Plot Twist: Executive Dysfunction Won

Episode 8 – Plot Twist: Executive Dysfunction Won

This episode was supposed to be about executive dysfunction… but then executive dysfunction took over and we didn’t plan anything—or edit anything, either. What you’re hearing is raw, real, and completely unfiltered.

Instead of a structured topic, we asked each other some weird, fun, and surprisingly honest questions about autism, stimming, masking, comfort foods, and more.

We also break down two autism-related news stories:

🧠 A new study linking autism to early-onset Parkinson’s,

and

📉 The MAHA report mess, where multiple fake citations—and possibly ChatGPT—ended up in an official government health report.

Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at how we manage life with autism and neurodivergence, filled with humor, authenticity, and insightful moments. Whether you're on the spectrum or supporting someone who is, you're sure to find something relatable in this candid and unscripted episode.

It’s real. It’s chaotic. It’s unedited.

It’s Apparently Autistic.

Show Notes

00:07:50 https://apparentlyautistic.myshopify.com/

Autism & Parkinson’s:

https://news.ki.se/autism-linked-to-elevated-risk-of-parkinsons-disease

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2818092

https://neurosciencenews.com/autism-parkinsons-dopamine-29152

MAHA Report Controversy:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/05/30/maha-report-ai-white-house

https://www.notus.org/politics/rfk-jr-maha-report-fake-sources

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-health/maha-report-chronic-disease-us-kids-includes-fake-citations-other-errors

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/trump-administration-report-us-child-health-cited-nonexistent-studies-media-2025-05-30/

 

01:28:00 Aaron Boster MD https://youtube.com/@aaronbostermd?si=5FmCM26nc5hcIr8-

 

01:40:00 Amazon Playlists

 Calming movie music

https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/51e72fa4b5904100a6033acf0b0f18b4sune?ref=dm_sh_nM25v5Eyw9Ych8GODioqAhkIt

 Calming Instrumentals

https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/19453ca1b9194ef1afea67fef58b2e9csune?ref=dm_sh_670OW8Bn8ZCpIi5mWlSwkXh7b

Keith’s Pumped Up Playlist

https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/de530326a06245cfaf4e2beffbee6145sune?ref=dm_sh_AvSVjgzKiL9YO1UXeQzXeFyo8

Keith’s Feel Good Playlist

https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/786d120532b248d1aced5916a3553898sune?ref=dm_sh_4plRghmXJ4GagGyyWL50jfwWR

90s Country

https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/0cd0b098afa44868b81d9c135768876dsune?ref=dm_sh_YDGNlnX9Vn6MUpt0iLcjUQfx3

Slow favorites

https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/660b12cd939c423889739caca83e13f6sune?ref=dm_sh_hPIzvqcoRlpZ75CSRMbxsWFAQ

 

Credits

Executive Producer:

Keith Holloway

Co-Executive Producer:

Bridget Holloway

Hosts:

Keith and Bridget Holloway

Produced & Edited by:

Keith Holloway

Theme Music:

"Paradise Found"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Logo Design:

Nathan McConnell (Growing up Autie)

https://www.facebook.com/growingupautie

 

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis or treatment of autism or any related condition.

The views and experiences shared here are personal and may not reflect those of everyone on the autism spectrum. Autism is a broad and diverse spectrum, and each individual's journey is unique.

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