Hey Party People - Let's Meet Kristin!
"Talks to the moon. Likes light. Collects facts. Hi! I’m Kristin, a 30-something-year old writer, photographer and occasional baker with a knack for crafty things and an affliction for vintage anything. Specifically books, cameras and silhouettes. Weird, right? I unwillingly joined the dead moms club in 2012 and the loss of my North Star seeps into how I parent and show up for friends and family."
How surprising? A beautiful bio written by a beautiful writer :)
Tune in and get weird with us!
Hey Party People!
Join me for the next episode of "...but are you weird?" where we share time and space with Kristin -- "in" for those keeping track... and if you are keeping track, you're weird and I like you.
Usually the interviewer, Kristin becomes the interviewee as she shares her experience of mothering a SeaDog, her life with neurodivergent traits, and her unique life-long friendships with friends whose names we thought it would be funny to censor... because, we're weird like that.
Fair warning: this episode is another two-parter. In part two, we'll dive deep into a love story -- I'll say no more and say no less <3
Tune in and get weird with us by listening to “…but are you weird” now streaming on your favorite podcast platform!
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
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Hey Party People - Let's Meet Latasha!
Latasha loves being an Occupational Therapist and feels lucky to be an Occupational Therapy educator and business owner. She has been an Occupational Therapist for 13 years and has been teaching for 4 years. She loves all things advocacy and social justice, a typically forgotten aspect of practice. Her business, Thrive OT, LLC – a based practice specializing in sensory processing & executive functioning skills -- is new and blooming. She acknowledges it's been amazing to work on her own terms and provide quality meaningful care in client's natural environment (home/community).
Although she loves Occupational Therapy, her most important role is being a mother to an amazing, sassy, 5 year old who loves the Spice Girls as much as her mom. After seeking clarity on a related condition, Latasha was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Her disclosure and authenticity is an asset to her as a practitioner and person -- and she's excited to share her experience with listeners.
Tune in and get weird with us!
Hey Party People!
Join me for the next episode of “…but are you weird?” where we share time & space with Latasha, a practicing pediatric occupational therapist, occupational therapy educator, mom, and late diagnosed neurodivergent woman.
Latasha will share stories of her most recent parenting win, the philosophy of care she brings to her professional world, and, of course, her experience of being recently diagnosed with ADHD.
Along the way, we’ll share plenty of laughs, a whole lot of wisdom, and maybe even a howl or two – but really, a howl or two.
Tune in and get weird with us by listening to “…but are you weird” now streaming on your favorite podcast platform!
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
@butareyouweird on IG
Hey Party People - Let's Meet Jordan!
Join me for the next episode we share time & space with Jordan Salzano, podcaster, author, and advocacy champion with deep-rooted values in service and giving back to the community... who also can't resist a good ol' meme reference.
In this episode, Jordan will walk us through the origin of the wisdom gained from life experience she shared in her first published book "The Everlasting Hunger for Improvement" and she'll share the stories of inspiration behind her upcoming, second book "Dead Ends on a Direct Road". She will also tell us all about the many, many advocacy hats she wears and she'll maybe even tell us about the kind of hat she'd want to... live in?
Tune in and get weird with us by listening to “…but are you weird” now streaming on your favorite podcast platform!
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
@butareyouweird on IG
Jordan's Social Media Presence:
IG: @jsal_motivates & @disability_advocacy_chat
YouTube: @JordanSalzano
Podcast on Spotify and Apple Music: Overcoming Fears and Doubts Podcast
Hey Party People!!
Join me for episode two of a special two-part series, where we share time & space with Robin aka Magoodle aka my bestie.
Robin is a mom, wife, dog-mom, HR coordinator and LEGO enthusiast. She also love tattoos! She love bright colors, spending time with family and friends, going on trips with her bestie (😉 - that's me) and laughing!
In the second part of the series, we pick right up where we left off... that cliffhanger about my regrettable reaction to her sharing news about her son with me [yikes]. Then, we continue with all things irrelevant and hilarious - sharing the origin of our nickname for one another, our party days at the JCC, and we wrap up the episode with a bit of "this or that" -- but like, weirder.
Join us for more jokes and laughs - some that you'll get, and some that make no sense at all, haha!
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
@butareyouweird on IG
Hey Party People!!
Join me for episode one of a special two-part series, where we share time & space with Robin aka Magoodle aka my bestie.
Robin is a mom, wife, dog-mom, HR coordinator and LEGO enthusiast. She also love tattoos! She love bright colors, spending time with family and friends, going on trips with her bestie (😉 - that's me) and laughing!
In the first part of the series, we’ll meet Robin and she’ll tell us a bit more about who she is and what she does... and why she was invited on the show. Then, we move pretty quickly into debating which Shrek is the best and telling you all about our recent trip to Vegas. Confession: I think I have listened to this episode daily since recording in the studio... and I am still laughing at our nonsense.
We cannot wait for you to join in on the laughs and inside jokes...
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
@butareyouweird on IG
Hey Party People! It’s me, Amanda, resident weirdo and host of “…but are you weird” a podcast dedicated to spending time talking with some creative, captivating, and downright cool people, diving into their world, and ultimately asking, “…but are you weird?”
Join me for the next episode, episode one of a special two-part series, where we share time & space with Robin aka Magoodle aka my bestie.
In the first part of the series, we’ll meet Robin and she’ll tell us a bit about who she is and what she does. Then, we move quickly into debating which Shrek is the best and telling you all about our recent trip to Vegas.
The second episode picks up where we left off as we talk about how we met, the joys of being roommates, and our party days DJing the teen center at the JCC.
Tune in and get weird with us by listening to “…but are you weird” now streaming on your favorite podcast platform!
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
@butareyouweird on IG
Hey Party People! Let's Meet Kristen!
Join us for this episode where we share time & space with Kristen... and we'll get to work pretty quickly to cover this Kristin-v-Kristen dilemma.
Our time with Kristen starts off like any other, keeping things light talking about ever-popular cats and Kristen’s passion for her meaningful work with children and families with varying mental health needs. Our conversation takes a natural [and much valued] shift toward the "dark side" of neurodivergence; the potential experience of depression. Kristen and I each discuss our experiences of depression and the isolating aspects of being neurodivergent -- pre and post diagnosis... and the value of community. Like other episodes, we'll explore what it means to be weird to Kristen... which, of course, is not really that "weird" afterall, is it?
Get weird with us, okay?
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
If you or someone you know is experience challenges with mental health, remember help is available and it's okay to seek support. You can reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or by chatting at www.988lifeline.org. In life-threatening situations, always call 911.
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Links to articles on experience of depression for...
Autistics:
1: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11042491/
2.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-024-00480-z
3. Levi, M. K., Schreuer, N., Granovsky, Y., Bar-Shalita, T., Weissman-Fogel, I., Hoffman, T., & Gal, E. (2023). “Feeling unwanted, when nobody wants you around”: Perceptions of social pain among people with autism. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77, 7702185050. https://doi.org/ 10.5014/ajot.2023.050061
4. Website: https://globalhealthnow.org/2024-05/autism-and-suicidal-thinking-alarming-new-insights with links to other relevant articles
ADHD:
1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7717502/
2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8381237/
3. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1597559/full
Hey Party People! It’s me, Amanda, resident weirdo and host of “…but are you weird” - a podcast dedicated to spending time talking with some creative, captivating, and downright cool people, diving into their world, and ultimately asking, “…but are you weird?”
Join me for the next episode where we share time & space with Kristen, and don’t worry, we’ll take care of this Kristin-Kristen dilemma.
We’ll start by keeping things light in this episode, talking about ever-popular cats and Kristen’s passion for her work. Then, we shift gears a bit as we discuss the “dark side” of neurodivergence; the potential experience of depression.
Tune in and get weird with us by listening to “…but are you weird” now streaming on your favorite podcast platform!
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
If you or someone you know is experience challenges with mental health, remember help is available and it's okay to seek support. You can reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or by chatting at 988lifeline.org. In life-threatening situations, always call 911.
@butareyouweird on IG
Hey Party People! Let's Meet Dana!
Join us as we share time & space with Dana, my very first friend from kindergarten and a self-diagnosed ADHD’er who is bewitched by all things Halloween.
In this episode, we'll rehash a few awkward memories from kindergarten and talk about some of the weird stuff Dana does to be her best self. We'll dive into Dana's identity as a self-diagnosed ADHD'er and everything that comes with it [like, does self-diagnosis count?]. You'll hear Dana's enthusiasm for life and living authentically as she talks about how she cares for herself and about the things that bring her joy, as weird as they may be. Oh! And Dana is a bit of a celebrity - she was cast as an extra in Hocus Pocus 2... and she'll tell us all about it :)
So, tune in and get weird with us, okay?
Until then stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
@butareyouweird on IG
Hey Party People!
It’s me, Amanda, resident weirdo and host of “…but are you weird” a podcast dedicated to spending time talking with some creative, captivating, and downright cool people, diving into their world, and ultimately asking, “…but are you weird?”
Join me for the next episode where we share time & space with Dana, my very first friend from kindergarten and a self-diagnosed ADHD’er who is bewitched by all things Halloween.
We’ll talk about her experience of ADHD self-diagnosis versus formal diagnosis, why she loves her car so much, and her gift of gab – whether with people at work, with friends & family, or with… nature?
Tune in and get weird with us by listening to “…but are you weird” streaming on Spotify!
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
@butareyouweird on IG
Hey Party People! Time for another Full Episode!
On this episode of "...but are you weird?" we meet Annie, a self-identified endurance athlete and 15-time Boston Marathon finisher with loads of relatable wisdom to share from her journey to fifteen.
Together, we'll explore how Annie is learning to embrace the power of pause, silence those squirrels, and be unapologetically obsessed with living. And we'll talk about how neurodiversity weaves it way into all of the spaces in between... will it be weird, too?
Tune in and get weird!!
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Hey Party People!
Join me for the next episode of "...but are you weird?" where we share time & space with Annie, a self-identified endurance athlete and 15-time Boston Marathon finisher with loads of relatable wisdom to share from her journey to fifteen.
Ever on the go, we’ll explore how Annie is learning to embrace the power of pause, silence those squirrels, and be unapologetically obsessed with living. Will there be weirdness, too?
Tune in and get weird to find out on the next episode of "...but are you weird?"
Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!
-Amanda
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Hey Party People! On the FIRST episode of "...but are you weird?" we meet Audra, Pelvic Floor Occupational Therapist and Owner of Autonomy Pelvic Health. Tune in to learn more about Audra, her passion for her work, and what being weird means to her.
Content Notice: Audra discusses her work in pelvic health without cutesy-pie names for intimate parts of the body. The content is clinical in presentation.
Also, a tiny bit of profanity snuck through the editing process - eek!
Hey Party People! Here's a sneak peek of what to expect from the "...but are you weird?" podcast :)
