In this episode of ADHDnD, Blumken and Helvetica find themselves on the next stage of their adventure and also we do an entire bonus episode of the podcast as a close on accident because we got distracted. Gnucklegnuts and TU:NE pull their formidable weight and also we learn that Vineblights can be very tricky opponents in the right circumstances. Also Chris does some very impressive DMing. Like the REVEAL y'all. It's COMING. Get ready. We have new ADHDnD merch available in our redbubble shop- v...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On this episode, Erik and Catie welcome podcaster extraordinaire and generally all-around excellent human being Em Schulz, co-host of hit true crime and paranormal podcast "And That's Why We Drink". They speak with us about their experience of learning about ADHD, their diagnosis and their journey from clown college through Marvel movie prop making...honestly, maybe just listen to this episode because it's just...**chef's kiss**. Check out Em's podcast and learn more about their fabulous work he...
Mar 04, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 25
**WARNING! This episode contains frank discussion about sex and kink, so if that's not your bag, maybe skip this one**. In this episode Erik and Catie sit down to start an open and honest discussion about kink, neurodiversity and ADHD. We discuss the pros and cons of being a neurodiverse entity within the kink community, discuss some of the most common forms of sexual disfunction in folx with ADHD and, most importantly, we open up about our own relationship(s) and how we've come into our own ide...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, we take more questions from Catie's ever-growing list of Tiktok Q&A options. We discuss keeping your doors locked, how to tell a friend you think they might have ADHD (consensus:...maybe don't? Or do? We're still sort of torn) and offer a few pieces of advice and suggestions for ADHD brains. The Announcement Stuff: As a reminder, we have an Infinite Quest Patreon available! Sign up to get insider information, exclusive content and behind the scenes stuff. We just dropped som...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, Erik and Catie sit down to do a Q&A and immediately get distracted and record an entire podcast about an entirely different subject because that's about as on-brand as it gets. We discuss systems and strategies for keeping your life (moderately) together, and get weirdly in depth about post it notes. The Announcement Stuff: As a reminder, we have an Infinite Quest Patreon available! Sign up to get insider information, exclusive content and behind the scenes stuff. We just dr...
Feb 11, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 22
It's a bonus Tuesday episode! Let us explain: We love getting to educate and advocate for mental health, but we also have a lot of other cool stuff that we do. As such, Erik and I have decided to start dropping some "grab bag" episodes where we share other stuff we're excited/passionate about. This week's episode is from that time when Catie decided what she REALLY needed to do was start an old-timey radio show podcast. That uh....didn't work out. But now, for your listening enjoyment, we re-rec...
Feb 09, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Warning: This episode features an exceptionally candid discussion about depression and, to some extent, suicide. Catie also cries which tends to freak people out, but here we are. Erik and Catie open up about their own experiences in dealing with depression. We talk a little about the rates of ADHD and depression and offer some [maybe] slightly helpful solutions on how to support your partners or friends who might be dealing with depression. Mostly, though this is an episode about getting stuff ...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, we take a few more excellent questions from our audience and get weirdly invested in Catie's alarm sound. CW/TW: This episode contains discussions of self-harm. Erik and Catie open up about their struggles with keeping and maintaining friendship, the struggle of diagnosis, keeping jobs, and more. The Announcement Stuff: As a reminder, we have an Infinite Quest Patreon available! Sign up to get insider information, exclusive content and behind the scenes stuff. We just dropped so...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 19
We are so excited to debut our favorite character in all of literature: TU:NE the Talking Unicorn! Warning: He swears a lot.... The Announcement Stuff: As a reminder, we have an Infinite Quest Patreon available! Sign up to get insider information, exclusive content and behind the scenes stuff. We just dropped some new cool content that patrons get exclusive access to, so check it out! We are expanding our monthly goal to 60 patrons by the end of January, so if you're interested in signing up to ...
Jan 26, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, by an overwhelming amount of requests, Catie and Erik start talking really openly and honestly about sex and the struggles that many people with ADHD face in the bedroom. (If we didn't get to the topic you wanted to hear us talk about, don't worry-- we'll be visiting this topic A LOT in the future). The Announcement Stuff: As a reminder, we have an Infinite Quest Patreon available! Sign up to get insider information, exclusive content and behind the scenes stuff. We just dropped...
Jan 21, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 17
By popular demand, we're here to talk about how often we shower. In this episode, Catie and Erik get Very Honest about the frequent struggles and frustrations of caring for oneself when your brain just doesn't want to cooperate. It's a real thing that a LOT of people with ADHD struggle with, and we're here to low-key assure you that not only are you not alone, but also that this is something that we both struggle with-- every day. The Announcement Stuff: As a reminder, we have an Infinite Quest ...
Jan 14, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Warning: This episode gets A Little Real towards the end. In this episode, we take an excellent question from Tiktok and discuss our experiences with hyperfocus, hyperfixation -- and what happens when that good, good dopamine wears off, and you're on to the next thing, the next idea, the next Netflix binge-- but what do you do with that anger, that resentment, that feeling that you just can't stick to anything long enough to make it worthwhile. The Announcement Stuff: As a reminder, we have an I...
Jan 07, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, Catie and Erik sit down to talk more about ADHD relationships and partnerships and the pitfalls and frustrations therein. Later, we're joined by Tiktoker, longtime knower of Catie in real life and professional therapist Alex Hogg, AKA Alosaurolophus. We talk relationships, tigers, sushi, therapy and more and discover just how ridiculous of an idea it was to bring three outspoken ADHD-havers into a conversation together. It gets weird, y'all. As a reminder, we have an Infinite Qu...
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Catie finally gets the opportunity to vindicate over three days of useless academic research while Erik desperately tries to follow what the hell she's talking about. We talk about Christmas, Charles Dickens, a WEIRD amount about the size of the average Dickensian street urchin and, ultimately, Catie gets to share one of her FAVORITE useless pieces of knowledge. Plus, an extra special thank you and the neighbor's car radio. To see the sources/materials Catie used to put this res...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Catie and Erik talk candidly and openly about their struggles with mental health this week (and life, in general). Catie has a Real Rough Time remembering stuff and we discuss the frustrations and failings of ADHD, the realities of living with depression, and also we get waffles. As a reminder, we have an Infinite Quest Patreon available! Sign up to get insider information, exclusive content and behind the scenes stuff. Next week we’ll be dropping our patron exclusive christmas ...
Dec 20, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome back to Part 2 of ADHDnD! In this episode, Helvetica and Blumkin FINALLY leave the tavern, with Gnucklegnuts in tow. They meet a VERY special new friend along the way, and things get pretty spicy. We also learn how many legs that one guy had, wrapping up a very important narrative point. We'll be releasing additional installments over the next couple of weeks in between our regularly scheduled episodes of Infinite Quest This episode guest stars the very patient Chris as our fearless DM. ...
Dec 11, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Catie and Erik spend some time answering questions from Tiktok. We discuss our diagnostic journeys, some of the struggles of dealing with that information, and start a discussion that was TOO GOOD and we decided to save it for another episode. We're later joined by badass gym owner, musician, body neutrality educator and general all-around cool person, Burritos_and_ADHD. We are super excited to announce that we now have an Infinite Quest Patreon available! Sign up to get insider...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we take a short break from our regularly scheduled programming to celebrate Thanksgiving and express our gratitude for your support, kindness and the community that we've built. Blumkin and Helvetica stop by for a quick hello and Erik and Catie do some stuff, too, but honestly who cares about them at this point, we all know this is the Blumkin show now. We also announce that Erik is officially moving to Atlanta-- and we're hoping to put our Patreon funds towards making things a little ...
Nov 26, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to ADHDnD with your hosts, Catie and Erik. In this episode, Erik gets his very first taste of playing Dungeons and Dragons and it goes...honestly about exactly how you'd think. We begin in a tavern, and never exactly manage to leave. Heads up: this is part one of this campaign, which means that there's more to come! We'll be releasing additional installments over the next couple of weeks in between our regularly scheduled episodes of Infinite Quest. However, if you can't wait to see what...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Comedian, TikTok superstar and generally all-around nice dude Ben Brainard drops in to talk his Statehouse comedy series, ADHD and shares an honestly shocking amount of information about alligators. Also shameless self promotion-- we have an INCREDIBLE episode coming out next week. Erik plays Dungeons and Dragons for the first time and Catie laughs so hard she genuinely injures herself. We are super excited to announce that we now have an Infinite Quest Patreon available! SIgn up to get insider ...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Catie and Erik go live on TikTok to answer fan questions! Topics include organization, supporting your ADHD partner, working retail, and a bunch of other stuff!
Nov 05, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Political tiktoker and excellent human being Patrick Loller joins Catie and Erik for a frank (and hilarious) discussion about the current state of the world, PTSD, their non-binary journey, getting trolled on Twitter, and a whole lot more.
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Erik does not, and will never apologize for his piano playing. Catie and Erik hang out with blue-haired TikTok creator and ADHD advocate Carley Richards (@ADHaDult) and talk about life as an academic with ADHD, reading, and the bacteria living in your gut!
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to Episode 2 of CEIQFA, which is a lot like...all of our other episodes in that we're still finding our footing and figuring out just what this is going to be. But we're really excited to be here. ******* If you're interested in supporting us or following us, here's how! Next week we'll have our social media game on-point, including a podcast-specific patreon, so look forward to that! (For real this time, tho) Business/Interview/Media email: [email protected] Find us on Tikt...
Oct 15, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Episode 1 of CEIQFA, which is a lot like Episode 0 in that we're still finding our footing and figuring out just what this is going to be. But we're really excited to be here.
Oct 09, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1
