In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: our education station and dopamine trampoline collide! Listen in as Jordan shares some tips (or tries to) on web accessibility for people with ADHD or other cognitive & learning disabilities. Plus, Barbie feelings, gay spiders, and just... so much sweat. So much. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes! As always,...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 54
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: two ADHDers' thoughts about a recent study on the effects of "study drugs" on people without ADHD. Or, Lex an Jordan dunk on neurotypicals for an hour and change. Plus, anime, awful Chicago jobs, and Lex's passionate rendition of "Nine in the Afternoon." And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes! As always, thanks for l...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 53
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: dream jobs! Join Lex and Jordan as they discuss the various dream jobs they have either wanted or had, and how ADHD has impacted their career paths. Also, Lex was sick and neither of us can shut up about vomit. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes! As always, thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud n...
Jun 26, 2023•47 min•Ep. 52
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: pets! Sometimes taking care of a whole other tiny creature can feel tough when it's a struggle to take care of yourself. But not only are there scientific benefits to having a pet for ADHD, there are even pets who will remind you to feed them on schedule! Loudly. Constantly. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes! As...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 49 min
In this special episode of Or, Learn Parkour, it's a bestie-stravaganza! Joining us are Sean Hendrickson, whom you may know and love from episode 8, and his bestie-and-roommate-with-ADHD (and also dear childhood friend of Jordan and fellow party-member of Lex) Shea McAuley. Our 50th episode is chock full of exciting topics such as background noise, breakfast sandwiches, and doing LSD with dolphins. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 50
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: Lex schools us on the divisive topic of ADHD and caffeine! Join us as we discuss the myriad of strange ways caffeine can affect ADHD brains, as well as our favorite midnight college excursions, and bovines from Thailand. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes! As always, thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, AD...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 49
On this week's episode of Or, Learn Parkour: join Jordan and Lex as they discuss the easiest plants to take care of when you have that tasty and fresh ADHD. RIP to all the plants we've lost along the way. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes! As always, thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, plants, animal...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 24 min
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: we have a special guest! Tune in to hear from longtime friend of the show Keely Wright-Ogren (they/them) as we discuss their ADHD journey and learn about the mysterious Haunted Jukebox. You can find them on twitter @Keely_KWO for more! And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes! As always, thanks for listening! CW/TW: Me...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
We're back! In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: we stray from the ADHD course to see if Lex or Jordan have any afflictions of the clairvoyant kind- could they guess each other's topics from episode 45? Tune in for our best guesses, favorite cheeses, and an exciting foray into the insides of a lava lamp. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes! As always...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 46
(Allegedly. Jordan was also there and did not get Covid.) We are not immune to the American need to have a pretty good time. Nor is Lex immune to Covid, as it happens. But that won't keep us down! This episode is a two-for-one: listen in as Lex and Jordan record their own respective episodes, and try to guess what the other person said. Did we get it right? How absolutely bonkers do our solo dopamine trampolines get when there's not a co-host to keep us in check? Only one way to find out. And do...
Feb 06, 2023•32 min
Ring in the new year and send out the old! Join us as we take a tour of some of the most interesting ADHD news of 2022, look into the future, learn about gamification, and bounce over to our first-ever Double Dopamine Trampoline. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes! As always, thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mou...
Jan 16, 2023•55 min•Ep. 44
In Or, Learn Parkour's third (!) annual Christmas special, Lex and Jordan give the audience what they truly want from Hallmark: the first-ever ADHD cheesy Christmas romance movie plot. Meet our neurotypical protagonists, their small-town troubles, and their plot-relevant hyperfixations. Will they be able to sell enough handcrafted artisan snowglobes to save Christmas? Can Lex and Jordan actually invent and develop a feature film plot in less than an hour or will this entirely go off the rails? A...
Dec 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, Lex and Jordan discuss the current Adderall shortage- why it's happening, what to expect, and how to keep yourself safe and sane while navigating the drought. Plus, jigsaw puzzle hacks, 80's animation we can't forget, and the sweetest flips yet. As always, take care of yourselves and take care of each other. Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, drug use, opioid use and the opioid epidemic, drug overdose,depression, suici...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 42
In our Halloween special, Lex & Jordan tackle one of the most hotly debated questions in all of literary history: which classic monsters have ADHD? Tune in for our very professional, well-researched, totally unbiased thoughts. Plus, thoughts about Stephanie Meyer, quotes to live by, and a lot of different words for weed. Happy Halloween, and thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, discussions of classic horror monsters and tropes, gore ...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Lex & Jordan dive into the concept of optimum arousal, and how it can be a tool to game your ADHD and do (or not do) whatever you want. Join us for soap operas, viddy games, and... sweat. Lots of sweat. It's so warm in the studio y'all Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, prescription drugs Thanks for listening! Credits: Cover art by: Krizia Perito Theme: There Is A Dark Place Wholehearted Production Co. Socials: Twi...
Sep 19, 2022•48 min
In this episode, Lex & Jordan take a certain genre of mental health thinkpieces to task. After finding too many articles about why relationships with ADHD folks are apparently the worst thing that can happen to you, we're speaking (yelling) out about why everyone is hard to love in their own special way and why that's actually fine! Good even! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, prescription drugs Thanks for listening! Credits: Cover art by: Krizia Perit...
Aug 15, 2022•59 min
In this episode, Lex & Jordan celebrate OLP's 2nd birthday! Join us as we reflect on life two years after our initial ADHD diagnoses- what we've learned, what we're still working on, what's up next, and what do do when everything falls out of your overall pockets when you have to take them off to go piss. CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, prescription drugs Thanks for listening! Credits: Cover art by: Krizia Perito Theme: There Is A Dark Place Wholehea...
Aug 01, 2022•55 min•Ep. 38
Hey y'all! Lex got laid out by a covid booster and Jordan had dental surgery and everything continues to happen so much, so here are some bloopers for you. Take care of yourselves and take care of each other. CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, whale noises, mouth noises. Thanks for listening! Credits: Cover art by: Krizia Perito Theme: There Is A Dark Place Wholehearted Production Co. Socials: Twitter Instagram Ko-Fi Mental Health Resources: openpathcollective.org thelovelandfound...
Jun 27, 2022•6 min
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour, Lex and Jordan try their hand at developing some new and intriguing brand names for ADHD medications. Watch your back, Big Pharma. Also, a sequel to Joaquin Phoenix's "Her," Colin Firth in a wetsuit, and an attempt to answer the age-old question: can whales have ADHD? CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, whale noises, mouth noises, coughing, enemas, prescription drugs, mention of alcohol use. Thanks for listening! Credits: Cover art by: Krizia P...
Jun 06, 2022•58 min•Ep. 37
In episode 36 of Or, Learn Parkour, join us and special guest Ang, a long time friend of the podcast! Tune in for their journey of ADHD self-diagnosis, treatment plan trial and error, and most importantly, a big honkin chonk of a crystal. Join the hivemind with usss. Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, discussion of prescription drugs, discussion of anxiety Credits: Cover art by: Krizia Perito Theme: There Is A Dark Place Wholehearted Production Co. Socials: T...
May 23, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this week's episode of Or, Learn Parkour: join Jordan and Lex as they learn about anthropological and evolutionary theories about why ADHD is the way it is, and why people with ADHD even exist at all! Only vaguely academic but full of goofs, tune in and enjoy. Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, drug use, coughing, loud noises, traffic noises, yelling, anthropology, grave sites, burial sites, colonialism, archaeology, eugenics, ableism, Disney, bog bodies Credits: Cover art by: ...
May 09, 2022•59 min•Ep. 35
In this week's episode, join Jordan and Lex for a seasonal special to celebrate a hallowed holiday in the OLP canon. Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, drug use, cannabis, coughing, loud noises, yelling Credits: Cover art by: Krizia Perito Theme: There Is A Dark Place Wholehearted Production Co. Socials: Twitter Instagram Ko-Fi Mental Health Resources: openpathcollective.org thelovelandfoundation.org opencounseling.com Start your own podcast and help us keep making ours! Buzzsprou...
Apr 25, 2022•48 min
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: Lex has another announcement, and Jordan went full science on us to discuss just a few of the common overlapping symptoms between ADHD and Long Covid. Tune in to hear about futon cinematography, sexually-charged weighted blankets, and Jordan's bird son! Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, discussion and spoilers of the film Midsommar (including cults and human sacrifice), covid-19 Sources: Post-Covid Conditions | CDC Guidance on "Long COVID" as...
Mar 14, 2022•49 min
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour, Sylvie and Jordan are joined by Nick Lum, creator of Beeline Reader, to talk about reading while neurodivergent! Also, more ways to disappoint your parents, Mitski's new album (natch), and our new and improved website! Want to try Beeline Reader out for yourself? Or, Learn Parkour listeners can get 30% off a web browser plugin, .pdf plugin, or iOS app by signing up via this link: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/kOIM Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD ...
Feb 28, 2022•35 min
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: Join Jordan and Sylvie as they tackle the season of love head on by actually avoiding romance altogether and focusing on self-love instead. Specifically, talking about what about the things they love about having ADHD! Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, coughing noises, sniff noises, drug references, loud noises, yelling, rambling, singing, covid-19, mouth noises, garbled speech, discussion of eating food, alcohol, blood Cre...
Jan 31, 2022•57 min
In episode 30 of Or, Learn Parkour, let's talk about the infamous ADHD Tax! Join Jordan and Sylvie, as well as some friends from the internet, as they discuss the hidden costs of having ADHD, including but not limited to: whatever's in that one drawer in your fridge where broccoli goes to die, pricey car key replacements, and some dank healthcare alternatives. Thanks for listening! Referenced: ADHD Craft exchange: https://www.facebook.com/groups/346193566834222 CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explic...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 30
For our traditional New Year's bloopers episode, tune into an uncut, behind-the-scenes look at our 2021 Christmas episode: A Very Parkour Christmas. Featuring a dramatic reading by Sylvie Brown, some writer's commentary, and a lot of different words for boobs. Happy new year, and thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, burping, vaping, mouth noises, coughing, garbled speech, discussion of breasts Join us on Buzzsprout: buzzsprout.com/?...
Jan 04, 2022•20 min
On this episode of Or, Learn Parkour, join us for an old classic with an ADHD twist. Happy holidays, y'all! Thanks for listening! Join us on Buzzsprout: buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1180352 Credits: Cover art by: Krizia Perito Theme: There Is A Dark Place Wholehearted Production Co. Socials: Twitter Instagram Ko-Fi Mental Health Resources: openpathcollective.org thelovelandfoundation.org opencounseling.com...
Dec 20, 2021•6 min
On this episode of Or, Learn Parkour, Jordan and Sylvie chat about good sea slugs, muppet adaptions with horrifying consequences, and also how being a youngest sibling vs oldest sibling affects ADHD. Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, singing, mouth noises, coughing, garbled speech, allusion to sex, discussion of food & eating habits Credits: Cover art by: Krizia Perito Theme: There Is A Dark Place Wholehearted Production Co. ...
Dec 06, 2021•54 min•Ep. 28
Please. we're begging. Take it out of the freezer if you haven't already. In this short holiday episode, Lex and Jordan share a few reminders you might need for your Thanksgiving prep, plus, a quick update on Jordan's extracurricular activities, and, as always, take care of yourselves and take care of others. Thanks for listening! CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, mouth noises, coughing, garbled speech, mild bullying, discussion of food Thanksgiving C...
Nov 22, 2021•17 min•Ep. 27
