Turn off the overhead lights and be sure not to wrinkle the bedsheets, because our friend and #1 fan, Judy, is sitting down with us on the plush carpets of Pod Loft 3.0 to share her story, and you just know she has some very specific sensory requirements. 

In Part 1 Judy is divulging how a comment from an esthetician led her to an ADHD diagnosis, how our podcast encouraged her to seek out the additional diagnoses of auditory processing disorder and autism (brag brag brag), all the ways developing a deeper understanding of herself has strengthened her relationships with her wife and son, how her AuDHD creativity has led to her career as an artist, and so much more.

Resources

Judy’s art Instagram: @artbyjudyhaas

Jack Snipe Bird Call (youtube.com)

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This week we’re mixing things up and giving you a taste of our long-awaited Patreon debut. Grace and Christopher are releasing the pilot episode of their new bonus series, N.D.T.V., where they’re infodumping about their favorite neurodivergent television characters. 

First up, they’re diving into Season 1 of New Girl and taking a look at the quirkiest characters of the bunch. They’re discussing the most noticeable and noteworthy traits of Unmasked AuDHD Queen Jessica Day and Neurotic Autism Prince Schmidt.

Open your umbrellas and secure your waterproof bibs, because we’re about to rain a cats-and-dogs amount of knowledge down uponst you, and if you’re listening to this podcast, chances are your fronts are already soggy enough as it is. 

This episode Professor Grace is going back to her speech language pathology roots, because those degrees have gotta pay off somehow. She’s looking at the functionality of echolalia and gestalt phrases, breaking down the differences between gestalt and analytical language processing, and providing strategies for supporting the gestalt communicators in your life. 

Also, we rant about high school English required reading, continue to suffer from the Cinemagic song, and deliver a pitch-perfect imitation of the Grey Lourie. You can find all this and more, only on your favorite avian-themed AuDHD podcast.

Resources

TikTok: @support_the_spectrum 

Understanding Gestalt Language Processing (neurolaunch.com)

Embracing gestalt language development as a fundamental neurodiversity-affirmative practice (sagepub.com)

Grey go away bird (youtube.com)

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Fire up your frying pans and prepare to have a yard-to-table scramble in about 6-8 months, because you’re about to learn how to raise a brood of hens from chicks to egg-laying ladies and it doesn’t just happen overnight, so be patient. 

This episode Kristin is resurrecting Hobby Collectors to share her amateur backyard chicken knowledge. She’s covering what you need to get started, how to keep your ladies happy and healthy, what to do when your chickens become too ugly to handle, and deciding whether chicken rearing is a good hobby for ADHDers.

Also, we’re taking a hard stance on the objectively worst ice cream flavor in existence, training for next year’s pressure washing season in This Is Who I Am Now, inventing a puzzle exchange service that already exists in Businesses Someone Should Start, and They Have, and more. 

Resources

puzzleexchange.com

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Pop some melatonin and put on a pot of sleepytime tea, because we’re bringing you a nightcap of knowledge and there’s no better foundation for learning than a well-rested brain. 

This episode, Kristin is a huge hypocrite as she teaches us about the importance of sleep. She’s covering the four stages, how sleep (or lack thereof) impacts our brains and bodies, why so many ADHDers in particular have a hard time doin’ sleep, and tips and tricks for getting to bed early and waking up on time. 

We’re also sharing about our Funtown adventures, discussing the privileges of a summer birthday, and continuing our month of controversy with complaints about Oregon drivers.

Whether you’re an early morning emu or a late night arctic seabird, there's nothing sexier than a good night’s sleep, so come learn how to do it right in this sleepy meat of an episode. 

Resources

National Sleep Foundation (thensf.org)

Managing Sleep in Adults with ADHD: From Science to Pragmatic Approaches - PMC (nih.gov)

Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (nih.gov)

ADHD and Sleep Problems: How Are They Related? (sleepfoundation.org)

What Is Sleep Hygiene? Tips To Improve (clevelandclinic.org)

ADHD Aha! Podcast

ADHD rewired Podcast

ADDitude’s: ADHD Experts Podcast

Alarm Clocks for ADHD: Sleep and Mornings (additudemag.com)

King Eider | Audubon Field Guide

King Eider call , sound and picture / scientific name Somateria spectabilis / volcano of beauty (youtube.com)

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Light your candles, pop on some Toni Braxton, and don’t forget the tahini, because we’re resurrecting a smattering of subjects from episodes past and it’s crucial that you have your séance/sauce requirements at the ready. 

This episode we’re following up on the topics nobody asked about, such as what a convertible is and isn’t, which local Maine law office commercials contained threats of physical violence, and whether Bobby is an acceptable name for an adult (it’s not). 

We’re also sharing your responses to the questions ‘What would you put on your stress relief tea tag?’ and ‘What three items do you require for your own seance?’. Finally, we’re rounding things out with Enya’s suggestion of cuddle breathing, an intimate form of self-regulation that we won’t be trying but it sounds nice for someone. 

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We’ve made some controversial statements on here in the past, but nothing has compared to the hellfire we’re about to unleash, so help us god. 

This episode we’re galloping full steam ahead into hot water as we share our correct takes on hobby horsers, dressage riders, conductors (both music and train), race car drivers, roadside hats, and Sherpa blankets.

The controversy doesn’t stop there though, because Grace is Informatively Info-dumping about Peter the Dolphin, a story that somehow involves aliens, interspecies communication, dolphin apartments, LSD, and some rather unsavory and unethical research methods, listeners be warned. 

Whether you’re an avid candle-eater or you’re on the verge of a breakdown in Party City, you won’t want to miss this runaway hobby horse train of an episode. 

What is Competitive 'Hobby Horsing'? 

Let Them Eat Candles

https://allthatsinteresting.com/margaret-howe-lovatt

Margaret Howe Lovatt - Wikipedia

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Sharpen your sporks and secure your adult bibs, because we're serving up a fast and current meatpile of knowledge and it’s a lot harder to learn with a messy little front. 

This episode Professor Kristin is looking at a new study out of Japan showing an interesting correlation between inflammatory markers in the blood and autism. She’s providing a breakdown of the science, hypothesizing what this could mean for the future, and emphasizing the importance of interpreting study results responsibly.

If chemistry learnin’ isn’t your thing, don’t you worry, there are plenty of side convos about age-appropriate hairstyles, seasonal shams, eyesight apps, autism rats, and stinky little birds to keep you smiling and satisfied.

Resources

Be My Eyes App

Arachidonic acid‐derived dihydroxy fatty acids in neonatal cord blood relate symptoms of autism spectrum disorders and social adaptive functioning: Hamamatsu Birth Cohort for Mothers and Children (HBC Study) - Hirai - Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences - Wiley Online Library

Fatty acids in umbilical cord blood might cause autism spectrum disorder, study suggests | ScienceDaily

Umbilical Cord Blood Test Could Predict Autism Risk - Neuroscience News

Cord Blood Metabolite Profiles and Their Association with Autistic Traits in Childhood - PubMed (nih.gov)

HOATZIN (OPISTHOCOMUS HOAZIN), CIGANA, JACU-CIGANO, Parents with cub, Images made inside the boat. (youtube.com)

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Now that we’re back down in the basement where we belong, we’re ready to crank up the heat with a steaming hot charcuterie board of AuDHD topics. 

This episode Grace is taking you down the rabbit hole of her screenshots folder and sharing some important AuDHD insights from therapists and fellow content creators. She’s covering different ways to stay in daily contact with your projects rather than focusing on consistency, why it’s important to recognize the underlying needs fueling our “bad” habits, how encouragement can become ableism, and what to do in the face of a hangry friend. 

Just like pleather in a sauna, this episode will stick to your thighs, arms, and hopefully your hearts, so come join us for an educational steam. 

Resources

Tiktok: @maria.bowler; @Jenna Free

Instagram: @Spottherapyhub

Turkey Vulture Sounds (youtube.com)

Turkey Vulture Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Keep those feet dry and for the love of god, stay out of the trenches, because we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of gangrene and things are about to get soggy. 

In an episode that will make you think twice about frolicking through puddles, Kristin is informatively infodumping her hard-earned wisdom regarding your favorite tissue death disorder. From the three types, to the different causes, to what can be done about it, she’s covering all things gangrene whether you want it or not.

Also, we’re breaking free from the confines of favorite colors, getting into the logistics of our surrogate hugging service, Hugs from Afar, embracing our wet little fronts in a new listener-inspired segment, and letting our gross girl personas shine in Pizza Secrets. 

Resources

Fournier Gangrene - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)

Necrotizing soft tissue infections - UpToDate

Gangrene - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)

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