Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD Podcast
A bi-weekly comedy talk show hosted by Jordan Rawlings and Lex Brown, two adults with ADHD. Join us and our special guests as we explore the ups and downs of living with ADHD, creating while neurodivergent, and whatever else we can't stop talking about. Updates every other Monday.
OLP 054: Freedom & Alt Text For All
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: our education station and dopamine trampoline collide! Listen in as Jordan shares some tips (or tries to) on web accessibility for people with ADHD or other cognitive & learning disabilities. Plus, Barbie feelings, gay spiders, and just... so much sweat. So much.
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As always, thanks for listening!
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OLP 053: KISS
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: two ADHDers' thoughts about a recent study on the effects of "study drugs" on people without ADHD. Or, Lex an Jordan dunk on neurotypicals for an hour and change. Plus, anime, awful Chicago jobs, and Lex's passionate rendition of "Nine in the Afternoon."
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As always, thanks for listening!
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OLP 052: You Could Be A Horse
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: dream jobs! Join Lex and Jordan as they discuss the various dream jobs they have either wanted or had, and how ADHD has impacted their career paths. Also, Lex was sick and neither of us can shut up about vomit.
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As always, thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, AD...
OLP EP 051: What Would You Do If I Beat Your Ass With This Bat?
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: pets!
Sometimes taking care of a whole other tiny creature can feel tough when it's a struggle to take care of yourself. But not only are there scientific benefits to having a pet for ADHD, there are even pets who will remind you to feed them on schedule! Loudly. Constantly.
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As always, thanks for list...
OLP 050: A Celebration of Besties :)
In this special episode of Or, Learn Parkour, it's a bestie-stravaganza! Joining us are Sean Hendrickson, whom you may know and love from episode 8, and his bestie-and-roommate-with-ADHD (and also dear childhood friend of Jordan and fellow party-member of Lex) Shea McAuley. Our 50th episode is chock full of exciting topics such as background noise, breakfast sandwiches, and doing LSD with dolphins.
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As alw...
OLP 049: God, I Miss Dutch Bros.
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: Lex schools us on the divisive topic of ADHD and caffeine! Join us as we discuss the myriad of strange ways caffeine can affect ADHD brains, as well as our favorite midnight college excursions, and bovines from Thailand.
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As always, thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noi...
OLP 048: The Plants Episode
On this week's episode of Or, Learn Parkour: join Jordan and Lex as they discuss the easiest plants to take care of when you have that tasty and fresh ADHD. RIP to all the plants we've lost along the way.
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As always, thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth nois...
OLP 047: (Thomas the Tank Engine Theme Plays Ominously in the Distance)
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: we have a special guest! Tune in to hear from longtime friend of the show Keely Wright-Ogren (they/them) as we discuss their ADHD journey and learn about the mysterious Haunted Jukebox. You can find them on twitter @Keely_KWO for more!
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As always, thanks for listening!
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OLP 046: What Did You Learn From the Pepper Jack Burn?
We're back! In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: we stray from the ADHD course to see if Lex or Jordan have any afflictions of the clairvoyant kind- could they guess each other's topics from episode 45? Tune in for our best guesses, favorite cheeses, and an exciting foray into the insides of a lava lamp.
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As always, thanks for listening!
OLP 045: Two Episodes Sitting in a Hot Tub Five Feet Apart Because Lex Got Covid at a Fall Out Boy Concert
(Allegedly. Jordan was also there and did not get Covid.)
We are not immune to the American need to have a pretty good time. Nor is Lex immune to Covid, as it happens. But that won't keep us down!
This episode is a two-for-one: listen in as Lex and Jordan record their own respective episodes, and try to guess what the other person said. Did we get it right? How absolutely bonkers do our solo dopamine trampolines get when there's not a co-host to keep us in check? Only one way to find out.
OLP 044: On Purpose, On Purpose, We Love Dolly Parton On Purpose
Ring in the new year and send out the old! Join us as we take a tour of some of the most interesting ADHD news of 2022, look into the future, learn about gamification, and bounce over to our first-ever Double Dopamine Trampoline.
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!
As always, thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, driving and...
OLP 043: Chrimbo My Himbo
In Or, Learn Parkour's third (!) annual Christmas special, Lex and Jordan give the audience what they truly want from Hallmark: the first-ever ADHD cheesy Christmas romance movie plot. Meet our neurotypical protagonists, their small-town troubles, and their plot-relevant hyperfixations. Will they be able to sell enough handcrafted artisan snowglobes to save Christmas? Can Lex and Jordan actually invent and develop a feature film plot in less than an hour or will this entirely go off the rails?
And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about yo...
OLP 042: Life, the Universe, and Adderall
In this episode, Lex and Jordan discuss the current Adderall shortage- why it's happening, what to expect, and how to keep yourself safe and sane while navigating the drought. Plus, jigsaw puzzle hacks, 80's animation we can't forget, and the sweetest flips yet. As always, take care of yourselves and take care of each other.
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, drug use, opioid use and the opioid epidemic, drug overdose,depression, suicide
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OLP 041: Hallowed Be Thy Ween
In our Halloween special, Lex & Jordan tackle one of the most hotly debated questions in all of literary history: which classic monsters have ADHD? Tune in for our very professional, well-researched, totally unbiased thoughts. Plus, thoughts about Stephanie Meyer, quotes to live by, and a lot of different words for weed.
Happy Halloween, and thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, discussions of classic horror monsters and tropes, gore
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OLP 040: Listening to a Podcast, Talking About Another Podcast
In this episode, Lex & Jordan dive into the concept of optimum arousal, and how it can be a tool to game your ADHD and do (or not do) whatever you want. Join us for soap operas, viddy games, and... sweat. Lots of sweat. It's so warm in the studio y'all
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, prescription drugs
Thanks for listening!
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Cover art by: Krizia Perito
Theme: There Is A Dark Place
OLP 039: Hole! (Lo-Fi Edition)
In this episode, Lex & Jordan take a certain genre of mental health thinkpieces to task. After finding too many articles about why relationships with ADHD folks are apparently the worst thing that can happen to you, we're speaking (yelling) out about why everyone is hard to love in their own special way and why that's actually fine! Good even!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, prescription drugs
Thanks for listening!
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OLP 038: Griffin McElroy's Timbre
In this episode, Lex & Jordan celebrate OLP's 2nd birthday! Join us as we reflect on life two years after our initial ADHD diagnoses- what we've learned, what we're still working on, what's up next, and what do do when everything falls out of your overall pockets when you have to take them off to go piss.
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, prescription drugs
Thanks for listening!
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Cover art by: Krizia Perito
Theme: There Is A Dark Place
OLP 037.5: Jordan Forgets the Name of the Podcast (and other bloopers)
Hey y'all! Lex got laid out by a covid booster and Jordan had dental surgery and everything continues to happen so much, so here are some bloopers for you. Take care of yourselves and take care of each other.
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, whale noises, mouth noises.
Thanks for listening!
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Theme: There Is A Dark Place
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OLP 037: A Pro Malewife Podcast
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour, Lex and Jordan try their hand at developing some new and intriguing brand names for ADHD medications. Watch your back, Big Pharma. Also, a sequel to Joaquin Phoenix's "Her," Colin Firth in a wetsuit, and an attempt to answer the age-old question: can whales have ADHD?
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, whale noises, mouth noises, coughing, enemas, prescription drugs, mention of alcohol use.
Thanks for listening!
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OLP 036: The Brain Worm Hivemind (ft. Our Friend Ang!)
In episode 36 of Or, Learn Parkour, join us and special guest Ang, a long time friend of the podcast! Tune in for their journey of ADHD self-diagnosis, treatment plan trial and error, and most importantly, a big honkin chonk of a crystal. Join the hivemind with usss.
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, discussion of prescription drugs, discussion of anxiety
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Cover art by: Krizia Perito
Theme: There Is A Dark Place
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OLP 035: Give Me That ADHDussy
In this week's episode of Or, Learn Parkour: join Jordan and Lex as they learn about anthropological and evolutionary theories about why ADHD is the way it is, and why people with ADHD even exist at all! Only vaguely academic but full of goofs, tune in and enjoy. Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, drug use, coughing, loud noises, traffic noises, yelling, anthropology, grave sites, burial sites, colonialism, archaeology, eugenics, ableism, Disney, bog bodies
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OLP 034: Get Rotated
In this week's episode, join Jordan and Lex for a seasonal special to celebrate a hallowed holiday in the OLP canon. Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, drug use, cannabis, coughing, loud noises, yelling
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Cover art by: Krizia Perito
Theme: There Is A Dark Place
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OLP 033: ADHD's Declassified Long Covid Survival Guide
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: Lex has another announcement, and Jordan went full science on us to discuss just a few of the common overlapping symptoms between ADHD and Long Covid. Tune in to hear about futon cinematography, sexually-charged weighted blankets, and Jordan's bird son!
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, discussion and spoilers of the film Midsommar (including cults and human sacrifice), covid-19
Sources:
Post-Covid Conditions | CDC
Guidance on "Long COVID" as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557
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OLP 032: Interview with Nick Lum!
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour, Sylvie and Jordan are joined by Nick Lum, creator of Beeline Reader, to talk about reading while neurodivergent! Also, more ways to disappoint your parents, Mitski's new album (natch), and our new and improved website!
Want to try Beeline Reader out for yourself? Or, Learn Parkour listeners can get 30% off a web browser plugin, .pdf plugin, or iOS app by signing up via this link: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/kOIM
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD
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OLP 031: We Are Equally Broked
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: Join Jordan and Sylvie as they tackle the season of love head on by actually avoiding romance altogether and focusing on self-love instead. Specifically, talking about what about the things they love about having ADHD!
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, coughing noises, sniff noises, drug references, loud noises, yelling, rambling, singing, covid-19, mouth noises, garbled speech, discussion of eating food, alcohol, blood
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OLP 030: You Have to Drink the Bong Water
In episode 30 of Or, Learn Parkour, let's talk about the infamous ADHD Tax! Join Jordan and Sylvie, as well as some friends from the internet, as they discuss the hidden costs of having ADHD, including but not limited to: whatever's in that one drawer in your fridge where broccoli goes to die, pricey car key replacements, and some dank healthcare alternatives.
Thanks for listening!
Referenced: ADHD Craft exchange: https://www.facebook.com/groups/346193566834222
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, coughing noises, drug references, loud noises, yelling, rambling, singing, covid-19, mouth...
OLP 029.5: A Very Parkour Christmas (Director's Commentary)
For our traditional New Year's bloopers episode, tune into an uncut, behind-the-scenes look at our 2021 Christmas episode: A Very Parkour Christmas. Featuring a dramatic reading by Sylvie Brown, some writer's commentary, and a lot of different words for boobs.
Happy new year, and thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, burping, vaping, mouth noises, coughing, garbled speech, discussion of breasts
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OLP 029: A Very Parkour Christmas
On this episode of Or, Learn Parkour, join us for an old classic with an ADHD twist. Happy holidays, y'all!
Thanks for listening!
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Cover art by: Krizia Perito
Theme: There Is A Dark Place
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Socials:
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Mental Health Resources:
openpathcollective.org
thelovelandfoundation.org
opencounseling.c...
OLP 028: Hulk Hogan ASMR
On this episode of Or, Learn Parkour, Jordan and Sylvie chat about good sea slugs, muppet adaptions with horrifying consequences, and also how being a youngest sibling vs oldest sibling affects ADHD.
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, singing, mouth noises, coughing, garbled speech, allusion to sex, discussion of food & eating habits
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Theme: There Is A Dark Place
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OLP 027: We Know This Is A Short One, But Please Thaw Your Turkey
Please. we're begging. Take it out of the freezer if you haven't already.
In this short holiday episode, Lex and Jordan share a few reminders you might need for your Thanksgiving prep, plus, a quick update on Jordan's extracurricular activities, and, as always, take care of yourselves and take care of others.
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, mouth noises, coughing, garbled speech, mild bullying, discussion of food
Thanksgiving Cooking Emergency Hotlines:
King Arthur Baker’s Hotl...
OLP 026: Theraperamony
In Episode 26: Join Jordan and Lex on an unintentionally musical journey through the world of Seasonal Affective Disorder and how it relates to ADHD. It's Daylight Savings Time, so buckle up and tune in for a trip back to the Education Station, and some seasonal depression hacks (spoiler: it's mostly potatoes).
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, singing, mouth noises, coughing, garbled speech, brief mention of Harry Potter/terfs, implied cannibalism, mild bullying, dicussion of food & eating habits
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025: What Would Tami Taylor Do: the ADHD Halloween Spooktacular
Because what's scarier than two podcast hosts who can't remember what their episode's supposed to be about the entire show? Join us in episode 25, the ADHD Halloween Spooktacular, where we share our real life ADHD horror stories, definitive Halloween candy rankings, and more.
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, singing, covid-19, mouth noises, coughing, garbled speech, discussions of food, mild bullying, purity culture, menstruation/periods, drug use/unintentional drug consumption
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OLP 024: The Florence Pughniverse
In episode 24 of Or, Learn Parkour- we bought a school! Well, we talked about what would happen if we bought a school, we can't actually afford that shit. Continuing the spirit of the back-to-school energy, Lex & Jordan talk about what what do if they could design a school specifically for ADHD students! Tune in for our favorite fidgets, hot takes on school uniforms, and bathroom tile choices that put HGTV shows to shame. Eat your heart out, Property Brothers.
Thanks for listening!
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OLP 023: Thnks fr th Rngns
In episode 23 of Or, Learn Parkour- in honor of this back to school season, Lex & Jordan take a trip back to their own school memories, and ask the ever-present question: when's the first time you remember thinking you might think differently than others? And seriously, how did nobody notice? Like... nobody? Join us for this deep dive into the hosts' pasts, fun facts about Alexander the Great, and more music recommendations than that guy at a kickback who has his own college radio show that you definitely did not ask.
Thanks for listening!
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OLP 022: All the Same Bottles (feat. Mr. & Mrs. Rawlings)
Lex is on vacations, so in this special ep. of Or, Learn Parkour, Jordan interviews her parents! Tune in for some ADHD parenting advice you might not have read in the magazines, exclusive Jordan lore (lore-dan?) and way too much hummus.
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, rambling, mouth noises, garbled speech, discussion of food and eating habits, animal death mention, parenting, grades and school struggles
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Cover art by: Krizia Perito
Theme: There Is A Dark Place
<...OLP 021: Pantsless Bear, American Mouth
In episode 21 of Or, Learn Parkour: join us for more sweet flips than ever before. In light of the recent Olympics news, join Lex & Jordan as they discuss the complicated and strange rules of getting into Japan and competing in the games while trying to manage your ADHD meds. We sure couldn't do it! We can, however, possibly answer the age-old question: how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, mouth noises...
OLP 020: The Kayt Forbes Fan Club
In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: Jordan & Lex are joined by longtime friend Kayt Forbes to talk about how her art has been impacted and changed due to her Dyslexia and Dyscalculia diagnoses. Pop a squat and join us for this special guest episode!
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, mouth noises, garbled speech, politics mention, propaganda discussion, bullying, depression, low self esteem, academic performance discussion
You can find more of Kayt's work at @soldraws_ on instagram and @ForbesKaytlin on twitter!
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OLP 019: Top 10 Anime Beach Episodes (Ranked)
In episode 19 of Or, Learn Parkour: we take a crack at our own classic summer trope- the beach episode. Jordan & Lex share a few tips and tricks for managing your ADHD over the summer, and a lot of why this time of year is our big fave. Grab yourself a popsackle , slap on some SPF and join us!
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, mouth noises, garbled speech, singing, discussion of eating food, mention of divorce, death/drowning mention
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OLP 018: Bring Him (An Emotionally Stable Big Boy) Home
In episode 18 of Or, Learn Parkour: Jordan & Lex make an attempt at discussing their respective remote work experiences, get completely derailed as per usual, but eventually we bring it (him) home. Working remotely can be tough when you've got ADHD, so if nothing else, at least you're not as alone as your work situation implies!
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, mouth noises, garbled speech, singing, discussion of eating food, death mention, suicide mention, Les Mis
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OLP 017: Bewie, We're Home
In episode 17 of Or, Learn Parkour- Jordan and Lex talk holistic ADHD treatments! Join us as we connect to our higher vibrations and discuss the various ways people have told us to fix our brains, what's worked and what hasn't, and pitch our own ideas for some additions to the Goop store.
Thanks for listening!
CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, explicit language, loud noises, yelling, rambling, mouth noises, garbled speech, bleeped swears, singing, diets and diet culture, disordered eating, discussions of food, reproductive organs, bodily functions
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