CONTENT WARNING: direct references to self-harm throughoutCate and Erik get honest about their history with self harm, how it started, and where they are now. Key topics: how ADHD can lead to self-harm, how poor-impulse control can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms for boredom. Perfect for adults with ADHD who love genuine, unfiltered conversations about neurodivergent childhood experiences and how our scattered minds connect memories. Subscribe for more ADHD-friendly storytelling!PREORDER "The ADHD Field Guide for Adults" https://tinyurl.com/y9wtjz33
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When Systems Fail and Christmas Turkeys
Cate and Erik talk about what to do do when your systems fail, and how to troubleshoot systems to make them stick. Cate gives updates on her upcoming tour, including her fast-approaching "Turkey from A Christmas Carol" live show. Erik slaps a water bottle and lakes the sound it makes. Key topics: Dealing with negative inner voices, pathological demand avoidance, how to make systems for ADHD, what to do when systems fail. Perfect for adults with ADHD who love genuine, unfiltered conversations about neurodivergent childhood experiences and how our scattered minds connect memories. Subscribe for more ADHD-friendly storytelling!
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Nuns, Cannabis and Secret Tunnels
ADHD storytelling meets childhood nostalgia as Erik and Cate bounce through secret forts, first computers, and teenage rebellion. This neurodivergent conversation captures the authentic ADHD experience of connecting seemingly random memories, from discovering computers in secret passages to stress-inducing DARE programs and early internet adventures. Key topics: childhood fort-building, technology evolution, TI-84 calculators, typing games, high school experiences, media literacy, and growing up with undiagnosed ADHD in the 90s/2000s. Perfect for adults with ADHD who love genuine, unfiltered conversations about neurodivergent childhood experiences and how our scattered minds connect memories. Subscribe for more ADHD-friendly storytelling!
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The Pathological Demand Avoidance of Stardew Valley
Pathological Demand Avoidance, Stardew Valley Routines, and Breaking Mental Health PatternsIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and how it affects daily life for adults with ADHD. They explore the challenging cycle of avoiding tasks specifically because they feel like things you're "supposed" to do, even when you genuinely want to do them. Erik shares his personal journey of recognizing PDA patterns in everything from reading books to maintaining routines, and how past experiences with authority figures continue to influence present-day behaviors.The conversation takes an unexpected turn into how video games, particularly Stardew Valley, can teach valuable lessons about building sustainable routines and breaking the all-or-nothing thinking patterns common in ADHD. They discuss the concept of "practicing" behaviors rather than committing to permanent changes, and how this reframing can help overcome executive function challenges.Cate and Erik also dive into practical strategies for partners and loved ones who want to support someone with PDA without inadvertently triggering oppositional responses. They explore the delicate balance between encouragement and giving space, and share insights about using character-based approaches inspired by shows like The Rehearsal to build confidence in challenging situations.Additional topics include the therapeutic value of routine-building in gaming environments, exposure therapy through low-stakes practice, and how understanding your own mental health patterns can lead to breakthrough moments in therapy and personal growth.(don't get mad we have a new media guy and he told us we have to start writing better podcast descriptions so people can find us on google HE HATES FUN BOOOOO (just kidding we love you) ) #adhd #adhdpodcast
Sobre Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure
Catie and Erik’s Infinite Quest is a podcast about ADHD, neurodivergence, and navigating life as a weird little brain in a neurotypical world. Hosted by TikTok creators Cate Osborn (Catieosaurus) and Erik Gude (HeyGude), we talk ADHD, depression, relationships, mental health, and executive dysfunction—with a side of queer joy, video games, and chaos.
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