It’s just AuDHD
Claim This Podcastby John Blanco-Slingerland, Tarah Peltz
Podcast Overview
<p>The channel that's 90% science, 10% banter, and 100% AuDHD. We break down research on ADHD and autism and fight misinformation so you can have a deeper and more accurate understanding of your own brain. <br /><br />Disclaimer: Opinions and Views<br />All opinions and views expressed by John Blanco-Slingerland and Tarah Peltz through the It’s Just AuDHD podcast are their own. Opinions, views, and responses to questions provided through the podcast do not constitute coaching, professional advice, or any form of diagnosis, and do not create a coach-client relationship. Opinions and views expressed by John and Tarah here do not reflect or imply the opinions or views of any other person, organization, or entity with which they are or have been affiliated.</p>
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May 9, 2026
Is "Neuro-Radar" Real?
<p>Is it possible to know that someone has ADHD or autism just by looking at them? It turns out, people do seem to have a sixth sense that consistently detects ADHD and autism. In this episode, we explore the physical “tells” that might be giving us away and how this impacts the lives of ADHD and autistic people.</p><p></p><p>Due to character limits, we couldn't paste all the source links, but you can find them in this doc: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tqT9n-MDOm1FUKmR0jdIAG8NqHR0vvcvkoQ8z_GE1K8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Sources doc (with all links)</a></p><p></p><p>Below is a guide covering how local anesthesia is ineffective with hypermobility. Please use this and show it to your doctors. It's scary stuff, and you deserve to not feel pain during procedures.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.notjustbendy.com/blog/surgical-management-eds-hypermobility/" target="_blank">***IMPORTANT!!! Guide to local anesthesia and surgery for hypermobility***</a></p>
February 26, 2026
Is Francesca Bridgerton Autistic?
<p>Dearest Gentle Reader, rarely is society faced with such a vexing debate over a member of “The Ton”. Could it be that Miss Francesca Bridgerton is autistic? This author will humbly endeavor to set the record straight, not through gossip and speculation, but through science and fact. It is our greatest wish that in your journey to understand Miss Francesca, you discover yourself, for this, dear reader, would make the fruits of our labor worthwhile, indeed.</p><p><b>Sources:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfOHnt4PMFo" target="_blank">Tony Attwood</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ71ZP07PA0" target="_blank">Francesca Autistic Compilation</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Ly2ZAZ5tVF8?si=aplA7GSFtPnOq3Cz" target="_blank">Francesca Compilation</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180129145835.htm" target="_blank">Autistic adult brains name recognition</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260118233549.htm" target="_blank">Different emotional facial expressions</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1362361320919286" target="_blank">Double empathy problem</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.psypost.org/eye-contact-avoidance-in-autism-may-stem-from-abnormal-sensitivity-of-brains-threat-processing-system-study-suggests/" target="_blank">Eye contact triggers amygdala</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1587432/full" target="_blank">GABA and Glutamate</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12586063/" target="_blank">The theory of monotropism</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://research.vu.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/72579810/Grove_et_al_2018_Autism_Research.pdf" target="_blank">Most common special interests</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmur0Ts3uAg" target="_blank">What causes special interests?</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8992810/" target="_blank">Autistic women more vulnerable</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10755010/" target="_blank">Thalamus explains sensory issues</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313111388_A_developmental_psychopathology_perspective_on_autobiographical_memory_in_autism_spectrum_disorder" target="_blank">Autistic people have weaker autobiographical memory</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://neurosparkhealth.com/masking/fear-of-being-perceived#What_Does_the_Fear_of_Being_Perceived_Feel_Like" target="_blank">Fear of being perceived</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/eTHvMqxaLsrxtRLq3/empathy-systemizing-quotient-is-a-poor-biased-model-for-the" target="_blank">Debunking the Empathy/Systemizing Quotient in autism</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11317800/" target="_blank">Autistic adults enjoy being in the same space without direct interaction</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11937755/#s023" target="_blank">Study on autistic special interests</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/" target="_blank">CAT-Q Autism Assessment</a></li></ul>
February 13, 2026
Is it love or limerence?
<p>You know that “new crush” feeling where your heart is pounding and you've got butterflies in your stomach? It can feel exhilarating! But imagine if you got stuck in a loop where you experience it every single day for years. Suddenly, it becomes a little less fun. This is the plight of people suffering from limerence, where you become addicted to your own fantasies of being in a relationship with someone who is unavailable in real life. </p><p><br /></p><p>So how do you know if it's love or limerence? In today's episode, we'll break down all the ways you can tell the difference. Curious what causes limerence? We dive into the neuroscience behind it in our previous episode “Why do ADHDers get addicted?”</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Sources:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/zPGjSUokBKM?si=v8PO2suth7IGWDeU" target="_blank">What causes limerence?</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/LX1wyEThEGU?si=aKMk0KyVn6866LjG" target="_blank">Dr. Kirk Honda's limerence deep-dive</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/G1kpCs2nC3k?si=ws61cgYnhw0-PB5q" target="_blank">Dr. Tom Bellamy's limerence introduction</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@drtombellamy?si=OKuOTL16DHD1U8vu" target="_blank">Dr. Tom Bellamy’s YouTube channel about limerence</a> </li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@drtombellamy?si=OKuOTL16DHD1U8vu" target="_blank">Limerence meta analysis</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/InOYnbP3ExE?si=FmrZA9DqtWVB-9V4" target="_blank">Dr. Kirk Honda's borderline personality disorder deep-dive</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/rJBNMWjZRPc?si=QYOlTjqI0IBUN318" target="_blank">Dr. Kirk Honda's Baby Reindeer deep-dive</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/CHIAmbvjOK0?si=xW5yY0-IZLfW-UWk" target="_blank">OCD vs ADHD and Autism</a></li></ul>
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<p>The channel that's 90% science, 10% banter, and 100% AuDHD. We break down research on ADHD and autism and fight misinformation so you can have a deeper and more accurate understanding of your own brain. <br /><br />Disclaimer: Opinions and Views<br />All opinions and views expressed by John Blanco-Slingerland and Tarah Peltz through the It’s Just AuDHD podcast are their own. Opinions, views, and responses to questions provided through the podcast do not constitute coaching, professional advice, or any form of diagnosis, and do not create a coach-client relationship. Opinions and views expressed by John and Tarah here do not reflect or imply the opinions or views of any other person, organization, or entity with which they are or have been affiliated.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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