In this episode, we dive into the viral story of Allison, a TikToker who exposed her toxic workplace online, only to lose her job and face harsh backlash. Claiming she was discriminated against due to her disability, Allison sparked a fierce debate about workplace rights, online advocacy, and professional boundaries. Things escalate when Bryan, a YouTuber and career coach, uses her videos as a cautionary tale, prompting Allison to accuse him of misogyny and call for the removal of his children in a heated response. Is this a case of justifiable outrage or a cautionary spiral of internet drama gone too far?
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Check out CC Suarez and Sherrilyn Dale’s episode on their show, Here for the Clout!
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Welcome to Amanda's ultimate neurodivergent info dump on Mr. Robot! 🖥️💣 In this episode, she channels all her hyperfixation energy into unraveling the genius, chaos, and layered storytelling of Mr. Robot. From Elliot Alderson’s unreliable narration to the show’s raw exploration of hacking culture, power structures, and societal collapse, we’re going all in.
Whether you're a fellow fan, a curious first-timer, or just love hearing someone passionately overanalyze TV, this episode is for you.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics depicted in Mr. Robot, including violence, abuse, substance use, and themes of trauma. Listener discretion is advised.
🔧 Topics Include:
Elliot, a protagonist with Dissociative Identity Disorder
The show's approach to unreliable narration
Breaking down the twists and hidden layers
Why Mr. Robot hits differently for neurodivergent brains
Get ready to dive headfirst into the digital rabbit hole — no fsociety membership required.
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Have you ever been accused of having the attention span of a sparrow? Ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you will never be like everyone else? Hiccup certainly has. This week in our Neurodiversity in the Media segment, we're breaking down the neurodivergent qualities we see in Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon!
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Do you struggle with sleep? You are not alone! Up to 80% of people with intellectual disabilities have difficulty sleeping. We wanted to know why, so Niki did some digging and this is what we found out!
Sources
Sleep: What It Is, Why It’s Important, Stages, REM & NREM
A literature review of sleep problems and neurodevelopment disorders - PMC
Autism, ADHD, and Sleep: An Expert Guide on Neurodivergent Sleep
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Were you ever treated like a child well into adulthood simply because you're neurodivergent? Or maybe it was the opposite experience of always being told you were "mature" for your age. Either way we probably end up equally as frustrated in the end so let's talk about it.
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It’s the first seagull meme episode! Niki kicks us off with a squirrel trail adventure down self-expression lane. There will be detours through her Saturn return, Lord of the Rings makeup, and how she views self-expression in the neurodivergent community.
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Debunking Beauty Myths- Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Hair- Abbey Yung Certified Trichologist
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Syril Karn, the unyielding Deputy Inspector for the Preox-Morlana Corporation (Pre-Mor) on Ferrix, from the wildly popular Star Wars franchise Andor, might have a touch of the tism. Let's chat about the characteristics of this complicated character that appeared on our tism-dar.
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Links
Syril Takes Responsibility for the Incident on Ferrix
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Is there a correlation between PCOS and Autism? Let's find out!
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Websites
Autism Parenting Magazine Is there a link between PCOS and Autism
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Autism: A study of the prenatal sex steroid theory
Autistic traits in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS link to ADHD and autism spectrum disorder
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It's our second Podiversary! We are super excited to be back after a long break! We have a bit of a new structure to introduce, and we will explain our absence. Thank you for two great years, and here's to season 3!
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Learn along with us about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an often mischaracterized mental health condition that affects roughly 70 million people worldwide.
SOURCES
Videos
3 Warning Signs You Might Have OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment | Mass General Brigham
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We can't hold our tongues anymore so this is the episode where we word-vomit our feelings on this hellscape we are currently living in.
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We dive into Attachment Theory and explore the different attachment styles and if it's beneficial to know your attachment style or not.
Sources
Cleveland Clinic's Explanation of Attachment Theory
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Amanda has had a bit of a bump in the road and she needs to talk it out.
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This is a "brain rot" episode as the children would say. At least we think they would say that because we have NO idea what these Gen Alpha kids are saying and it makes us feel even more like Boomers.
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Nick is back with us again for part 2 of our chat about Bipolar Disorder. This time we’re talking about Bipolar Disorder’s effect on relationships. Check out On the Spectrum Podcast
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Autism vs Bipolar Venn Diagram
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We had a special guest this week! Nick from On the Spectrum Podcast joined us to share his personal experience living with Autism and Bipolar Disorder Type 2.
Check out On the Spectrum Podcast
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