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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
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
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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Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
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
Umbilical Cord Blood Test Could Predict Autism Risk - Neuroscience News
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Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
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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Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
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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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
“Is Stockholm syndrome a genuine phenomenon, or simply a term foisted on a woman who didn’t respond the way society expected her to?” This is the question posed by author Rebecca Armitage in her article, Is Stockholm Syndrome a Myth?, and one we’re attempting to answer this episode.
In a flamin’ hot Bagel Bite, we’re paying tribute to the incredible Kristin Enmark, whose bank robbery survival story inspired the dubious label of Stockholm Syndrome. We’re taking a closer look at the harrowing events that led up to this controversial “diagnosis,” the bonehead mistakes made by the men in charge, and the societal factors that often force women to fawn in the face of danger.
Resources
Stockholm syndrome - Wikipedia
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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Wriggle into your water shoes and prepare to get sweaty, because we’re coming to you live from a boiling hot swamp to deliver some almost-up-to-date ADHD medication news.
In this little squeaker of an episode, Kristin is educating us on an ongoing lawsuit involving the online medical management company, Done., that saw huge success during the pandemic. She’s looking at how the company operates, the facts behind the case, how the lawsuit could impact current ADHD patients, and what the future of telehealth might hold.
Plus, we wonder how often we’re supposed to call our mothers, find a solution to Grace’s pervasive peanut butter problem, learn that you can’t help who you love, and more.
Resources:
CDC warns access to ADHD meds may be disrupted after arrests of health-care startup executives | CNN
SF startup execs arrested in $100M illegal Adderall scheme (sfstandard.com)
Telehealth execs charged in California for $100 million fraud scheme (usatoday.com)
California telehealth execs charged in ADHD prescription scheme - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
Done. ADHD Managed | ADHD Treatment Made Just For You (donefirst.com)
Statement from DEA Administrator Anne Milgram on Done Global Inc.
Cape Cod flamingo: Reported sighting of southern bird at Dennis beach (capecodtimes.com)
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
This country may be going to hell in a handbasket, but that doesn’t mean your phalanges have to follow.
In a super patriotic 4th of July episode, Kristin is spreading the good word on how to stay safe during the firework season. She’s using her trauma room experience to bring you the 10 Commandments of Not Blowing Yourself Up, with helpful tips such as “stop lighting fireworks off inside your home” and “don’t build pipe bombs.”
Plus, we speculate on the market value of dolphin apartments, avoid drinking earwigs in our tea (like adults), act as kazoo advocates, and more. Much like an all-dolphin jazz band, this episode is loud and a little chaotic, but will ultimately leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Anti dolphin molestation; how would dolphins play the trumpet?
Dolphin apartments
Kristin is a kazoo advocate; putting a dolphin band together
Grace doesn’t drink an earwig, grows up; shows some growth
The 10 commandments of not blowing yourself up with little bombs
Make a plea not to blow yourselves up
Outdoors is key; don’t light bombs inside your home; don’t hold them in your hands; don’t build pipe bombs
Kristin shares her trauma experience to save you from your own trauma; worked in trauma in a state where fireworks are readily available
Leave the bombs to the professionals
We care about your phalanges
Resources:
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Unsheathe your spoons and prepare for a brainfreeze of knowledge, because we’ve got a wicked sweet tooth and the only way to satisfy the cravings is with some cold soft facts.
In this creamy segs-only episode, Kristin is spending Informative Infodumps exploring the crucial dairy differences between your favorite frozen sweet treats. She’s teaching you how all the big names in the game are made, what treats will mess you up if you’re lactose sensitive, and how not to pronounce the word ‘sherbet.’
Also, Grace fills any space she’s given and defends her title as World’s Worst Employee, Kristin prefers a wave from afar and gets inappropriate at the coffee shop, we get our quirky compulsions off our chests and take a closer look at what horse train meet-cute means to you, and so much more.
Resources
Sorbet vs. Ice Cream vs. Sherbet | Baskin-Robbins (baskinrobbins.com)
Frozen Yogurt vs. Ice Cream: What’s the Difference? - Yogurt Nerd
Gelato vs. Ice Cream: What’s the Difference? (foodandwine.com)
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Grab a shovel and a buddy and get to digging, because this episode we’re putting our true crime knowledge to the test and using some strategic body doubling to hide a body.
In this three-meat scramble of a Bagel Bite we’re tying up loose ends and creating even looser ones as we plot a close friend’s theoretical murder for fun, accept help from a listener to speak more succinctly, receive a very formal email from Sister Lily, share a mix of fun and horrifying facts about quokkas and Tasmania, and read your favorite breakfast recipes without a peep of judgment regarding your choices.
Whether you’re running on nothing but a coffee and a dream, or you’re stuffed to the gills with that classic meal of rye bread and tofu, we hope you’ll find the room to fit just a little bit more with this tasty episode.
Resources
Fascinating Facts about Tasmania | Tasmanian Expeditions
Meet The Quokka - 'The World's Happiest Animal' (goodlivingguide.com)
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Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
While Grace is away, Christopher and Kristin will play. As Grace lives out her Hollywood dreams, Christopher and Kristin have taken over the WOAF with a "Just Seggs" episode that will leave you hiding your Wordle results, and your chip dip. Come join them in a not so proverbial closet, yes they recorded in a closet and we apologize for the sound quality. As they bring you through not one, but two new alternative segments. It's an episode that will leave you wondering, "When is Grace coming back?" Don't worry she comes back next week.