Crazy Together

Marcus and Esme briefly argue about the framing of this week’s episode. Esme wants to build upon a previous discussion about the challenges of reintegrating into society after an extended period of isolation. Marcus wants to tell a story about Esme’s courage in the face of anxiety- and depression-induced isolation. Eventually, they come to an agreement that whoever uploads the episode gets to name it. 

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In this week's Hyperfocus Bonus, Esme shares some exciting and unexpected news about the Philadelphia accent. Marcus takes us on a circuitous tour of his ADHD brain by describing how a recent recollection of a quasi-Danish baked good led him to a much more poignant reflection of his mom's impact on his life.

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Living with ADHD means constantly adapting. Fortunately, there are a lot of coping strategies we can adopt to help us stay focused and centered amidst the constant swirl and change. In this episode, Marcus and Esme review a list of practical, research-backed coping strategies and discuss their experiences trying to use them in their own lives. From sensory regulation to executive function support, they explore what has worked for t...

Sometimes you find magic in a calm and serene garden(ing show). Other times, you might find it in the trunk of a nun's car outside a supermarket. In this week's Hyperfocus Bonus, Esme raves about a gardening show that really helps lower her blood pressure. Sometimes all you need is soft  lighting, charming vistas, and English accents. Marcus, on the other hand, recounts strange tales of late-night supermarket encounters—from a man ...

Marcus opens up about the ongoing challenges of living with ADHD—including moments of inattention, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that still catch him off guard, even after years of treatment. Case in point: this episode. What was originally going to be an episode about ADHD coping strategies (ironically) took a sharp detour when Marcus ambitiously tried to pivot topics late in the production process.

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Marcus and Esme have decided to do something a little different this week. In addition to releasing one full length episode, they decided to pull out a recurring segment—One Fun Thing—and give it its own spotlight as a bonus episode.

If you’ve been listening for a while, you know that hyperfocus is a recurring theme on Crazy Together. These moments of joy and curiosity often spring from the very topics Marcus and Esme find themselv...

What happens when ADHD goes undiagnosed or untreated into adulthood? In this episode, Marcus and Esme explore the stark — and often preventable — path from impulsivity and emotional dysregulation to life‑altering legal consequences. Drawing on real‑world cases, expert insights, and clinical research, they unpack how untreated ADHD can fuel risky decisions, missed obligations, and repeated run‑ins with the law.

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Marcus and Esme examine two recent ADHD studies: a Swedish study showing medication reduces risks like suicidal behavior, substance misuse, accidents, and criminality, and a Stanford analysis that explores why so many preschoolers are prescribed meds too quickly without recommended behavioral therapy.

Marcus and Esme then discuss how both findings can be true: medication paired with therapy can be life-changing; while a broken heal...

Marcus and Esme break down generic prescription drugs: what they are, how the FDA approves them, and why patients sometimes feel different effects when pharmacies switch manufacturers.

Marcus shares his personal experience with generic prescription meds to explore manufacturing differences, inactive ingredients, the nocebo effect, and the limits of current testing.

The episode also covers real-world impacts on neurodivergent people...

Marcus and Esme sit down with trauma therapist Sara Eldridge, LCSW, for a powerful conversation about what trauma really is—and how healing is possible. With warmth, clarity, and humor, Sara helps the hosts unpack the many ways trauma can shape our lives and how those patterns often stem from both personal experiences and systemic forces.

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This week on Crazy Together, Marcus and Esme take a sharp detour from their planned episode on generic drugs to confront something urgent and unsettling: the deployment of the National Guard to Washington, DC under the guise of a “crime crackdown.”

Marcus and Esme revisit the troubling language of Trump’s executive order and explore how vague definitions of “public safety” and “mental illness” are being weaponized against unhouse...

On this very special episode, Marcus and Esme tackle their most controversial topic to date – dogs! Why are dogs so controversial? Well, if a person says anything remotely negative about dogs, then you can darn well bet the dog lovers will come for that person. So, Marcus and Esme demonstrate great bravery as they attempt to answer the following questions:

• Why do people love dogs so much?

On Thursday, July 24 President Trump signed the ENDING CRIME AND DISORDER ON AMERICA’S STREETS executive order to make it easier for local jurisdictions to remove homeless people from the street. However, the order goes beyond targeting homeless people, it could potentially be used to target anyone who has ever received treatment for a mental health issue or drug addiction. 

As scary as this order is, Marcus and Esme are asking the...

Esme makes her glorious return to the recording studio to discuss how our environments and internal spaces (e.g., home, work, school, etc.) can impact neurodivergent people with sensory sensitivities. She and Marcus then share a few tips for making your home more comfortable for the neurodiverse in your lives, as well as considerations for advocating for accommodations in your workplace. ALSO: Marcus calls out the Guggenheim. Why? ...

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Marcus and Esme are on vacation this week, but they didn't want to leave you hanging. So they have compiled some of their favorite clips into one fun-filled episode. They will be back with a new episode next week. Enjoy!

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Marcus and Esme continue their discussion about personality type assessments and explore the ways in which even more reliable tools like the Big Five or Five Factor assessment are being misused by employers and the developers of certain talent management platforms. They also close the book on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and share some pretty shocking details about Isabel Briggs Myers’ personal biases. 

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Marcus and Esme examine the super squishy pseudoscience behind personality type assessments such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). 

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• “The History of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.” The Myers-Briggs Compan...

Marcus and Esme pay tribute to the lives and works of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson–two of the most wildly creative, innovative, and influential singer/songwriters the world has ever known. While sharing their illuminating, entertaining, and occasionally heartbreaking stories, Marcus and Esme also confront the classic trope of the “Tortured Artist” to determine if there is a connection between creativity and mental illness, mood disor...