Weirds of a Feather: An AuDHD-Adjacent Podcast

Bagel Bite 27: Frog Ramen ft. Peter & Enya

We ADHDers have a habit of acquiring accidental enemies, from teachers to bosses to the kid you impulsively kicked in the shins that one time. But oftentimes, the greatest enemy comes from within, and this episode we’re proving just how true that is with some special guest Pizza Secrets. 

 

First up, Grace finally bullies meat-candling Peter into the podloft, where they’re recounting a slippery little secret that will have you off hot liquids for a while. Then, prepare for some secondhand embarrassment, because Enya is sharing a quirky workplace mix-up that the rest of us only experience in our nightmares.

Ep. 75: Autistic Burnout–Dopamine Dominoes

Don your snorkels and prepare those ice baths because we’re about to plunge into the frigid waters of autistic burnout and we promise the payoff will be worth the pain. 

 

In an episode that wasn’t designed to hurt your feelings but still might, Grace is leading the way through the autism burnout symptom checklist, explaining how a shrinking window of tolerance results in faster dysregulation, and attempting to (lovingly) bully you into resting and healing your nervous system. 

 

If you’ve forced yourself to push through discomfort for so long that now you couldn’t be bothered to dig your own grave even if you wanted to, come join us for an eye-opening look into burnout that will have you quitting your job and moving into the woods in no time. 

Resources

Info. on Palestine: 

Israel-Gaza war in maps and charts: Live tracker | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera

Instagram: @letstalkPalestine; @eye.on.palestine; @gazangirl; @Jewishvoiceforpeace; @Ahmed eldin; @wizard_bisan1; @decolonizingtherapy 

To Donate: humanappealusa.org

 

Autistic Burnout:

Tiktok: @keylimelanna

Autistic Burnout Symptoms (neurodivergentinsights.com)

The Autistic Burnout Recovery Workbook © 2023 (dralicenicholls.com)

burnout (burnoutbook.net)

“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout | Autism in Adulthood (liebertpub.com)

ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka: EP. 239: ADHD, Autism and Other Neurodivergent Insights with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Apple Podcasts

burnout (burnoutbook.net)

 

Picathartes – Africa’s strangest birds - 10,000 Birds (10000birds.com)

These Ancient Birds Have Been Around for 44 Million Years | Africa | BBC Earth (youtube.com)  1:48

Bagel Bite 26: Water Bottle Bonanza

We don’t like to make a habit of surrendering to listener demands, but with so many people metaphorically and literally banging down our doors begging us to cover this topic, we finally decided to relent. 

 

In what may be Kristin’s most autistic episode to date, she’s taking us through the long and winding history of water bottle trends. From Nalgene to Stanley, she’s laying out the pros and cons of the most popular drinking vessels on the market, calling out the toxic consumerism tactics used by Big Bottle™ to create this collector’s craze, and making some bold predictions for trends to come. 

Resources:

Florida Officials: Don't Eat Python Meat (outsideonline.com)

Why Did Stanley Water Bottles Suddenly Become a Cultural Phenomenon? - The Ringer

Stanley cups took the world by storm. Then the backlash began | Life and style | The Guardian

Your New Year's Resolution to Drink More Water Has a History | TIME

An evolving accessory: The trend of water bottles steadily rises – Spartan Shield

A Detailed Timeline Of The Popularity Of Reusable Water Bottles (spoonuniversity.com)

Ep. 74: Python Purge

Grab your galoshes and meet us in the Florida swamps because it’s time to get swallowed up by another educational episode.

 

This week Kristin finally pulls her own weight with an Informative Infodump on the invasive pythons in the Florida Everglades. She attempts to answer the question, “what can be done about these fucking snakes?” and blesses us with a Jimbo-inspired love song that will have you both laughing and learning. 

 

Plus, we debate the wardrobe choices of centaurs, release guttural toddler cries at the airport due to ADHD mistakes, bully boys who deserve it, and more. 

 

You know what they say: start with the snakes, the rest falls into place, so come join us for a slippery python purge of an episode. 

Resources:

Jimbo- the tour guide from Florida 

Removing Pythons in Florida | FWC (myfwc.com)

American Alligator | FWC (myfwc.com)

Burmese python - Wikipedia

How have invasive pythons impacted Florida ecosystems? | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)

Removing Pythons in Florida | FWC (myfwc.com)

- Python Challenge (flpythonchallenge.org)

- Python Challenge (flpythonchallenge.org)

Florida Python Challenge General Rules (flpythonchallenge.org)

Acoustic Folk Music - Appalachian Trail - Guitar & Banjo Autumn Music Mix - YouTube

 

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Bagel Bite #25: A Tiny Kind of Mood

Put on your metaphorically silly socks and zip, zap, zop your way into another tasty little Bagel Bite, where we’re celebrating the weird and quirky creatures that listen to the podcast. This week we’re reading listener emails that touched our hearts and souls, sharing important can-drinking tips, ranting about the inaccessibility of paper straws, and taking a strong stance on petty theft.

 

Also, Kristin gets sing-songy and pep-steppy, Grace holds out hope that one day she’ll be the type of person who can take shirts immediately out of the dryer, and we both pledge to start swearing more for the sake of the children. 

Resources

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Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather 

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Ep. 73: Imposter Syndrome and AuDHD, Pt. 2–Juggling Hats

This podcast may be one big clunky tumble down the stairs, but this episode is a good reminder that sometimes we say things worth listening to. 

 

In part 2 we’re focusing in on how imposter syndrome impacts those with ADHD and autism specifically–why it happens to us so frequently, how society contributes to feelings of inadequacy and exclusion, and what we can do about it, along with some real-life examples of actual imposters throughout history that should make you feel better about your own situation (or at least give you hope that you can get away with it). 

 

If you’re tired of trying to keep too many hats in the air or you’re in search of sound advice such as ‘scam a bank’ and ‘steal a plane,’ look no further than this final part to imposter syndrome. 

References:

Imposter Theory and ADHD: Understanding the Link and Coping Strategies – ADD Resource Center (addrc.org)

Princess Caraboo - Top 10 Imposters - TIME

View of ADHD in higher education and academia (uwaterloo.ca)

The Connection Between ADHD and Imposter Syndrome | Psychology Today

ADHD for SmartAss Women: Ep 79: ADHD and Imposter Syndrome

I Have ADHD Podcast: 

Anna Sorokin - Wikipedia

Victor Lustig - Wikipedia

6 Infamous Impostors | HISTORY

Great bustard - Wikipedia

Ep. 72: Manilamp Destiny

There's no time like mid-January for some mediocre achievable ADHD resolutions, which is why we’re spending this episode setting goals for 2024 that won’t leave us heartbroken– think less ‘contribute to my 401k’ and more ‘take in the beauty of a butterfly.’ 

 

We’re also reflecting on our favorite episodes from the past year, revealing our regrets, vowing to disappoint you slightly less in the coming year, and learning to embrace the cringe of existing. 

 

Whether you’d like to spend more time splashing in puddles or you’re aiming to avoid Lyme disease, grab a pen and start dreaming small in this special New Years reflectisode.

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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