Brainworms & Tangents Podcast

By Pamela & Keresa

Two ADHD twenty-somethings follow their impulsive ideas (”brainworms”) into small challenges and big tangents. This is a cozy, chaotic, Facetime-style growth podcast about becoming who you want to be:... more

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

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March 25, 2026 Why We Hate 75 Hard (& Why We're Doing it Anyway)
We dive into the philosophy behind the 75 Hard challenge and clarify some misconceptions about the rules. So what is this challenge really about? What is the point and why do so many people, including us, attempt it?
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53min
March 18, 2026 My Push-Up Journey
“You can’t do a push-up?!?” What started as a personal challenge for Keresa turned into rabbit holes on everything that goes into a push-up. From the history of calisthenics to human anatomy, this brainworm really took over.
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Mel Robbins Podcast- Episode: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol (with Dr. Vonda Wright, MD)
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30min
March 11, 2026 Ditch Your Maps App!
Pamela deletes her maps app and tries navigating the old-fashioned way—using MapQuest, street signs, paper maps, and memory instead of GPS. This experiment explores convenience culture, “friction maxxing,” and what happens when we stop relying on technology like Google Maps for everyday navigation.
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals- Oliver Burkeman
Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture- Kyle Chayka
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33min
March 04, 2026 Capsule Wardrobe 101: My Project 333 Travel Trial
Pamela tests the capsule wardrobe trend by creating a travel capsule for a two-week international trip. Inspired by Project 333 by Courtney Carver, she limits her options, rethinks overpacking, and explores whether fewer clothes actually mean more freedom.
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Project 333-Courtney Carver
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33min
February 25, 2026 Smartphones: Tools or Traps?
Smartphones were designed to connect us—but somewhere along the way, they started taking over our attention, our time, and our real-life relationships.
In this episode, we talk about screen time, doomscrolling, digital detoxes, and how to start using technology as a tool instead of letting it use you. If you’ve been feeling stuck in the scroll, this is your reminder to reconnect with your curiosity, creativity, and the life happening off your phone.
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Ashley Embers Podcast- Episode: They're stealing our sleep and getting rich from it
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36min
February 18, 2026 Unpacking Dental Shame with ADHD
No one likes the dentist, but for people with ADHD, it can bring on a different type of feeling: dental shame. In this episode, we share our own experience with our dental health in hopes that you feel less alone in the dental shame spiral.
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41min
February 11, 2026 Can You Learn to Sing?
There’s so many moments where singing brings us together. So what happens if you can’t carry a tune to save your life? In today’s episode, Pamela embarks on a self-taught singing journey, so that you, too, might be inspired try something that you’re just not that good at.
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NPR Life Kit: How to Bring Down the House at Karaoke
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32min
February 04, 2026 How Fantasy Football Took Over My Life
Keresa joining a fantasy football league turned into a lesson about connection and community. This episode contains mostly correct football facts and reasons why you should always take the opportunity to learn something new!
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34min
January 28, 2026 What I Learned by Asking Reddit for Appearance Advice
Why did I willingly post my face on Reddit? In this episode, Pamela explains why she decided to open herself up to feedback on the internet. We discuss what we can learn from others' perceptions and dive into different beauty trends.
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30min
January 21, 2026 Decluttering with ADHD: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
This week, we are spiraling about clutter and discuss our 300-item declutter challenge. We talk through what actually counts as decluttering, why daily goals didn’t work, and how guilt, sentimentality, and half-finished projects make it so hard to let things go. This is an episode all about clearing space—both in your home and in your brain.
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30min

FAQs about Brainworms & Tangents Podcast:

How many episodes does Brainworms & Tangents Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.