Weirds of a Feather: An AuDHD-Adjacent Podcast

Ep. 135: Vitamin B & ADHD–Slammin’ a Weekly Liver

Do all those supplements claiming to be “natural Adderall” actually do anything, or are they just giving you a much-needed dose of vitamin B? That’s the question we’re attempting to answer as we continue down the rabbit hole of supplements and ADHD. 

 

In an episode sponsored by the concept of multivitamins, Professor Kristin is covering the different types of vitamin B, what’s happening at the molecular level, how vitamin B deficiencies impact the brain and body, and ways you can increase your intake without falling for supplement scams. 

 

Whether you’re a liver and onions type of gal, you like to graze on fistfuls of leafy greens, or you prefer to get your nutrients the old-fashioned way via vitamin gummies, increasing your vitamin B can transform your energy levels for the better, no gimmicks required. 

Resources:

Vitamin B-6 - ScienceDirect

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a pyridoxine-dependent condition: Urinary diagnostic biomarkers - ScienceDirect

Vitamins B9 and B12 in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A systematic review: International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research: Vol 94, No 5-6

Neurodevelopmental effects of maternal folic acid supplementation: a systematic review and meta-analysis: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition: Vol 63 , No 19 - Get Access

The Impact of Maternal Folates on Brain Development and Function after Birth - PMC

Prenatal Folic Acid Supplements and Offspring's Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-analysis and Meta-regression - PubMed

Maternal serum Vitamin B12 and offspring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Serum Biomarker Analysis in Pediatric ADHD: Implications of Homocysteine, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Ferritin, and Iron Levels

The Effects of Vitamin Therapy on ASD and ADHD: A Narrative Review | Bentham Science Publishers

My Demoiselle crane (Karkare) (Chamkai) Konj Male calling his female

Ep. 134: Black Cat in a Golden Retriever World

If you’ve got your head in the clouds, an egg in your pocket, and a song in your heart, you’re in the right place because this episode, we’re diving into some egg-themed Quirks, revealing petty potato family drama, shoving children into snowbanks, and munchin’ on a shameful credit card Pizza Secret that all ADHDers can relate to. 

 

Also, Kristin has lots of questions about navigating the new and wonderful world of dog motherhood while a precious surprise guest snores and snoozes away in the background. 

Resources 

Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com 

Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather

Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather

Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/

Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather 

Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather 

Bagel Bite #50: Seriously Considering Beans

In this extra long Bagel Bite that’s just in time for New Years, Grace and Kristin are sharing their whimsical Bingo card goals for 2026. 

 

Whether you hope to improve your street fighting skills, you’ve been considering breaking into the Bean Scene, or you just want to lay down and look at the sky more, this episode will inspire you to dream big. Brought to you by Jami Chow. 

Resources

Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com 

Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather

Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather

Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/

Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather 

Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather 

Ep. 133: ADHD & Supplements Pt. 1–Eat Your Metals

If you’re wary of the wellness industry or you feel like you should be taking supplements but don’t know where to start, get ready for some sweet solidarity. 

 

This episode started out of spite, as all the best ones do, and has transformed into an informative multi-part series on ADHD & supplements. In part 1, Kristin is covering the biology basics of omega fatty acids, zinc, and iron, before delving into the potential benefits and risks of each vitamin/mineral, how to add more of each into your diet, and ways to avoid getting scammed by promises of “natural Adderall” supplements. 

Resources

Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Health Professional Fact Sheet

The Latest Science on Supplements For ADHD - The Sutcliffe Clinic

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Treatment of Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptomatology: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - ScienceDirect

Omega-6 to Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio in Patients with ADHD: A Meta-Analysis - PMC

Efficacy and Safety of Omega-3/6 Fatty Acids, Methylphenidate, and a Combined Treatment in Children With ADHD - Eduardo Barragán, Dieter Breuer, Manfred Döpfner, 2017

Zinc in the Brain: Friend or Foe? - PMC

Iron - Consumer

Iron and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: what is the empirical evidence so far? A systematic review of the literature: Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics: Vol 12, No 10

The Role of Iron and Zinc in the Treatment of ADHD among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials

Omega 3 for ADHD? Best Supplements for Kids, Adults

ADHD Natural Supplements: Zinc, Omega-3, and More

roadrunner sound call

Bagel Bite #49: A General Sense of Direction

In a Bagel Bite that will have you asking, "what even is a Bagel Bite at this point?" Grace and Kristin are catching up with a post-holiday recap. 

 

We're sharing our favorite gifts given and received, including some crowd-pleasing Christmas craft ideas. Kristin finally gets a banjo and moves one step closer to her swamp person dreams, Grace has a new little mouth to feed, we both have ongoing beef with Tom Hanks, and much more. 

Resources

Whimsy Bridge Art on Etsy

 

Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com 

Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather

Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather

Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/

Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather 

Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather

Ep. 132: Banjo Beef

Strap on your straw hats and get those boots ready for tapping, because Kristin has a banjo song in her heart and she’s not going to rest until we’re all do-si-doing. 

 

This episode, we’re sharing a Business Someone Should Start that just may change the pooping game forever before Grace teaches you the ancient art of lino/block printing, including what materials you need to get started and some visual examples of how to do it. 

 

Plus, we’re reading a listener’s Pizza Secrets/Schoolyard Confessions, featuring child crimes, death wishes, unspoken social rules, ADHD impulsiveness, and lying to teachers for prayer circle clout.

 

 

Resources

https://feathersandfolktales.com/diemdangersblogposts/historyofblockprinting

Speedball Art

Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com 

Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather

Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather

Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/

Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather 

Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather

Ep. 131: AuDHD Burnout Revisited–Horny for Laundry (Pt. 2)

We spent Part 1 of Burnout Revisited getting you all riled up, now we’re back with some practical solutions for pulling yourself out of the slog.

 

In Part 2, Kristin is sharing the strategies she’s found helpful for tackling her own personal burnout. Strategies such as being vulnerable enough to ask for help, body doubling for tasks you hate, keeping your meat suit fed by any means necessary, putting your parents to work, getting into action to help others, and, if all else fails, playing a fun game of What Will Kill Me First? to prioritize your needs.

 

AuDHD burnout isn’t a simple fix, but the more you can accept and accommodate your neurodivergent needs, stop being the only supporting beam, and start being gentler with yourself, the better your brain and body will feel. 

Resources

Roseate Spoonbill: Habitat, Behavior, and More | AnimalGator

Roseate spoonbill call

 

Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com 

Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather

Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather

Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/

Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather 

Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather 

Ep. 130: AuDHD Burnout Revisited–Taking Crazy Pills (Pt. 1)

It’s that time of the year again where our motivation takes a nosedive and we’re left wondering whether we’ll ever make it out of the slump again. Don’t fear, because we’re here to remind you that your feelings are valid, and while things may feel heavy right now, not all hope is lost. 

 

In Part 1, we’re revisiting what burnout is, why it’s so intense for AuDHDers, and what in the world might be contributing to it. We also spend some time pondering the bathroom habits of vampires and debating what it means to be dead, as is to be expected for any burnout discussion.

 

In Part 2, we’ll be giving you some practical solutions for tackling your executive dysfunction and general malaise, but for now, come commiserate in the misery with us. 

Resources

Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com 

Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather

Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather

Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/

Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather 

Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather 

Bagel Bite 48: Bucket O’ Spoons

Empty your mouths, grab your preferred little spoons, and gather ‘round the proverbial Jell-O mold, because this Thanksgiving we’re bringing you a tasty morsel of nutrient-dense nonsense.

 

In this Bagel Bite, we’re ranting and raving about the injustices of the SNAP benefits system and providing some suggestions for supporting your communities, followed by listener write-ins about autistic grandparents that devolves into us inventing a spoon-based business, possibly our best one yet. 

Resources

Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com 

Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather

Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather

Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/

Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather 

Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather

Ep. 129: Reclaiming Agency Through Martial Arts with Seth Robinson (Pt. 2)

Grab your centaurs and hold them tight, because Seth is back in the pod loft and things are about to get serious with a side of silly. 

 

In Part 2 of our conversation, Seth is detailing the life lessons and AuDHD skills he’s gained through martial arts and the importance of recognizing the role violence plays in our society. Then to round things out, he gets some parenting shame off his chest with a traumatizing yet character-building Pizza Secret.

Resources 

Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com 

Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather

Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather

Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/

Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather 

Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather