Odds & Ends of a Thirtysomething ADHDer
Musings on intersectionality and life things, from a Hispanic, bisexual woman with ADHD
Episodes
14 episodes
Micah Comes To Visit (Part 2)
This week, we're finishing chatting with Micah about the struggles of our ADHD journies and how we make the day-to-day work.
Micah Comes to Visit (Part 1)
I have a new guest with me today, a best friend of mine, to chat about seeking ADHD diagnosis, finding purpose, and laughing in the face of sadness. I'll be splitting this one up for time purposes. Main themes:Seeking an...
ADHD & Work Trouble
Today is all about reflecting on how ADHD appeared before I knew what it was and the ways it caused me grief as I tried to understand why it was so hard to do what I was asked to do. I also reflected on how struggling to meet that "enough" labe...
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Excessive Use of Phenomenal
There is no main through-line this week, just an emptying of my busy brain. Main themes: Working to live, not living to work TravelUnrelated ideas Waiting mode
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Finding The Good When Things Are Hard
Today, I talk about burnout and coming out of the darkness to find the light. Also, I discuss the importance of showing up for the people you care about. Main themes: Learning how to slow down Giving y...
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The Adventures of Smol Gurl & Tol Guy
We have our first guest this week! Noah, my fellow ADHDer and husband, joined me for discussions about our struggles with academics and organization, imaginations, and how we have tackled ADHD challenges in our adult lives. Main top...
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Safety & Coping
Let's talk about safety as a woman and what can happen after trauma. Big trigger warning this week involving assault, abuse, and shame after experiencing these things. Main topics:MaskingShame in reporting ...
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Grief & All Her Friends
As the great Barbie asked... "have you guys ever thought about death?" Me either... I've done a little checking in with myself being surrounded by anticipatory grief lately and wanted to unravel a little bit of the loose thread in my head. ...
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Home Is Where Your People Are
Today, I discussed what nostalgia pops up when I visit my hometown, grief about friendships past, and a nice dose of anxiety symptoms to tie it all together. Main topics: Losing and adapting the feeling of home...
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Bunnies and Body Image
This week, I explore transitions in life, grief from losing pets, and grappling with body image issues. Main topics: Balancing your own thoughts and feelings with other people's expectationsHandling unexpec...
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Pet Peeves and Fertility Treatments
This week, as the title suggests, you get odds and ends of my brain. I bounce from time blindness, pet peeves, and then go on a large side trip of our fertility struggles.
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My Specific Flavor of ADHD
Today, I'm going through all the different aspects of my particular version of ADHD, as well as touching on some of the overlap of ADHD and Autism. References: "Is It ADHD or Autism? (Or Both)" by Dr. Megan Anna Neff...
