ADHD BCE

In this episode George takes us inside our own nervous system. For hundreds of millions of years our ancestors have survived unimaginable challenges and these countless events shaped our evolution. To cope with the volatile climates we faced, our body’s evolved through survival and today we are carrying around the same software…and it’s all still trying to keep us alive.By learning to communicate within our own bodies (via nervous system regulation) we can make end the internal conflict and feel safe, all the time.Hopefully nervous system regulation becomes the new norm and we can finally step into that space age.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/adhdbce/xxLinksInstagram (@adhd_bce_podcast)Instagram (@sasaharper)MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode George is joined by neurodivergent writer and director Nicola Rose who talks about their brand new movie Magnetosphere, which centres around a young girl with synesthesia.Nicola was late diagnosed with adhd and during research for the movie, which included interviewing upwards of 70 individuals with various forms of synesthesia, they recalled their own childhood experiences of synesthesia.Nicola is passionate about showcasing neurodivergence in a positive light in film and hopes to make more movies in the future with neurodivergence as the central topic.The movie is absolutely gorgeous and a must-watch for anyone interested in neurodiversity.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/adhdbce/21MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For millions of years humans have utilised their genius to survive and thrive in all sorts of challenging environments. From the first tools, weapons, fire, farming and science humanity has time and again overcome impossible odds with new solutions.As we have discussed many times on this show neurodiversity has been essential or at least involved in our collective survival. But what about the future? Where do the geniuses work since the flint mines closed down?D C Crager is a leader in AI solutions and currently helping over 6,000 neurodivergent minds learn to get the most out of AI. In this episode George discusses the significance of AI, neurodivergence and the future. An absolute listen for any neurodivergent humans currently feeling a little helpless or lost.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/adhdbce/20MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Theophrastus wrote a series of character descriptions in 3rd C BCE Athens. The Obtuse Man describes a fictional character based on Theophrastus' encounters with real Athenians and perfectly describes the distractible and often frustrating symptoms of ADHD.Dr Gina Musket of the University of Liverpool Classics department talks about 3rd/4th C Athens, Theophrastus and life in Ancient Greece.MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724AffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George is joined by neurodivergent academic and metal fan Dr Jeremy Swist who has identified adhd traits in ancient Roman Emperor Julian.Jeremy talks about his own experiences with adhd both at school and later as an academic and discusses ancient sources that both condone and condemn the emperor for being impulsive, distractible and thinking outside the box; including the seismic decision to abandon Christianity in favour of older, pager beliefs.Was emperor Julian neurodivergent? We may never know but what we do know is that neurodiversity predates the Roman Empire by millennia so there’s a likely chance…LinksAnomalia and Ekstasis: Studying the emperor Julian with ADHDhttps://global.oup.com/academic/product/julian-augustus-9780197787519ADHD Podcast Instagram: adhd_bce_podcastTranscriptsFor rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/adhdbce/19MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While the ancient neurodivergent mind behind microlith technology didn’t leave us a written record, they did leave behind a legacy of precision, adaptability, and cognitive brilliance: the microlith!In this episode, George dives into the origins and spread of microliths — tiny stone blades that sparked a revolution in human toolmaking. Through a blend of archaeology and imagination, we follow a fictional neurodivergent innovator named Aru who sees what others don’t, crafting the first microlith and passing that knowledge down through generations of clever, creative descendants.LinksWurz, S. (2002). Variability in the Middle Stone Age lithic sequence, 120,000–60,000 years ago, at Klasies River, South Africa. Journal of Archaeological ScienceShea, J. J. (2013). Stone Tools in the Paleolithic and Neolithic Near EastStout, D., Toth, N., Schick, K., & Chaminade, T. (2008). Neurocognition and the emergence of tool use in hominins. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society BFitzgerald, M. (2004). Autism and Creativity: Is There a Link Between Autism in Men and Exceptional Ability?TranscriptsFor rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/adhdbce/18MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode 17 George ponders the possibility that infamous Viking leader of the Great Heathen Army, Ivar the Boneless was on the spectrum…TranscriptsFor rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/adhdbce/17MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode 16 George and Kathy chat about some glaring neurodivergent traits displayed by legendary Ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Ultimately murdered by the state for being, well, Socrates, this potentially ancient neurodivergent individual was famed for his eccentric social skills (or lack of) as well as for his unparalleled ability to see through absolutely anything anyone said or did. In the end, we know nothing, and we will never be able to diagnose Socrates, but George and Kathy had a great time discussing the possibility.MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George and Kathy discuss the infamous Cleopatra VII and whether her uncanny ability to navigate hostile political environments and think outside the box betray hitherto unrecognised neurodivergent traits?TranscriptsFor rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/adhdbce/15MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George and Kathy explore the story of lesser known Celtic warlord Caratacus, who defied the Roman Empire for almost ten years. Displaying many neurodivergent traits, Caratacus thwarted countless Roman attempts to capture him until eventually being recognised and respected by emperor Claudius and the Senate. Who was Caratacus and could he have been neurodivergent?MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Dr Jessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart returns to talk about neurodivergence, differences and the history of institutional prejudice.LinksADHD BCEMusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George talks to adhd specialist and psychotherapist Kathy Charlton about the legendary ‘father of history’ Herodotus and the many neurodivergent traits they displayed. Could Herodotus, the historian who delved deep into the cultures they wrote about have been driven by neurodivergent traits such as impulsivity and hyperfocus? Was history their special interest aka stone collecting? Are George and Kathy recklessly retroactively diagnosing ancient people or simply stimulating the debate? Listen to find out!LinksKathy ADHD TherapistADHD BCE PodcastMusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George talks to neurodivergent Historian Jessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart about their research in the fascinating area of neurodiverse jesters, fools and entertainers in renaissance Royal courts in England and Scotland.LinksJessica can be contacted as a PhD Historian at jyesu@st-andrews.ac.uk or Jessicasecmezsoy@outlook.com, online as JessicasuAKA@twitter/Jessicaakas@insta/Jessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart@FB/Jessicasuaka@tiktok and as a writer at Bookseeker Agency.MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN StoreAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George ponders the possibility that neurodivergent people played a major role in ancient migrations. Through the medium of his imagination George tells the fictional story of a neurodivergent hunter who takes the first steps in the Americas to creatively explore the neurodivergent migration theory.MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724AffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George once again employs his imagination and tells the fictional story of a neurodivergent copper age miner who’s frustration with the inefficiency of traditional transportation of heavy loads leads to the invention of one of the most useful ancient innovations; the wheel.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/adhdbce/09MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George gets creative and tells a short story about a fictional neurodivergent artist in the upper palaeolithic, and discusses neurodiversity as an essential part of surviving challenging environments.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/adhdbce/08MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, George explores his own experiences with ADHD, archaeology and why the ADHD BCE podcast means more than just chatting to interesting people.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/adhdbce/07MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second half of this episode George is again joined by Kyle Jordan, a Museum curator and Egyptologist born with Cerebral Palsy.They talk about his museum displays, disability in antiquity and how raising awareness of differences in the past helps to give a more realistic and wholesome perspective of the human story. As with physical differences, Neurodiversity has been an integral part of the journey so far!Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/adhdbce/06MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George is joined by Kyle Jordan, a Museum curator and Egyptologist born with Cerebral Palsy.Kyle talks about his museum displays, disability in antiquity and how raising awareness of differences in the past helps to give a more realistic and wholesome perspective of the human story. As with physical differences, Neurodiversity has been an integral part of the journey so farTranscripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/adhdbce/05Links Kyle Lewis Jordan (Instagram)MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode George is joined by his therapist, Kathy Charlton, who is a cousellor and pyschotherapist with a particular interest in adhd. Together, George and Kathy meander through the world of neurodiversity, clarifying some terms and generally chatting about the lived experience of adhd.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/adhdbce/04MusicYour Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.