by Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick -Let This Radicalize You by Kelly Hayes & Mariame Kaba -We Do This ‘Til We Free Us by Mariame Kaba -The People’s Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine by Ricardo Nuila -Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés -Hags: The Demonization of Middle Aged Women by Victoria Smith -The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf -Men Explain Things To Me by Rebecca Solnit -Abolish the Family: A Manifesto for Care and Liberation by Sophie Lewis -Touched Out by Amanda Montei -Women & Power: A Manifesto by Mary Beard -Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates TikTok Accounts: @jamilabradley; @amandapleeze1; @genelee; @openmichero; @arguablysomaya; @alexisanddean…

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Ep. 98: A Walk in the Woods with John Alter 1:15:11

منذ 51 weeks1:15:11

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In our first 1:1 interview, Grace sits down with her family friend John Alter to chat about life as an AuDHDer. A self-professed wanderer, John shares some of the wisdom he’s gathered along his journeys, his childhood experiences with stuttering, how the discovery of AuDHD helped him describe something he’s always known about himself, the challenges of everyday conversations, the importance of writing, poetry, playing, and loafing, and so much more. Whether you feel like an alien trying to assimilate into human life or Rip Van Winkle coming back to civilization after 100 years, you won’t want to miss this insightful conversation with a dear friend. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 97: The Cheese Factor 1:29:43

منذ 1 year1:29:43

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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 Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Bagel Bite #36: Horses for Sale 42:25

منذ 1 year42:25

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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) Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 96: Orca Assignment with Judy, Pt. 2 1:12:43

منذ 1 year1:12:43

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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) Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 95: AuDHD, Auditory Processing, & A Bug in My Head with Judy, Pt. 1 1:23:32

منذ 1 year1:23:32

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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) Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Become a Patreon member: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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N.D.T.V. Ep. 1: Who’s That Girl? 43:23

منذ 1 year43:23

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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. If you enjoy this episode and want more episodes of N.D.T.V., along with other exclusive content, you can subscribe to our Patreon over on patreon.com/weirdsofafeather .…

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Ep. 94: ASD & Gestalt Language Processing 1:30:04

منذ 1 year1:30:04

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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) Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 93: A Casual Chickening 1:35:55

منذ 1 year1:35:55

1:35:55

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 Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Ep. 92: ADHD & Sleep–Power Down Hour 1:22:28

منذ 1 year1:22:28

1:22:28

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) To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Visit our website!: weirdsofafeather.com Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #35: A Zucchini Surplus 36:30

منذ 1 year36:30

36:30

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 To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Visit our website!: weirdsofafeather.com Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 90: Autism Rat Hole 55:00

منذ 1 year55:00

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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) To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 89: An AuDHD Charcuterie 1:09:49

منذ 1 year1:09:49

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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 To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 88: Wet Little Fronts 1:06:41

منذ 1 year1:06:41

1:06:41

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) To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #34: Send Her to the Seaside 36:46

منذ 1 year36:46

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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 To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 87: Law-Abiding Citizens 54:54

منذ 1 year54:54

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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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Bagel Bite #33: Little Bombs 33:26

منذ 1 year33:26

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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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Ep. 86: Sherbert Girls 1:14:22

منذ 1 year1:14:22

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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) To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite 32: Heartburn Buddies 43:31

منذ 1 year43:31

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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) To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 85 Just Seggs in the Closet 48:40

منذ 1 year48:40

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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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Ep. 53: Dyslexia Pt. 2–Anti-Fluffery 45:52

منذ 2 years45:52

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If you didn’t think we had enough new information to warrant an entire part 2 on dyslexia, well, you’d be right, because despite the title, this episode is filled with quite a bit of fluffery, with some facts about dyslexia sprinkled in along the way. In part 2, Kristin educates us about the similarities and differences between dyslexia and ADHD, the real-world implications of having both, and why it’s important to know that you’re dyslexic, even if you can’t go back in a time machine and re-learn how to read. Plus, Grace teaches you how to clean your weighted blankets, Kristin gets swept up in a Moxie parade, we chat about our current tv show, book, and podcast obsessions, and we finally give the people what they want with some always-popular red hot dog talk. References Understanding the Comorbidity Between Dyslexia and Attention (lww.com) Comorbidity of ADHD and Dyslexia (researchgate.net) Dyslexia Evaluation with ADHD: Comorbid Considerations and Complications (additudemag.com) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Dyslexia - International Dyslexia Association (dyslexiaida.org) ADHD Experts Podcast: 403- When Dyslexia and ADHD Overlap: Symptoms, Misconceptions, and Interventions on Apple Podcasts To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 52: Dyslexia Pt. 1–An Open Dyslexic 1:15:57

منذ 2 years1:15:57

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You know how the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers morph into that one big guy? That’s Kristin, only instead of being made up of a bunch of smaller guys she’s made from a menagerie of disorders, and it’s time for another one to officially morph into the mix. This episode Kristin gives an overview of what dyslexia is and explores her own relationship with this often-missed diagnosis. We get into why dyslexia happens in the brain, how it impacts reading and spelling, some helpful strategies and accommodations, and we work through the confusing feelings that come with the realization that you were never dumb, you were just struggling with an untreated learning disorder. If you’re not convinced you know how to read, you just memorized a lot of words, come join us for an eye-opening look into dyslexia that just may revolutionize everything you know about yourself along the way. Resources What is dyslexia? - Kelli Sandman-Hurley - YouTube Why the dyslexic brain is misunderstood - YouTube Dyslexia | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (nih.gov) Dyslexia Fonts: The Top 10 Dyslexia Friendly Styles | Exceptional Individuals Dyslexia in Adults: Symptom Test, Causes, Treatments (additudemag.com) To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 51: Secret Chud With Ianpal (Pt. 2) 25:00

منذ 3 years25:00

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Now that your homemade cutting boards are sanded, oiled, and chock-full full of nails, it’s time to get downright silly with some more segs. In a new Alternative Segment, Things We’re Unreasonably Confident About, Grace requires a whole team of people to follow through on plans, Kristin is a confident reader but she shouldn’t be, and Ian has the boldness of a seasoned chef with none of the skills to back it up. Then, look out! Because this horse train is clomp-chugging full steam ahead toward the station, but not before a stop at the ol’ pizza shop, where Ian shares a real chud of a Pizza Secret that perfectly showcases his ADHD. Come giggle along with your favorite trio in this short but substantial Part 2 of our conversation with Ianpal. Resources Ian’s Instagram: @peak_builders To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 50: Glue It Up! With Ianpal (Pt. 1) 56:05

منذ 3 years56:05

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Man, that two-week break sure felt long. But not to fret, because we’re back and we’re stronger than ever baby, and what better way to break our prolonged fast than with a special 50th episode featuring an equally-as-special returning guest? In this quinquagenarian of podcast episodes Grace’s husband Ian steps back into the podloft to share Lil’ Accomplishments, Quirks, and to teach us how to make cutting boards, an easy beginner carpentry project that almost always comes out looking good unless you’re Kristin. And if making cutting boards isn’t your jam, don’t worry, because we get sidetracked so many times that there's a little bit of something for everyone. Resources The Cars - Shake It Up Ian’s Instagram: @peak_builders To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #17: The Janitor’s Book Club 30:39

منذ 3 years30:39

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We’re gearing up for a two-week April break from the podcast to give our weary brains a rest, but before we go we wanted to give you a big meaty bite to remember us by. In this dense Bagel Bite we’re making much-needed public apologies to some, starting new beef with others, and sharing wildly uncomfortable Pizza Secrets that you’ll wish we didn’t. Come laugh and cringe and Tina Belcher groan along with us in this episode for the road that may not be what you asked for, but is certainly what you got. References Toons Meet Marshie - Homestar Runner To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #16: Carpet Remnants 37:02

منذ 3 years37:02

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All the bathtub gin left us a little queasy last week (we really should’ve cleaned that tub first), but once the barfing cleared we inexplicably found ourselves thirsting for more. That’s why, this week, we’re quenching our thirst with an all-aperitif meal of listener write-ins. In this liquid Bagel Bite we’re raising an Aperol Spritz to some Lil’ ‘Plishes, toasting Caparis to a head-bonking Pizza Secret, and rolling up a fatty of gratitude for our listeners who are keeping this horse train clip-clomping and chug-a-lugging along its weird, winding tracks. Resources @iriseatsmaine Jami’s Instagram: @jamilynncreates Jami’s website: jamilynncreates.com Kristin’s hairdresser Erika: @erikast.pierre To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 49: Bathtub Gin Baby 59:14

منذ 3 years59:14

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Drain your bathing tubs but no need to clean them, because this episode we’re making bathtub gin and it just wouldn’t be the same without that secret flavor: family. In Hobby Collectors Kristin teaches us all about her newfound lifestyle as an old-timey moonshiner, including some captivating gin hobby history, what materials you need to get started, and why she thinks it’s a great hobby for ADHDers. Unless you’re a child, in which case disregard that, alcohol sucks, stay in school. Plus, Grace outwits, outplays, and outlasts a childhood friend in a mean girl Pizza Secret, Kristin shushes someone and becomes the very person she hates the most in I’m So Quirky, and we both share controversial opinions that you’re just mad about because you know we’re right in our new Alternative Segment, You’re Just Mad Because I’m Right. Resources The History of Gin (world-gin-club.com) How to Make Gin: 11 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow The History of Gin and its Medicinal Origins – allgin.com Gin - Wikipedia…

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Ep. 48: Anxiety Pt. 2–ADHD Enters the Mix 52:06

منذ 3 years52:06

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In Part 1 we set the anxiety stage, and now, we’re ready to dazzle you as we flawlessly dance across it. With Kristin playing herself in the lead role of ‘Most Anxious ADHDer Alive’ and Grace fucking around in the background, we’ll take you on a whimsical ear journey through the complicated one-two step of anxiety and ADHD. Metaphorically look uponst us as we Fosse dance into the comorbidity rates between ADHD and anxiety, Monster Mash through common anxiety-inducers for ADHDers, and pop, lock, and drop it all the way into treatment options and beyond. Like a moth to the hair, this episode will both frighten and delight you, so make sure you get your ticket for what may not be the most educational anxiety episode out there, but you’ll learn something. Resources When ADHD and Anxiety Occur Together I Psych Central Adult ADHD and comorbid disorders: clinical implications of a dimensional approach - PMC (nih.gov) ADHD and Anxiety: Understanding the Link & How to Cope (additudemag.com) Childhood attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults with anxiety disorders - PubMed (nih.gov) ADHD with comorbid anxiety: a review of the current literature - PubMed (nih.gov) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and executive functioning in emerging adults. (apa.org) Maintenance Phase episode: Workplace Wellness…

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Bagel Bite #15: My Inner Kevin 31:04

منذ 3 years31:04

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Put your hats on and then prepare for them to be blown off, because Grace finally read her physical copy of ADDitude magazine, and now, you’re all gonna hear about it. In this substantial Bagel Bite, we’re discussing an article about the cognitive and behavioral benefits of positive parenting for ADHD children and the importance of praise and positivity for all ADHDers, big or small. Plus, Kristin organizes her paper lumps and gets down with the sickness of shame-based punishment, we name our collective ADHD “Kevin” (so congrats, your ADHD is now named Kevin), and we descend into yet another argument about putting pots and pans in the dishwasher, just to balance out the semi-legitimate journalism work–we wouldn’t want to get a reputation, after all. Resources Parenting Styles: How Positivity and Praise Improve Behavior (additudemag.com)…

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Ep. 47: The Nervous System 101–An Umbrella Mobile Roadmap 59:18

منذ 3 years59:18

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The nervous system is a complicated and unknowable beast, responsible for communication between your body and brain and capable of sending you into an anxiety spiral at the drop of a hat just for funsies. Lucky for you, after both learning about the nervous system various times throughout our lives and retaining nothing, we’ve finally locked that knowledge down and we are here to bestow our hard-earned wisdom uponst you. Using the traditional umbrella mobile teaching model, Grace takes you on a ride down the nervous system 101 and explains what it is, how it works, and why you should care about it. Meanwhile, Kristin does her very best to derail the conversation with a bunch of her penis talk and lobster facts, making this a true Maine podcast (because of the lobsters, not the penis stuff, GROW UP). Resources @annatheanxietycoach on Instagram Peripheral Nervous System: What It Is and How It Works (verywellmind.com) Common Murre | Audubon Field Guide To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather…

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Bagel Bite #14: A Meal of ADHD Appetizers 38:21

منذ 3 years38:21

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Shimmy into those legwarmers and grab a microphone-shaped object, because this Bagel Bite we’re inspiring you to heal your nervous systems and face down your shame monsters by laughing like no one’s listening, by dancing like you’ve never been publicly mocked for dancing before, and by singing like you didn’t grow up in a house with a neurodivergent father who hated loud noises unless he was the one making them. Then, we’re all over the place as we chat Lil’ ‘Plishes, Best and Worst of the Week, White Lotus, the importance of protecting the dwindling brown bat population, and more. Keep your hopes high but your expectations low as you make your way into this tasty little smorg of smorgs–that way, we just may pleasantly surprise you.…

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Ep. 46: Baby Dimensions 1:06:34

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Well, we know we’re really gonna piss off the meadheads with this one, but hey, comedy is controversial, and we refuse to compromise on our craft, mild consequences be damned. In this segs-only episode of what many are already calling 2023’s hottest pump-up podcast, we’re bashing on sweet wines (and rightly so) before getting into some controversial Quirks, gossiping about terrible ADHDers, getting silly with Pizza Secrets, and starting a brand-new Hobby Collectors hobby that we may not know much about just yet, but we can already tell we’re going to be amazing at it. And if we’re not, we’ll just quit. Much like a bird in a mirror, this episode will have you feeling like you’re laughing and gabbing along with your two best friends, when in reality, you’re just laughing alone in the bathroom. Resources To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Terry Towels jazz music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/…

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Ep. 45: Anxiety, Pt. 1–Scary Statistics 56:10

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Snuggle into your jammies and don’t forget to plug in those nightlights, because this episode we’re coming to you live from a trundle bed to tell you a ghoulish bedtime tale about the most commonly (over)diagnosed mental disorder and Kristin’s lifeblood: generalized anxiety. If you were hoping for a bunch of heated rants about the DSM-5 and how anxiety is meant to be a diagnosis of exclusion, you’re in luck, because we’re all fired up and clip-tromping full steam ahead, and nothing short of a stronger faster horse train is gonna stop this horse train, so don’t even try. Also, Grace shares a spite-fueled Lil’ Accomplishment, Kristin doesn’t trust the mail, we bicker about socks despite sharing the same Sock Values, and more. At some point we promise we’ll take the time to actually finish a series that we already started, but until that day comes we must insist that you enjoy yet another Part 1 of a shiny new series all about anxiety. Resources World's Weirdest Bird Sounds - Part One - YouTube…

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Bagel Bite #13: A Peek Behind the ADHD Curtain 43:43

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Pack your bags at the last minute and don’t forget to set 1,000 alarms, because this episode we’re taking to the skies and we can’t have anyone falling behind, you know how important punctuality is to us. Kristin may have a case of bad brain, but that doesn’t stop her from giving an EGOT-worthy performance as she bravely shares her traveling tale in this tasty little nib; it’s a story of determination, of heroes, and of so much crying at the airport. Plus, we get uncut and unleashed as we talk backyard skiing, Peep-induced popularity, outside night games, Animal Capture, and more. We ADHDers may fly through life by the seat of our soft pants, but we almost always pull it off in the end. Which is why, here at WOAF, we live and die by the infamous ADHDer’s creed: it doesn’t matter how the sausage gets made, just as long as you enjoy sucking it down your gullet.…

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Ep. 44: 2023, The Year of Canned Soup 1:16:45

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The new year always hits a little different when you have ADHD and can’t feel the passing of time, but we don’t need to feel time to know in our hearts and in our butts that 2023 is going to be the biggest year ever for WOAF and friends. In this special New Year’s episode, we’re looking back at our accomplishments and failures from the past year, reflecting on Who We Are Now, and setting reasonable, ADHD-friendly goals for the year ahead. Time may be a social construct, but our annual tradition of not developing basic self-care routines is all too real. So come join us as we charge this horse train full steam ahead into 2023 with nothing but a twinkle in our eyes and a hope in our hearts that this year it’ll be different, everything will change–no way can this end in disappointment.…

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Bagel Bite 26: Water Bottle Bonanza 45:31

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We don’t like to make a habit of surrendering to listener demands, but with so many people metaphorically and literally banging down our doors begging us to cover this topic, we finally decided to relent. In what may be Kristin’s most autistic episode to date, she’s taking us through the long and winding history of water bottle trends. From Nalgene to Stanley, she’s laying out the pros and cons of the most popular drinking vessels on the market, calling out the toxic consumerism tactics used by Big Bottle™ to create this collector’s craze, and making some bold predictions for trends to come. Resources: Florida Officials: Don't Eat Python Meat (outsideonline.com) Why Did Stanley Water Bottles Suddenly Become a Cultural Phenomenon? - The Ringer Stanley cups took the world by storm. Then the backlash began | Life and style | The Guardian Your New Year's Resolution to Drink More Water Has a History | TIME An evolving accessory: The trend of water bottles steadily rises – Spartan Shield A Detailed Timeline Of The Popularity Of Reusable Water Bottles (spoonuniversity.com)…

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Ep. 74: Python Purge 1:29:17

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Grab your galoshes and meet us in the Florida swamps because it’s time to get swallowed up by another educational episode. This week Kristin finally pulls her own weight with an Informative Infodump on the invasive pythons in the Florida Everglades. She attempts to answer the question, “what can be done about these fucking snakes?” and blesses us with a Jimbo-inspired love song that will have you both laughing and learning. Plus, we debate the wardrobe choices of centaurs, release guttural toddler cries at the airport due to ADHD mistakes, bully boys who deserve it, and more. You know what they say: start with the snakes, the rest falls into place, so come join us for a slippery python purge of an episode. Resources: Jimbo- the tour guide from Florida Removing Pythons in Florida | FWC (myfwc.com) American Alligator | FWC (myfwc.com) Burmese python - Wikipedia How have invasive pythons impacted Florida ecosystems? | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov) Removing Pythons in Florida | FWC (myfwc.com) - Python Challenge (flpythonchallenge.org) - Python Challenge (flpythonchallenge.org) Florida Python Challenge General Rules (flpythonchallenge.org) Acoustic Folk Music - Appalachian Trail - Guitar & Banjo Autumn Music Mix - YouTube To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #25: A Tiny Kind of Mood 34:45

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Put on your metaphorically silly socks and zip, zap, zop your way into another tasty little Bagel Bite, where we’re celebrating the weird and quirky creatures that listen to the podcast. This week we’re reading listener emails that touched our hearts and souls, sharing important can-drinking tips, ranting about the inaccessibility of paper straws, and taking a strong stance on petty theft. Also, Kristin gets sing-songy and pep-steppy, Grace holds out hope that one day she’ll be the type of person who can take shirts immediately out of the dryer, and we both pledge to start swearing more for the sake of the children. Resources To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 73: Imposter Syndrome and AuDHD, Pt. 2–Juggling Hats 1:15:18

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This podcast may be one big clunky tumble down the stairs, but this episode is a good reminder that sometimes we say things worth listening to. In part 2 we’re focusing in on how imposter syndrome impacts those with ADHD and autism specifically–why it happens to us so frequently, how society contributes to feelings of inadequacy and exclusion, and what we can do about it, along with some real-life examples of actual imposters throughout history that should make you feel better about your own situation (or at least give you hope that you can get away with it). If you’re tired of trying to keep too many hats in the air or you’re in search of sound advice such as ‘scam a bank’ and ‘steal a plane,’ look no further than this final part to imposter syndrome. References: Imposter Theory and ADHD: Understanding the Link and Coping Strategies – ADD Resource Center (addrc.org) Princess Caraboo - Top 10 Imposters - TIME View of ADHD in higher education and academia (uwaterloo.ca) The Connection Between ADHD and Imposter Syndrome | Psychology Today ADHD for SmartAss Women: Ep 79: ADHD and Imposter Syndrome I Have ADHD Podcast: Anna Sorokin - Wikipedia Victor Lustig - Wikipedia 6 Infamous Impostors | HISTORY Great bustard - Wikipedia…

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Ep. 72: Manilamp Destiny 1:11:10

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There's no time like mid-January for some mediocre achievable ADHD resolutions, which is why we’re spending this episode setting goals for 2024 that won’t leave us heartbroken– think less ‘contribute to my 401k’ and more ‘take in the beauty of a butterfly.’ We’re also reflecting on our favorite episodes from the past year, revealing our regrets, vowing to disappoint you slightly less in the coming year, and learning to embrace the cringe of existing. Whether you’d like to spend more time splashing in puddles or you’re aiming to avoid Lyme disease, grab a pen and start dreaming small in this special New Years reflectisode.…

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Ep. 71: Milk Torture with Enya, Pt. 2 1:14:02

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Breaking news! Part two of Enya's saga is here! In this sausage sizzle of an episode you'll hear everything from aggressive furniture rearranging, ninja propagation, squirrel like pie consumption, brain reset, to rigging things up with levers and pulleys So Grab a trip buddy, do a little boogie for a security camera, and don't jump out of any moving vehicles, because Enya holds Grace and Kristin hostage with a cup of milk and an over-fertilized bonsai! Listen as Enya begins her criminal record at 4 years old with extortion, or is it early entrepreneurial drive? You decide!…

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Ep. 70: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy with Enya, Pt. 1 1:19:13

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Break out the Vegemite and throw another shrimp on the barbie because we’re finally sitting down with longtime listener and our friend from down under, Enya. You’ve heard her stories of flinging plums at passersby and drinking out of puddles, now it’s time to hear this little rascal’s ADHD origin story. Enya is sharing how a diagnosis in her early 30’s changed the way she sees herself, ways she adapted her parenting style to meet her neurodivergent childrens’ needs, how her ADHD hyperfocus led her to a career she’s endlessly passionate about, and more. Whether you’re a neurodivergent smurf or a neurotypical gnome, you’re sure to find something to smile about in Part 1 of our conversation with Enya. Resources yellow tailed black cockatoo Instagram: @Enyasdownthebeach…

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Ep. 69: It’s Tacklin’ Time 1:15:14

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Strap into your tinfoil hats and cover up those poster boards, because things are about to get nuts and it’s important to prepare for the unexpected. This episode we’re bringing you some top-shelf chitter chatter as we discuss the problematic parenting in Christmas movies, put a new spin on a classic segment in Businesses Someone Should Start, and We Will (Just You Watch), and journey into a doozie of an Informative Infodump on hyena reproduction that’s not for everyone. We’re also introducing a new segment song that we’re embarrassed about so nobody listen, pondering strange social interactions in a new Alternative Segment, Why Do You Think That Happened?, and spending Pizza Secrets trying to get a laugh but harming others in the process. Resources The birth of hyena cubs: The good, the bad and the gory - Africa Geographic Hyena Birth: What Makes It So Unique? - A-Z Animals (a-z-animals.com) To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #24: Flexible Frannies 34:30

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Climb into your closets and snuggle into those blankies, because hibernation season is officially uponst us and it’s time to get cozy. This Bagel Bite we’re giving shout outs to some of our lovely listeners. We’re praising a local Maine eatery with the best lunch sandwiches in town, discussing U.K. tea towel rules, and reading your feedback regarding imposter phenomenon. We’re also speculating about landline phones, mixing up a whole batch of love with seasonal favorite, Chef Santa, and emphasizing the importance of embracing your inner silly little guy. Resources To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 68: Top-Down Man and Bottoms-Up Boy 1:23:22

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Top down, bottoms up, that’s the way we like to learn! In this info-packed episode Grace is giving an overview of the two different processing styles, how they both play out in the classroom and workplace, why bottom-up processing leads to so much rumination and overwhelm for autistic people, and ways to accommodate yourself and others depending on your brainhole type. Whether you’re a big picture thinker or you’re all about the details, we’ll help you figure out your processing style and how to best support it so you can finally finish that 5th grade animal report you’ve been putting off for so long, among other things. Resources What is bottom-up thinking in autism? - Autistic PhD "Inductive" vs. "Deductive" – What's The Difference? | Dictionary.com Tiktok: @better_sol Five ridiculous bird calls guaranteed to make you laugh | Funny | Earth Touch News To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 67: Imposter Syndrome Pt. 1–By The Skin of My Lips 1:15:46

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Is it really imposter syndrome, or are you just living in a patriarchal capitalist hellscape that rewards conformity and punishes diversity and innovation? This is the age-old question that we’re attempting to answer on this week’s episode. In Part 1 Kristin is taking us through the six characteristics of imposter syndrome, aka imposter phenomenon, and providing some tips for defeating the perfectionism demons, with a bunch of rants about individualism in between. If you feel like you’re hiding your incompetence from the world and it’s only a matter of time until you’re found out, come join us for a feisty little episode, where we’ll remind you that maybe you aren’t secretly stupid, maybe your boss is just a dick. References: Imposter Phenomenon - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention. (apa.org) ParkmanA_Web16_1_.pdf (na-businesspress.com) Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome (hbr.org) _There are individuals who consistently demonstrate a high level of success, but who fail to incorporate their competency into their identity. In spite of very real achievements, these persons experience an inordinate fear of failure and perpetually enga (paulineroseclance.com) Australasian crested grebe | Pūteketeke | New Zealand Birds Online (nzbirdsonline.org.nz)…

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Bagel Bite #23: A Non-Denom Sab 42:09

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Buckle up your helmets and shimmy into those shoulder pads, because we’re about to downhill off-road unicycle into a precariously fun Bagel Bite and the only thing more important than safety is style. This episode we're chatting about all the topics you didn’t think you needed to know about and still probably don’t. From non-denominational sabbaths and One Wheeling, to teacup rules and lotion on the feet, we’ll dazzle you with the sheer amount of subjects we can cover in a short amount of time. Resources Teacup vs. Coffee Cup - The Important Differences - Foods Guy To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 66: Not Odd, Just Different with Jami (Pt. 2) 1:09:31

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If you sign a moose up for a ceramics class, she’s gonna want to start an entire pottery business, which is exactly how our guest Jami ended up with an industrial-sized kiln in her basement. In Part 2 Jami is taking over Hobby Collectors to tell us about her journey down the ceramics rabbit hole, how the artform helped her move through grief, some ways to get started with clay, and why it’s (mostly) a good hobby for ADHDers. We’re also revealing who we are now, getting into some of Jami’s many Quirks, sharing Things We Really Want to Learn How to Do but Will Probably Never Make the Time to Do (but maybe!), and chomping down on a juicy Pizza Secret with a side of schadenfreude for the little guy. Resources Jami’s website: Ferny Ceramics Jami’s Instagram: @fernyceramics To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 65: A Real-Life Amelia Bedelia with Jami (Pt. 1) 46:07

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Open up your ears, swallow down your gum, and grab your emotional support knitting, because this episode we’re joined by a very special guest and she deserves your undivided attention. Jami has been guest starring on every episode so far in her mind and now it’s finally happening for realsies. In Part 1 we’re getting into her ADHD journey from schoolyard crow to diagnosed adult, ways she and her neuroticklish children address their inner Kevins, how DBT helps her manage her traits and embrace her strengths, and why Maine is objectively the best place to live. Resources Jami’s website: Ferny Ceramics Jami’s Instagram: @fernyceramics To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 64: The Shoebill Puppets 1:19:28

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With the long, dark night of winter looming above us like a haunted Victorian child begging for bread in the night, it’s time to get spooky (but not too spooky, Susan) and set some intentions before the frost sets in. This episode we’re looking at the Celtic origins of Halloween and doubling down on our stance to bring crime and vandalism back into the holidays. We’re also cursing you with our verbal stims, enforcing important mug rules, guessing ADHD celebrity blind items, and telling a mischievous high school Pizza Secret from two different perspectives that ends in a valuable life lesson for the children–don’t. get. caught. Resources Halloween 2023: Origins, Meaning & Traditions | HISTORY Here's the True Story Behind the Origins Of Halloween (culturacolectiva.com) 14 Menacing Shoebill Stork Facts - Fact Animal To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #22: Twenty-Plus Kids and Moving On 42:23

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Show notes shmow notes, this episode is way too long as it is so let’s keep it quick and get this horse train show on the road. This Bagel Bite we’re annoying/scaring you with our current verbal stims, discussing imposter syndrome, medication changes, and left-handed scissors (doesn’t that last one sound interesting?), breaking down a communication breakdown, and opening an important dialogue about the autistic injustices of Amelia Bedelia. Resources Why Do Scissors Not Work Left Handed? (Solved) – Sewingmachinetalk.com Ambidextrous scissor features a swivel handle to adapt to the left-handed users! - Yanko Design a guide to tone indicators To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 63: ADHD & the Cerebellum 48:39

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Slack your lines and start hacking those sacks because this episode we’re covering the cerebellum, and turns out, we ADHDers need all the balancing practice we can get. Kristin is dropping a digestible meat nugget of brain anatomy before leading us through the latest research that shows how a smaller cerebellum affects mental coordination in addition to physical movement (which explains oh so much). We also share activities for strengthening the cerebellum, encourage you to take up juggling, and read a bird to absolute filth before giving the imitation performance of a lifetime. Resources: Parts of the Brain: Anatomy, Functions, and Conditions (verywellmind.com) The Cerebellum and Neurodevelopmental Disorders | SpringerLink Notes on the Role of the Cerebellum in ADHD (researchgate.net) ADHD 2.0 Brain Development | Neuroplasticity Stimulation | Zing Performance Distraction Podcast The cerebellum and cognition - ScienceDirect Decreased Glial GABA and Tonic Inhibition in Cerebellum of Mouse Model for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - PMC (nih.gov) Dysmetria - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics shoebill stork sound - Google Search…

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Ep. 62: AuDHD Pt. 2–A Certain Level of Towel 1:42:57

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Distinguishing between ADHD and autism can be pretty confusing, but luckily for you we’re here to muddy the waters even more. In part 2 of our AuDHD series we’re moving away from the DSM’s linear (and limited) diagnostic criteria for autism and looking at the much more dynamic and inclusive wheel of autistic traits. We’re also discussing the Monotropism Questionnaire, comparing and contrasting how ADHD and autism present separately and together, and sharing some of our personal AuDHD strengths and anecdotes. Whether you experience an overwhelming internal giddiness about the existence of tiny things, you enjoy the fine nuance of tinkering, or you’re easily tricked by an optical illusion, come join us for a chaotic yet informative episode that will make you feel seen in incredibly specific ways. Resources Tiktok: @Crutches & Spice From Autistic Linear Spectrum to Pie Chart Spectrum | Psychology Today MQ Assessment (dlcincluded.github.io) Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms) | Profile To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 61: No Justice for the Scrummy-Handed 1:19:24

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Bring your giggles and don’t forget those smiles, because this episode we’re yuckin’ it up with some silly little segments. Right on schedule, we’re bringing you a brand new Businesses Someone Should Start, Just Not Us that promises to change the ADHD tidying game forever. In Informative Infodumps, Grace hurts her own feelings with a bunch of facts about left-handedness that will have you saying “I’m so glad I’m not left-handed” (unless you already are, in which case, welcome to the club, ya kaggy-fister). Plus, Kristin gets the party planning eye twitch, Grace becomes a theoretical lampshade maker, we reveal embarrassing Pizza Secrets, and more. Resources 8 New Scientific Findings About Left-Handedness | Psychology Today 62 Interesting Left-Handed Facts | FactRetriever.com Is There a Gene for Left-Handedness? | Psychology Today Ace of shades on TikTok…

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Bagel Bite #21: Big Bird Energy 40:26

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We asked for your best exercising tips, and boy did you guys deliver. In this protein-packed Bagel Bite we’re sharing your neurodivergent-friendly suggestions for getting into motion even on the days you’d rather eat glass, and issuing an ADHD movement challenge for those of you who are fueled by friendly competition. Plus, Kristin embraces her big bird energy (not to be confused with Big Bird energy), Grace bravely listens to a new podcast (a true pioneer), and we both do an excellent job of convincing you that this is definitely not a cult and there’s really no reason to even examine it. Resources To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 60: It’s Not Just a Protein Soup Phase 1:10:31

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As promised, we’re getting back to our silly goose roots in this wacky seg-filled ‘sode. Kicking off the fun, Grace ponders about little poops and has a quirky meltdown, Kristin struggles with ravioli ruffles and searches for the perfect pen shaft feel, and we bicker about the necessity of onion goggles. Then, prepare for a big ol’ dump, because Kristin is informatively infodumping all about the lifecycle of butterflies in our brand new segment, Informative Infodumps (theme song pending). Plus, we’re sharing some of your Mundane Superpowers and reading a cartoonish listener Pizza Secret that may one day serve as an important cautionary tale for the rest of us–only time will tell. References: Butterflies remember caterpillar experiences | New Scientist What Happens Inside a Pupa(Chrysalis)? - YouTube What’s Inside A Caterpillar 'Cocoon?' - YouTube Pupa - Wikipedia Retention of Memory through Metamorphosis: Can a Moth Remember What It Learned As a Caterpillar? | PLOS ONE…

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Bagel Bite #20: Vampires, Cannibals, and Cryptids, Oh Shit! 45:54

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We’re kicking off the spooky season by taking a closer look at all the big questions only we are brave enough to ask (that’s right, spooky season starts now, shut up). Questions such as, are vampires cannibals? Is it the spirit or the vessel that makes the cannibal? What constitutes a cryptid? How much hair is a reasonable amount of hair to eat? We’re providing the evidence and letting the court of public opinion decide in this creepy human meat of an episode. Resources Human cannibalism - Wikipedia Vampires: Real Origins, Legends & Stories (history.com) The real-life diseases that spread the vampire myth - BBC Future How Vampires Work | HowStuffWorks Species - Definition and Examples | Biology Dictionary What Are Cryptids? A Comprehensive Guide to Mysterious Creatures (cryptidlibrary.com) cannibalism | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute (cornell.edu)…

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Ep. 59: Exercise & ADHD–Quieting the Chaos 1:04:11

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We’re on a mission to bring the silly back to WOAF, starting with next episode because this one actually gets kind of serious once we get all the vampire cannibal talk out of the way. Lately Kristin has been on a real kick of using exercise to quiet the chaos of her ADHD mind and now she’s ready to make us all hear about it. She’s covering the biochemistry behind why exercise is so helpful to our ADHD brains, what the experts recommend for maximum benefits, how to start a routine you won’t completely hate, and her best tips for overcoming some of the many barriers to movement. Whether exercising feels dull AF to your brain, is an overwhelming sensory experience for your body, or you just don’t wanna, we’ll inspire you to get back on that hobby horse with our sage words of wisdom that you can’t find anywhere else*. *Obviously this is a joke and you can find this information literally anywhere else. Resources: ADHD 2.0 Physical exercise in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – evidence and implications for the treatment of borderline personality disorder - PMC (nih.gov) The Benefits of Exercise for the ADHD Brain (additudemag.com) ADHD for Smartass women – Episode 10 Kick some ADHD – Episode 92 and 93 Acute and chronic effect of physical activity on cognition and behaviour in young people with ADHD: A systematic review of intervention studies - PubMed (nih.gov) P300 (neuroscience) - Wikipedia Brain-derived neurotrophic factor - Wikipedia Aerobic exercise and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: brain research - PubMed (nih.gov) Additude man podcast BEARDED TIT CALL - YouTube…

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Ep. 58: AuDHD–The War Inside Me 1:14:58

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It’s the peak of the summer and that means two things: one, it’s time to try on your friend’s sandals and appreciate how we’re all different, and two, it’s time to dive into AuDHD. We’re coming to you live from a hot, hot room to talk about what ADHD and autism look like in combination, why there’s so little research behind it (hint: it’s ableism), and how it feels to have both battling inside you. If you’ve always felt like you simultaneously have a rigid old woman and a small impulsive child living in your brain together and it’s not going well, come join us for what will likely be an eye-opening look into this extra spicy and often contradictory combination of neurodivergences. Resources Autistic & ADHD traits | Embrace Autism (embrace-autism.com) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28371743/ Autistic brains create more information at rest, study show -- ScienceDaily Non-speaking resource: This is Not About Me by Jordyn Zimmerman Tiktok: @megmoxie @Morgan Foley…

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Bagel Bite #19: Ode to Bernie 44:42

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Someone lock us in a padded room (padded room) because we’re getting rowdy and shouty this episode, and frankly we could use the rest. In this meaty Bagel Bite graciously brought to you by Big Weather, we’re facing down our personal bath mat cleaning battles, telling tales of semi-heroic dogs and somewhat-missing children, and asking the hard questions when it comes to the race relations of Finland. Come get lost in this Playmobil dollhouse of episodes, where we’ll keep you entertained for so long that people just may start to worry.…

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Ep. 57: A West Coast Sense of Direction with Christopher (Pt. 2) 34:00

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In Part 2 of Tofu’s hosting debut we’re revealing small and unimportant things we’re really good at in Alternative Segments. From being able to identify the ripeness of a mango with only a glance to having a great sense of direction but only on the West coast, we’ll impress the toe socks right off you with our mediocre superpowers. Then, you better hide those job applications, because we’re sharing juicy workplace Pizza Secrets that we still don’t regret, although maybe we should. No matter where you fall on the Lily-to-Grace spectrum of good employees, there’s a little bit of something for everyone in this final part of our special guest-hosted episode with Christopher. Resources Christopher’s Instagram: @bun.e.rabbit To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 56: Laughing Through the Pain with Christopher (Pt. 1) 1:06:16

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He’s back! Christopher’s back! That’s right, your favorite bouncing baby boy is back in the pod loft and this time he’s taking over as co-host while Kristin galivants about Spain. In this special episode that’s graciously sponsored by Netflix* we’re looking at the psychological allure behind reality TV in This is Who I Am Now, dissociating during some silly little Quirks that are actually traumas, and confronting our autistic rigidity by trying to convince ourselves that it’s okay for people to do things differently than how we would’ve done them (it’s not going well). Plus, Christopher pulls little Winston Bishop pranks that affect no one and he provides a much-needed update to our video games Hobby Collectors, during which he’ll help you find the best video games for learning, problem-solving, and/or escaping your reality. *this episode is absolutely not sponsored by Netflix Resources Christopher’s Instagram: @bun.e.rabbit To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 55: A Good Ol’ Fashioned Knuck Suck 1:28:17

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Calling all knuck suckers, finger gnawers, and frickin’ Michael Jackson twirlers: today’s the day we proudly stand united, for we have kept our strange stims hidden under a bushel for far too long and it's time we let those babies shine, social consequences be damned. In this wacky Segs Only: Autism Edition episode we’re spending Hobby Collectors looking at the differences between ADHD hyperfixations and ASD special interests and sharing how they each play out in our lives. We’re also officially rejecting hard pant culture in I’m So Quirky, struggling to flirt in Pizza Secrets, and overthinking a public twirl in a bonus Secret that will have you cringe-laughing along in socially anxious solidarity. Resources Special interests and subjective wellbeing in autistic adults - PubMed (nih.gov) SPARK for Autism | Special Interests in Autism To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #18: The ‘Bewitched to Price is Right’ Pipeline 32:26

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After that last autistic infodump of an episode, it’s time to cleanse the brain palates with a saucy little Bagel Bite fresh from the proverbial toaster oven. Kristin is back from her big trip to Spain and she’s ready to share all the detalles. She provides her hot-take Spanish Observations and we chat about the challenges of traveling through a foreign country when you don’t know any of the social scripts. Plus, Grace loses herself in the monotony of crochet, Kristin uses her grubs to make local crow friends, and we both unleash our verbal stim brainworms onto the masses in the hopes that they will wiggle into your own brainholes and live on in there for years to come–now THAT’S the power of podcasting. Resources To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 54: Autism Pt. 1–Brave in Our Slippers 1:28:13

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Start fiddling your fidgets and slip into your softest soft pants (but not the wrong kind of soft–looking at you, faux sherpa) because this episode we’re finally starting our series on autism and revealing that–surprise, surprise–we both have it *insert mouth horns* For those of you sarcastically doing a shocked Macaulay Culkin face right now, get ready for some sweet vindication as we explore our newly embraced autistic traits, which, in retrospect have always very much been there (you are allowed one ‘I told you so’ each, use it wisely). We’re also covering the validity of self-diagnosis, the barriers to being identified when you aren’t a little white boy who loves trains, the DSM-5’s diagnostic criteria for ASD and everything we hate about it, and whatever else we can cram in along the way. Resources Diagnostic Criteria | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | NCBDDD | CDC Tests for ASD: Autism Spectrum Test (idrlabs.com) To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 84 ADHD and Pharmacology Part 2 1:10:12

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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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Ep. 83: Purple Paper Eaters 1:33:47

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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 To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #31: A Beginner-Level Seance 37:43

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Light those candles and crank up the Yo-Yo Ma, because we’re rising from the grave to bring you a tasty little Bagel Bite and our spirits demand a certain level of ambiance in order to be summoned. In this scrumptious shmorg we’re sharing our personal seance requirements and shouting out an incredible listener for mailing us a box of gifts that would feel threatening to anyone else but Grace. Then, it’s on to Speculation Station, where we welcome a new Tasmanian listener to the flock and take our best guesses at what it’s like there. Also, we’re doubling down on our controversial stance that sometimes feelings are good, embracing the reality of having crushed up beetles in our hair, revealing important cannibalism poll results, and just generally being two silly geese. Resources @wanderaboutoddities…

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Ep. 82: ADHD & Pharmacology: The Oldsmobile of Stimulants 1:12:14

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Fiddle your fidgisauruses and dammit, get ready to learn, because we’re bringing you a meat-forward episode that’s sure to get the brain juices flowing. In an episode brought to you by Adderall, Professor Kristin is shimmying into her trusty lab coat and educating us on the chemistry behind ADHD stimulant medications. She’s covering the mechanism of action of amphetamines and methylphenidates, evaluating the potential cross interactions, benefits, and side effects of each stimulant type, and ranting about the current medication shortage that’s affecting so many of us. Plus, will taking drugs dampen your sparkle? Is Vyvanse the Oldsmobile of ADHD medications? Do centaurs sleep standing up, and if so, does their spine health suffer the consequences? Come ponder these questions and more with your two favorite podcasters who are definitely not pharmacists, so technically you can’t sue us. Resources: Tiktok: @your.psych.pharmacist Amphetamine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Vyvanse), A Prodrug Stimulant for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - PMC (nih.gov) Enantiomers: Definition, Characteristics, and Examples (chemistrylearner.com) Methylphenidate for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults: a narrative review - PMC (nih.gov) Methylphenidate - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)…

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Bagel Bite #30: Two Stevies 46:59

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Empty out your food holes and get those mouths ready for more, because we’re bringing you a Bagel Bite so big and tasty you’ll say, “Wait, does this really qualify as a Bagel Bite? What even is a Bagel Bite at this point? Has the concept lost all meaning?” And to that we say, “Bagel Bites are more of a state of mind so just shut up and listen already.” This episode we’re two easy breezy tech-savvy Stevies as we share listener feedback from our psychedelic infodump, along with some helpful advice for consuming your ‘shrooms sans side effects. Plus, we’re learning about the (possible) origins of devil sticks, sharing book recommendations, fine-tuning our poetry, digging into the definition of an edgelord, and more. Resources Alice Daniels (Contributor of Give Me a Minute) | Goodreads To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Ep. 81: Red Dye Tide 1:00:54

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You know when you realize you don’t know things? Kristin had that realization when her doctor mentioned cutting out red dye, which sent her down the research rabbit hole and now she’s here to share her findings. This episode we’re taking a look at the facts behind food dye additives, discussing the limited studies on dye-free diets and ADHD, declaring Twizzlers as the superior long red gummy candy, welcoming a horse girl into the family, debating the possibility of getting scooped up in a pelican’s mouth pouch, and more. Resources: Food Dyes: Harmless or Harmful? (healthline.com) Artificial colorings (synthetic food dyes) | Center for Science in the Public Interest (cspinet.org) Red Dye and ADHD: Is There a Link? | Psych Central healthefftsassess041621.pdf (ca.gov) schab-trinh-2004.pdf (badscience.net) How to Read Food Labels Without Being Tricked (healthline.com) Red Dye 40 and ADHD: Symptoms, Foods to Avoid, and More (verywellhealth.com) Red Dye 40, Food Additives and ADHD: Feed Your Child's Focus (additudemag.com) Artificial Food Colors and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms: Conclusions to Dye for - ScienceDirect Synthetic food coloring and behavior: A dose response effect in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, repeated-measures study - ScienceDirect Pelican Facts for Kids (kiddle.co) Pelican | Taxonomy, Habitat, Description, & Facts | Britannica SepSSE24 ENG (youtube.com)…

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Ep. 80: Psychedelic Spring Cleaning 1:20:01

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Break out the 3D dolphin posters and crank up the Pink Floyd, baby, because things are about to get trippy and it’s important to set the tone. This episode Grace is taking you down the k-hole of psychedelic research. She’s exploring the benefits of ketamine and psilocybin treatment, how hallucinogens work to create new thought patterns in the brain, what the future of psychedelic therapy might hold for people with treatment-resistant disorders, how much kids love ketamine, and more. Plus, Kristin suffers from little sister syndrome and embarks on a new chicken adventure, Grace has a phrogger in the attic and possibly ghosts, and we both share embarrassing ADHD moments and sneaky Pizza Secrets among friends. Resources What a Trip: Mental Health’s Psychedelic Revolution by Nicole C. Kear in ADDitude Magazine What is Ketamine Therapy? | Pacific Neuroscience Institute The Potential Benefits of Psilocybin for Mental Health | Utah Patients Coalition What Psilocybin Does to the Brain | Psychology Today Microdosing with psychedelics to self-medicate for ADHD symptoms in adults: A prospective naturalistic study - ScienceDirect…

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Ep. 79: Decision Fatigue–Pig Bonanza 1:02:26

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If you change your mind, we’re the first in line, honey, we’re still free, just as long as you don’t ask us to decide what’s for dinner. In this ABBA-backed episode, Kristin is taking a chance on herself and diving into the psychology behind decision fatigue. She’s discussing what it is, why it happens, how it impacts AuDHDers who already struggle with executive dysfunction, and some ways to avoid it that don’t involve just eating pasta for every single meal (although that’s always a valid option, we don’t judge). Plus, we’re tossing around the proverbial pigskin as we ponder about kidney transplants, play Susan’s favorite game, “Is It Cannibalism?”, question the existence of radish people, and more. Resources Decision fatigue: A conceptual analysis - Grant A Pignatiello, Richard J Martin, Ronald L Hickman, 2020 (sagepub.com) Ego Depletion - The Decision Lab Ego depletion: is the active self a limited resource? - PubMed (nih.gov) The effect of decision fatigue on surgeons' clinical decision making - PMC (nih.gov) Decision fatigue and heuristic analyst forecasts - ScienceDirect The socially evaluated cold-pressor test (SECPT) for groups: effects of repeated administration of a combined physiological and psychological stressor - PubMed (nih.gov) Transplant of pig kidney into a human marks medical milestone | PBS NewsHour The BOD: Rock Ptarmigan: Arctic grouse, or creaky old man?…

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Bagel Bite #29: Professor Beatbox 41:04

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There are many reasons why one may need the ability to wink with both eyes–maybe you’re a batting coach providing complicated directions, maybe you're in a classic Phantom of the Opera situation and you need to wordlessly convey your flirtatious intentions, or maybe you just want to be better than Rhianna in one very specific way. No matter the reason, winking is an important life skill, and one that can be learned if you don’t mind looking silly. This Bagel Bite, Grace is teaching you how to work on your winking, what a wink means around the world, ways to identify your dominant eye, and more. Resources To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather Next: The truth behind ‘Knick-knack Paddywack’ | Retwords (wordpress.com) (from lampshade episode where I was joking about rick rack)…

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Ep. 78: ADHD & Binocular Vision Dysfunction–Mr. Strabismus 1:06:26

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Do you suffer from tension headaches and eye strain? Do binoculars leave you feeling disoriented? Are you tipping over way more than an adult should? Sure, it could be a classic case of old eye, but it could also be Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD), an eye condition that affects up to 50% of ADHDers. This episode Grace is diving into the symptoms and causes of this pesky eye misalignment, outlining all the ways it can affect your quality of life, and taking a look at some possible solutions. Plus, we’re ruining your childhood nostalgia with some hard truths about Jumanji and Waterworld, venturing outside our enclosures for some real-world enrichment, and discovering that we are, indeed, two very special girls. Resources BVD Symptoms and Treatment - Optometrists.org Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD): Symptoms & Treatments (clevelandclinic.org) Vertical Heterophoria: The Unknown ADHD Related Eye Condition (blackgirllostkeys.com) Capuchinbird - eBird To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Join our Facebook group: Weirds of a Feather…

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Bagel Bite #28: Fire Safety 35:09

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Whip out those fire extinguishers and start spraying like hell, because things are heating up in the pod loft and it’s getting a little too toasty for comfort. In a pipin’ hot Bagel Bite that’s sure to burn your tongue, Kristin is making her family lineage proud and covering fire safety 101. She’s taking you through the common causes of residential fires, ways to prevent and prepare for a fire, the different fire extinguisher types and how to use them, and more. We’ve never claimed to be heroes but this information could potentially save your life, and in that sense, one could say we’re pretty damn heroic. References: Home Fires | Ready.gov Statistics (fema.gov) 7 Ways To Prepare For A Home Fire | American Red Cross Emergency telephone numbers you need for travel (countryliving.com) The 5 Classes of Fire Explained (A to K) (2024) - FFG (firefightergarage.com)…

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Ep. 77: Hypermobility & ADHD–It’s All Connected! 51:00

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Think it’s fun to dislocate your shoulder as a neat party trick? Think again pal, because all that high-class entertainment is putting your joints at risk and we’re here to tell you to cut it out. This episode Kristin is covering the statistically significant connection between neurodivergence and hypermobility. She’s breaking down the traits of hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, taking you through the Beighton Scoring System to help you assess your own bendiness, and providing some helpful resources for getting your body back into alignment. If your skin stretches for miles, you have a loose front, or you’re blissfully unaware of where your body is in space at all times, come join us for a stretchy little episode–your tendons and joints will thank you. Resources: Hypermobile EDS vs. Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (ehlersdanlosnews.com) What Is EDS? | Ehlers-Danlos News (ehlersdanlosnews.com) Home - The Ehlers Danlos Society (ehlers-danlos.com) Association between adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and generalised joint hypermobility: A cross-sectional case control comparison - PubMed (nih.gov) Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence to Dysautonomia and Pain - PMC (nih.gov) Association between adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and generalised joint hypermobility: A cross-sectional case control comparison - ScienceDirect @thetracyrodrigues on TikTok @burritos_and_adhd on TikToK Daily Exercises To Help Hypermobility - Living with Hypermobility (kateskinnerpt.com) White-breasted Nuthatch | Audubon Field Guide Song #2!!!…

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Ep. 76: Teeth 4 Teeth, a.k.a. How to Make a Lampshade 1:13:43

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Due to unforeseen technical difficulties caused by an influx of listeners pizza secrets, solar flares, hardware malfunctions, perfectly-timed jazz music, February having an extra day, and eating too many mercury-infused Floridian pythons; this episode of Weirds of a Feather may sound like like there is more chemically injected static than your usual broadcast. We assure you this is not the case and you probably just have tinnitus (this podcast in no way is actually saying that you have tinnitus and it is entirely on our end). We appreciate your patience during these trying times.. On with the show! (Love you) Thread your needles and bust out the rickrack (whatever that is), because this episode Grace is shining a light on the intricate world of lampshade making. She’s taking over Hobby Collectors to let you know what materials you need, how to get started, and whether this hobby can hold an ADHDer’s attention long enough to make a lamp. Plus, we’re two musical guys as we debut a new chart-topping single for the ages, drop a whopper of a Business Someone Should Start, Just Not Us that will change the dentistry game forever, and share dingus ADHD moments throughout the internet. If you love to buy fabric but don’t know what to do with it, or if you’re a tooth scientist looking for an exciting new business venture, come join us for an illuminating episode. Resources LampShadeLady.com Jane’s music: https://soundcloud.com/janeolson Cowboy on Tiktok: @cowboythechi Dingus ADHD moments: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTL1EfYfV/…

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Bagel Bite 27: Frog Ramen ft. Peter & Enya 21:34

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We ADHDers have a habit of acquiring accidental enemies, from teachers to bosses to the kid you impulsively kicked in the shins that one time. But oftentimes, the greatest enemy comes from within, and this episode we’re proving just how true that is with some special guest Pizza Secrets. First up, Grace finally bullies meat-candling Peter into the podloft, where they’re recounting a slippery little secret that will have you off hot liquids for a while. Then, prepare for some secondhand embarrassment, because Enya is sharing a quirky workplace mix-up that the rest of us only experience in our nightmares.…

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Ep. 75: Autistic Burnout–Dopamine Dominoes 1:33:26

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Don your snorkels and prepare those ice baths because we’re about to plunge into the frigid waters of autistic burnout and we promise the payoff will be worth the pain. In an episode that wasn’t designed to hurt your feelings but still might, Grace is leading the way through the autism burnout symptom checklist, explaining how a shrinking window of tolerance results in faster dysregulation, and attempting to (lovingly) bully you into resting and healing your nervous system. If you’ve forced yourself to push through discomfort for so long that now you couldn’t be bothered to dig your own grave even if you wanted to, come join us for an eye-opening look into burnout that will have you quitting your job and moving into the woods in no time. Resources Info. on Palestine: Israel-Gaza war in maps and charts: Live tracker | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera Instagram: @letstalkPalestine; @eye.on.palestine; @gazangirl; @Jewishvoiceforpeace; @Ahmed eldin; @wizard_bisan1; @decolonizingtherapy To Donate: humanappealusa.org Autistic Burnout: Tiktok: @keylimelanna Autistic Burnout Symptoms (neurodivergentinsights.com) The Autistic Burnout Recovery Workbook © 2023 (dralicenicholls.com) burnout (burnoutbook.net) “Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout | Autism in Adulthood (liebertpub.com) ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka: EP. 239: ADHD, Autism and Other Neurodivergent Insights with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Apple Podcasts burnout (burnoutbook.net) Picathartes – Africa’s strangest birds - 10,000 Birds (10000birds.com) These Ancient Birds Have Been Around for 44 Million Years | Africa | BBC Earth (youtube.com) 1:48…

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