The Bar is Ankle High

E60: An Ankle High Listicle

If Solange Knowles , Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Trevor Noah walk into the Barbie Movie, who is the first one to say "we should see that" to a preview that comes on? The answer is Greta Gerwig because she has ADHD, too!Recently, a lot of neurodivergent celebrities have been in the news, so Garet sat down and figured out which of these celebs had ADHD and teaches Katie about how they each handle their diagnosis and their fame, and it turns out that all of these people are the GOATs of their own fields. Pretty neat, if you ask us!  So tune in for this relaxed fit Ankle High Listicle, complete with our first use of our spooky season theme song right now!
 
Reminder! While Garet is out on maternity leave, ALL subscribers to our Patreon get access to ad-free episodes (a perk usually reserved for Limbo Champions Only) - so sign up now at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh . Make sure you're following us on Instagram @thebarisanklehigh to participate in our weekly episode title contest for your chance to win a free podcast sticker!
 
Sources: 
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/ss/slideshow-celebrities-add-adhd
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/famous-people-with-adhd/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_Biles
https://www.additudemag.com/michael-phelps-adhd-advice-from-the-olympians-mom/
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/barbie-director-greta-gerwig-shares-adhd-diagnosis_uk_64b13b6be4b093f07cae4dc0
https://www.si.com/olympics/2022/10/10/michael-phelps-mental-health-advocacy-sports-nft-cover#:~:text=Michael%20Phelps%20is%20so%20routinely,freely%20about%20his%20mental%20health.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trevor-noah-the-daily-show-60-minutes-2021-12-19/
https://blackdoctor.org/solange-knowles-adhd-2/
https://www.respectability.org/2018/02/solange-knowles-role-model-african-american-performers-disabilities/#more-9933

E59: Butt Chugging Wine

This week we're diving into another hashtag trendy diet that most of us have heard of if not tried. Whole30 is an elimination diet where you don't eat anything except for meat and juice....okay not really but it's really weird the things that you CAN and CANNOT eat on this diet and Katie breaks it down with Garet giving a vegetarian's perspective. So make some tea, sweeten it with honey, and curl up to listen to this week's episode that will, if anything, give you a new appreciation for beans!
Reminder! While Garet is out on maternity leave, ALL subscribers to our Patreon get access to ad-free episodes (a perk usually reserved for Limbo Champions Only) - so sign up now at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh . And make sure you're following us on Instagram @thebarisanklehigh to participate in our weekly episode title contest for your chance to win a free podcast sticker!
 
Sources: 
www.whole30.com
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/whole-30
https://www.health.com/weight-loss/whole30-side-effects

E58: Trainspotting & MDMA

Garet takes the lead on this really interesting episode that delves into types of therapy that we've never heard of! Thank you so much to our listener who recommended this topic to us! The first topic we discuss is called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EDMR) therapy which was invented by mistake and can help folks struggling with traumatic memories and events in their past to process those memories without even necessarily having to talk about what happened! The other technique we discuss is called Brain Spotting, where someone uses a laser pointer and distracts you like a cat. Not really, but kind of!
 
REMINDER: While Garet is on maternity leave ALL Patreon subscribers get access to ad-free episodes so head over to www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh to sign up now as an Anklet or Limbo Champion and tell your friends about us!
 
You can follow us on Instagram and take part in our weekly episode title contests by finding us at @thebarisanklehigh
 
Sources: 
https://www.verywellmind.com/brainspotting-therapy-definition-techniques-and-efficacy-5213947
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/07/14/emdr-trauma-anxiety-depression-ptsd-treatment/
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22641-emdr-therapy

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. 
 
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
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!
 
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!)

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. 
 
REMINDER: While Garet is on maternity leave, we are opening up the ad-free episode benefit to ALL Patreon subscribers so join today as an anklet or limbo champion to get ad free episodes until Garet comes back from maternity leave by going to www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh 
 
Keep up with us during the week and play along in our weekly episode title poll giveaway (open to players world-wide!) by following us on IG @thebarisanklehigh
 
Sources: 
 

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. 
 
Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh - while Garet is on maternity leave all of our Anklet AND Limbo Champions will be getting access to ad-free episodes - so if you've been on the fence, now is the time to join!
 
Make sure you're following us on Instagram @thebarisanklehigh - and we're also on Threads! Check out our merch at bit.ly/anklehighmerch and leave us a 5-star review anywhere you find us!
 
Sources: 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9573091/