"...but are you weird?"

Amanda

Hey party people! Join me, Amanda – resident weirdo and host of the “…but are you weird?” podcast — as I spend time chatting with some creative, captivating, and downright interesting people, diving into their world, and ultimately asking, “…but are you weird?” This podcast will have you questioning what ‘weird’ really means — in the best way possible — spotlighting neurodiversity in all the curious, clever, and completely different ways it shows up. Weird? Maybe. Interesting? Always. Tune in and get weird with us!

  1. Let's Meet Kristin! [Part One]

    23 OCT

    Let's Meet Kristin! [Part One]

    Hey Party People - Let's Meet Kristin!   "Talks to the moon. Likes light. Collects facts. Hi! I’m Kristin, a 30-something-year old writer, photographer and occasional baker with a knack for crafty things and an affliction for vintage anything. Specifically books, cameras and silhouettes. Weird, right? I unwillingly joined the dead moms club in 2012 and the loss of my North Star seeps into how I parent and show up for friends and family." How surprising? A beautiful bio written by a beautiful writer :)   Tune in and get weird with us!

    29 min
  2. Trailer: Let's Meet Kristin!

    EPISODE 8

    Trailer: Let's Meet Kristin!

    Hey Party People! Join me for the next episode of "...but are you weird?" where we share time and space with Kristin -- "in" for those keeping track... and if you are keeping track, you're weird and I like you. Usually the interviewer, Kristin becomes the interviewee as she shares her experience of mothering a SeaDog, her life with neurodivergent traits, and her unique life-long friendships with friends whose names we thought it would be funny to censor... because, we're weird like that. Fair warning: this episode is another two-parter. In part two, we'll dive deep into a love story -- I'll say no more and say no less 3 Tune in and get weird with us by listening to “…but are you weird” now streaming on your favorite podcast platform!   Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!   @butareyouweird on IG

    1 min
  3. Let's Meet Latasha!

    9 OCT

    Let's Meet Latasha!

    Hey Party People - Let's Meet Latasha!   Latasha loves being an Occupational Therapist and feels lucky to be an Occupational Therapy educator and business owner. She has been an Occupational Therapist for 13 years and has been teaching for 4 years. She loves all things advocacy and social justice, a typically forgotten aspect of practice. Her business, Thrive OT, LLC – a based practice specializing in sensory processing & executive functioning skills -- is new and blooming. She acknowledges it's been amazing to work on her own terms and provide quality meaningful care in client's natural environment (home/community).    Although she loves Occupational Therapy, her most important role is being a mother to an amazing, sassy, 5 year old who loves the Spice Girls as much as her mom. After seeking clarity on a related condition, Latasha was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Her disclosure and authenticity is an asset to her as a practitioner and person -- and she's excited to share her experience with listeners.   Tune in and get weird with us!

    39 min
  4. Trailer: Let's Meet Latasha!

    EPISODE 7

    Trailer: Let's Meet Latasha!

    Hey Party People!   Join me for the next episode of “…but are you weird?” where we share time & space with Latasha, a practicing pediatric occupational therapist, occupational therapy educator, mom, and late diagnosed neurodivergent woman.    Latasha will share stories of her most recent parenting win, the philosophy of care she brings to her professional world, and, of course, her experience of being recently diagnosed with ADHD.   Along the way, we’ll share plenty of laughs, a whole lot of wisdom, and maybe even a howl or two – but really, a howl or two.   Tune in and get weird with us by listening to “…but are you weird” now streaming on your favorite podcast platform!   Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!   @butareyouweird on IG

    1 min
  5. Let's Meet Jordan!

    25 SEPT

    Let's Meet Jordan!

    Hey Party People - Let's Meet Jordan! Join me for the next episode we share time & space with Jordan Salzano, podcaster, author, and advocacy champion with deep-rooted values in service and giving back to the community... who also can't resist a good ol' meme reference. In this episode, Jordan will walk us through the origin of the wisdom gained from life experience she shared in her first published book "The Everlasting Hunger for Improvement" and she'll share the stories of inspiration behind her upcoming, second book "Dead Ends on a Direct Road". She will also tell us all about the many, many advocacy hats she wears and she'll maybe even tell us about the kind of hat she'd want to... live in? Tune in and get weird with us by listening to “…but are you weird” now streaming on your favorite podcast platform! Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird!@butareyouweird on IG Jordan's Social Media Presence:Instagram: @jsal_motivates and @disability_advocacy_chatFacebook: Jordan SalzanoLinkedIn: Jordan SalzanoYouTube: Jordan SalzanoTwitter (X): @jsal_motivates Podcast on Spotify and Apple Music: Overcoming Fears and Doubts Podcast Jordan Salzano is from Long Island, New York and is a graduate occupational therapy student at Springfield College, in Springfield, Massachusetts. She is an aspiring motivational speaker with a niche in both autism advocacy and general motivation, a published self-help author, a self-help podcast host, a self-help content creator, and an entrepreneur. She published her debut self-help book, called The Everlasting Hunger for Improvement, in December 2020. She is publishing my second self-help book, Dead Ends on a Direct Road, in Fall 2025. She has spoken at national autism conferences, including the College Autism Network's College Autism Summit, the Autism Society of Minnesota's Autistic Community Summit, and The Milestones ConneXtion Autism Conference. She have also given anti-bullying presentations across the Springfield College campus, for clubs and organizations. Helping people live their best lives possible has been a passion of hers for many years, and as she will be implementing and practicing that for a profession in occupational therapy, she also wants to continue to help people live their best lives on-stage, on social media, in published books and works, and more.

    27 min
  6. Trailer: Let’s Meet Jordan!

    EPISODE 6

    Trailer: Let’s Meet Jordan!

    "...but are you weird?"

    1 min
  7. Let's Meet Robin! [Part Two]

    11 SEPT

    Let's Meet Robin! [Part Two]

    Hey Party People!! Join me for episode two of a special two-part series, where we share time & space with Robin aka Magoodle aka my bestie. Robin is a mom, wife, dog-mom, HR coordinator and LEGO enthusiast. She also love tattoos! She love bright colors, spending time with family and friends, going on trips with her bestie (😉 - that's me) and laughing! In the second part of the series, we pick right up where we left off... that cliffhanger about my regrettable reaction to her sharing news about her son with me [yikes]. Then, we continue with all things irrelevant and hilarious - sharing the origin of our nickname for one another, our party days at the JCC, and we wrap up the episode with a bit of "this or that" -- but like, weirder. Join us for more jokes and laughs - some that you'll get, and some that make no sense at all, haha! Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird! @butareyouweird on IG

    32 min
  8. Let's Meet Robin! [Part One]

    28 AUG

    Let's Meet Robin! [Part One]

    Hey Party People!! Join me for episode one of a special two-part series, where we share time & space with Robin aka Magoodle aka my bestie. Robin is a mom, wife, dog-mom, HR coordinator and LEGO enthusiast. She also love tattoos! She love bright colors, spending time with family and friends, going on trips with her bestie (😉 - that's me) and laughing! In the first part of the series, we’ll meet Robin and she’ll tell us a bit more about who she is and what she does... and why she was invited on the show. Then, we move pretty quickly into debating which Shrek is the best and telling you all about our recent trip to Vegas. Confession: I think I have listened to this episode daily since recording in the studio... and I am still laughing at our nonsense. We cannot wait for you to join in on the laughs and inside jokes... Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and definitely stay weird! @butareyouweird on IG

    38 min
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Hey party people! Join me, Amanda – resident weirdo and host of the “…but are you weird?” podcast — as I spend time chatting with some creative, captivating, and downright interesting people, diving into their world, and ultimately asking, “…but are you weird?” This podcast will have you questioning what ‘weird’ really means — in the best way possible — spotlighting neurodiversity in all the curious, clever, and completely different ways it shows up. Weird? Maybe. Interesting? Always. Tune in and get weird with us!

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