a podcast about two reconnected friends navigating a world not made for them.
queer, aapi, + autistic/adhd...
the hosts
Chase and Courn met in college as two “straight” women (👀 ) with a passion for design and didn’t think too much of it - while unbeknownst to each other, they were both struggling with their identities…a lot!
Over 3 years later they reconnected and bonded over their shared experiences of unpacking sexuality, neurodivergence, and mixed race identities. And in typical gen-z fashion, they made a podcast to talk about it.
Courn
they/them
Courn is a queer audhd Korean American designer and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. Their life experience has largely shaped their philosophy and career, serving as an inspiration for their marginalized-centered design studio and many social media accounts. When they’re not sharing their life on the internet or deciding to paint their entire house, you’ll find them cuddled up with their two pups, Bean and Chappi.
Chase
she/her
Chase is a multi-racial lesbian with ADHD currently living in the northwest. With a passion for helping people, Chase spends her days working as a personal trainer and fitness manager at a local athletic club. On the weekends you can find her at a Thorns game, reading graphic novels, or juggling a myriad of unfinished household projects because, “how hard can that be?”
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new season 2
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harvesting blueberries at 4am
S2: EPISODE 32
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?
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acronyms + appetite
S2: EPISODE 31
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!
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we love + hate transitions
S2: EPISODE 30
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!
season 1
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we prefer movies at home
S1: EPISODE 29
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!
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you can eat turkey any day of the year!
S1: EPISODE 28
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.
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the movie IS better than the book!
S1: EPISODE 27
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!
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unmasking + masking on vacation!
S1: EPISODE 26
Chase and Courn have a love-hate relationship with vacations - from planning flights, foods, and itineraries to overpriced accommodations, dysregulation, and sensory difficulties.
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it's a weird time to be a human!
S1: EPISODE 25
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!
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but I don't like candy courn
S1: EPISODE 24
Join Courn and Chase for a special halloween episode, from childhood costumes and favorite candies to overrated traditions and offensive costumes!
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hear chase out!
S1: EPISODE 23
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.
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women’s sports > men’s sports
S1: EPISODE 22
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!
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buttered noodles fan club
S1: EPISODE 21
Courn and Chase chat about all things sensory-related, from safe foods and clothing issues to water preferences and seasonal changes!
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no outside clothes, ever!
S1: EPISODE 20
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.
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sex is an executive task
S1: EPISODE 19
Disabled folks have sex too! Chase and Courn chat about the elusive topic of sex, from dissatisfaction and sensory issues to education and consent!
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the idea of being an adult is cool?
S1: EPISODE 18
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.
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yes, we still need labels!
S1: EPISODE 17
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.
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astrology, enneagrams, + shoestring fries, oh my!
S1: EPISODE 16
A special episode featuring some of Courn and Chase’s hottest takes, from thoughts on body types and legos to organization and “ethnic” food.
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this body is not 4 u!
S1: EPISODE 15
Is the fitness industry toxic? Chase and Courn chat about prevailing white standards of beauty, body neutrality, and unsolicited comments on bodies.
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gender: a performance (part 2)
S1: EPISODE 13
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.
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gender: a performance (part 1)
S1: EPISODE 13
Gender is a construct! Chase and Courn chat about their relationships with gender, from pronouns and colors to social constructs and non-binary identities.
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asians are holding up zombie shows
S1: EPISODE 12
Is Asian 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.
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just ✨cult✨ things!
S1: EPISODE 11
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.
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but you’re “functioning”?
S1: EPISODE 10
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.
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you can eat hot dogs any...
S1: EPISODE 9
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.
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it wasn't that bad!
S1: EPISODE 8
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.
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not your gaytopia
S1: EPISODE 7
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!
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1-2-3 look away
S1: EPISODE 6
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.
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I need this. - sent from iphone
S1: EPISODE 5
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.
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meet my ✨partner✨!
S1: EPISODE 4
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.
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fruit snacks in a conga line
S1: EPISODE 3
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!
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what flavor ramen r u?
S1: EPISODE 2
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.
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welcome to neurotakes!
S1: EPISODE 1
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.
