Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure

Catie and Erik talk about how systems pop up in our lives whether we design them or not, also Timothee Chalamet and the fact that the universe did NOT want the saxophone to exist. 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!Catie and Erik's bestselling book "The ADHD Field Guide for Adults" is available wherever you get your books! Get it now! https://tinyurl.com/2cwc337xGet Tickets to see Cate LIVE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://catieosaurus.com/tour-dates

Cate and Erik try to figure out what to do with twenty copies of the same book. Erik talks about how much he hates Samuel Morse, again. 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://bit.ly/3Kjd4R2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ UK link: ⁠⁠⁠https://geni.us/adhdfieldguide⁠⁠⁠Get Tickets to see Cate LIVE!⁠⁠⁠https://catieosaurus.com/tour-dates

Cate and Erik talk about the book coming out, and Erik quizzes Cate on real and fake instrument names. 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://bit.ly/3Kjd4R2⁠⁠⁠⁠ UK link: ⁠https://geni.us/adhdfieldguide⁠Get Tickets to see Cate LIVE!⁠https://catieosaurus.com/tour-dates

Cate and Erik discuss the news of the past week, and search for solutions for how to move forward as a population. PREORDER "The ADHD Field Guide for Adults" ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Kjd4R2⁠⁠⁠ Get Tickets to see Cate LIVE!⁠https://catieosaurus.com/tour-dates⁠

It's a Christmas Miracle! We know that a LOT of you listen to the Turkey Episode every year, but we thought it would be fun to drop this year's Live Show edition. God Bless us, everyone, indeed. (Don't forget to pre-order the book). If you want to see what's going on, head on over to youtube.com/catieosaurus

Cate and Erik talk about doomscrolling, and how the infinite-scroll social media feed can take hold on an ADHD mind. They also talk about mongooses (mongeese?) for a surprisingly long amount of time. Key topics: How doomscrolling takes hold on people with ADHD, how artificial intelligence apps cause doubt on the internet, methods of cutting down on doomscrolling, mongooses and how cute they are. 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://bit.ly/3Kjd4R2

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!Pre-order the ADHD Field Guide for Adutlshttps://bit.ly/3Kjd4R2

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

Ever wake up feeling 30 years older after doom-scrolling until 3:40 AM? Join us for an unfiltered ADHD conversation covering sleep struggles, social media addiction, chronic pain, antidepressants, and breaking down harmful stereotypes about sexuality and consent.Episode Highlights:ADHD time blindness and social media's grip on sleep schedulesLiving with chronic pain and navigating medication changesMental health medication experiences and the "new normal"Redefining kink, consent, and sex education for neurodivergent peopleWhy we need better resources for ADHD and sexualityCamping plans (glamping style) for digital detoxPerfect for listeners interested in honest discussions about ADHD life, mental health, sex positivity, and navigating adulthood with neurodivergent brains.Content Warning: Frank discussions about sexuality, kink, chronic pain, and weight loss.Remember to eat a snack, take your meds, drink water, and be kind to yourself and others. We love you!#ADHD #MentalHealth #SexEducation #ChronicPain #Neurodivergent #SexPositivity #Consent

WE'RE BACK. FINALLY. After a year-long hiatus, your very most favorite ADHD duo returns. In this episode: the Mario theme song's complex polyrhythms, making violins from tomato cans , Cate playing a fairy queen, the proper way to smuggle a baguette, Korean spoons, nude arch photography, the difference between a plectrum and a Bachi, increasingly elaborate wordplay, Rice Krispies eating trauma, and how writing a book was easier than remembering login passwords—all while debating whether salt or pepper is the more universal seasoning. You know. the usual stuff. Welcome back to infinite quest. The secret password is BAGUETTE. Email us at infinitequestpodcast@gmail.com and win a Suprise!

In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about important stuff like AI, CGI and practical effects, Cate bemoans the struggles of remembering names, dates and ...generally anything with ADHD, we spend some time meeting Robby, who really, really, really loves snakes and we generally bullshit about for the better part of an hour.

Welcome to "Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest," the ultimate podcast for neurodivergent adults navigating life with ADHD. In this episode, join hosts Cate and Erik as they dive deep into the world of ADHD and discuss the challenges of undertaking big projects while living with neurodivergent minds. They still can't tell you what it is but they promise it's going to be really cool. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Do you struggle to prioritize tasks and get things done efficiently? If so, you're not alone! Cate and Erik share their personal experiences and insights on how to harness the unique strengths of an ADHD brain while creating effective working systems. Learn more about Geek Therapeutics' training courses, books and therapy services here: www.geektherapeutics.com (and don't forget to use code InfiniteQuest for 10% your order of books and courses! Find us on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram at: @catieosaurus @heygude Listener email: ask@infinitequestpodcast.com Media/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.com Find all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com