What does a war pigeon, a loyal penguin, a battlefield Yorkie, and a dolphin with a prosthetic tail have in common?

They’re all real, and their stories sound almost unbelievable.

In this episode, Karena and Jamie share the tales of famous animals who left lasting marks on human lives! From DimDim the penguin, who traveled across the ocean to reunite with the man who saved him, to an inspirational dolphin who lost her tail but never gave up, with a couple of war hero animals in between.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:42 DimDim the Penguin

14:57 Cher Ami the Pigeon

27:04 Smokey the Yorkie

42:15 Winter The Dolphin

53:14 Outro

If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, below are resources that can help:

U. S. based self harm and Crisis Lifeline :

Website : https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox

Call or text : 988

Canada based self harm and Crisis prevention :

Website : https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention.html

Call or text : 988

U.K. Based self harm and Crisis Prevention Helpline

Website : https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/

Call : 0800 587 0800 or 0800 689 0880

If you don’t live in these areas, feel free to reach out to us, and we can help you find resources in your area!

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This week we meet the Count of St. Germain, who has no beginning and no end. He is rich, but the source is unknown. He is a genius and multi-talented, but his teachers and place of education is unknown. People believe he could be a vampire because he never ages... we think that this could be an extreme case of a 1700's Anna Delvey.

What would you do if you found out your surgeon had no medical training?

This week, we’re diving into the absolutely unhinged timeline of Ferdinand Waldo Demara, better known as The Great Imposter, a man who lived dozens of lives without the credentials to back any of them up.

From monasteries to the Army, the Navy, performing real surgeries with zero training, becoming a professor, landing in prison, and somehow ending up a warden, Fred proved that confidence alone could open almost any door.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

05:52 The Great Imposter : Fred Demara

12:04 Fred is a Monk... The First Time

14:16 Fred Joins the US Army

14:43 Back to the Monastery

18:27 Fred Joins the US Navy This Time

21:31 Fred is now Dr. French

26:50 Fred... Now a Professor in Pennsylvania

29:10 Dr. French, aka Fred, in LA

30:38 Fred... Now a Professor in Washington

31:15 Fred ARRESTED!!

33:00 Fred in Law School

33:19 Fred as Dr. Cecil Hamann

35:11 Next Stop, Canada

36:47 Fred as Dr. Joseph Cyr

37:24 Fred Joins the Royal Canadian Navy as Dr. Cyr

43:33 Back to America

44:50 Fred is Back in Prison... as a Warden

45:45 He is Teaching again

46:35 Fred's a Film Star

48:02 Fred's Final Attempt at an Honest Life

53:41 Outro

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What do you do when a job that promises an incredible opportunity ends up slowly killing you?

The Radium Girls were the victims of the very opportunity but they weren’t just victims... they were fighters.

In this episode, Jamie commemorates the legacy of the Radium Girls of Orange, New Jersey. We discuss their suffering, how the United States Radium Corporation knowingly attempted to cover it up, and the incredibly resilient women who fought back to protect future workers.

Content Warning: This episode discusses medical trauma and body horror related to radiation poisoning.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:02 A Little Context on Working Women

06:20 The Radium Girls of NJ

17:16 TW: Body Horror

19:03 End TW : Aftermath of Mollie's Death

22:42 Attempt at a Cover-up

29:35 Radium Girl's Trial

37:14 Radium Girls of Illinois

40:25 Outro

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What does it take to change history when the system is stacked against you?

In this episode, we talk about the life and legacy of Frances Perkins, a woman who quietly but profoundly reshaped the American workforce. From witnessing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to becoming the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, Perkins pushed through sexism, resistance, and doubt to fight for safer working conditions and economic security.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:52 Frances Perkins

36:12 Just a little banter

44:49 Outro

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This week on As Told By ADHD, Jamie and Karena share some extremely outrageous beauty trends of history. From Radioactive lipstick and secret beauty poisons to leaches and lye-infused hair treatments, enjoy hearing the details of what those before us were willing to do in the name of beauty.

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In this episode of As Told by ADHD, Jamie and Karena dive into strange laws throughout history and around the world, sorting real rules from popular myths and exploring why they existed in the first place. From unusual public safety laws to cultural traditions tied to respect and social order, the conversation blends humor with historical context and unexpected detours.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:13 It is illegal to be drunk in charge of cattle

06:54 Animal Trials in Medieval Europe

16:10 The Salmon Act of 1986

19:59 Puritan Law

23:20 Sumptuary Laws in Medieval France

30:38 Eye Contact in Japan

34:39 The Fueiho Law of 1948

39:57 The Rules of Respect

45:07 Wearing Armor in Parliament Is Illegal

51:00 You Need Your Most Special Bucket

59:52 Napoleon and the Pig Law Myth

01:10:39 Outro

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! This week on As Told by ADHD we enter part three of women who changed the world! Karena brings us the story of Elizabeth Cochran, also known as Nellie Bly, who kickstarted investigative journalism.