What do you do when a job that promises an incredible opportunity ends up slowly killing you?

The Radium Girls were the victims of the very opportunity but they weren’t just victims... they were fighters.

In this episode, Jamie commemorates the legacy of the Radium Girls of Orange, New Jersey. We discuss their suffering, how the United States Radium Corporation knowingly attempted to cover it up, and the incredibly resilient women who fought back to protect future workers.

Content Warning: This episode discusses medical trauma and body horror related to radiation poisoning.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:02 A Little Context on Working Women

06:20 The Radium Girls of NJ

17:16 TW: Body Horror

19:03 End TW : Aftermath of Mollie's Death

22:42 Attempt at a Cover-up

29:35 Radium Girl's Trial

37:14 Radium Girls of Illinois

40:25 Outro

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What does it take to change history when the system is stacked against you?

In this episode, we talk about the life and legacy of Frances Perkins, a woman who quietly but profoundly reshaped the American workforce. From witnessing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to becoming the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, Perkins pushed through sexism, resistance, and doubt to fight for safer working conditions and economic security.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:52 Frances Perkins

36:12 Just a little banter

44:49 Outro

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This week on As Told By ADHD, Jamie and Karena share some extremely outrageous beauty trends of history. From Radioactive lipstick and secret beauty poisons to leaches and lye-infused hair treatments, enjoy hearing the details of what those before us were willing to do in the name of beauty.

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In this episode of As Told by ADHD, Jamie and Karena dive into strange laws throughout history and around the world, sorting real rules from popular myths and exploring why they existed in the first place. From unusual public safety laws to cultural traditions tied to respect and social order, the conversation blends humor with historical context and unexpected detours.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:13 It is illegal to be drunk in charge of cattle

06:54 Animal Trials in Medieval Europe

16:10 The Salmon Act of 1986

19:59 Puritan Law

23:20 Sumptuary Laws in Medieval France

30:38 Eye Contact in Japan

34:39 The Fueiho Law of 1948

39:57 The Rules of Respect

45:07 Wearing Armor in Parliament Is Illegal

51:00 You Need Your Most Special Bucket

59:52 Napoleon and the Pig Law Myth

01:10:39 Outro

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! This week on As Told by ADHD we enter part three of women who changed the world! Karena brings us the story of Elizabeth Cochran, also known as Nellie Bly, who kickstarted investigative journalism.

This week, Jamie continues the unforgettable story of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. She explores the palace drama that led to Wu becoming empress, how she ruled from behind the scenes during her husband’s reign, and how she eventually became emperor herself, changing the rules and daring anyone to stop her.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:43 Wu's Back

01:55 Empress Wang's Plan Backfires

03:41 Wang and Xiao are Now Frenemies

05:09 Scandalous Rumors

06:49 The Fall of Empress Wang

09:48 Wu Becomes Empress

14:08 Even More Scandal, Even More Rumors

23:53 The Rise of Wu Zetian

40:07 Wu Zetian Becomes Emperor

47:00 Legacy of a Badass Woman

50:15 Outro

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In this episode of As Told by ADHD, Jamie paints a picture of the complicated but wildly impressive life of Wu Zetian, the first and only woman to ever rule China as emperor. You’ll learn where she came from, the rigid rules of the empire, and the palace drama and political chaos that shaped her rise to power.

Part two will cover the rest of her story and how she changed the world, coming next week!

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:09 The First and Only Empress of China

08:43 Wu Zetian before the palace

15:28 Start TW

17:24 End TW

21:11 The Emperor's Family Drama

23:52 Wu leaves the palace

25:14 Unexpected love story

27:52 Palace Drama

30:06 Wu is back baby!

31:33 Outro

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In this episode, Jamie tells the story of a Cold War–era battle of egos between the world’s most powerful leaders and how it led to Project A119, a top-secret U.S. government plan that seriously considered nuking the moon as a show of power.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:08 Project A119

04:06 The Cold War Context

12:03 They Want to Nuke the Moon

16:59 The Commission of Project A119 Research

31:46 What could happen if the moon went boom?

35:25 How it went from Classified to Unclassified

41:23 What do you think could have happened?

44:59 Outro

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This week on As Told by ADHD, we enter part one of space stuff. Does it actually have anything to do with space? Kind of? In this episode Karena shares tidbits on how water is the ultimate victim of the moon by diving into some real-life accounts… 

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This week, we unravel the disappearance of the Queen of Mystery herself. In December 1926, Agatha Christie vanished for eleven days. Jamie walks us through the timeline of Agatha’s disappearance, what we know, what we think we know, and all the twists that make this case feel eerily like one of her own novels.

The world absolutely lost its mind. Newspapers, volunteers, police, and even other authors got involved. Was it stress? A breakdown? A publicity stunt? Revenge? Or something much stranger?

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:18 Who is Agatha Christie

05:37 Agatha's Early Life

19:33 Agatha's Tide Turns

23:48 Missing Person : Agatha Chrisie

36:57 Agatha Christie Found

52:34 Outro

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