Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure

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We're Back Sep 19, 2024

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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.

Infinite Quest: A Systemic Review Sep 19, 2023

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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

Fruit-vale-ington On Tweed Aug 30, 2023

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In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to delve (again) into the sticky, sticky world of 'I'm Sorry, Did You Say Street Magic?'. But that's not all! We're also diving deep into the realm of creativity and conquering the hurdles of feeling stuck, especially when dealing with 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! 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

A Late Case of the Yips Aug 18, 2023

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In 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!

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

The Jenga Tower of Time May 09, 2023

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In 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!

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

ADHD is a Pain Apr 20, 2023

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CONTENT WARNING: The second half of this episode contains open and honest conversations about self-harm. If you're not in a place to hear that content, please feel free to leave after the ad break.

In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss the nuances of experience pain with ADHD- chronic, injury and self-inflicted. They talk about the effect of pain on ADHD and how ADHD's common manifestations (executive dysfunction, time perception, dopamine deficiency, lack of stimulus) can lead to a very different relationship with pain.

DID YOU KNOW? Nearly three-quarters of adults with ADHD reported experiencing common, painful conditions such as headaches, back pain, and joint pain. Another study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that ADHD was more prevalent in patients with chronic pain. Additionally, a study published in PLOS One found that children and adolescents with chronic pain were more likely to have neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD.

Episode Resources:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides information and resources for those struggling with self-harm, including hotline support and local support groups. Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
The Self-Injury Outreach and Support (SIOS) program provides information, resources, and support for those struggling with self-harm. Self-Injury Outreach and Support (sioutreach.org)
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a non-profit organization that aims to provide hope and support for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. https://twloha.com/
The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support for people in crisis. Text "HOME" to 741741 in the United States, or visit their website for international crisis text lines.

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

Ritz Crackers in the Sky Apr 11, 2023

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In 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 by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequest
Erik: www.patreon.com/heygude
Cate: mostlypans.com or www.patreon.com/catieosaurus

Find us on TikTok 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

Learned Incompetence, Laziness and ADHD Apr 08, 2023

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In 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 Game Here: ⁠i'm sorry did you say street magic by Caro Asercion (itch.io)

Learn more by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequest
Erik: www.patreon.com/heygude
Cate: mostlypans.com or www.patreon.com/catieosaurus

Senoia Springs Ep 2 - Keeping Up with The McManamans Apr 05, 2023

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In 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 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 Game Here: ⁠i'm sorry did you say street magic by Caro Asercion (itch.io)

Learn more by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequest
Erik: www.patreon.com/heygude
Cate: mostlypans.com or www.patreon.com/catieosaurus

Senioa Springs Part 1: A TTRPG Game-Isode Mar 18, 2023

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In 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.

Get The Game Here: ⁠i'm sorry did you say street magic by Caro Asercion (itch.io)

Learn more by visiting www.patreon.com/infinitequest
Erik: www.patreon.com/heygude
Cate: mostlypans.com or www.patreon.com/catieosaurus
Find us on TikTok and Instagram at:
@catieosaurus
@heygude
@baileyosaurusrex
We also stream daily on Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/catieosaurus
https://ww.twitch.tv/heygude
Cool new listener email: ask@infinitequestpodcast.com
Media/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.com
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