Weirds of a Feather: An AuDHD-Adjacent Podcast

Ep. 71: Milk Torture with Enya, Pt. 2

Breaking news! Part two of Enya's saga is here!
In this sausage sizzle of an episode you'll hear everything from
aggressive furniture rearranging, ninja propagation, squirrel like pie consumption, brain reset, to rigging things up with levers and pulleys

So Grab a trip buddy, do a little boogie for a security camera, and don't jump out of any moving vehicles,
because Enya holds Grace and Kristin hostage with a cup of milk and an over-fertilized bonsai!
Listen as Enya begins her criminal record at 4 years old with extortion, or is it early entrepreneurial drive?

You decide!

Ep. 70: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy with Enya, Pt. 1

Break out the Vegemite and throw another shrimp on the barbie because we’re finally sitting down with longtime listener and our friend from down under, Enya. 

 

You’ve heard her stories of flinging plums at passersby and drinking out of puddles, now it’s time to hear this little rascal’s ADHD origin story. Enya is sharing how a diagnosis in her early 30’s changed the way she sees herself, ways she adapted her parenting style to meet her neurodivergent childrens’ needs, how her ADHD hyperfocus led her to a career she’s endlessly passionate about, and more. 

 

Whether you’re a neurodivergent smurf or a neurotypical gnome, you’re sure to find something to smile about in Part 1 of our conversation with Enya. 

 

Resources

yellow tailed black cockatoo

Instagram: @Enyasdownthebeach 

Ep. 69: It’s Tacklin’ Time

Strap into your tinfoil hats and cover up those poster boards, because things are about to get nuts and it’s important to prepare for the unexpected. 

 

This episode we’re bringing you some top-shelf chitter chatter as we discuss the problematic parenting in Christmas movies, put a new spin on a classic segment in Businesses Someone Should Start, and We Will (Just You Watch), and journey into a doozie of an Informative Infodump on hyena reproduction that’s not for everyone. 

 

We’re also introducing a new segment song that we’re embarrassed about so nobody listen, pondering strange social interactions in a new Alternative Segment, Why Do You Think That Happened?, and spending Pizza Secrets trying to get a laugh but harming others in the process.

Resources

The birth of hyena cubs: The good, the bad and the gory - Africa Geographic

Hyena Birth: What Makes It So Unique? - A-Z Animals (a-z-animals.com)

 

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Bagel Bite #24: Flexible Frannies

Climb into your closets and snuggle into those blankies, because hibernation season is officially uponst us and it’s time to get cozy. 

 

This Bagel Bite we’re giving shout outs to some of our lovely listeners. We’re praising a local Maine eatery with the best lunch sandwiches in town, discussing U.K. tea towel rules, and reading your feedback regarding imposter phenomenon. 

 

We’re also speculating about landline phones, mixing up a whole batch of love with seasonal favorite, Chef Santa, and emphasizing the importance of embracing your inner silly little guy. 

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Ep. 68: Top-Down Man and Bottoms-Up Boy

Top down, bottoms up, that’s the way we like to learn! In this info-packed episode Grace is giving an overview of the two different processing styles, how they both play out in the classroom and workplace, why bottom-up processing leads to so much rumination and overwhelm for autistic people, and ways to accommodate yourself and others depending on your brainhole type. 

 

Whether you’re a big picture thinker or you’re all about the details, we’ll help you figure out your processing style and how to best support it so you can finally finish that 5th grade animal report you’ve been putting off for so long, among other things.

 

 

Resources

What is bottom-up thinking in autism? - Autistic PhD

"Inductive" vs. "Deductive" – What's The Difference? | Dictionary.com

Tiktok: @better_sol

Five ridiculous bird calls guaranteed to make you laugh | Funny | Earth Touch News

 

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Ep. 67: Imposter Syndrome Pt. 1–By The Skin of My Lips

Is it really imposter syndrome, or are you just living in a patriarchal capitalist hellscape that rewards conformity and punishes diversity and innovation? This is the age-old question that we’re attempting to answer on this week’s episode. 

 

In Part 1 Kristin is taking us through the six characteristics of imposter syndrome, aka imposter phenomenon, and providing some tips for defeating the perfectionism demons, with a bunch of rants about individualism in between. 

 

If you feel like you’re hiding your incompetence from the world and it’s only a matter of time until you’re found out, come join us for a feisty little episode, where we’ll remind you that maybe you aren’t secretly stupid, maybe your boss is just a dick. 

References:

Imposter Phenomenon - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)

The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention. (apa.org)

ParkmanA_Web16_1_.pdf (na-businesspress.com)

Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome (hbr.org)

_There are individuals who consistently demonstrate a high level of success, but who fail to incorporate their competency into their identity. In spite of very real achievements, these persons experience an inordinate fear of failure and perpetually enga (paulineroseclance.com)

Australasian crested grebe | Pūteketeke | New Zealand Birds Online (nzbirdsonline.org.nz)

Bagel Bite #23: A Non-Denom Sab

Buckle up your helmets and shimmy into those shoulder pads, because we’re about to downhill off-road unicycle into a precariously fun Bagel Bite and the only thing more important than safety is style. 

 

This episode we're chatting about all the topics you didn’t think you needed to know about and still probably don’t. From non-denominational sabbaths and One Wheeling, to teacup rules and lotion on the feet, we’ll dazzle you with the sheer amount of subjects we can cover in a short amount of time.

Resources

Teacup vs. Coffee Cup - The Important Differences - Foods Guy

 

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Ep. 66: Not Odd, Just Different with Jami (Pt. 2)

If you sign a moose up for a ceramics class, she’s gonna want to start an entire pottery business, which is exactly how our guest Jami ended up with an industrial-sized kiln in her basement. 

 

In Part 2 Jami is taking over Hobby Collectors to tell us about her journey down the ceramics rabbit hole, how the artform helped her move through grief, some ways to get started with clay, and why it’s (mostly) a good hobby for ADHDers. 

 

We’re also revealing who we are now, getting into some of Jami’s many Quirks, sharing Things We Really Want to Learn How to Do but Will Probably Never Make the Time to Do (but maybe!), and chomping down on a juicy Pizza Secret with a side of schadenfreude for the little guy.

 

Resources

Jami’s website: Ferny Ceramics

Jami’s Instagram: @fernyceramics

 

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Ep. 65: A Real-Life Amelia Bedelia with Jami (Pt. 1)

Open up your ears, swallow down your gum, and grab your emotional support knitting, because this episode we’re joined by a very special guest and she deserves your undivided attention.

 

Jami has been guest starring on every episode so far in her mind and now it’s finally happening for realsies. In Part 1 we’re getting into her ADHD journey from schoolyard crow to diagnosed adult, ways she and her neuroticklish children address their inner Kevins, how DBT helps her manage her traits and embrace her strengths, and why Maine is objectively the best place to live. 

Resources

Jami’s website: Ferny Ceramics

Jami’s Instagram: @fernyceramics

 

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Ep. 64: The Shoebill Puppets

With the long, dark night of winter looming above us like a haunted Victorian child begging for bread in the night, it’s time to get spooky (but not too spooky, Susan) and set some intentions before the frost sets in.

 

This episode we’re looking at the Celtic origins of Halloween and doubling down on our stance to bring crime and vandalism back into the holidays. We’re also cursing you with our verbal stims, enforcing important mug rules, guessing ADHD celebrity blind items, and telling a mischievous high school Pizza Secret from two different perspectives that ends in a valuable life lesson for the children–don’t. get. caught. 

Resources

Halloween 2023: Origins, Meaning & Traditions | HISTORY

Here's the True Story Behind the Origins Of Halloween (culturacolectiva.com)

14 Menacing Shoebill Stork Facts - Fact Animal

 

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