Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure
Episodes
Identity Load and Meeting Elmo
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Cate and Erik recover from recording their audiobook, they discuss managing burnout, showing up for yourself when the going gets rough, and how to ...
Doomscrolling Mongooses (Mongeese?)
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cate and Erik talk about doomscrolling, and how the infinite-scroll social media feed can take hold on an ADHD mind. They also talk about mongooses (m...
Self Harm and Staying Curious
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CONTENT WARNING: direct references to self-harm throughoutCate and Erik get honest about their history with self harm, how it started, and where they ...
When Systems Fail and Christmas Turkeys
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cate and Erik talk about what to do do when your systems fail, and how to troubleshoot systems to make them stick. Cate gives updates on her upcoming ...
Nuns, Cannabis and Secret Tunnels
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD storytelling meets childhood nostalgia as Erik and Cate bounce through secret forts, first computers, and teenage rebellion. This neurodivergent ...
The Pathological Demand Avoidance of Stardew Valley
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pathological Demand Avoidance, Stardew Valley Routines, and Breaking Mental Health PatternsIn this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss patholog...
I love you buuuuubs
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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What is the Plot of the Music Man?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wake up feeling 30 years older after doom-scrolling until 3:40 AM? Join us for an unfiltered ADHD conversation covering sleep struggles, social m...
The Borrowers Took My Glasses
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catie and Erik continue their glorious return to Infinite Quest after a Book Break(TM) to discuss the eternal neurodivergent struggle of losing things...
The Plectrum Spectrum
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE'RE BACK. FINALLY. After a year-long hiatus, your very most favorite ADHD duo returns. In this episode: the Mario theme song's complex polyr...
Chicken Chad for the Soul
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about the election (we get sad), Cate tells an incredibly embarrassing story from her youth and we att...
Barack Obameter, Snake Detective
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about important stuff like AI, CGI and practical effects, Cate bemoans the struggles of remembering na...
We're Back
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a year-long hiatus, Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest is back! In this highly anticipated episode, Catie and Erik catch you up on everything ...
Infinite Quest: A Systemic Review
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest," the ultimate podcast for neurodivergent adults navigating life with ADHD. In this episode,...
Fruit-vale-ington On Tweed
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to delve (again) into the sticky, sticky world of 'I'm Sorry, Did You Say Street Magic?'. But that's not all!...
A Late Case of the Yips
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Infinite Quest, Cate and Erik sit down to dicuss one of the worst feelings in the world: that nagging feeling of "was I suppos...
The Jenga Tower of Time
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate has a CRISIS (tm) about time (or the lack of it) and how one thing can lead to one thing to one thing to one thing until the ava...
ADHD is a Pain
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CONTENT WARNING: The second half of this episode contains open and honest conversations about self-harm. If you're not in a place to hear that con...
Ritz Crackers in the Sky
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to answer a 'pie in the sky' question- what would you do if you have unlimited access to money, time a...
Learned Incompetence, Laziness and ADHD
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss laziness, learned incompetence, and ADHD, and how things like emotional dysregulation, executive fu...
Senoia Springs Ep 2 - Keeping Up with The McManamans
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Cate and Erik continue on their "I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic" journey with the next part of what happens to the ...
Senioa Springs Part 1: A TTRPG Game-Isode
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik get back to gaming with a trial-run game of I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic by Caro Asercion. We explore a myste...
Detention and Girl Scouts
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Infinite Quest, Cate and Erik return from an ADHD-detail induced overwhelm hiatus and *ease* back into Infinite Quest by performing...
D*cks on the Moon
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down (finally) get back down to Infinite Quest business with a very meandering episode. Cate has anxiety about mean...
ADHD & Hygiene Pt 1: Tasks Add Up
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two-part episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about some of the more difficult and stigmatized issues that face ADHDers, in par...
"Burnt" Sucked And Here's Why
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just to be clear, you do not have to have seen Burnt to enjoy this episode, but it helps. In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to make a podcast an...
Cate Runs A Mile
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about ADHD and changes to routine but in all honesty it kind of turns into a weird conversation about ...
Ham Bags.
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ham Bags. Do you like the work we do? Don't forget that Infinite Quest has a patreon! Consider supporting the work we do by pledging just $5 a month ...
Compounding Complications and ADHD
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss the challenges of challenges becoming more challenging challenges by way of compounding complicatio...
Shout Out to Onfim!
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This was SUPPOSED to be an episode about finishing things, but turned into... not that. Erik talks about his insecurities around libraries and Cate de...
Clutter? I hardly know her.
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik come clean (get it? See what I did there?) about the role that mess & clutter play in their lives. They talk about the ...
Bed-idsode: Hyperfixations
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this from-the-bed episode, Cate says "horny" a record number of times in a single podcast and also Erik talks about chemistry and how it led him to...
Forgetting Stuff
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about one of the hardest parts of the ADHD experience- forgetting really, really important stuff, and ...
Meds, Content and Burnout
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik catch up after a couple of weird weeks off of podcasting (and their meds). They discuss the insidious nature of ADHD bu...
ADHD & Time : Immediacy and Systems
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode that we definitely didn't forget to post last week, Cate and Erik continue their conversation about time and the navigation thereof. ...
The Future is Now: Time Management and ADHD
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Infinite Quest Podcast! After a very, very long few weeks, Erik and Cate are finally back in the studio together and trying to ...well...
ADHDnD Episode 9: The Library
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to ADHDnD! In this episode Cate...I mean, Helvetica, gets her Greatest Wish and the team visits a library...and it doesn't exactly go to ...
ADHDnD Episode 8: What's up with Steven?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy! Blumken and Helvetica are back! They got their gear back, but did something just knock out Atticus the Goliath? What's going on? We're getting...
Trebuchets of Increasing Size
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik semi-triumphantly return back from GenCon and settle back into the podcast with a big announcement about trebuchets. Th...
Roleplaying vs. Mechanics: A Neurodivergent Allegory
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Infinite Quest!! Cate and Erik are back after their break (and some unplanned life stuff) to debut season THREE, and oh boy do they ...
The Spoons of Kindness
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik invite you to take a breath and feel whatever it is you need to feel right now. There's a lot going on We talk about ou...
Fan-Girl Wednesday: Podcaster and Actor Anney Reese
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate is joined by writer, actor and co-host of the hit podcast Stuff Mom Never Told You, Anney Reese! They talk about...a LOT of stuf...
Cart Before The Horse
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about over versus underpreparing in conversation with ADHD and the curse of all-or-nothing-thinking wh...
Gas Tanks and Pilots
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss a therapy breakthrough (and perspective adjustment) that Cate recently had. We talk about ADHD task...
A Quick Update-isode
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello from the sick ward at Infinite Quest. Consider supporting the work we do by visiting Podcast: www.patreon.com/infinitequest Erik: www.patreon...
Talking ADHD with Tim_Ahern_Art
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate is feeling quite under the weather, and so Erik tags in cool guy, incredible maker and truly excellent content creator Tim Ahern...
Misinformation and Tour Dates
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this discordant two-part episode, Cate and Erik have a ...pointed and passionate...conversation about the frustration of consistently having to nav...
The One's for the Burnt Out Gifted Kids
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik review a new study by UKAAN, the United Kingdom's Adult ADHD organization and what it has to say about the challenges o...
With a Little Help From My Friends
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to talk about one of the hardest things in the world: asking for help. They discuss the difficulties of owning...
Knowing Yourself
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cate and Erik discuss recent breakthroughs in therapy for Cate and what "getting to know yourself" really means. Erik and Cate wax ver...
Talking ADHD with Kristen Carder of the I Have ADHD Podcast
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Very Special Episode of Infinite Quest, Cate sits down with educator, advocate, ADHD coach and Queen of ADHD podcasts, Kristen Carder from the...
Payroll and Preplists
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down and answer a question from someone on Twitch "what's the worst thing to deal with because of your ADHD"? They ...
How to Keep House While Drowning with DomesticBlisters
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate sits down to talk with author, educator and advocate KC Davis, aka @domesticblisters. We talk about her journey to diagnosis, he...
Dogs Can't Lie and Other Insights
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Very Special Episode of Infinite Quest, Cate and Erik ease back on into their regularly scheduled programming with an episode that mostly cons...
Neurodivergent Relationships with Chris {Actual Husband}
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Very Special Episode, Cate sits down with Chris, everyone's favorite ADHDnD-DM and also very conveniently her husband, to talk about what it's...
Saying No and Coffee Cups
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saying "No" is hard, but also often necessary, unless your grandmother asks you if you're having a good time at her birthday party, in which case you ...
Trying New Things
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know what's scary? Trying new things. You know what's awesome? TRYING NEW THINGS! In this episode, Cate and Erik discuss the strangely bittersweet...
The Finer Points of ADHD!
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being a human is hard, but also pretty freaking cool! In this episode, Cate and Erik tell stories about some of the ADHD-related experiences they've h...
ADHD Mailbag: Loving Yourself
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this seven-tries-to-make-an-episode episode, Erik and Cate sit down to answer a listener question: "Every week, you remind us to love ourselves, wh...
Listen to THESE!!
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this "episode" which is probably a strong word, Cate models some self-care and compassion and tells you what to listen to instead. Listen to Cate...
ADHD & Impulsive Decision Making
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CW: This is a particularly vulnerable episode, especially towards the end. Impulsive decision-making is a hallmark of the ADHD brain. However, the gr...
Infinite Quest chats with @OddPride
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erik sits down with Astrid Lundberg, aka @oddpride, Tiktok's anthropology and evolution enthusiast and dispenser of hot fresh knowled...
Infinite Quest's New Sister Podcast [Literally]
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Infinite Quest, Cate hosts a very special guest- her actual, real-life sister who continues to be much funnier than her. Fruitsnack...
Time Keeps on Slippin' Slippin' Slippin'
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik take on TIME ITSELF...well, at least as it relates to the experience of living with adult ADHD. They discuss some of th...
ADHD Mailbag: Saving Energy Vs. Laziness
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik answer a FANTASTIC question from listener "Carol", who asks: "Am I being lazy for saving my energy?". They discuss the ...
Feelings about Feelings about Feelings
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate decides to completely change the plan last minute, and Erik saves the day. They discuss the new DSM, the struggles of ADHD and t...
ADHD Criteria #4: Derailment and Irony
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh gosh oh gee it's the FIRST EVER VIDEO PODCAST (if you're listening on Spotify). In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss the 4th DS...
ADHD and the DSM Part 3: Bursting at the 'seems'.
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode, Cate and Erik look at the 3rd DSM criteria "Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly". We discuss the difference between...
Sustaining Focus on Play
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik look at the second diagnostic criteria from the DSM-V "often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activ...
Careless Mistakes
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik begin their new series on discussing the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and Cate immediately gets hung up on the linguist...
ADHD Diagnostic Criteria
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik discuss the diagnostic criteria for ADHD (as seen in the DSM V) and the struggle of diagnosing a neurodivergency based ...
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik talk about setting New Years Intentions instead of resolutions. Cate spends a weird amount of time getting mad about ca...
ADHDnD: The Audience is my DM - Live! from MomoCon Atlanta
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine this: you're getting ready to do your big live show from MomoCon in Atlanta, GA, when you get a call that your DM is sick, and won't be able t...
Habits, Schedules and the Keeping Thereof
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CW: This episode contains conversations about addiction & eating disorders. In this episode, Cate and Erik unpack their thoughts and opinions ar...
Just a lil' announcement boi
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Come back on Saturday it will be much better than this. Find us on TikTok and Instagram at: @catieosaurus @heygude We also str...
It's about (sex) drive, it's about power...
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FRUITSNACK WARNING! This episode contains discussions about sex and sexuality, there are also some swears. In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to ...
ADHDnD Part 8: Breaking and Re-Entering
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After...something of a hiatus, the (official) ADHDnD campaign returns! It's been a minute, so to recap: Blumken and Helvetica find themselves trapped ...
Holiday Planning and ADHD
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to answer a deeply important question: Is Jurassic World a Christmas movie? They also attempt to talk about th...
Talking with UnderTheDeskNews
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erik literally gets under his desk to record an episode with V Spehar, who is, and we cannot stress this enough, a Very Excellent Per...
Procrastinating Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik procrastinate on an episode about procrastination and try to find the source of a mysterious ticking noise. We break do...
Keep Going (And a QuestCraft Update)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik discuss the often impossible notion of "keeping going" and what that means to them as ADHDers, particularly in relation...
Announcing QuestCraft*: An ADHD Minecraft Adventure
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cate and Erik are on the road in Madison, Wisconsin at GameHoleCon, and we figured this is as good of time as any to announce Infinite Quest's newest ...
Impulsivity & Seven Foot Mirrors
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik talk about ADHD impulse control and how it manifests (and impacts) their lives. They discuss the pros and cons of impul...
Creating Systems with ADHD
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode comes as a special request from OG twitch stream buddy Tsukino, who wanted to know how to help teach someone how to create systems tha...
A Very Casual Update
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this sick-day episode, Erik and Cate talk a little bit about their latest exploits, from conventions to guest appearances to ... punching people in...
9/23 Episode Annoucement
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Everybody! We're not going to be able to do an episode this week because Erik is sick and lost his voice, but we'll be back next week with our re...
Working From Home (Kind Of)
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik attempt to have a conversation about working from home and accidentally find themselves embroiled in one of the toughes...
FGF: Ben Silver
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Privilege is real, and on this episode of Fan Girl Fridays, Erik is joined by Tiktoker and generally excellent human being @thisisbensilver, AKA Ben S...
Reading, Writing and Induction Heaters
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CW: This episode contains discussions of statistics on suicide, self-harm and addiction. In this episode, Cate and Erik (attempt to) talk about thei...
ADHDnD LIVE: Pulling a Hat our of a Rabbit (feat. Mister Nickel!)
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blumken and Helvetica are back! In this Very Special Episode, our guest DM, Canada's own and the internet's beloved Mister Nickel joins Cate and Erik ...
Is ADHD A Superpower?
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's very important for you to know going in that Erik recorded this ENTIRE EPISODE dressed as Captain America. In what might *actually* be our most...
Fear and Self-Loathing (and also a brief mention of Las Vegas)
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: In this episode, Cate and Erik get pretty honest and open up about the often negative emotions and frustrations that come along with ...
Medication
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cate went on antidepressants and all you get is this lousy episode. In this Very Special Episode, Cate and Erik talk about their experiences and their...
F*cks Given and Ungiven
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: Cate is dealing with a major depressive episode this week, and so this week's episode is far more casual than maybe is usual. We talk about g...
ADHD Burnout
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cate and Erik bring their own experiences with burnout to the table, and discover that they have *slightly* different understandings ...
ADHDnD Live: Part 3- The Thrilling Conclusion
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this very time-blind episode, Blumken and Helvetica find themselves on the precipice of an exciting discovery about who-- or WHAT-- the mysterious ...
A Precisely 60-Minute Episode About Time Blindness
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
(Alternate Episode Title: "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" but Cate couldn't decide which one was funnier). In this episode, Cate and Erik ...
ADHDnD Live: Captive Audience Pt 2
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the second part of our live Captive Audience series of ADHDnD. In this episode, Blumken and Helvetica find themselves embroiled in the...
ADHD & Cooking: Part One
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By (shockingly frequent) popular request, here is our first episode about cooking! In this episode, Catie and Erik break down some of their feelings a...
ADHDnD Live: Captive Audience Pt 1
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Very Special three-part ADHDnD one shot, Blumken and Helvetica appear in front of a live studio audience- both in-game and IRL, because this e...