Brainworms & Tangents Podcast

Pamela & Keresa
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  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

Two ADHD twenty-somethings follow their impulsive ideas (”brainworms”) into small challenges and big tangents. This is a cozy, chaotic, Facetime-style growth podcast about becoming who you want to be: one brainworm at a time. brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

  1. BONUS EP: Reading Andy Frisella's Birth Chart

    May 19 ·  Bonus

    BONUS EP: Reading Andy Frisella's Birth Chart

    Since we’ve been attempting the 75 Hard challenge, we decided to dive into the world of Andy Frisella and learn about the creator of the challenge. What we learned from the stars felt eerily accurate, but let us know what you think! We’ll be back for the premiere of Season 2 on June 10, with an update on how we did in the 75 Hard Challenge!Mentioned in This Episode:Andy Frisella's Podcast: REAL AF 75 Hard Challenge: https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info stuff Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

    43 min
  2. Why We Hate 75 Hard (& Why We're Doing it Anyway)

    Mar 25

    Why We Hate 75 Hard (& Why We're Doing it Anyway)

    We dive into the philosophy behind the 75 Hard challenge and clarify some misconceptions about the rules. So what is this challenge really about? What is the point and why do so many people, including us, attempt it? Mentioned in This Episode: andyfrisella.com Real AF with Andy Frisella (Podcast) Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

    53 min
  3. My Push-Up Journey

    Mar 18

    My Push-Up Journey

    “You can’t do a push-up?!?” What started as a personal challenge for Keresa turned into rabbit holes on everything that goes into a push-up. From the history of calisthenics to human anatomy, this brainworm really took over. Mentioned in This Episode: Mel Robbins Podcast- Episode: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol (with Dr. Vonda Wright, MD) Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

    30 min
  4. Ditch Your Maps App!

    Mar 11

    Ditch Your Maps App!

    Pamela deletes her maps app and tries navigating the old-fashioned way—using MapQuest, street signs, paper maps, and memory instead of GPS. This experiment explores convenience culture, “friction maxxing,” and what happens when we stop relying on technology like Google Maps for everyday navigation. Mentioned in the Episode: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals- Oliver Burkeman Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture- Kyle Chayka Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

    32 min

  5. Mar 4

    Capsule Wardrobe 101: My Project 333 Travel Trial

    Pamela tests the capsule wardrobe trend by creating a travel capsule for a two-week international trip. Inspired by Project 333 by Courtney Carver, she limits her options, rethinks overpacking, and explores whether fewer clothes actually mean more freedom. Mentioned in the Episode: Project 333-Courtney Carver Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

    32 min
  6. Smartphones: Tools or Traps?

    Feb 25

    Smartphones: Tools or Traps?

    Smartphones were designed to connect us—but somewhere along the way, they started taking over our attention, our time, and our real-life relationships. In this episode, we talk about screen time, doomscrolling, digital detoxes, and how to start using technology as a tool instead of letting it use you. If you’ve been feeling stuck in the scroll, this is your reminder to reconnect with your curiosity, creativity, and the life happening off your phone. Mentioned in the Episode: Ashley Embers Podcast- Episode: They're stealing our sleep and getting rich from it Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

    36 min
  7. Unpacking Dental Shame with ADHD

    Feb 18

    Unpacking Dental Shame with ADHD

    No one likes the dentist, but for people with ADHD, it can bring on a different type of feeling: dental shame. In this episode, we share our own experience with our dental health in hopes that you feel less alone in the dental shame spiral. Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

    41 min
  8. Can You Learn to Sing?

    Feb 11

    Can You Learn to Sing?

    There’s so many moments where singing brings us together. So what happens if you can’t carry a tune to save your life? In today’s episode, Pamela embarks on a self-taught singing journey, so that you, too, might be inspired try something that you’re just not that good at. Mentioned in the Episode: NPR Life Kit: How to Bring Down the House at Karaoke https://pitchy.ninja/ Connect with Us! Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.com Instagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangents TikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents Show your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

    31 min
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Two ADHD twenty-somethings follow their impulsive ideas (”brainworms”) into small challenges and big tangents. This is a cozy, chaotic, Facetime-style growth podcast about becoming who you want to be: one brainworm at a time. brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

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