S2:Ep8 - Why Does Autumn Feel Like A Memory?

Grab your favorite chunky knit sweater and a pumpkin spice latte, because Martin and Amy are back in ADHDville to celebrate the coziest season of the year!

In this episode, the duo dives deep into why Autumn (or Fall, depending on where you live) hits differently. They explore the science of nostalgia, the "Proust effect" of smell and memory, and why the changing light makes us feel so wistful. Plus, Martin shares a terrifyingly funny British tradition involving burning effigies (yes, really), and Amy recounts her childhood trauma of being picked last in gym class—and why she refuses to be a team captain as an adult.

They also play a rapid-fire game of "Love It or Hate It" covering everything from crunching leaves to freezing cold bathroom tiles. Stick around for a heated debate on misophonia (chewing sounds!), a deep dive into the movie When Harry Met Sally, and the mystery of why five-year-olds are running laps in the park.

Whether you're here for the Hallmark movie vibes or just want to know why we love the smell of damp earth, this episode is pure autumnal ear candy.

ADHDville is out every Tuesday for beautifully weird people.

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Timestamp Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to ADHDville (And why the leaves look better this year)
01:40 - Pet Rocks, Sweaters, and When Harry Met Sally
05:30 - The Katz’s Deli Experience & Post Office Anxiety
08:00 - Being Picked Last: Childhood Trauma & Reality TV
14:00 - The “Axe Throwing” Team Captain Rebellion
17:00 - Why Autumn Feels Nostalgic: The Science of Memory & Light
24:00 - The "Love It or Hate It" Autumn Game
24:30 - Bonfires & The Weird History of Guy Fawkes Night
33:00 - Sweater Weather & Hot Chocolate Season
36:00 - The Great Fireplace & TV Placement Debate
40:00 - Cold Bathrooms & Layering Clothes
43:00 - The Smell of Damp Earth & Cinnamon Candles
46:00 - Why We Romanticize Autumn (Hallmark Movie Style)
50:00 - Am I Being Unreasonable? (The Chewing/Misophonia Debate)
55:00 - Postbag: Horror Movies, The Exorcist, and Ghost Stories

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Theme music was written by Freddie Philips and played by Martin West. All other music by Martin West.

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