Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure

In this episode, Cate and Erik answer a FANTASTIC question from listener "Carol", who asks: "Am I being lazy for saving my energy?". They discuss the finer nuances of what makes laziness....lazy, and listeners will learn a WEIRD amount about toilet paper rolls in Cate's house. Cate and Erik discuss the challenges of executive disfunction, task interruption and the cognitive dissonance of our brain...

In this episode, Cate decides to completely change the plan last minute, and Erik saves the day. They discuss the new DSM, the struggles of ADHD and the intersection between interoception and alexithymia, and what it's like to struggle to not only FEEL, but feel what you're feeling...while you're feeling other feelings. (Also just a note for everyone: we are having some issues with the video uploa...

Oh gosh oh gee it's the FIRST EVER VIDEO PODCAST (if you're listening on Spotify).  In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss the 4th DSM criteria for ADHD but instead, Cate has a vulnerable ADHD moment. They discuss the frustration of losing a train of thought, of the inherent judgement often associated with completing tasks, and spend a weird amount of time talking about squirrel-b...

in this episode, Cate and Erik look at the 3rd DSM criteria "Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly". We discuss the difference between internal versus external symptoms, and how what LOOKS like not paying attention often times is exactly the opposite- ADHDers paying attention REALLY HARD, and how frustrating it is to be told you're "doing it wrong'. Find us on TikTok and Instagram...

In this episode, Cate and Erik look at the second diagnostic criteria from the DSM-V "often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities" and they have some *feelings* about it. They discuss the often frustrating phenomenon of being judged externally for what is going on internally, and that we all pay attention - and play - in different ways. Also Cate teaches Erik how to put o...

In this episode, Cate and Erik begin their new series on discussing the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and Cate immediately gets hung up on the linguistic implications of the word "careless". They talk about their relationships to mistakes, but careless and non, and how mistakes aren't necessarily a part of ADHD life in the ways you might expect. Find us on TikTok and Instagram at: @catieosaurus @he...

In this episode, Cate and Erik discuss the diagnostic criteria for ADHD (as seen in the DSM V) and the struggle of diagnosing a neurodivergency based on external symptoms as described by your parents. We talk a little about language, and Cate does something she's NEVER DONE before on the show and essentially ruins it forever. Find us on TikTok and Instagram at: @catieosaurus @heygude We also strea...

In this episode, Cate and Erik talk about setting New Years Intentions instead of resolutions. Cate spends a weird amount of time getting mad about cauliflower pizza crust, and Erik announces some big changes that are coming up in Infinite Quest land! We also accidentally turn the Patreon Song into a ten-minute argument about topically relevant film from 1998, The Red Violin starring Samuel L Jack...

Imagine this: you're getting ready to do your big live show from MomoCon in Atlanta, GA, when you get a call that your DM is sick, and won't be able to make it. Also imagine that your players are two absolute dipshits named Cate and Erik who decide to Leroy Jenkins it and asked the ENTIRE AUDIENCE to be the DM...and honestly? This is maybe one of our favorite episodes. Huge thanks again to MomoCon...

CW: This episode contains conversations about addiction & eating disorders. In this episode, Cate and Erik unpack their thoughts and opinions around habits, and it turns out that Cate doesn't exactly know what a habit it, but that's cool. They discuss developing good - and breaking bad- habits, and the frustrations that come when the line between habit and addiction are blurred. We discuss the...

Come back on Saturday it will be much better than this. Find us on TikTok and Instagram at: @catieosaurus @heygude      We also stream daily on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/catieosaurus https://ww.twitch.tv/heygude    Media/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.com Find all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com

FRUITSNACK WARNING! This episode contains discussions about sex and sexuality, there are also some swears. In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to dismantle some myths about Neurodivergence & sex, particularly the idea that there is a "normal" sex drive. They discuss their struggles with their often-changing interest in sex and intimacy, and talk about how sometimes, RSD, hyperfixation and a la...

After...something of a hiatus, the (official) ADHDnD campaign returns! It's been a minute, so to recap: Blumken and Helvetica find themselves trapped in the ADHDnD without their weapons...and without each other. Let's see how our intrepid adventurers manage to get out of this one. MOD makes another appearance (and so does Atticus) and Helvetica maybe does a crime. Maybe. Also Chris, our intrepid D...

In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to answer a deeply important question: Is Jurassic World a Christmas movie? They also attempt to talk about the pressures of planning holidays with ADHD, but spoilers: it ultimately turns into a conversation about Cate's weird obsession with centerpieces. We touch on what the holiday season is like with ADHD time blindness, discuss a little about choice para...

In this episode, Erik literally gets under his desk to record an episode with V Spehar, who is, and we cannot stress this enough, a Very Excellent Person. V is the Host/Creator of TikTok’s @underthedesknews with over 1.5 million subscribers. #Underthedesknews offers 60 second daily wrap ups of current events, political analysis, and special interest stories “explained”. With a deep passion for the...

In this episode, Cate and Erik procrastinate on an episode about procrastination and try to find the source of a mysterious ticking noise. We break down some of our own struggles about the pitfalls and challenges of being ADHD procrastinators, offer a few probably less than helpful tips and then Erik makes the terrible mistake of bringing up Robert Johnson not knowing that he was a major hyperfixa...

In this episode, Cate and Erik discuss the often impossible notion of "keeping going" and what that means to them as ADHDers, particularly in relation to their new and upcoming projects, and what life last year (and a year from now) looks like with the idea of "keeping going" at the forefront of their minds. Cate unpacks her fears and failings, Erik thinks farts are funny, and we meander through a...

Cate and Erik are on the road in Madison, Wisconsin at GameHoleCon, and we figured this is as good of time as any to announce Infinite Quest's newest adventure: QuestCraft! We're starting a Minecraft server for neurodivergent people (and friends) to play minecraft together and where we'll be creating content. Erik and Cate also talk about minecraft and their experiences playing and the lessons the...

In this episode, Cate and Erik talk about ADHD impulse control and how it manifests (and impacts) their lives. They discuss the pros and cons of impulsive experiences and how spontaneity differs from a lack of impulse control. Cate also gest bored and plans a trip to France. Find us on TikTok and Instagram at: @catieosaurus @heygude We also stream daily on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/catie0sauru...

Today's episode comes as a special request from OG twitch stream buddy Tsukino, who wanted to know how to help teach someone how to create systems that work. Which then, of course, begs the question: what makes a good system? In this episode Cate and Erik open up about their struggles and successes in creating functional systems, and Cate finally comes clean about clutter. Find us on TikTok and In...

On this sick-day episode, Erik and Cate talk a little bit about their latest exploits, from conventions to guest appearances to ... punching people in the feet and whether it is, or is not, a "thing". I dunno, usually I write these in third person but I'm super sick and we're both exhausted, so just know this one is very meandering but includes some important life info about what life is gonna be...

Hey Everybody! We're not going to be able to do an episode this week because Erik is sick and lost his voice, but we'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled content. If you'd like to show Erik a little love and maybe sponsor a chicken soup or two, you can do that by reaching out to infinitequetspodcast@gmail.com or on Venmo: @heygudee (yes, it's supposed to be with two e's). Find us on T...

In this episode, Cate and Erik attempt to have a conversation about working from home and accidentally find themselves embroiled in one of the toughest (yet most common) questions they get-- what do you do when you're not motivated? Cate and Erik wrestle with finding an answer that both accurately represents the challenges of functioning as an adult while also acknowledging the profound difficulti...

Privilege is real, and on this episode of Fan Girl Fridays, Erik is joined by Tiktoker and generally excellent human being @thisisbensilver, AKA Ben Silver. They talk about the inherent privilege in being white & male in America, and unpack a little bit about the important need for accountability and understanding the inherent privilege (and responsibility) that comes with being an ally. Find...

CW: This episode contains discussions of statistics on suicide, self-harm and addiction. In this episode, Cate and Erik (attempt to) talk about their personal relationships with reading and ADHD from their VASTLY differing perspectives. We discuss the statistics and studies surrounding the high percentages of co-morbidities of ADHD and learning disorders, and then we devolve into just the weirdest...