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Crazy Together
By Marcus & Esme O’KayviusSociety & CultureScienceSocial SciencesHealth & FitnessMental HealthRelationships
Crazy Together episodes
- 66. HYPERFOCUS BONUS: A Victory Lap and AI Can’t Capture Sexy Ennui
In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Esme takes a victory lap as she describes how she has recently demonstrated mastery over many neurodivergent people’s greatest foe: time itself. Then, Marcus is relieved to learn Debbie Harry is okay, but is embarrassed to see how she is depicted in a random AI slop video.
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26 min - 65. Corrections, Contentions, and a Ray of Hope!
In this week's episode, Marcus and Esme take time to issue some corrections and contend with one very specific piece of feedback about the religious practices of biker gangs in Delco during the 1970s.
Marcus and Esme then share some perspectives they learned at a recent parent group meeting in their daughter’s school district, and reflect on how different families experience the maze of mental health resources available to them. While the array of experiences is frustrating, the O’Kayviuses take comfort in the hope that the future provides opportunities to build new and better systems that put peoples’ needs first.
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50 min - 64. Thanksgiving Special: Tools of Distraction!
It’s that magical time of year when many of us travel to our points of origin to enjoy the warm fires of home, break bread with loved ones, and contend with those other family members whose untreated mental health challenges always make dinnertime interesting.
In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Marcus and Esme take time to recognize that the season can be overwhelming—especially for neurodiverse folks navigating crowded rooms, noisy kitchens, and tense family dynamics.
However, the O’Kayviuses would rather light a candle than curse your darkness. In that spirit, Marcus and Esme want to send you off to dinner armed with an array of non‑sequiturs and fascinating factoids—perfect for steering the conversation away from politics, grievances, or awkward interrogations. So this year, don’t argue with Uncle Billy; just dazzle him with miscellany until the whiskey train takes him all the way to Sleepy Town. Toot-toot!
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49 min - 63. HYPERFOCUS BONUS: The George Harrison of the Gridiron and Sanity Saving Content
In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus makes an unusual case for appreciating his favorite position on an American football team. Esme reminds us of the importance of taking breaks from the never-ending anxiety factory that is the news and shares a few of her favorite sanity saving tv shows.
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33 min - 62. Overstimulation and Other Sensory Issues
Marcus and Esme dive headfirst into the bane of many a neurodivergent person’s existence: overstimulation. From the chaos of department stores to the “wet, unholy cacophony” of the breakfast table, they unpack how sensory overload shows up in real life, describe their own experiences battling unwanted sensory input, and discuss coping strategies and treatment options that can actually help.
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Sources for this episode include:
- Cleveland Clinic. "Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): Symptoms & Treatment." Cleveland Clinic, 20 Mar. 2025, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/sensory-processing-disorder-spd.
- “Managing Sensory Overload as a Neurodivergent Adult.” *NeuroDiverse Online*, 2025, https://neurodiverseonline.com/managing-sensory-overload-as-a-neurodivergent-adult.
- Neff, Megan Anna. “5-Minute Sensory Checklist: Learn to Manage Sensory Overload.” *Neurodivergent Insights*, 28 June 2023, https://neurodivergentinsights.com/understanding-and-managing-sensory-overload.
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1 hr 2 min - 61. HYPERFOCUS BONUS: Who’s That Lady (Doing All That Sewing)?
In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Esme takes us along on her adventures learning how to use her sewing machine as part of her quest to craft the perfect pair of pants. Meanwhile, Marcus takes an ADHD-fueled plunge deep into the rabbit hole that is the Isley Brothers legendary story and back catalog.
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36 min - 60. The Hidden Link Between Hypermobility and Neurodivergence
Prepare to have your minds blown. Also prepare to skip the first few minutes if you don't want to hear a mini rant about John Fetterman (you will, however, be deprived of hearing what happens when you shave Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, from head to toe). In this episode of Crazy Together, hosts Marcus and Esme dive into hypermobility and its surprising connections with ADHD, autism, dysautonomia and chronic pain. They unpack personal experiences, summarize emerging research showing higher prevalence of hypermobility among neurodivergent people, and explain how connective-tissue issues can affect balance, breathing, and mental health.
They also discuss practical next steps — from advocating with medical providers to targeted physical therapy — and highlight the need for more research while sharing hopeful, actionable advice for managing symptoms.
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Sources for this episode include:
- Simmonds, Jane V., and Rosemary J. Keer. “Hypermobility and the Hypermobility Syndrome.” Manual Therapy, vol. 12, no. 4, Nov. 2007, pp. 298–309. PubMed, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17643337.
- Cleveland Clinic. “Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments.” Cleveland Clinic, 1 Sept. 2021, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21763-joint-hypermobility-syndrome.
- Glans, Martin, et al. “Association between Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Generalised Joint Hypermobility: A Cross-Sectional Case Control Comparison.” Journal of Psychiatric Research, vol. 143, Nov. 2021, pp. 334–340. ScienceDirect, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.07.006.
- Csecs, Jenny L. L., et al. “Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence to Dysautonomia and Pain.” Frontiers in Psychiatry, vol. 12, 2 Feb. 2022, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8847158.
- Rodriguez, Tracy. *Heal with Tracy*. YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@Healwithtracy.
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1 hr 5 min - 59. HYPERFOCUS BONUS: An Assortment of Issues and a Little Bit of Johnny Cash
In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus demonstrates the perils of being distracted when your doctor shares some helpful recommendations which you promptly forget. Esme then walks us through the thought process that led her to make a heartfelt and utterly unnecessary admission of guilt earlier this week. There’s also references to sewing and the music of Johnny Cash throughout.
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32 min - 58.Celebrating Wins and Discussing What Comes Next
In this milestone episode, Marcus and Esme celebrate a full year of podcasting—reflecting on their favorite moments, standout episodes, and the impact those conversations have had. They share key lessons learned, offer a candid look at what they hope to improve, and preview topics they’re excited to explore in the coming months. To close, they invite listeners to help shape the future of the show by sharing ideas and feedback.
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52 min - A Special Message for our PA Listeners
The hosts of the Crazy Together podcast have a special message for their fellow Pennsylvanians about the upcoming election on November 4, 2025.
If you like what we have to say, share the message with your friends and family in PA: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-kpknv-19ad336
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About Crazy Together
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If you’re sick and tired of listening to the negative talk track playing in your head, then why not listen to us instead? We are Marcus and Esme O’Kayvius (not our real names), a married, neurodivergent couple with a lot of experience managing our own mental health issues while raising a daughter and navigating the dystopic hellscape that is corporate America. Join us each week as we discuss trending mental health issues and explore how they impact our health and wellness. We’ll also examine the myths and misconceptions associated with mental health and what we can do about them.
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