The Bar is Ankle High

E57: Low Rise Satanic Clothing

CONTENT WARNING: This episode will be discussing different dieting experiences, specific calorie counts, weights, and other weight-related topics. 
We are back with week 2 of our Obesity Brain series where Katie teaches us allllll about Ozempic and similar medications. GLP-1 medications have been in the news a LOT lately and we are finally breaking down what those medications and how they target the nutrient-stimulated hormones in your gut and brain to regulate how much you eat. It's not about laziness, it's not about a personal failing, it's not because you're a bad person - it's just your brain! This episode has lots of crazy science words in it but we get through it pretty good we think! Whole body science and health becoming popular in the media has helped boost this information's availability but we hope that this episode makes you feel less alone if this is something you're going through and makes you feel confident to ask your doctor about these medications if you have been nervous about exploring your options. 
 
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Sources:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-023-00816-9
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2206038?query=recirc_mostViewed_railB_article
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2301972?query=recirc_mostViewed_railB_article
 

E56: Gremlin Hormones

An amazing new study was published in June 2023 which found an actual biological difference in the brains of thin people versus the brains of people with obesity that can actually maybe explain why some people "can just stop eating" and others can't seem to. This week, Katie delves into that study and what it found, breaking down the different types of hormones  including a slightly more in depth discussion on insulin, insulin resistance, and how researchers might have finally figured out why it is SO hard to lose weight and keep it off - AND how that all might relate to ADHD, especially ADHDers who struggle with binge eating and binge eating disorders. 
 
REMINDER: While Garet is on maternity leave, ALL patreon subscribers get access to ad free episodes so sign up now as an Anklet or Limbo Champion to get the ad free version of this and every episode that comes out while Garet is OOO by going to www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh
 
Don't forget to follow us on IG @thebarisanklehigh because we are still having our weekly episode title poll giveaways that get posted to our stories every Tuesday (open to our international listeners, too!)
 
Sources:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-023-00816-9

E55: Yeah, Absolutely, Usually, Sometimes

IT'S OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY! We are teething and on solid foods but still having a lot of fun! In this retrospective episode we revisit our first three episode topics - Disorganization, Poor Memory, and...remembering stuff? Unclear - but we reflect on what we've learned in the past year about ADHD, ADHD researching, cream cheese mints, and each other in this episode that has us in our feelings in a big way. Thank you so much to each and every one of you who has listened, shared us with your friends and family, written us a (5-star) review, and backed us up - we literally would not be here without you and we are SO SO SO SO excited to barrel into our second year of podcasting with you all here with us!
 
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E54: The Drug Free Bois

We are finally discussing a topic that we have danced around every since our very first episodes - ADHD & Weed - Cannabis - THC - CBD...whatever you want to use, refer to it as at the end of the day it's the devil's lettuce! Just kidding - but Garet takes the lead on this topic as we discuss both the rates of cannabis use among ADHDers, the effects the active components in cannabis have on our brains, and the importance of tolerance breaks. We also compare the risk of developing cannabis dependency and compare usage amounts to people with an alcohol dependency. 
 
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E53: Spider Attack

This week, Katie takes over the relaxed fit momisode research with an episode about 75 Hard - a diet? workout regimen? lifestyle? Whatever it is, it's clear the guy who invented it needs to be knocked down a few pegs, which is exactly what we do right after Garet launches a spider onto Katie in the middle of recording. Cuuuuute. #75Hard is a hashtag trend that grips social media - especially leading up to and immediately following the winter holiday season - so what better time to delve into the alleged benefits and risks of this program than right before the Back To School rush hits us? 
 
Remember that while Garet is on maternity leave, Anklet subscribers to our Patreon will be getting ad-free episodes JUST like their Limbo Champion subscriber-siblings! It's basically like Patreon on is on sale! Support us now at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh
You can also follow us on IG and Threads @thebarisanklehigh - it's the best way to keep in touch with us and get some great memes every week that we share in our stories. 
 
Sources: 
https://www.forbes.com/health/body/what-is-the-75-hard-challenge/
https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a39991743/75-hard-challenge/
https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/75-hard#downsides

E52: Flesh Bags

We take a break from the rage spirals this week and remember what it was like to freely travel and Garet gives us all her expert travel tips and how to travel with ADHD - from planning a trip, to packing, to being in a new place and figuring everything out - Garet & Katie discuss their experiences traveling, what worked, what didn't, and honestly? It's just left us with more wanderlust than ever before. We hope you enjoy this relaxed fit momisode. 
 
Remember during Garet's maternity leave all Anklet subscribers to our Patreon are joining the Limbo Champions in the ad-free episode gang! Sign up now for just $5 per month at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh
 
Sources: none. 

E51: Saffron Circle Jerk

We are barreling into Garet's maternity leave with guns blazing fired up and ready to fight with ANYONE who tries to prey on our fellow ADHDers with junk science and unfounded claims used to peddle some bullshit MLM supplement. This week, we discuss a video that was making its rounds on the internet claiming that saffron could cure, alleviate, or treat SEVERAL symptoms of ADHD. That's right, everything from executive functioning to depression can be solved with a little super expensive spice from Spain. Is it too good to be true? Tune in to hear our cup runneth over with rage. 
 
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Sources: 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9573091/

E50: Constitutional Cliff Notes

Remember back in April when Garet asked Katie about the "girl meat" case? Well, for our 50th episode, Katie is teaching us all about thought crimes! That's right - it's the case of the Cannibal Cop Gilberto Valle himself. Valle was charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping and was caught by his own wife sharing pictures of her and her friends with people found on fetish porn websites along with emails detailing what they wanted to do to the women - including rape, torture, cooking, and eating them. Valle also accessed the NYPD's crime victim's database and obtained contact information for his alleged future victims - but the sticking point is - he never actually tried to follow through on these plans...so is googling stuff a crime? The ladies "flesh" that out this week in an episode that leaves us wondering if we should be better about using incognito tabs. 
 
This is your last chance to nominate us for a People's Choice Podcast Award - you can go to www.podcastawards.com and click the link in the middle of the page to nominate us in the People's Choice, Comedy, and Health categories! Make sure you verify your email so they can verify you're not a bot!
You can also join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh. Beginning August 3rd, all Anklet AND Limbo Champion subscribers will be getting ad free episode access during Garet's maternity leave - so now's the time to join! Plus, you'll still have access to all our previous Patreon-exclusive content, too!
Sources: 
HBO: “Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop” 2015
https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-valle-29

Episode 49: Clinical Vibrators

First things first! You can nominate us for a People's Choice Podcast Award through the end of July! Head on over to www.podcastawards.com and register to nominate us for the People's Choice, Comedy, and Health categories! You will need to confirm your email but that is just to keep the bots away! PLEASE! We really wanna win an award!
Welcome to our third installment for this first dive into the world of depression! This week, Garet explains various types of treatments - including some old timey and new timey options! Katie becomes a juggalo, maybe, and we decree that Glizzies are for Everyone! Did you know "glizzy" does not refer to some sort of intercourse sauce? Neither did Katie, as usual. Tune in and share with your friends this great episode about how Depression is a treatable condition and the encouragement from the ladies to keep trying to find a combo of treatments that works for you! YOU ARE LOVED AND WANTED!
Remember - starting August 3rd - all Anklets and Limbo Champion subscribers to our patreon will get ad free episodes during Garet's maternity leave! Join our Patreon and support us every month by signing up at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh. You can keep up with us on Instagram @thebarisanklehigh. Check out our merch store at bit.ly/anklehighmerch (international shipping available too!) and make sure you leave us a 5 star review everywhere you find our podcast!
 
Sources for today's episode can be found in the show notes for Episode 45. 

Episode 48: Werewolf Porn

NOMINATE US for the People's Choice Podcast Awards for the entire month of July by following this link: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup You can find us in the PEOPLE'S CHOICE, COMEDY,  and HEALTH categories! REMINDER: You will need to verify your email address to ensure your votes are counted so make sure you use a valid email address & verify the email ASAP!!!
We are back on our depression train this week after our Pride Month interlude but we start the conversation discussing the incidents of depression in the queer community and the importance of respecting peoples' pronouns. Garet also walks us through signs of depression in youth and the elderly so keep an eye out for the people around you and look for the signs of someone who is struggling. Did you know that 3 out of every 10 cigarettes smoked in the US are smoked by someone with a mental health condition? We also do a quick recap of so many of our previous episodes - almost by accident! So if you're listening backwards - we definitely recommend checking out those hormone episodes ASAP. 
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, in the US you can call 988 24 hours a day to be connected with a trained crisis counselor to talk to without judgment. 
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Sources for today's episode can be found in the show notes of Episode 45.