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The Winter Of My Discontent

The Winter Of My Discontent

By Amber Meeks

An ADHD and mental illness podcast. Educating, advocating, and creating community for people with ADHD and other brain disorders.
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Teatime Tangent: Brain Zaps, A Big Announcement, and A Political Rant

The Winter Of My DiscontentJul 29, 2021

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Teatime Tangent: Brain Zaps, A Big Announcement, and A Political Rant

Teatime Tangent: Brain Zaps, A Big Announcement, and A Political Rant

You don't want to miss this episode of The Winter Of My Discontent Podcast's Teatime Tangent! We talk about antidepressant-related "brain zaps," Amber makes a BIG announcement about the blog, and we accidentally rant about politics a little.

Jul 29, 202151:29
Our ADHD Toolbox

Our ADHD Toolbox

Dorene and Amber discuss what they have in their ADHD toolboxes and what you can put in yours!

Jul 14, 202151:01
Teatime Tangent Volume 5

Teatime Tangent Volume 5

Wherein we start talking about January 6th and end up talking about spoiled dogs....

Jul 14, 202140:32
Teatime Tangent Volume 4 - Amber's Good News

Teatime Tangent Volume 4 - Amber's Good News

In this extended episode, Amber has a lot of good news, Dorene is inundated with wildlife, and we talk favorite TV show characters. We advise everyone to take more PTO, discuss Airport Karen, and how much we love Twitter. Also, ADHD is real, okay?! 

Amber discloses that she used to be a wrestler...there may or may not have been jello.

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May 30, 202152:19
Friendships and Mental Health

Friendships and Mental Health

Dorene and Amber talk about short term disability, a mess that Amber has gotten herself into, and how difficult friendships can be with you have mental illness.

May 23, 202101:19:34
Teatime Tangent Volume 3

Teatime Tangent Volume 3

Dorene and Amber set an egg timer for 30 minutes, pick a topic to start on, and let their ADHD brains go where they will. In today's Teatime Tangent, the girls talk about hunting, Stephen King, overwhelm, and much more!



May 09, 202135:32
Teatime Tangent Volume 2

Teatime Tangent Volume 2

Dorene and Amber set an egg timer for 30 minutes, pick a topic to start on, and let their ADHD brains go where they will. In this episode of the Teatime Tangent, Dorene and Amber talk about skinny pigs, Obama's tan suit, Major and Champ Biden, and hunting.

May 09, 202134:17
Interview A Therapist - Brian Wessels

Interview A Therapist - Brian Wessels

TW: This episode discusses suicide ideations and attempts.

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255.

Dorene and Amber are joined by former family therapist Brian Wessels. Brian has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and came on the show to talk about his experience as a therapist and a patient.

Come check out this unique perspective!

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May 05, 202147:38
Teatime Tangent Volume 1: "Wait Mode"- Hairless Guinea Pigs

Teatime Tangent Volume 1: "Wait Mode"- Hairless Guinea Pigs

Dorene and Amber set an egg timer for 30 minutes, pick a topic to start on, and let their ADHD brains go where they will. In this episode, we talk about wait mode, cow brains, hairless guinea pigs, and Dorene googles rabbit testicles...


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May 01, 202135:60
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - The Winter Of My Discontent S1:E4

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - The Winter Of My Discontent S1:E4

Dorene and Amber talk about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, ruminations, mental compulsions, and more! 


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Apr 28, 202101:19:07
ADHD: The Winter Of My Discontent Podcast S1:E3

ADHD: The Winter Of My Discontent Podcast S1:E3

Dorene and Amber discuss their ADHD symptoms and how they present in everyday life. We'll talk about hyperactivity and how it presents in adults, paralysis of will, executive dysfunction, and more.


Check out The Winter Of My Discontent blog at thewinterofmydiscontent.com! This week on the blog: Hyper Empathy and how ADHD differs in girls and women.


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Apr 21, 202101:13:39
Depression: The Winter Of My Discontent Podcast, S1:E2
Apr 20, 202154:19
Welcome To The Winter Of My Discontent!

Welcome To The Winter Of My Discontent!

The Winter Of My Discontent blog is branching out with a podcast! In the first episode ever I introduce myself, tell you a little more about The Winter Of My Discontent, and explain how I got here. 


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How To ADHD

Apr 08, 202122:16