Conversations about ADHD (some helpful, some the complete opposite) are practically everywhere in our current world. In this episode, Val and Emerson take a deep dive into what ADHD really is, beyond what short form content often misses. Whether you have ADHD, think you might have ADHD, love someone with ADHD, or are just curious about WTF it is, this episode is for you!

This episode covers:

• 01:17 - Random recent hyperfixations
• 03:30 - Tea & Crumpets - Reading ambience music on YouTube + technology boundaries/the joy of missing out
• 08:38 - Step Into My Office: Struggling to read an adult despite reading for hours on end as a kid
• 14:43 - The DSM - All Things ADHD
• 46:39 - Now That's What I Call... OKAAAAY!
• 47:42 - Em Pick: "ADHD" by Mae Stephens
• 50:36 - Val Pick: "Where Is My Mind?" by The Pixies
• 51:18 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix - Stories to Unite Bangladesh + Cats with arthritis wearing beanies

Resources + Stuff Mentioned in This Episode:

• JOMO app
• The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
• Stolen Focus book
• ADHD by Mae Stephens
• Where Is My Mind? by The Pixies
• Stories to Unite Bangladesh
• Cats with arthritis are wearing beanies!!

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