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Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureWe're Back
After a year-long hiatus, Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest is back! In this highly anticipated episode, Catie and Erik catch you up on everything that’s been happening during their break, including the exciting journey of writing a book, launching new projects and honestly a weird number of references to buttholes. We talk mansplaining, passion, wanting Things To Go Well, how the transition to Los Angeles has gone and where we are, generally, in our lives.
Welcome back to Infinite Quest. We missed you. It's good to be back.
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Support this podcast: ht...2024-09-1955 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureInfinite Quest: A Systemic ReviewWelcome 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...2023-09-1935 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureA Late Case of the YipsIn this episode of Infinite Quest, Cate and Erik sit down to dicuss one of the worst feelings in the world: that nagging feeling of "was I supposed to be somewhere?" For both Cate and Erik this week, that answer is yes. We discuss that feeling, and how to combat it, along with the wicked case of the yips we developed after our mid-summer break.
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!2023-08-1836 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureThe Jenga Tower of TimeIn this episode, Cate has a CRISIS (tm) about time (or the lack of it) and how one thing can lead to one thing to one thing to one thing until the avalanche of all the stuff you haven't done hits you in the ass. Erik talks about his newest invention, and together, Cate and Erik talk about the future of Infinite Quest's gaming endeavors.
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!
...2023-05-1038 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureRitz Crackers in the SkyIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to answer a 'pie in the sky' question- what would you do if you have unlimited access to money, time and resources to support your ADHD? Cate talks about pile-on task management, Erik talks task debt, and they discuss the difference between starting and overwhelm with task management and ADHD.
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!)
Learn more...2023-04-1242 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureLearned Incompetence, Laziness and ADHDIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss laziness, learned incompetence, and ADHD, and how things like emotional dysregulation, executive function and even trauma can become an untenable "Laundry Mountain". Cate has an honestly pretty significant podcast breakthrough, Erik busts out some Fancy Words, and they come up with a new plan to get past ADHD paralysis and into a functioning kitchen.
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!)
Get The...2023-04-0834 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureSenoia Springs Ep 2 - Keeping Up with The McManamansIn this Episode, Cate and Erik continue on their "I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic" journey with the next part of what happens to the world of Senoia Springs, the McManamans, and several other new friends. They also encounter, in real time, ADHD challenges of staying on track and staying focused when the picture gets too big and ideas get too overwhelming.
We also take a couple of minutes to introduce our new partner, Geek Therapeutics and talk a little bit about the incredible work they do.
Learn more about Geek...2023-04-0558 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureSenioa Springs Part 1: A TTRPG Game-IsodeIn this episode, Cate and Erik get back to gaming with a trial-run game of I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic by Caro Asercion. We explore a mysterious town where there's trouble in the water, and discuss some of what makes world-building and storytelling TTRPGs so appealing to our ADHD brains.
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Learn more by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequestErik: www.patreon.com/heygudeCate: mostlypans.com or www.patreon.com/catieosaurusFind us on Ti...2023-03-1854 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureDetention and Girl ScoutsIn this episode of Infinite Quest, Cate and Erik return from an ADHD-detail induced overwhelm hiatus and *ease* back into Infinite Quest by performing what Cate is pretty sure are two Infinite Quest firsts, back to back, neither of which are what we'd call "family friendly". Cate tells the story of her once-arch-nemesis, and Erik spends most of the podcast in detention.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support2023-03-0736 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureD*cks on the MoonIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down (finally) get back down to Infinite Quest business with a very meandering episode. Cate has anxiety about meandering and Erik has *feelings*, and we discuss the pros and cons of drawing genitalia on various planetary bodies and how sometimes being honest can be a bit messy.
Do you like the work we do? Don't forget that Infinite Quest has a patreon! Consider supporting the work we do by pledging just $5 a month to keep us operating.
Learn more by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequest
Erik: www...2023-02-1637 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD & Hygiene Pt 1: Tasks Add UpIn part one of this two-part episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about some of the more difficult and stigmatized issues that face ADHDers, in particular, hygiene. Showering, teeth brushing, cleaning our kitchens- all of those are tasks that require executive function (and, in Cate's case, working anti-depressants) to happen, which is NOT happening for us this week. Also Cate makes Infinite Quest history by being the first person to say "stinky butthole" on the podcast.
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Do you like the work we do? Don't forget that Infinite Quest has a patreon! Consider supporting the...2023-01-1140 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure"Burnt" Sucked And Here's WhyJust to be clear, you do not have to have seen Burnt to enjoy this episode, but it helps. In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to make a podcast and accidentally wind up making one about how much they hated Netflix's 'Burnt', starring Bradley Cooper, who is a very good actor in a very, very bad movie. Erik unpacks toxic masculinity and the expectations put on men in media and Cate spends a weird amount of time yelling about how shitty it is to put rats in someone's restaurant which honestly isn't something we feel like needs...2022-12-1645 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureCompounding Complications and ADHDIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss the challenges of challenges becoming more challenging challenges by way of compounding complications. It makes more sense when you listen. They discuss the ups and downs of the holiday season, the pressures of remembering details and how quickly little tasks can become big tasks when you're living life with ADHD.
Do you like the work we do? Don't forget that Infinite Quest has a patreon! Consider supporting the work we do by pledging just $5 a month to keep us operating.
Learn more by visiting...2022-11-2932 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureShout Out to Onfim!This was SUPPOSED to be an episode about finishing things, but turned into... not that. Erik talks about his insecurities around libraries and Cate decides to go live with Jeremy Irons. Have fun!
Do you like the work we do? Don't forget that Infinite Quest has a patreon! Consider supporting the work we do by pledging just a dollar a month to keep us operating. Learn more by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequest
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Find us on TikTok and Instagram at: 2022-11-1745 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureBed-idsode: HyperfixationsIn this from-the-bed episode, Cate says "horny" a record number of times in a single podcast and also Erik talks about chemistry and how it led him to the perfect pesto recipe. They discuss how hyperfixations have shaped their past, present and future and set out to share their favorite hyperfixations, but, like most episodes, don't exactly get to the point.
Do you like the work we do? Don't forget that Infinite Quest has a patreon! Consider supporting the work we do by pledging just a dollar a month to keep us operating. Learn more by visiting...2022-11-1137 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureForgetting StuffIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about one of the hardest parts of the ADHD experience- forgetting really, really important stuff, and the implications and frustrations that come with that. Cate shares a recent debacle and Erik talks long-term planning and ADHD. They discuss the common assumptions made about Neurodivergency and memory and offer a few insights on how to deal.
Do you like the work we do? Don't forget that Infinite Quest has a patreon! Consider supporting the work we do by pledging just a dollar a month to keep us operating...2022-11-0834 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD & Time : Immediacy and SystemsIn this episode that we definitely didn't forget to post last week, Cate and Erik continue their conversation about time and the navigation thereof.
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2022-11-0129 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureThe Future is Now: Time Management and ADHDWelcome back to Infinite Quest Podcast! After a very, very long few weeks, Erik and Cate are finally back in the studio together and trying to ...well, get on top of everything that got dropped during the last ridiculous month. They discuss the challenges of managing and planning time with ADHD, from two very different perspectives. Erik opens up about the future, Cate opens up about burn-out and self-regulation, but it's safe to say that we're back and In Our Feels about the very real struggles we're having right now.
Don't forget that Infinte Quest has a p...2022-10-0432 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureTrebuchets of Increasing SizeIn this episode, Cate and Erik semi-triumphantly return back from GenCon and settle back into the podcast with a big announcement about trebuchets. The announcement is big, the size of the trebuchet is yet to be determined. We'd say that there is a GenCon update but that's a lie.
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We...2022-08-1033 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureRoleplaying vs. Mechanics: A Neurodivergent AllegoryWelcome back to Infinite Quest!!
Cate and Erik are back after their break (and some unplanned life stuff) to debut season THREE, and oh boy do they start off with some...thoughts. A lot of thoughts. Thoughts about thoughts about thoughts. They discuss new revelations about TTRPGS, roleplaying, and how the microcosm of game play can help inform the macrocosm of life, in general. Bailey also makes a guest appearance as the official PodDog of Infinite Quest Industries.
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Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureThe Spoons of KindnessIn this episode, Cate and Erik invite you to take a breath and feel whatever it is you need to feel right now. There's a lot going on We talk about our relationship to kindness, how it matters, fundamentally, but how it isn't always the easiest thing. We unpack some of the work needed to be *truly* kind and discuss just how important kindness can be, not only on the individual level, but also to our communities as a whole.
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...2022-07-0140 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureCart Before The HorseIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about over versus underpreparing in conversation with ADHD and the curse of all-or-nothing-thinking when it comes to *actually* getting stuff done. They discuss how planning for something big (like a new web series...) can be made even more stressful by the idea that it has to be perfectly done or not at all, and how scary it is to be on the verge of something big, especially when you never know when that hyper-fixation will wear off.
Consider supporting the work we do by visiting www...2022-06-1431 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureGas Tanks and PilotsIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss a therapy breakthrough (and perspective adjustment) that Cate recently had. We talk about ADHD task management, how 'leaving things until you HAVE to' can make more work on the back end, and how frustrating it is to feel immobilized by not having enough momentum to start. In the back half, they make the biggest announcement in Infinite Quest history and ask if there are any experts in the house. Get ready, Summer 2022 is going to be WEIRD.
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Podcast...2022-06-0337 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureMisinformation and Tour DatesIn this discordant two-part episode, Cate and Erik have a ...pointed and passionate...conversation about the frustration of consistently having to navigate misinformation as educators and advocates. Cate rails against the broad generalities of "adhd mindreading" and he harm that narrative can do, and Erik gets vulnerable about what this work means to him. Later, Cate and Erik outline their 2022 tour schedules and do some announcing and explaining of where they'll be for the next few months.
Consider supporting the work we do by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequest
Find us on TikTok and Instagram...2022-05-0338 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureThe One's for the Burnt Out Gifted KidsIn this episode, Cate and Erik review a new study by UKAAN, the United Kingdom's Adult ADHD organization and what it has to say about the challenges of being both intellectually gifted and having ADHD. They talk about their experiences on either end of the "gifted kid" spectrum, and what it's like to grow up with the expectation "gifted" brings, and the expectations we put on ourselves. Cate talks about boredom and self-governance, Erik talks motivation and self-defining, and also remembered to do the patreon song, you're welcome.
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...2022-04-2839 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureKnowing YourselfIn this episode Cate and Erik discuss recent breakthroughs in therapy for Cate and what "getting to know yourself" really means. Erik and Cate wax very philosophical and meander to the point. They talk about ADHD hyperfixation and identity along with some deeply personal thoughts about the importance of self acceptance and self-improvement.
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Media/Business...2022-04-2029 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureSaying No and Coffee CupsSaying "No" is hard, but also often necessary, unless your grandmother asks you if you're having a good time at her birthday party, in which case you say "Yes!" in the most enthusiastic way possible, no exceptions. In this episode, Cate and Erik discuss their relationships with saying "no" and setting boundaries, and the struggle to balance being honest about your own needs, and accommodating the needs of others. Also, Erik takes a phone call and Cate shuts a door.
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We also stream daily...2022-03-1130 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD Mailbag: Loving YourselfIn this seven-tries-to-make-an-episode episode, Erik and Cate sit down to answer a listener question: "Every week, you remind us to love ourselves, what does that look like to you?" It turns out that Erik and Cate have *very* different takes on this question. They discuss loving themselves, what that looks like, the implications behind it, and how to define loving yourself when you're not quite sure what that means.
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https://ww...2022-02-2225 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureInfinite Quest chats with @OddPrideIn this episode, Erik sits down with Astrid Lundberg, aka @oddpride, Tiktok's anthropology and evolution enthusiast and dispenser of hot fresh knowledge for your brain. Also she's a composer because her talents know no bounds. Erik and Astrid enjoy what Erik is insist I type as "illuminating discourse" about life, evil and the nature of what it means to be human.
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https://www.twitch...2022-02-031h 10Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD Mailbag: Saving Energy Vs. LazinessIn this episode, Cate and Erik answer a FANTASTIC question from listener "Carol", who asks: "Am I being lazy for saving my energy?". They discuss the finer nuances of what makes laziness....lazy, and listeners will learn a WEIRD amount about toilet paper rolls in Cate's house. Cate and Erik discuss the challenges of executive disfunction, task interruption and the cognitive dissonance of our brains turning day-to-day tasks into monumental, impossible obstacles. Stick around to the end of the episode, they have some important announcements about Infinite Quest!
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@catieosaurus2022-01-2536 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureSustaining Focus on PlayIn this episode, Cate and Erik look at the second diagnostic criteria from the DSM-V "often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities" and they have some *feelings* about it. They discuss the often frustrating phenomenon of being judged externally for what is going on internally, and that we all pay attention - and play - in different ways. Also Cate teaches Erik how to put on lip gloss.
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...2022-01-1236 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureCh-Ch-Ch-ChangesIn this episode, Cate and Erik talk about setting New Years Intentions instead of resolutions. Cate spends a weird amount of time getting mad about cauliflower pizza crust, and Erik announces some big changes that are coming up in Infinite Quest land! We also accidentally turn the Patreon Song into a ten-minute argument about topically relevant film from 1998, The Red Violin starring Samuel L Jackson.
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https://ww.twitch.tv/heygude2021-12-301h 02Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHDnD: The Audience is my DM - Live! from MomoCon AtlantaImagine this: you're getting ready to do your big live show from MomoCon in Atlanta, GA, when you get a call that your DM is sick, and won't be able to make it. Also imagine that your players are two absolute dipshits named Cate and Erik who decide to Leroy Jenkins it and asked the ENTIRE AUDIENCE to be the DM...and honestly? This is maybe one of our favorite episodes.
Huge thanks again to MomoCon for having us, it was a blast.
Join Cate and Erik on a quest to return Reginald the Alligator...2021-12-2458 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureHabits, Schedules and the Keeping ThereofCW: This episode contains conversations about addiction & eating disorders.
In this episode, Cate and Erik unpack their thoughts and opinions around habits, and it turns out that Cate doesn't exactly know what a habit it, but that's cool. They discuss developing good - and breaking bad- habits, and the frustrations that come when the line between habit and addiction are blurred. We discuss the nuance of "fault", and how breaking things can sometimes be less helpful than small tweaks.
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We also stream...2021-12-1759 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureIt's about (sex) drive, it's about power...FRUITSNACK WARNING! This episode contains discussions about sex and sexuality, there are also some swears. In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to dismantle some myths about Neurodivergence & sex, particularly the idea that there is a "normal" sex drive. They discuss their struggles with their often-changing interest in sex and intimacy, and talk about how sometimes, RSD, hyperfixation and a lack of communication can create a perfect storm of resentment and anger in a relationship. Most importantly, we just talk about how we kinda don't want to have sex right now, and that's okay. Find us on TikTok and...2021-12-091h 02Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureHoliday Planning and ADHDIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to answer a deeply important question: Is Jurassic World a Christmas movie? They also attempt to talk about the pressures of planning holidays with ADHD, but spoilers: it ultimately turns into a conversation about Cate's weird obsession with centerpieces. We touch on what the holiday season is like with ADHD time blindness, discuss a little about choice paralysis and hyperfixation, and then they get distracted and plan holiday dinner. Listen, it's been a long week.
Send your holiday recipe recommendations to infinitequestpodcast@gmail.com
Find us on T...2021-11-181h 01Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureTalking with UnderTheDeskNewsIn this episode, Erik literally gets under his desk to record an episode with V Spehar, who is, and we cannot stress this enough, a Very Excellent Person. V is the Host/Creator of TikTok’s @underthedesknews with over 1.5 million subscribers. #Underthedesknews offers 60 second daily wrap ups of current events, political analysis, and special interest stories “explained”.
With a deep passion for the democratization of food, V co-created FoodFarmacy, a HIPAA compliant software platform that manages the ops and logistics of "food as medicine" programming with hospitals, care providers, and ethically sound food providers.
V has be...2021-11-1150 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureProcrastinating Tomorrow and Tomorrow and TomorrowIn this episode, Cate and Erik procrastinate on an episode about procrastination and try to find the source of a mysterious ticking noise. We break down some of our own struggles about the pitfalls and challenges of being ADHD procrastinators, offer a few probably less than helpful tips and then Erik makes the terrible mistake of bringing up Robert Johnson not knowing that he was a major hyperfixation for Cate a few years ago and things just go downhill from there.
Listen to Hellhound On My Trail here:
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Find us on...2021-11-0456 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureKeep Going (And a QuestCraft Update)In this episode, Cate and Erik discuss the often impossible notion of "keeping going" and what that means to them as ADHDers, particularly in relation to their new and upcoming projects, and what life last year (and a year from now) looks like with the idea of "keeping going" at the forefront of their minds. Cate unpacks her fears and failings, Erik thinks farts are funny, and we meander through a meaningful, if not slightly tangent-filled conversation about the prospect of what InfiniteQuest could become.
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2021-10-281h 04Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureAnnouncing QuestCraft*: An ADHD Minecraft AdventureCate and Erik are on the road in Madison, Wisconsin at GameHoleCon, and we figured this is as good of time as any to announce Infinite Quest's newest adventure: QuestCraft! We're starting a Minecraft server for neurodivergent people (and friends) to play minecraft together and where we'll be creating content. Erik and Cate also talk about minecraft and their experiences playing and the lessons they've learned along the way. Cate shares some FUN SCIENCE and Erik gets vulnerable about just how much precisely Minecraft means to him.
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...2021-10-221h 00Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureImpulsivity & Seven Foot MirrorsIn this episode, Cate and Erik talk about ADHD impulse control and how it manifests (and impacts) their lives. They discuss the pros and cons of impulsive experiences and how spontaneity differs from a lack of impulse control. Cate also gest bored and plans a trip to France.
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Find all of our links and cool stuff...2021-10-141h 03Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureCreating Systems with ADHDToday's episode comes as a special request from OG twitch stream buddy Tsukino, who wanted to know how to help teach someone how to create systems that work. Which then, of course, begs the question: what makes a good system? In this episode Cate and Erik open up about their struggles and successes in creating functional systems, and Cate finally comes clean about clutter.
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2021-10-071h 03Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureA Very Casual UpdateOn this sick-day episode, Erik and Cate talk a little bit about their latest exploits, from conventions to guest appearances to ... punching people in the feet and whether it is, or is not, a "thing". I dunno, usually I write these in third person but I'm super sick and we're both exhausted, so just know this one is very meandering but includes some important life info about what life is gonna be like for us moving forward for awhile.
The guest appearances we mentioned are on:
The Undiagnosed – Prodigy Podcast
Tequila and the tea: 23| Adhd li...2021-09-3019 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure9/23 Episode AnnoucementHey Everybody!
We're not going to be able to do an episode this week because Erik is sick and lost his voice, but we'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled content. If you'd like to show Erik a little love and maybe sponsor a chicken soup or two, you can do that by reaching out to infinitequetspodcast@gmail.com or on Venmo: @heygudee (yes, it's supposed to be with two e's).
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https://www...2021-09-2204 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureWorking From Home (Kind Of)In this episode, Cate and Erik attempt to have a conversation about working from home and accidentally find themselves embroiled in one of the toughest (yet most common) questions they get-- what do you do when you're not motivated? Cate and Erik wrestle with finding an answer that both accurately represents the challenges of functioning as an adult while also acknowledging the profound difficulties that come with executive disfunction (and, for us, depression). Spoilers: we do not come up with a concise answer.
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Find us on...2021-09-1557 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureFGF: Ben SilverPrivilege is real, and on this episode of Fan Girl Fridays, Erik is joined by Tiktoker and generally excellent human being @thisisbensilver, AKA Ben Silver. They talk about the inherent privilege in being white & male in America, and unpack a little bit about the important need for accountability and understanding the inherent privilege (and responsibility) that comes with being an ally.
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...2021-09-1057 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureReading, Writing and Induction HeatersCW: This episode contains discussions of statistics on suicide, self-harm and addiction.
In this episode, Cate and Erik (attempt to) talk about their personal relationships with reading and ADHD from their VASTLY differing perspectives. We discuss the statistics and studies surrounding the high percentages of co-morbidities of ADHD and learning disorders, and then we devolve into just the weirdest conversation about school supplies that you've ever heard. Also trapper keepers.
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https://www.twitch.tv/ca...2021-09-091h 04Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHDnD LIVE: Pulling a Hat our of a Rabbit (feat. Mister Nickel!)Blumken and Helvetica are back! In this Very Special Episode, our guest DM, Canada's own and the internet's beloved Mister Nickel joins Cate and Erik as they present a very special episode LIVE from NerdFest in Davenport, IA. In this episode-and-a-half, we immediately destroy all of Mister Nickel's hard work and go out for tea. Helvetica makes peace with her reflection and Blumken learns about the harsh effects of captialism on the grave robbing industry.
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@catieosaurus2021-09-071h 29Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureIs ADHD A Superpower?It's very important for you to know going in that Erik recorded this ENTIRE EPISODE dressed as Captain America.
In what might *actually* be our most controversial episode ever, Cate and Erik talk about the ongoing debate in the ADHD community about whether or not calling ADHD a superpower is helpful or harmful. They also FINALLY disagree about something and get into a very not at all heated debate (which Cate immediately freaks out about because ~trauma~). Ultimately, we both agree that even if you don't agree with us, we wanted to do an episode to talk...2021-09-021h 04Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureFear and Self-Loathing (and also a brief mention of Las Vegas)Content Warning: In this episode, Cate and Erik get pretty honest and open up about the often negative emotions and frustrations that come along with managing life with ADHD. We talk about some of our past trauma (well, mostly Cate) and how that has shaped our relationship to anger, stress and our personal frustration tolerance. Erik touches more on his relationship to music, and Cate VERY nearly gets away with avoiding the question altogether. Also there is a bird.
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We also stream daily on Twitch:2021-08-191h 02Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureF*cks Given and UngivenWarning: Cate is dealing with a major depressive episode this week, and so this week's episode is far more casual than maybe is usual. We talk about going back to school, our success and failures in academics, our special interests and why they excite us, and what it's like to meet someone who passionately gives a f*ck (and what it's like when someone doesn't). Cate also tells a horror story from the first year of her very-short-lived teaching career and Erik talks about his decisions to drop out of school (three times). We also get a phone call. 2021-08-121h 10Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD BurnoutIn this episode, Cate and Erik bring their own experiences with burnout to the table, and discover that they have *slightly* different understandings of burnout. We talk the pressures of high achievement, the profound loss that ADHD sometimes brings to new ideas, and discuss absolutely 0 ways to fix it, this is kind of a "feels and rants" episode this week. Warning: we do get pretty vulnerable in this episode, so maybe grab some snacks to get you through.
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Find us on TikTok and Instagram...2021-08-0558 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureA Precisely 60-Minute Episode About Time Blindness(Alternate Episode Title: "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" but Cate couldn't decide which one was funnier).
In this episode, Cate and Erik discuss time blindness- what it is, how it affects their lives, and some tips, tricks and the COOL STRATS they use to help manage their time, and talk about the challenges and difficulties they face in never knowing exactly what time it is. We also get into a fight. Okay like...the exact opposite thing as a fight. Also the Patreon Song is the most ARTISTICALLY complex thing you've ever heard in y...2021-07-291h 12Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD & Cooking: Part OneBy (shockingly frequent) popular request, here is our first episode about cooking! In this episode, Catie and Erik break down some of their feelings about the challenges (and delights) of cooking with ADHD. Erik shares more about his past as a chef, Catie has a podcast breakthrough, and then we talk a little bit about self-love and what the looks like in the kitchen. Also, we recorded the interstitials live on Twitch and they are hilariously bad this week, you're welcome.
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Find us on TikTok...2021-07-221h 05Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureInfinite Quest LIVE from PlayOnConIn this, our very first live show ever, Catie and Erik are joined by a live studio audience at PlayOnCon! In this episode, they talk (kind of) about ADHD and gaming, and we end with a *very* wholesome q&a with the audience, in which we discuss authentically being yourself, finding comfort in your own skin (or not) and how best to navigate a world that isn't particularly designed for the neurodivergent brain.
Also people like, cheer and stuff. No big deal.
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...2021-07-151h 08Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureSeason One FINALE: Meandering IntentionsIn this episode, Catie and Erik take a break from their cross-country road-trip breakdown (the car kind, not the brain kind) to ...attempt...to set some intentions for InfiniteQuest Season Two....what transpires is both proof that two people with ADHD should not spend ten hours in a truck and then make a podcast but also that ...y'know what? Maybe things are going to be okay, or, at least, the start of something new.
CW: Catie and Erik talk briefly about depictions of mental illness and systemic racism on shows like Law & Order, mentions of violence/sexual...2021-07-0155 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureMoving with ADHD (and also a Brief History Of Victorian Underclothes)In this episode (recorded live on twitch), Cate and Erik...boldly attempted to make an episode about moving, but it turned into something...a little less focused. Cate spends a weird amount of time talking about the Rocketeer, how much Victorians sweat in their chemises and unpacking one of her biggest regrets, and Erik contributes some suggestions on how to plan and prepare for a move. Cate contributes literally nothing this episode because they spent the entire time distracted by the twitch chat. Sorry in advance.
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Find us on TikTok and Instagram...2021-06-101h 08Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureTuesday Body Doubling but also Casino Heists and CryingWelcome to Conceptual Episode Tuesdays where Erik and Catie body double and talk about....honestly this one is kind of hard to track, we started somewhere around The Shawshank Redemption and somehow end up with Erik making Catie cry about making happy memories in his new apartment and Erik sings from the Sound of Music. Can you tell it's been a long week? Bonus Episode babyyyyyyyy.
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Find all of our links and cool stuff at: ww...2021-06-0955 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureConsent and Neurodivergency with Sunny Megatron*****FRUITSNACK WARNING!*****
This episode contains VERY frank conversations about sex, kink and consent. Ye be warned.
In this episode, Catie and Erik are joined by sexpert and genuinely kick-ass human, Sunny Megatron to talk consent and neurodivergency. We start with Consent 101-- what is consent, how do you talk about it and why is it important, and then we move on to a more personal conversation about our own struggles and successes with kink and neurodivergency, especially in conversation with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.
About Sunny:
Sunny Megatron is an award-winning certified sexuality e...2021-06-031h 21Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureVideo Games & ADHDIn this week's episode, Catie and Erik *meanderingly* discuss our ADHD histories with video games and what they mean-- and don't mean-- to us. Catie comes clean about her new love of Minecraft, and Erik tells an IMPOSSIBLY endearing story. We also have some BIG NEWS to share at the beginning of the episode, so check it out.
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Find all of our links an...2021-05-271h 06Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureIEP Strategy with Kimberly KizitoIn this episode, Catie and Erik sit down with Kim Kizito to talk about supporting your neurodivergent students and how the IEP process can be a part of that. We discuss tips and tricks for parents starting (and working) through the process, what (and why) an IEP might be right for your ND student, and a whole lot more!
You can find Kim on Tiktok at @theiepstrategist or on her website Kizito & Associates | The IEP Strategist (kizitoandassociates.com)
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Media/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gm...2021-05-201h 06Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureTuba Lessons and VacationIn this episode, Catie and Erik sit down to talk about their vacation and what it did... and didn't accomplish for them. Catie gets very, very honest about some of the stuff she's been dealing with (and is already feeling very awkward about this episode. Thanks, RSD). We talk about being tiktokers, about personal and professional expectations and we touch on what it's like to never, ever, ever be less than slightly bored.
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Find all of our lin...2021-05-131h 03Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureNeurodivergent Relationships with Karl and Dorsey GudeIn this episode, we speak to artist and journalist Karl Gude, who was 50 when he was diagnosed with ADHD, and his lovely wife Dorsey Gude, who has depression. Oh, also, they just happen to be Erik's mom and dad. For more information and to see some hilarious pictures of young Erik, visit www.infinitequestpodcast.com and check out the Extras section.
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Support this podc...2021-05-061h 10Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureErik's History- Part 1Ah, how the turns have tabled. In this episode, we swap role and this time, it's Erik in the hot seat as we delve into just how Erik became...well, Erik. And speaking of tables, we talk a lot about how dinner table conversation shaped little baby Erik into the Very Excellent Person he is today. (Also this is probably a good time to teaser trailer the fact that Erik's parents are going to be our guests this week on our Thursday episode!).
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Media/Busin...2021-05-041h 01Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureParenting Neurodiversity with Dr. Kimberly DouglassIn this episode, Catie sits down to have a candid conversation about parenting with Dr. Kimberly Douglass, Owner and CEO of Remote Learning Solutions (and pretty awesome Neurodiverse tiktoker). Originally we planned for this episode to be about school, but we wound up talking about something far more important- how to support your Neurodiverse kid. We talk about advocacy in and out of the classroom and how parents can work with their kids' neurodivergency, not against it.
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Find us on TikT...2021-04-291h 07Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureCatie's History - Part 1Be honest. Are any of y'all ever reading these episode descriptions? The secret password is SparkleButt. Email us at infinitequestpodcast@gmail.com and tell us the secret password from this episode description and Catie will write your name in a song this Thursday. Find us on TikTok and Instagram at: @catieosaurus @heygude Media/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.com Find all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support2021-04-271h 09Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureMusicIn this long-awaited episode, Catie and Erik start the (very, very raw and vulnerable) process of unpacking their ADHD-high-performing-burnt-out-gifted-and-talented-kid experiences with music, rehearsal and performance. They offer (a few) insights on how to effectively rehearse and manage with ADHD, but...honestly y'all, this one is just a lot of strong, important feelings and vulnerability about our experiences.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2021-04-221h 15Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHDnD Part 7: MODAfter narrowly escaping from the harrowing confines of an anomaly detector, Blumken and Helvetica venture deeper into the ADHD headquarters in search of answers. Spoiler #1: they don't find many, but we do learn just *how* much thought Chris put into this. Spoiler #2: It's a whole, whole bunch. Also Catie's new favorite character MOD shows up ... a whole bunch more, so that's fun.
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We have new ADHDnD merch available in o...2021-04-131h 02Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureFan Girl Friday with historian Ruth GoodmanWelcome to a new Infinite Quest feature called Fan Girl Friday, where we fangirl over folks we think you should know. This week, Catie and Erik sit down with historian, author, researcher and Knower Of Things Ruth Goodman, who, we cannot stress this enough, is just The Coolest. We talk about the history of doing the washing up, learned cultural differences, time travel and Catie finally settles a years-long debate over her favorite and least favorite Victorian cookbook authors because of COURSE she does.
Ruth Goodman's new book is called "The Domestic Revolution: How the Introduction of...2021-04-091h 01Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureExecutive Dysfunction Breakdown/through**Warning** This episode is a particularly vulnerable one and we get into some pretty intense discussions about the struggles and frustrations of living with executive dysfunction and ADHD. In particular, Erik and Catie both talk about the pitfalls and frustrations of the ideas behind "fixing it", and they share their raw, honest in-the-moment emotions about the lack of accuracy and specificity in research and education surrounding executive dysfunction.
Important Announcement: The first episode of our new InfiniteQuest web series "Catie and Erik Do Stuff" is now up! Check it out at www.youtube.com/infinitequest
...2021-04-0851 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHDnD Part 6: The ADHD FoundationIn this episode, Catie and Erik...er... Helvetica and Blumken, fresh off of their Big Reveal about Havenloft, venture from Gnucklegnuts' humble abode to someplace...much, much more interesting. Welcome to the Next Level, y'all. Things are getting much, much more interesting...and Blumken learns that sometimes, eating shiny rocks has repercussions.
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We have new ADHDnD merch available in our Redbubble shop- visit https://www.redbubble.com/people...2021-04-0654 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureBoring Flying TeacupsWhelp. This was supposed to be an episode **about** executive dysfunction, but instead it became an episode **of** executive dysfuntion. It's been a really hectic couple of weeks and it's starting to catch up with us. In this episode, we talk about the logistics of sending a flying teacup into orbit, and then move on to what was supposed to be a conversation about executive dysfunction but devolves steadily into Erik And Catie Having Feelings About Things, in which we discuss the frustration of boredom, the pitfalls of rejection sensitive dysphoria, and honestly just how tired we are.
2021-04-0153 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD & School Part One- Our BackstoriesIn this episode, Catie and Erik talk about life in school with ADHD, particularly Catie's experience of being amazing at school while struggling in so many other areas. We talk about being a "gifted kid" and the pitfalls and dangers of that academic label and also Erik makes Catie cry. Erik talks about the resentment and anger of NOT having a "gifted" label, and we set the stage for our upcoming series about surviving (and thriving) with ADHD in an academic environment.
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https...2021-03-251h 17Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureTalking Compassion with Non-binary Advocate, Activist and Author Jeffrey MarshIn this episode, Catie sits down with one of her personal heroes, Jeffrey Marsh. They talk compassion, kindness, self-acceptance with Catie, and we cannot stress this enough, she has absolutely zero chill the entire time. Jeffrey talks about their journey to self-acceptance, their TED talk, becoming the first non-binary author to be offered a major publishing deal- and they even drop some SUPER EXCITING and secret news with us at the end of the episode!
You can learn more about Jeffrey and their incredible work at the following links:
JeffreyMarsh.com
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@th...2021-03-1844 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD and Kink - Part Two*Warning! This episode contains honest and open conversations about sex, kink and sexuality. If that's not your bag, maybe skip this one!*
In this episode, Erik and Catie continue their conversation from Kink Part One (We recommend you listen to that episode first if you haven't yet). We talk more about neurodiversity in Kink/BDSM and expand on our previous conversation to talk more about our own personal journeys into kink and beyond. Also Erik decides to have a secret password.
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We have a Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/infinitequest for m...2021-03-1158 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureTalking ADHD w/ Em Schulz of "And That's Why We Drink"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 here: And That's Why We Drink
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We have a patreon: www.patreon.com/infinitequest 2021-03-0456 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD and Kink - Part One**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 identities as kinksters, partners and friends.
As a...2021-02-251h 11Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureMore Questions, More AnswersIn 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 some new cool content that patrons get exclusive access to, so check i...2021-02-181h 04Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureAccidentally About SystemsIn 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 dropped some new cool content that patrons get exclusive access to, so check it out! Check it o...2021-02-1155 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureBonus Weirdness: The Casefiles of Never and Moore- Chapter 1It'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-recorded the script as a Tuesday surprise.
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patreon...2021-02-0919 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureAn Honest Discussion: Depression and ADHDWarning: 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 off of our chest, because it's been a hard week.
If you are in crisis...2021-02-041h 00Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureAnother Q&A EpisodeIn 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 some new cool content that patrons get exclusive access to, so check it out!
We are expanding our monthly goal to 60 patrons by...2021-01-281h 03Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHDnD - Part 3: TU:NE the UnicornWe 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 help support our goal of mental health education an...2021-01-2722 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureLet's Talk About SexIn 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 some new cool content that patrons get exclusive access to, so check i...2021-01-2158 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureHygiene and ADHDBy 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 Patreon available! Sign up to...2021-01-1452 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureHyperfocusing on HyperfixationWarning: 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 Infinite Quest Patreon available! Sign up to...2021-01-0755 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHD Relationships and Spicy Baby Octopus Salad w/ AlosaurolophusIn 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.
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Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureA Very Merry Special Holiday Turkey Spectacular-sodeIn 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 research together, visit the Extras Page at InfiniteQuestPodcast.com/Extras.
As a reminder...2020-12-241h 13Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureEpisode 12 - A Very Vulnerable EpisodeIn 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 album and trust me when I say it’s probably going to win at least...2020-12-2051 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHDnD - Part 2: The CarnivalWelcome 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. Follow him on Tiktok @youngsanta or on instagram at @atlantapropera
2020-12-1132 minCatie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureA TikTok Q&A plus Body Neutrality with Burritos_and_ADHDIn 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 information, exclusive content and behind the scenes stuff.
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www.p...2020-12-031h 19Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureA Thanksgiving Wish from Infinite QuestThis 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 easier, so if you're interested in supporting us...2020-11-2610 min
Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHDnD - Part One: The TavernWelcome 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 happens, head on over to the Patreon. We have the entire first session...2020-11-201h 06Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureAlligator Wrestling with Ben BrainardComedian, 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 information, exclusive content and behind the scenes stuff. Also maybe we're making bread this week? 2020-11-121h 04Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureSourdough and ShakespeareCatie 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!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support2020-11-031h 33Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD AdventureADHaDult Can Science Good With ADHDErik 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!
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