Episode 12

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19th Feb 2025

TOO MANY TABS πŸ˜Άβ€πŸŒ«οΈ The ADHD Episode

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

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Welcome to But For Real: the podcast where all your swirling thoughts about mental health, pop culture, and how to human are blended into one delicious variety show, co-hosted by therapists Valerie Martin (resident elder millennial ✌️) and Emerson Ryder (resident Gen Z 🫢).

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