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.
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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
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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
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Ep. 128: Quieting the Head Bees with Seth Robinson (Pt. 1)
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/
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Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather
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Ep. 127: Canning–100 Years of Dishes
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.
Over Weirds of a Feather: An AuDHD-Adjacent Podcast
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.