Puberty, pandas, and parental pressure—oh my! In this episode of Adventures in Vanderland, we unpack Pixar’s Turning Red through a neurodivergent lens. From Mei’s emotional overloads to the generational trauma tangled up in teen transformation, we explore how identity, autonomy, and big feelings collide when you're coming of age (and coming unhinged).

Tune in as Vanessa and Sylvia talk Y2K nostalgia, mother-daughter dynamics, and the beautifully messy magic of growing up neuro-spicy in a world that just wants you to calm down.

Disney Princesses, ADHD & Self-Actualization- can we really climb Maslow’s Pyramid?

Can people with ADHD ever reach self-actualization?

What about Disney Princesses (who, let’s be honest, are mostly neurodivergent)? That’s the question Vanessa and Sylvia tackle in this episode of Adventures in Vanderland.

And because it's Vanderland, this deep dive would not be complete without a few side quests into ranch dressing, narcissistic relationships, and impromptu singing— all while climbing (or maybe stumbling) up Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

What happens when two chaotic co-hosts book a podcast studio and show up with zero prep? You get unfiltered Disney madness, impromptu rankings, and a whole lot of neuro-spicy nonsense.

Expect tangents. Expect laughter. Expect absolutely no consistency in our scoring system. Welcome back to the rabbit hole.

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Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride down the rabbit hole!

What starts as a deep dive into whether Belle from Beauty and the Beast actually has Stockholm Syndrome quickly spirals into a full-on ADHD-fueled joyride.

Join Vanessa and Sylvia as they bounce from Disney diagnoses to neurodivergent princess theories, overanalyze Zodiac signs, and follow every delightful tangent their beautiful brains demand. It’s part pop culture breakdown, part personal chaos, and 100% Adventures in Vanderland.

Welcome to Adventures in Vanderland—where Disney culture meets psychology with a neuro-spicy twist! In our very first episode, Vanessa and Sylvia kick things off with a classic identity icebreaker: "Who are you?" (Bonus points if your brain just whispered, “You know who you are…”)From the princesses they love to hate, to the villains they hate to love, this dynamic duo unpacks which Disney characters reflect their personalities and neurodivergent traits. It’s part introspection, part nostalgia, and all chaotic magic.Perfect for fans of Disney, mental health chats, and overanalyzing everything.