Amanda Swartos and Niki Eldridge

Not Neurotypical Girls

Health EN ↓ 108 episodes

Two neurodivergent best friends, both diagnosed with ADHD in our 30s, navigating life, chaos, and late diagnosis. It's part comedy, part chaos, all real.✨ We’re living in a neurotypical world… and we are not neurotypical girls. ✨

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Amanda Swartos and Niki Eldridge

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Health

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Latest episode

Aug 14, 2025

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Episodes

Ariel from The Little Mermaid: Neurodivergence in the Media 14.08.2025

In this week’s segment of Neurodivergence in Media, we are discussing Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid Sources Anyone else feel like the little mermaid is an allegory for “high functioning” autism and choice conformity? Hey ASD Article My neurodivergent reading of "The Little Mermaid": Ariel is autistic, and Eric has ADHD - Salon.com Where to find us… Gaming Channel- Thanks for Loo...

Is There a Link Between the Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ Communities? 07.08.2025

This week we are talking about the possible correlation between neurodivergence and the LGBTQIA+ community. Sources The Link Between Neurodivergence and the LGBTQ+ Population | Psychology Today LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity: the links between neurodivergence and being LGBTQ+ Largest study to date confirms overlap between autism and gender diversity | The Transmitter Study Referenced Where to find us...

The One About Baldur's Gate 3 04.08.2025

We needed a break and then a soft relaunch so here is a random chat about BG3. Where to find us… Gaming Channel- Thanks for Lookin Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , @notneurotypicalgirls ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? Send us an email at thendcpodc...

Can a TikTok Crash Out Cost You Your Career? 10.07.2025

In this episode, we dive into the viral story of Allison, a TikToker who exposed her toxic workplace online, only to lose her job and face harsh backlash. Claiming she was discriminated against due to her disability, Allison sparked a fierce debate about workplace rights, online advocacy, and professional boundaries. Things escalate when Bryan, a YouTuber and career coach, uses her videos as a cau...

Mr. Robot: A Neurodivergent Info Dump 03.07.2025

Welcome to Amanda's ultimate neurodivergent info dump on Mr. Robot ! 🖥️💣 In this episode, she channels all her hyperfixation energy into unraveling the genius, chaos, and layered storytelling of Mr. Robot . From Elliot Alderson’s unreliable narration to the show’s raw exploration of hacking culture, power structures, and societal collapse, we’re going all in. Whether you're a fellow fan,...

Neurodivergence in the Media: Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon 26.06.2025

Have you ever been accused of having the attention span of a sparrow? Ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you will never be like everyone else? Hiccup certainly has. This week in our Neurodiversity in the Media segment, we're breaking down the neurodivergent qualities we see in Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon! Sources Where to find us… Gaming Channel- Thanks for Lookin Follow us on...

Sleep 19.06.2025

Do you struggle with sleep? You are not alone! Up to 80% of people with intellectual disabilities have difficulty sleeping. We wanted to know why, so Niki did some digging and this is what we found out! Sources Sleep: What It Is, Why It’s Important, Stages, REM & NREM A literature review of sleep problems and neurodevelopment disorders - PMC Autism, ADHD, and Sleep: An Expert Guide on Neurodiv...

Infantilizing Autism & Never Feeling Your Age 29.05.2025

Were you ever treated like a child well into adulthood simply because you're neurodivergent? Or maybe it was the opposite experience of always being told you were "mature" for your age. Either way we probably end up equally as frustrated in the end so let's talk about it. Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on...

Outward Self Expression and Neurodivergence: A Seagull Meme Episode 22.05.2025

It’s the first seagull meme episode! Niki kicks us off with a squirrel trail adventure down self-expression lane. There will be detours through her Saturn return, Lord of the Rings makeup, and how she views self-expression in the neurodivergent community. Sources NONE of the following links are sponsored, and we are not affiliated with the creators or brands in any way. Links Debunking Beauty Myth...

Neurodivergence in the Media: Syril Karn from Andor 15.05.2025

Syril Karn, the unyielding Deputy Inspector for the Preox-Morlana Corporation (Pre-Mor) on Ferrix, from the wildly popular Star Wars franchise Andor, might have a touch of the tism. Let's chat about the characteristics of this complicated character that appeared on our tism-dar. Sources Links Syril and Chief Hyne Syril Takes Responsibility for the Incident on Ferrix Syril Inspires His Troops Where...

Autism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/ PCOS 08.05.2025

Is there a correlation between PCOS and Autism? Let's find out! Sources Websites Autism Parenting Magazine Is there a link between PCOS and Autism Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Autism: A study of the prenatal sex steroid theory Autistic traits in women with polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS link to ADHD and autism spectrum disorder Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Celebrating Two Years of the NDC Podcast! 04.05.2025

It's our second Podiversary! We are super excited to be back after a long break! We have a bit of a new structure to introduce, and we will explain our absence. Thank you for two great years, and here's to season 3! Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on I...

Autistic Fatigue and Tornadoes 04.04.2025

Ryan Hall Y'all Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? Send us an email at thendcpodcast@gmail.com! Disclaimer Don't listen to a word we say. We are not doctors, we don't even play one on T...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 20.03.2025

Learn along with us about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an often mischaracterized mental health condition that affects roughly 70 million people worldwide. SOURCES Videos 3 Warning Signs You Might Have OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment | Mass General Brigham Websites OCD Foundation Autism vs OCD Infographic Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠...

When Your Routine Abruptly Changes 13.03.2025

Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ Want to be on the show? Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? You can do that by sending us an email at thendcpodcast@gmail.com! Disclaimer Don't listen to a damn word we...

Reflections and Frustrations 06.03.2025

Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ Want to be on the show? Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? You can do that by sending us an email at thendcpodcast@gmail.com! Disclaimer Don't listen to a damn word we...

America's in Her Villian Era 27.02.2025

We can't hold our tongues anymore so this is the episode where we word-vomit our feelings on this hellscape we are currently living in. Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ Want to be on the show? Have a question...

Attachment Theory 20.02.2025

We dive into Attachment Theory and explore the different attachment styles and if it's beneficial to know your attachment style or not. Sources Cleveland Clinic's Explanation of Attachment Theory Quiz YT Video on Attachment Styles Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabona...

Job Loss & Starting Over as a Neurodivergent Person 13.02.2025

Amanda has had a bit of a bump in the road and she needs to talk it out. Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ Want to be on the show? Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? You can do that by sending us an ema...

Do We Have the Skibidi Tism Rizz? 30.01.2025

This is a "brain rot" episode as the children would say. At least we think they would say that because we have NO idea what these Gen Alpha kids are saying and it makes us feel even more like Boomers. Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠@amandas...

Bipolar Disorder & Relationships 23.01.2025

Nick is back with us again for part 2 of our chat about Bipolar Disorder. This time we’re talking about Bipolar Disorder’s effect on relationships. Check out On the Spectrum Podcast ⁠On Spotify⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Facebook Sources Autism vs Bipolar Venn Diagram Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on In...

Bipolar Disorder & Autism w/ Nick from On the Spectrum Podcast 16.01.2025

We had a special guest this week! Nick from On the Spectrum Podcast joined us to share his personal experience living with Autism and Bipolar Disorder Type 2. Check out On the Spectrum Podcast On Spotify YouTube Facebook Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follo...

Blaming Bad Behavior on Neurodivergence 10.01.2025

Stop blaming bad behavior on neurodivergence and mental health issues. It makes everyone else in the community look bad and we don't appreciate it. Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ Want to be on the show? Hav...

Justin Baldoni Blames ADHD for Alleged Misconduct on Set 02.01.2025

Justin Baldoni is blaming his alleged creepy and inappropriate behavior, on the set of It Ends with Us, on being neurodivergent and we aren’t having it. Emily D. Baker’s Video SWOOP’s Video on Blake Lively Lawsuit Reference w/o Exhibits Unaltered documents w/ exhibits can be found in New York Times article but is a pay to play. Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,...

Being vs Doing 26.12.2024

Welp...it's time to wrap it up. Where to find us… Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , @thendcpodcast ! Follow Niki on Instagram ⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ Want to be on the show? Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? You can do that by sending us an email at thendcpodcast@gmail.com! Disclaimer...

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