Neurotakes

Join Chase and Courn as we close out pride month to chat about our own queer experiences, terminology, and the connection between trans and disability liberation all year round!Watch on Youtube! Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

From reminiscing on childhood games and iconic franchises to problematic political ideologies, Chase and Courn are chatting about nostalgia this week! Were things actually better?Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

From discussing their complicated relationships with food as mixed AAPI folks to dealing with sensory issues and cooking struggles as AuDHD folks, it's all about food this week!PS- if you love the podcast and wanna show support, we'd really appreciate a 5-star review and let us know your favorite episode!

From transitioning through new seasons, travel, and daily activities to literally transitioning through gender-affirming care, Chase and Courn have a love-hate relationship with transitions!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Courn and Chase love to consume ALL the content! From listening to chromokopia and missing lyrics to reading graphic novels and hating on the movie theater!Show notes:⚠️Spoiler Alert⚠️ Skip from 34:41 to 36:39 to miss a spoiler about HeartstopperInstagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Chase and Courn chat about the genocidal roots of American holidays, why turkey is the worst meat, cutting off your family members, and how we can actually support marginalized communities everyday of the year.Show notes:https://www.boycat.io/https://www.koupon.ai/Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Join us in a special episode of this or that! Chase asks Courn all the pressing questions: books or movies, fries or tater tots, tattoos or piercings, and much more!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Chase and Courn have a love-hate relationship with vacations - from planning flights, foods, and itineraries to overpriced accommodations, dysregulation, and sensory difficulties.Episode notes:Tiktoker who opts out of automated facial recognitionInstagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

From predatory higher education and long covid to scrolling through horrors funded by your tax dollars everyday, Chase and Courn are sick of all these systems!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Join Courn and Chase for a special halloween episode, from childhood costumes and favorite candies to overrated traditions and offensive costumes!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Were you confused by the hear me out trend? So was Courn! Chase dives into explaining the trend, her top picks, and reminiscing on childhood memories.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Join us for a special episode diving into Chase's sports hyperfixation - from the WNBA and greater women's sports teams to prevailing patriarchy, racism, and resource inequity!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Courn and Chase chat about all things sensory-related, from safe foods and clothing issues to water preferences and seasonal changes!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Chase and Courn are sick of cleaning! From the struggles of deep cleaning and dirty roommates to balancing sustainability and disability accommodations, it all sucks.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Disabled folks have sex too! Chase and Courn chat about the elusive topic of sex, from dissatisfaction and sensory issues to education and consent!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Adulting is hard (cringes in gen-z)! Courn and Chase chat about the idolization of adulthood, working in a corrupt system, and having to make food everyday for the rest of their lives.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Levels vs labels? New terms? Justifying bad behavior with your disability? Chase and Courn discuss all this and much more in this week's Q+A episode.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

A special episode featuring some of Courn and Chase's hottest takes, from thoughts on body types and legos to organization and “ethnic” food.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Is the fitness industry toxic? Chase and Courn chat about prevailing white standards of beauty, body neutrality, and unsolicited comments on bodies.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Gender is still a construct! Part 2 continues with Courn and Chase chatting about gender-neutral parenting, the power of labels, and the overcentering of white voices in these spaces.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Gender is a construct! Chase and Courn chat about their relationships with gender, from pronouns and colors to social constructs and non-binary identities.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Is AAPI media representation improving? Chase and Courn have a lot to say about it, from the evolution of yellowface and stereotypical roles to prevailing orientalism today.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Hear about Chase's experiences growing up in a literal cult this week, from preying on neurodivergent vulnerabilities to unpacking religious trauma as a queer person of color. Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Is the disability hidden, or do you just not know what it looks like? Chase and Courn chat about non apparent disabilities, popular slang, and representation this disability pride month.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

American holidays are weird. Chase and Courn have a lot to say about it, from the flaws of patriotism and colonialist roots to commodification and paid time off.Show notes:History of FireworksPortland bans gas powered leaf blowersInstagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Is it an autistic/ADHD trait, trauma, or PTSD? Courn and Chase chat about the intersection, from people pleasing and sleeping issues to generational trauma and missed diagnoses.Link to study: Study shows heightened sensitivity to PTSD in autismInstagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Join Chase and Courn in a special pride episode discussing everything from their first pride experiences to the hypocrisy of police presence, inaccessibility, and rainbow washing!Show notes:https://www.instagram.com/thepeachfuzz.co/ https://www.instagram.com/abolitionmarket/Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Is my neurotypical cosplay working? Courn and Chase discuss mimicking child stars and forcing eye contact to unpacking the privileges of masking and unmasking as adults.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

From being designated note takers to acting like “one of the boys”, Chase and Courn discuss their experiences navigating capitalism as women and gender-diverse folks.Show notes:link to enby study: https://www.business.com/hiring/nonbinary-discrimination-job-market-report/Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

What's it like living in the most queer friendly city in the US? From white-dominated activism to straight "partners", Chase and Courn give their hot takes.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

From idolizing childhood friends to struggling with everyday tasks as adults, Chase and Courn discuss how late ADHD and autistic diagnoses have greatly impacted their lives. Spoiler...it's a LOT!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Beef? Pork? Chicken? Chase and Courn dive into the nuances of their AAPI identities and what it means to grow up mixed in the US.Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Get to know the hosts of Neurotakes, Courn and Chase, as they discuss how they met,  their cultural backgrounds, queer identities, and paths to autism and adhd discovery!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com