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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.
Episodes
23 minutes ago
23 minutes ago
In this 1:1 interview, Grace finally gets her wonderful mother-in-law Judy into the pod loft for an AuDHD chat.
7 days ago
7 days ago
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
Effects of Alcohol on the Brain, Animation, Professional version.
Alcohol and Neurotransmitter Interactions - PMC
Faye Lawrence - ADHD, Grey Area Drinker & Behaviour Change Coach
Atomoxetine treatment of adults with ADHD and comorbid alcohol use disorders - ScienceDirect
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
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
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Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
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
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
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To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
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
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Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
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
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
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
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
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:
Caffeine and ADHD: Is This Natural Treatment Safe & Effective?
ADHD and Caffeine: Understanding the Effects
US Coffee Consumption Statistics And Facts In 2024 - DrinkStack
Caffeine Half-Life Calculator: How Long Does Caffeine Stay in Your System?
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
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
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
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. +-