As Told By ADHD

In this episode of As Told by ADHD, Jamie paints a picture of the complicated but wildly impressive life of Wu Zetian, the first and only woman to ever rule China as emperor. You’ll learn where she came from, the rigid rules of the empire, and the palace drama and political chaos that shaped her rise to power. Part two will cover the rest of her story and how she changed the world, coming next wee...

In this episode, Jamie tells the story of a Cold War–era battle of egos between the world’s most powerful leaders and how it led to Project A119, a top-secret U.S. government plan that seriously considered nuking the moon as a show of power. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:08 Project A119 04:06 The Cold War Context 12:03 They Want to Nuke the Moon 16:59 The Commission of Project A119 Research 31:46 What c...

This week on As Told by ADHD, we enter part one of space stuff. Does it actually have anything to do with space? Kind of? In this episode Karena shares tidbits on how water is the ultimate victim of the moon by diving into some real-life accounts…  #astoldbyadhd #comedy #science #storytime #podcast #bestfriendpodcast #phenomenon #space You can watch this episode on Youtube at https://www.youtube.c...

This week, we unravel the disappearance of the Queen of Mystery herself. In December 1926, Agatha Christie vanished for eleven days. Jamie walks us through the timeline of Agatha’s disappearance, what we know, what we think we know, and all the twists that make this case feel eerily like one of her own novels. The world absolutely lost its mind. Newspapers, volunteers, police, and even other autho...

This week on As Told By ADHD, Karena tells us the story of five men who travel together to watch their favorite sport, basketball, and were never seen again... You can watch this episode on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldbyADHD As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd Spotify: As Told By ADHD Find Jamie: Instagram: jlmurr4 TikTok: jamiemurray370 Find Kare...

In this episode, we unravel the absolute fever dream that was the failed utopia, Fordlandia! A place where one billionaire tried to control his workers, their food, and even nature. It’s the story of a "utopia" built by a man we completely and utterly disagree with, who might have had a decent idea… but executed it in the worst way possible. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:30 The Beginning of th...

This week we enter part one of utopias that failed miserably due to greed, control, and flatware? Karena takes us to 1800's upstate New York where a man we call No Yes believed he could create the perfect-sinless world.

Ever wonder how some of the most familiar things got their start? In this episode, Jamie and Karena dig into the surprising stories behind everyday icons. From the Eiffel Tower, once hated by Parisians and now the pride of France, to the haunting origins of the CPR dummy, modeled after a mysterious woman who drowned in the Seine, these tales are anything but ordinary. Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:45 Th...

Get ready for chills, laughs, and maybe a few goosebumps! In this Halloween special, Jamie tells the dark legend of the Busby Stoop Chair! The so-called “Chair of Death” that cursed anyone brave (or foolish) enough to sit in it. Meanwhile, Karena gives us chills with The Tallman Haunting and its spooky bunk bed! From mysterious deaths to haunted furniture, Jamie and Karena unravel stories that blu...

This week, Jamie and Karena are getting ready for spooky season with forgotten children’s stories. Karena shares the tale of The Wonderful Sheep , a fairytale full of envy, curses, and transformations, while Jamie terrifies us with The New Mother —a haunting reminder of what happens when curiosity goes too far. These forgotten children’s stories prove that old tales still have plenty to teach us…...

In this episode, Jamie and Karena dig into the stories of two unforgettable women in history. From the Pretty Pants Bandit of the Great Depression to Victorian con artist Madame Sarah Rachel Russell, they uncover how crime, beauty standards, and scandal shaped their legacies and why those themes still feel so familiar today. As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd...

This week, we talk about a fallen kingdom, and no its not the fall of the Han Dynasty or the Roman Empire... Karena shares the story of a kingdom that falls in a blink of an eye, but still exists to this day. Join us and learn about the fall of the Tavolara Kingdom. As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd Spotify: As Told By ADHD Find Jamie: Instagram: Jamie_Lynn_m...

This week, Jamie paints a picture of the unbelievable story of the Aztec Empire—how it rose, how it fell, and all the drama in between. From the cultural roots of the Aztecs to La Malinche’s complicated role alongside Hernán Cortés, it’s a tale full of power, betrayal, and some pretty bad decisions. Come take this journey and learn how the Spaniards’ tactical advantages, Emperor Moctezuma II’s lac...

Why do cats purr, cacti have spines, and crows hold funerals? And what’s the deal with spiders having hair, how can owls turning their heads like exorcist dolls, and what's the first Milkshake flavor? This week Jamie and Karena dive into the weird questions that keep us up at night—from canaries in coal mines to goosebumps, keyboards, and why waving meant “don’t stab me.” Come for the random facts...

This week on As Told By ADHD we learned about the lengths some will go to for the sake of fame, money, and… dictatorships? We learn of a Filipino tribe that caught the attention of the world, and how that attention could have been a catalyst into a historically dark time for the Philippines. As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd Spotify: As Told By ADHD Find Jami...

Ever wonder what happens when a fake alien invasion sounds a little too real ? This week, Jamie tells Karena the wild story of the radio broadcast by Orson Welles, War of the Worlds from 1938. From the build-up to the famous “invasion,” to the panic it caused, Jamie breaks down what really happened that night. Along the way, the two chat about how media messes with our brains, why people freaked o...

In this episode, Karena and Jamie delve into the fascinating origins of deities, focusing on the Yoruba mythology and the stories of Oshun, the goddess of love and fresh water, and Kanaloa, the ocean master. They explore the cultural significance of these deities, their creation myths, and the balance of feminine and masculine energies in mythology. The conversation emphasizes the importance of nu...

This week, we enter part two of How Things Got Their Names learning about a Viking's dead tooth that shaped history and a fruit that had an unlikely pairing to body anatomy??? As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd Spotify: As Told By ADHD Find Jamie: Instagram: Jamie_Lynn_murray Tik Tok: jamiemurray370 Find Karena: Instagram: KarenaGabsB Tik Tok: Karena. Brid...

In 1973, a Stockholm bank robbery led to a shocking twist: the hostages seemed to defend their captors. The media called it Stockholm Syndrome . In this episode, we dive into the story that sparked one of psychology’s most debated terms. Was it really about love for a captor—or a media-fueled myth? Join us as we untangle fact from fiction, sprinkle in some dark humor, and explore how Stockholm Syn...

This week, Jamie takes the mic for part two of  Cults ! Pack your passport as we head to Asia to meet Aum Shinrikyo’s leader — a blind, “floating” guru who somehow managed to be peaceful, murderous, and terrifying… all at the same time.

EPISODE 17: In this part-one episode on As Told By ADHD, Karena takes first dive into the world of cults! It starts with one Florida man’s big ego and ends in… well, you’ll see. Karena and Jamie talk about what makes people join, what keeps them in, and how easy it is to miss the red flags… especially when groups promise purpose and healing. As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd -Instag...

Season Premiere – After a long hiatus, Karena and Jamie return to the mic after a year and a half hiatus with unexpected stories, surprising connections, and their signature offbeat charm. From aerospace to pop icons, they dive into the hidden threads tying some of your favorite celebrities together, and reflect on how family, fame, and legacy collide in the most unpredictable ways. As Told By ADH...

This week, Karena and Jamie discuss strange phenomena. For the first time in As Told By ADHD history, Karena goes first!! She talks about Gamma Rays and space explosion! While Jamie gets deep with the origin of the Bystander Effect, what really happened and how we can be the change that can possibly save lives.

This week Karena and Jamie talk about professions that no longer exist! From lamp lighter to leach collectors and more!

This episode covers old wives tales including the origin of Jack-O-Lanterns and why our ancestors buried the dead with gold or coins.