Brainworms & Tangents Podcast

Journaling doesn’t have to look one particular way—especially if you have ADHD. In this episode of Brainworms & Tangents , we explore different journaling methods, the many reasons people keep journals, and how embracing imperfect, personal practices has made journaling more meaningful for us. Join our Summer Reading Program! https://brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/summerreading Connect with Us...

Join our Summer Reading Program! https://brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/summerreading What makes summer reading programs so memorable, and why do they work? In this episode, we share our reading journeys, celebrate the role libraries play in our communities, and introduce the Brainworms & Tangents Summer Reading Program with a free reading tracker for anyone who wants to join us. Connect with...

What is an analog bag, and why has this trend taken over social media? In this episode of Brainworms & Tangents , we explore the origins of the analog bag movement, unpack the debate surrounding it, and share what’s inside our own analog bags while reflecting on creativity, productivity, and intentional living. Mentioned in This Episode: Creator of Analog Bags: @siececampbell Connect with Us! Join...

Creating a Summer Bucket List brings back childhood nostalgia for a lot of us. In today’s episode, we talk about the the role that seasonal rituals play in our lives, the passage of time, and how we are going to make the most of this summer. Mentioned in This Episode: Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul- by Dr. Stuart Brown Summer Bucket List Inspo: @asto...

75 days later- Pamela and Keresa give an update on how the 75 Hard Challenge went. In this episode, the hosts share the lessons learned and reveal if they successfully beat this challenge. Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents...

Since we’ve been attempting the 75 Hard challenge, we decided to dive into the world of Andy Frisella and learn about the creator of the challenge. What we learned from the stars felt eerily accurate, but let us know what you think! We’ll be back for the premiere of Season 2 on June 10, with an update on how we did in the 75 Hard Challenge! Mentioned in This Episode: Andy Frisella's Podcast: REAL...

We dive into the philosophy behind the 75 Hard challenge and clarify some misconceptions about the rules. So what is this challenge really about? What is the point and why do so many people, including us, attempt it? Mentioned in This Episode: andyfrisella.com Real AF with Andy Frisella (Podcast) Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brain...

“You can’t do a push-up?!?” What started as a personal challenge for Keresa turned into rabbit holes on everything that goes into a push-up. From the history of calisthenics to human anatomy, this brainworm really took over. Mentioned in This Episode: Mel Robbins Podcast- Episode: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol (with Dr. Vonda Wright, MD) Connect with Us!...

Pamela deletes her maps app and tries navigating the old-fashioned way—using MapQuest, street signs, paper maps, and memory instead of GPS. This experiment explores convenience culture, “friction maxxing,” and what happens when we stop relying on technology like Google Maps for everyday navigation. Mentioned in the Episode: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals- Oliver Burkeman Filterwo...

Pamela tests the capsule wardrobe trend by creating a travel capsule for a two-week international trip. Inspired by Project 333 by Courtney Carver, she limits her options, rethinks overpacking, and explores whether fewer clothes actually mean more freedom. Mentioned in the Episode: Project 333-Courtney Carver Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instag...

Smartphones were designed to connect us—but somewhere along the way, they started taking over our attention, our time, and our real-life relationships. In this episode, we talk about screen time, doomscrolling, digital detoxes, and how to start using technology as a tool instead of letting it use you. If you’ve been feeling stuck in the scroll, this is your reminder to reconnect with your curiosit...

No one likes the dentist, but for people with ADHD, it can bring on a different type of feeling: dental shame. In this episode, we share our own experience with our dental health in hopes that you feel less alone in the dental shame spiral. Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangent...

There’s so many moments where singing brings us together. So what happens if you can’t carry a tune to save your life? In today’s episode, Pamela embarks on a self-taught singing journey, so that you, too, might be inspired try something that you’re just not that good at. Mentioned in the Episode: NPR Life Kit: How to Bring Down the House at Karaoke https://pitchy.ninja/ Connect with Us! Join the...

Keresa joining a fantasy football league turned into a lesson about connection and community. This episode contains mostly correct football facts and reasons why you should always take the opportunity to learn something new! Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your supp...

Why did I willingly post my face on Reddit? In this episode, Pamela explains why she decided to open herself up to feedback on the internet. We discuss what we can learn from others' perceptions and dive into different beauty trends. Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show...

This week, we are spiraling about clutter and discuss our 300-item declutter challenge. We talk through what actually counts as decluttering, why daily goals didn’t work, and how guilt, sentimentality, and half-finished projects make it so hard to let things go. This is an episode all about clearing space—both in your home and in your brain. Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangen...

Every app has a “wrapped” now, so we had to ask: why are we so obsessed with stats? We talk about the year-in-review trend, which data actually matters, and what we wish we could track instead. In this episode, we dive into tangents about time, attention, and noticing your life before it flies by. Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brai...

In our first episode, we define what we mean by a “brainworm”: the persistent ideas, impulses, and hyperfixations that won’t leave our heads — and how one of them led us to start this podcast. We talk ADHD, friendship, body doubling, and why we’re choosing action over perfection (wired headphones included). Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagra...