Weirds of a Feather: An AuDHD-Adjacent Podcast

Grab a pickle on a stick and settle in for an informative infodump on the gut-brain axis and the benefits of probiotics.    For this episode, Professor Kristin read 18 research articles so you don’t have to. She’s looking at the potential connection between AuDHD and the gut-brain axis and providing an overview of prebiotics and probiotics (aka your little guys), why you need them, and how you can incorporate them into your diet without having to go full Jamie Lee Curtis.    Whether you’re rich in pickles, you love the strong zip of kombucha, or you prefer a hearty crop, there are lots of different ways to keep your little guys happy and your meat suits running.     Resources The Gut and Brain: A Surprising Connection The gut-brain axis: interactions between enteric microbiota, central and enteric nervous systems - PMC Current Evidence on the Role of the Gut Microbiome in ADHD Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Implications - PMC Exploring the impact of probiotics on adult ADHD management through a double-blind RCT | Scientific Reports Therapeutic efficacy of probiotics for symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: meta-analysis | BJPsych Open | Cambridge Core Why People with ADHD Need More Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) Like Butyrate - Nutrimind Lab - Annika Angelo, MS Probiotics: What They Are, Benefits & Side Effects Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics Kirtland's Warbler singing on territory in Michigan  24 of North America's rarest birds still in the wild   

Put on your finest whites and be sure not to dribble down your fronts, because we’re coming to you live from the last Filene’s in America to talk about all the nonsense you didn’t know you needed to hear.   In this silly Just Segs, we’re squealing about our newfound love for small dogs, doing general bean stuff, reading an innovative listener Business Someone Should Start, Just Not Us, sharing some overheard Sentences That Shouldn’t Need to Be Said, and biting into a steamy Pizza Secret from a listener legacy.  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

Now that we’ve covered the different ways a stutter can present, we’re looking at the theories behind what’s going on in the brain and the comorbidities that can show up alongside fluency disorders. Then, Grace dons her clinician’s cap and dives into some therapeutic techniques for supporting stutterers of all ages.    Whether it’s self-advocacy, slower speech, support groups, or faking an accent and inventing a new identity, there are a variety of ways to encourage smooth speech and reduce communication shame for the stutterers in your life.  Resources: What Is Stuttering? Diagnosis & Treatment | NIDCD Differences in the Brains of People Who Stutter | Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter The Looooong List of 27 Incredible Stuttering Treatment Techniques — SLP Stephen https://www.cbs.mpg.de/stuttering-in-the-brain Meet the Cactus Wren: Calls, Songs & Desert Life Explained Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter What Is Stuttering? Diagnosis & Treatment | NIDCD Blue-Footed Booby Sounds

They said it couldn't be done, but Grace is finally defining the odds with this two-part series on stuttering.    In Part 1, Professor Grace is putting her speech pathology degrees to good use as she shares her expertise on fluency disorders. She’s covering what stuttering is, the different ways stuttering can manifest, and tips for being a supportive communication partner. Plus, Kristin is giving some firsthand insights as she shares her experiences as a childhood stutterer.  Resources: What Is Stuttering? Diagnosis & Treatment | NIDCD Differences in the Brains of People Who Stutter | Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter The Looooong List of 27 Incredible Stuttering Treatment Techniques — SLP Stephen https://www.cbs.mpg.de/stuttering-in-the-brain Meet the Cactus Wren: Calls, Songs & Desert Life Explained

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

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 

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 

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

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

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

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 

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 

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

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

We’re back from an unintentional break and we’re coming out swinging with a whopper of a guest episode. In Part 1, we’re sitting down with martial artist and lover of shapes, Seth Robinson, to discuss his AuDHD experience.    During our conversation, we chat about the cracker to cookie spectrum, the challenges of building routines, the mental stimulation of trying to avoid getting kicked in the head, the struggles of getting an autism diagnosis when you don’t fit the stereotype, the lessons on self-love that come through raising neurodivergent children, and so much more.      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

Harvest your tomatoes and tie your aprons tight, because Kristin is introducing us to the wacky world of canning, and turns out it’s much more than just putting things in jars.    This episode, Kristin is finally tackling a hobby she’s been meaning to do for years. She's sharing how she got started with canning, the wisdom she’s gained from year one of her canning career, and whether she thinks it’s a good hobby for ADHDers (jury’s still out).    And speaking of tackling, we share a Business Someone Should Start, Just Not Us that’s sure to help the most defiant AuDHDers amongst us tackle their to do lists and possibly develop a gambling addiction along the way. Also, Grace shares a muddy Pizza Secret before an audio problem causes us to cut things short, making Kristin’s Pizza Secret all the more secretive.    

Welcome, all rapture survivors and fellow heathens! We may have been left behind for our sins, but we might as well try to make things better here on Earth while we can, and it all starts with combatting dangerous medical misinformation spewed forth by the brainworm-addled muppets in charge.    This episode, we’re diving deep into the controversial topic of Tylenol and autism. We’re taking a closer look at the Trump administration’s disingenuous interpretation of the Harvard Tylenol study, discussing the many potential dangers of pregnant people forgoing necessary medications due to fearmongering, reading a long-term study out of Sweden showing a genetic rather than medicinal correlation to autism, and reminding you all that autism is a naturally occurring brain difference and not a disease needing a cure.  Resources  UC Davis MIND Institute statement on acetaminophen and autism Acetaminophen is Safe for Children When Taken as Directed, No Link to Autism Does Tylenol Cause Autism? Here's What the Research Says Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children's Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability   BOD: Bush Stone Curlew Bush Stone-curlew - BirdLife Australia   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

Huzzah! We’re back with the Jane Goodall of human interactions, Tori Pinheiro, to hear more about her menagerie of neurodivergent traits.    In Part 2, Tori tells us about her traumatic brain injury, the ways it exacerbated her AuDHD needs, and the lifestyle changes she’s made to accommodate her healing brain. We also get into nighttime dance walks, accent mimicry, decision paralysis, relational therapy, synesthesia, and a Pizza Secret that changed the trajectory of Tori’s life and her relationship to paperwork for the better.  Resources  Tori’s Nighttime Dance Walk Playlist   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 

Chickens, raptors, and corvids, oh my! This episode, we’re virtually sitting down with local bird woman and Grace’s close friend and grad school roommate, Tori Pinheiro, to chat bird-based hobbies, AuDHD, rat sacks, neurodivergent friendships, stroganoff season, and so much more.    In Part 1 of our conversation, Tori shares about her ADHD diagnosis, why she initially resisted the autism aspect of her AuDHD and what finally changed, how stimulant medication reduced her social anxiety, the internalized shame that comes with being an odd AuDHD child, and the ways she accommodates her sensory needs now (for the sake of herself and everyone around her).  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

Open your ears and avert your eyes (especially if they’re blue) because we’ve got a juicy Just Segs for your listening pleasure, but only if you promise not to make eye contact with us.    This episode, we’re discussing the privileges of summer babies and calling for more adult birthday parties, sharing some incredibly ADHD and at times death-defying Quirks, learning a horrifying fact about killing lobsters (turns out we’re all doing it wrong), and revealing shameful Pizza Secrets that were, admittedly, a little funny in the moment.  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

Put on your dancing pants and get ready to split ‘em, because we’re reliving our silliest wedding guest experiences and it’s crucial that you have a wide range of motion on the dancefloor.    This Bagel Bite, we’re chomping on a tasty shmorg of wedding shenanigans, creative inspiration for ADHDers stuck in perfectionism, Kylie Corner, and some risqué low-stakes conspiracy theories that just may inspire the next great Bravo reality series.  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

If you’re looking for polite conversation and maximum eye contact, this may not be the episode (or podcast) for you, because we’re autistically staring right past each other as we discuss the ins and outs of recreational arguing.    We’re appointing ourselves the official Founding Fathers of recreational arguing, aka competitive thinking, and providing some official guidelines to help you achieve that sweet, sweet dopamine without destroying your friendships.    We’re also weighing in on your family’s most controversial Scattergories answers, sharing cases of recreational arguing gone wrong, and trying our best to control the rage that’s always bubbling right below the surface. Resources  Craving Drama and Starting Arguments When You Have ADHD. – ADD Resource Center Anhinga (SnakeBird) Calls FYV   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 

Kristin is winding down her ADHD & addiction series for now with a discussion about the comorbidity rates of substance use disorder (SUD) for ADHDers. She’s covering the potential for stimulant misuse, why treating the ADHD first is crucial for SUD recovery, and how to approach treatment with a focus on harm reduction.   Plus, Kristin has a new enemy (it’s always nice to have something to hate), Grace is a responsible planner for once (kinda), and we introduce a BOD that just may be the new autistic superhero of a generation.    References: SAMHSA Advisory Challenges of Treating ADHD with Comorbid Substance Use Disorder: Considerations for the Clinician Stimulant treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and risk of developing substance use disorder | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core Drug Scheduling The Complicated Relationship Between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders - PMC Randomized Controlled Trial of Osmotic-Release Methylphenidate with CBT in Adolescents with ADHD and Substance Use Disorders - PMC Substance Abuse Treatment with Comorbid ADHD: A Clinician’s Guide 14 Kakapo Facts - Fact Animal KAKAPO Adult male 'chinging' call to attract females 🎶 #shorts

Grab your spelunking helmets, pack up your mountaineering gear, and then toss it into a fire, because we’re staying firmly planted at sea level for the foreseeable future and we highly suggest you do the same.    This episode, we’re sharing our morbid curiosities of the moment in This Is Who I Am Now, getting all worked up about one specific episode of House in I’m So Quirky, revealing Inappropriate Questions We’ve Asked Someone in Alternative Segments, and wiggling out of a jam 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

In our never-ending quest to figure out what the hell’s wrong with us, we’re exploring the under-discussed topic of aphantasia, aka the ability to visualize.    This episode, Grace is covering the basics of what aphantasia is, how we know some people really are seeing pictures in there, and how to measure your own mental imagery abilities on a 1-5 scale, all while lovingly bullying you into accepting that most of you aren’t actually visualizing, you’re just remembering what stuff looks like.     Resources Aphantasia.com Aphantasia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment -r/Aphantasia on Reddit   Aphantasia Network Communities: -Aphantasia Discussion Forum -Aphantasia Network Membership Community -Aphantasia Community Meetups   Red-tailed Hawk calls 🦅📢‼️ Have you heard this iconic bird sound bef... | bald eagle sound | TikTok

Hold onto your britches because Kristin put this Bagel Bite together, so prepare for chaos.    This episode we’re getting into the practicalities of Medusa’s hair snakes, sharing dish-based Lil’ ‘Plishes, debating whether scrubs are the perfect solution for ADHDers in the Wet Little Fronts club, and sharing fun listener conspiracy theories that don’t question the validity of science.    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

In this 1:1 interview, Grace finally gets her wonderful mother-in-law Judy into the pod loft for an AuDHD chat.

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 The Clinically Meaningful Link Between Alcohol Use and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - PMC Alcohol Use Disorder: A Comparison Between DSM–IV and DSM–5 | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Effects of Alcohol on the Brain, Animation, Professional version. Alcohol and Neurotransmitter Interactions - PMC Associations between childhood ADHD, gender, and adolescent alcohol and marijuana involvement: A causally informative design. - Abstract - Europe PMC Faye Lawrence - ADHD, Grey Area Drinker & Behaviour Change Coach Atomoxetine treatment of adults with ADHD and comorbid alcohol use disorders - ScienceDirect Common Nightingale - YouTube

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 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

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 About HHS | HHS.gov 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   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

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   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

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

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

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: Effects of Caffeine Consumption on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies Caffeine and ADHD: Is This Natural Treatment Safe & Effective? ADHD and Caffeine: Understanding the Effects Caffeine improves spatial learning deficits in an animal model of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – the spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) | International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology | Oxford Academic US Coffee Consumption Statistics And Facts In 2024 - DrinkStack CV Pharmacology | Adenosine Caffeine Half-Life Calculator: How Long Does Caffeine Stay in Your System? streak-breasted scimitar babbler - Search

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   Wild Life Videos - Fluffy-backed tit-babbler

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.  +-

Light up your candy cigarettes and pack a lip of Big League Chew, because we’re welcoming vascular surgeon and Kristin’s former boss, Dr. Ted McGillicuddy, into the podloft to discuss the lesser-known harms of smoking.    Dr. Ted shares who he is and how he got into medicine before tossing on the ol’ lab coat and teaching us about the vascular system. He’s giving a crash course in Vascular Disease 101 and expanding on Kristin’s smoking and addiction series with his own words of wisdom. He’s also answering listener questions such as, “what can people do to take care of their vascular systems?” and, “have you ever tried whippits?”   Plus, we bicker over teeth-brushing styles, agree about the importance of giving children hygiene lessons (it’s hard to unbecome the smelly kid), discuss the sacredness of the mental health walk, and more.  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  Bird Call - Pheasant-Tailed Jacana   To keep this horse train running (but this isn’t a threat): ko-fi.com/weirdsofafeather

We’re gearing up for another set of guest episodes, but in between all the intellectual conversations we wanted to take a break and get back to our nonsensical roots.    This Bagel Bite, we’re kicking things off by debuting what just may be the song of the summer before getting into pet psychics, ‘Lil ‘Plishes, the tragedy of celebrity veneers, the role shame plays in losing a hyperfocus/special interest, and more Lucky Charms talk than you could ever hope for.  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

Saddle up and settle in for part two of our conversation with Kylie, where we’re riding the proverbial hobby horse train full steam ahead into silly segments.   We share Who We Are Now before Kylie takes center stage (finally) and reveals her definitely-not-OCD-related Quirks, her hot takes on Things That Are Embarrassing for No Reason, and gets a sneaky Pizza Secret out into the world and off her conscience.    Plus, we jam on the kazoo, Kristin gets to ask a hug-neutral person her hugging questions, and Kylie and Grace share a few bonus Pizza Secrets from their early twenties that aren’t wild and crazy so much as…odd. Resources Follow Kylie on Instagram: @kyliealow Listen to Dark Downeast: Dark Downeast | Podcast on Spotify   Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com  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

Lace up your Bean’s boots and get ready to fangirl, because we’re parting the ol’ felt curtains to welcome our close friend and New England’s favorite true crime podcaster, Kylie Low, into the pod loft.    Kylie is the creator and host of the hit podcast Dark Downeast, but her talents extend far beyond her journalism skills.    In Part 1, she shares how navigating grief while becoming a first-time mother impacted her executive functioning, the strategies she uses to avoid ‘If You Give a Moose a Muffin’ mode, how an anxiety diagnosis helped her start to understand herself, and what else might be going on up there.    We also veer way off course with discussions of bounce houses, pierogi outfits, baby dimensions, Elle Woods autism, labor and delivery tangents, and so much more.  Resources  Follow Kylie on Instagram: @kyliealow Listen to Dark Downeast: Dark Downeast | Podcast on Spotify BOD: Brown sicklebill sounds   Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com  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

In a Bagel Bite that’s appropriately sized for once, we’re reading an email from a new listener that’s touched our hearts. This email has everything: autistic perseverance, AuDHD awareness, closeup magic, centaur sweaters, and a mischievous little Pizza Secret that your dogs will approve of.    Plus, we get our daily bickering out of the way early with a debate about Lucky Charms, embrace the chicken mom lifestyle, and celebrate small recycling day wins.   We’re all just spuds in the dirt, as they say, so come join us in the slop for a silly yet heartfelt episode.   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

This episode Grace is sitting down for an intimate one-on-one interview with her godmother, honorary aunt, and fellow Quirky Girl, Diane.    They’re chatting about Diane’s unique experience growing up as an identical twin and all of the ways it shaped her childhood and sense of identity.    Diane is also sharing her suspected ADHD traits, her ADHD strengths and challenges, the strategies she’s developed in her 73/74 years of life (depending on who you ask), and a sneaky Pizza Secret many of us can most likely relate to.  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

We would love to be two pigs wallowing in the mud right now, but unfortunately we’re cursed with human consciousness and with that comes the burden of knowledge.    This episode Kristin is a truth-bringer as she shares her knowledge on the addictiveness of nicotine. She’s getting into the different forms of consumption and its many effects, reasons why nicotine has such a hold on ADHDers in particular, sharing harm reduction recommendations as your friendly neighborhood vascular P.A., and celebrating the many wonderful changes that can come about when you quit.  References: ADHD and Smoking: From Genes to Brain to Behavior - PMC Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and nicotine withdrawal: a qualitative study of patient perceptions | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text Short- and Long-Term Consequences of Nicotine Exposure during Adolescence for Prefrontal Cortex Neuronal Network Function - PMC Nicotine, its metabolism and an overview of its biological effects - ScienceDirect Cigarettes and ADHD: A Robust Relationship That’s Hard to Break - CHADD Nicotine's Role in ADHD Management Nicotine and attention in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - PubMed Quitting Smoking: What Happens When You Quit Smoking Peacock | Facts & Habitat | Britannica Peacock Sounds and Displays   Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com  Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@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

You know how we feel about drugs: save ‘em until you’re older. But there are some drugs to avoid no matter your age, and sneaking to the top of the list is an innocent-sounding inhalant that’s leaving a wake of nerve damage and uneaten whipped cream in its path.    This episode Grace is following up on her promise to spread the bad word about whippits, aka nitrous oxide. She’s breaking down what they are, why they’re becoming a growing problem, the many potential cognitive and physical side effects, and tips for staying safe.    Plus, we’re chatting about the accuracy of astrology, sharing healthy alternatives to getting high, debating what is and isn’t a bipedal animal, and imitating a bird call reminiscent of a stressed nana (at least according to our interpretation).  Resources Nitrous Oxide Abuse: Side Effects & Treatment for Whippets The Dangers of Whippets: What Are They? Nitrous oxide - Wikipedia TikTok: @lilchomp @orylanlol  My Guide to Whip-Its (Harm Reduction Guide) : r/Drugs Ostrich - Wikipedia Ostrich - Sound Effect | ProSounds   Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com  Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@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

Why be so serious all the time when you can be silly instead? This podcast was founded on silliness and it’s about time we got back to our roots.    In this segs-packed episode we’re revealing some of our deepest shames and greatest mistakes, but in a fun way. Kristin becomes a cat stage mom in This is Who I Am Now, Grace puts her family’s safety at risk in I’m So Quirky, we scheme to become different people in a new Alternative Segment: Personalities I Tried On, commit social faux pas and casual soap poisonings in Pizza Secrets, and more.  Resources www.poison.org   Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com  Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@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

Curl up on a warm rock and settle in, because Kristin is kicking off her addiction series and you’re gonna want to get comfy in your enclosures for this one.    In an episode brought to you by Big Tap, Kristin is reviewing the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorders and discussing the reasons why addiction is so prevalent amongst ADHDers, then following it up with some resources for recovery and prevention.    Plus, we’re discussing the pros and cons of having one big cry, encouraging the youths to save the drugs for later, and sharing our own dopamine-seeking behaviors.    Whether you can’t stop scrolling on social media or you’re struggling to resist the high of color sorting, you’re bound to find some knowledge worth knowing in this meaty episode.      Resources: The Truth About ADHD and Addiction Home / ICASA - International Collaboration on ADHD and Substance Abuse Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Symptoms & Treatment Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Treatment of Substance Use Disorder in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - PubMed What is Substance Use Disorder? | SAMHSA ADHD Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD | Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders | JAMA | JAMA Network [Adolescents with concurrent ADHD and substance use disorder; international consensus] - PubMed Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: Treating Addiction and ADD ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey ADHD Big Brother, Ep. 168 Dr. Shane talks ADHD and Addiction (Nicotine, Alcohol, Porn, and Drugs) Barred owl - Wikipedia Barred Owl Calls - YouTube   Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com  Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@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

Gather ‘round the ole butter goose table, because we may be in the midst of a polar vortex and hurtling towards oblivion, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun along the way.   This episode Kristin slumps around and rejects your sloppy jellies, Grace learns Mandarin and starts a puka shell necklace line, we read listener Spotify comments and get into yet another doughnut debate on the quest for doughnut utopia, and more.    Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com  Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@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

Light your torches and grab your pitchforks, because we’re going on a manhunt and these things always work better with a mob.    This Bagel Bite we’re taking down everyone, from conniving older brothers to diet culture to Neil Degrasse Tyson. If you’re sensitive to mentions of sexual assault, listen with caution because this guy is a real piece of work (Neil, that is).   We’re also reading your famous first words after the first step/tumble onto the moon (a strumble if you will) along with your culinary suggestions from down under that have Grace more combative than ever.  Resources  Neil deGrasse Tyson Please Shut the Fuck Up Neil deGrasse Tyson and the Persistence of the Bad Male Apology   Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com  Follow us on Youtube: youtube.com/@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

This week Kristin is a temporary breakout star as she briefly goes solo in this research heavy episode. Listen in, as Kristin recaps three major research studies involving ADHD that have been published within the last year with the intent on opening our minds and hearts to new developments in neurodivergence. All articles discussed are linked below as well as some bonus articles if you couldn’t get enough.     Resources and Studies: ADHD Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD | Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders | JAMA | JAMA Network Time after time: failure to identify and support females with ADHD – a Swedish population register study - Skoglund - 2024 - Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry - Wiley Online Library Abnormal brain entropy dynamics in ADHD - ScienceDirect Brain entropy and human intelligence: A resting-state fMRI study - PMC Entropy and the Brain: An Overview - PubMed

Start collecting your rocks and trinkets because we're putting them on display in a functional yet aesthetic way. That's right, we're talking terrariums.   This episode, Grace and Kristin tag team a Hobby Collectors that will blow your tchotchkes right off the shelves and into little glass jars. Whether you want a turn at playing God or you simply want to learn about ecosystems, we'll tell you the materials you need to get started.    Plus, Kristin is a funny guy with an ego as she reads her bosses for filth, Grace is a juggler in her heart and that’s all that matters, we create a business plan for an unconventional spin studio and pitch a tv show to trick reality stars into therapy, and more. Resources  How closed terrariums work and the science behind them. How To Make a Terrarium: An In-Depth Tutorial