The Bar is Ankle High

What is it about trash TV and our favorite "comfort shows" that keeps us coming back for more? Even though we recorded this episode in the first week of February, it has become even more relevant in the weeks since then - which, probably isn't a great sign, overall...Anyway, this week the gals dive into the brain science behind our comfort shows and why it's actually a good thing you know every line in Schitts Creek by heart!

Make ...

Give us a break, we recorded this in early February and we were struggling through the annual Frigid Freakout. We also review the different ADHD struggles and habits we've been indulging in before getting into this week's topic - how your native language shapes the neural pathways your brain creates, and what that can mean for your adaptability later in life. In a recent study comparing the brains of German-language native speakers...

Strap in because this week we learn about the time Katie cried in therapy and what caused it. It's called IFS - Internal Family Systems, and is a therapeutic method originally developed to help patients dealing with Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as multiple personality disorder), but there has also been clinical success in treating folks with PTSD and unresolved childhood trauma. Do you think it would work for you?...

This week the gals dive into new research that is identifying autism spectrum disorder subtypes - and just a reminder - Katie called it during our first episodes that one day, ADHD will be considered part of ASD. The prophecy is coming true! In addition to some more fun facts about Katie's wedding and life updates, we get into what this new research can mean for those of us in the neurodivergent world.

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It's the end of Season 2 - we are taking a break for the rest of the spring and beginning of summer so that the one of us who now owns a farm has a chance to actually make it into something real, and so the other one of us can do wedding planning things that have, notably, been ignored for the past four months. But don't worry - this episode details how we are continuing to cultivate our communities - both in person and online. So ...

If you follow us on social media you know that we were at the Hands Off 2025 protests last weekend which means that this week we're giving you a sweet little highlight reel of some of the exclusive Patreon extended cut episode content. If you are laughing with us or at us during this week's episode, then head over to www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh to join and get this type of hot goss and sweet tea every single week. 

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This week, the gals discuss all the farm life update and how they're continuing the economic boycotts while cultivating plants and community in the world around them. Speaking of cultivating community - why aren't you following us on TikTok where Katie goes live every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern? The ladies discuss going to the Hands Off 2025 protest on April 5th and the other plans they have for managing our lives with ADHD and with ...

Have you ever been tempted to eat a cat? Well, neither have we, but that didn't stop Katie from attempted cat maiming the other night and in this week's episode she tells you all about it. We discuss the ongoing saga of starting seeds, starting sourdough, and how we are continuing to resist and fight against the fascist government trying to take over the world, starting here in America first. 

The best way to fight back against fas...

Welp, believe it or not spring is a busy time of year for farmers - and since 50% of this podcast is hosted by a humble farmer lady, there was a time management snaffu this past weekend. As a result, and as a consequence of Gene Hackman's suspicious death, we're sharing this Patreon oldie but goodie from Dysfunction Junction - the bonus episode series.

We hope you enjoy! Make sure you're following us on all social media sites - Blu...

It's Episode 2 of our deep dive into the heartbreaking, tragic, and totally preventable story of Rosemary Kennedy - this week we get into the dark details (or at least...as much detail as we can find from this family that hides everything) about what happened to Rosemary, why it happened to her, and what it means as we look down the barrel of the Secretary of Health and Human Services being Rosemary's nephew who survived a brain wo...

Have you ever wondered "how did RFK Jr. become the Secretary of Health and Human Services despite not having a medical degree?" If so, you're not alone and this week Katie takes us through Part 1 of our series on the Kennedy family in general and Rosemary Kennedy in particular, starting with Rosemary's father, original Batman Villain and all around horrific specimen of homo sapiens, Joseph Patrick Kennedy. Strap in because it's a D...

Look, we needed 2 weeks to recover from our illnesses and figure out what our next steps were, and this week we're bringing you a quick recap of the state of artificial intelligence (AI) and the US federal "government" if you can call it that, before reminding you and ourselves that we need to indulge in as much whimsy as we can find these days. So tune in, turn up, and make sure you share this sliver of joy with everyone you know....

Hi folks - we are abstaining from releasing a new episode this week in solidarity with the No Kings on Presidents Day Protests. But - instead of listening a new one from us this week, call your federal representatives at 202-224-3121 and let your senators and congressmembers know exactly what matters to you and KEEP calling. It's free to call and you can call every single day. 

Hold the line, we will see you next week, because th...

Enjoy this Re-Release of our original Episode 9 - an episode where we plot revenge against a really really old Catholic Bishop. Tune in to find out what that means and don't worry - we'll be back next week with a brand new series of hot takes and progress reports on our newest segment - Don't Learn it From a Trad Wife! 

Remember to follow us on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Youtube, and Facebook at @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @...

Welcome back folks it's been yet another freaky weeky but don't worry because Garet & Katie have been putting their brains to work to figure out a way to help build community joy with our little anklet gang here - and it's going to start with a new segment we're going to be adding called Don't Learn It From A Trad Wife - where K&G teach you how to do things like homesteading, raising chickens, growing vegetables, making bre...

Welcome back to the continuation of our conversation with Jami, The Neurodivergent Nurse. The three of us get into some conversations about the state of public health, including raw milk and whether or not it's controversial to use a haunted wheelchair for a Halloween costume. 

The current Federal government is making things feel very dark - so hopefully this podcast and our conversation this week gives you a feeling of community a...

We know this is a really terrible week for everyone - even the folks who are currently celebrating. At the time we recorded this week's episode, the new president had not yet been sworn in, but you can hear in our voices we expected a lot of things to happen - some of which already have. But we're here, and we're glad you are, too. So this week, Katie surprised Garet with a guest host - Jami - the Neurodivergent Nurse - to help us ...

Welcome back for another exhilarating peek into the life and times of Katie & Garet and...we're hanging on for dear life, folks. But don't worry, after reviewing how we're managing burnout in our personal lives and some developments on the Farm for Patreon, we dive into a recap of the Curious Case of Natalia Grace - the final chapter! We talk about what the final season of this series showed us about the people who are continui...