• Reflection: Ballads, Bangers & Breakdowns
    Jul 11 2025

    This week, Vanessa and Sylvia dive headfirst into the emotional playlist of their lives — from the ballads that broke us to the bangers that built us back up. It’s part nostalgic singalong, part therapy session, and 100% neurospicy vibes.

    We’re also testing out a brand-new Vanderland Vibe Check question that just might become a favorite: Which Disney songs are on the soundtrack of your life? Spoiler alert — it unlocked some unexpected feels.

    Tune in, and don’t forget to drop a comment with which Disney songs made it onto the soundtrack of your life. We wanna hear your anthems!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • I Wanna Be Like You Part 2: Remakes, Reboots & Roars
    Jul 5 2025

    Vanessa and Sylvia are back for another “who wore it best” showdown! This time, we’re diving even deeper into Disney’s live-action rabbit hole. From the photorealism of The Lion King to the eerie vibes of Snow White, we’re unpacking the magic (and mayhem) behind the modern reimaginings.


    Which remakes sparkle with fresh energy, and which ones should’ve stayed in the vault? And which one of these ladies might the Beyhive come for???
    Tune in for hot takes, nostalgic chaos, and some delightfully neurospicy tangents.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • I Wanna Be Like You: Who Wore It Best? (Pt 1)
    Jun 27 2025

    Vanessa and Sylvia dig into the evolution of storytelling, character depth, visual effects, and why some remakes hit... and others miss the mark. It's nostalgia vs. reinvention—who wore it best?

    In Part 1 of this two-part showdown, we’re diving into five iconic Disney tales and their live-action glow-ups: The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Mulan. From bold reimaginings to frame-for-frame retellings, we're breaking down what worked, what flopped, and what left us longing for the original magic.

    Stay tuned for Part 2, where we tackle The Jungle Book, Snow White, The Lion King, and Lilo & Stitch.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Dos Oruguitas: A Conversation on Mindset
    Jun 21 2025

    Welcome back to the rabbit hole
    In this episode, we’re exploring what it means to grow, let go, and evolve. And for the first time ever, Adventures in Vanderland welcomes a guest!

    We’re joined by the brilliant Alexis Christy for a magical convo on growth vs. fixed mindsets, transformation, and how our neurodivergent journeys shape the way we see the world — and ourselves. From Disney metaphors to real-life metamorphosis, this one’s as vulnerable as it is empowering.

    Featuring: Alexis Christy
    🎧 Host of Life Talks With Lex
    📲 Follow her @alexischristycoaching

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Colors of the Wind: The Stark Truth of Pocahontas
    Jun 13 2025

    This week, we’re stepping beyond the fairy tale and into the real—and often uncomfortable—history behind one of Disney’s most mythologized stories.

    From childhood nostalgia to adult realizations, we unpack the legacy of Pocahontas, the impact of storytelling on identity, and why representation without responsibility can do more harm than good.


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    57 mins
  • How Far I'll Go: The Evolution of Disney Princesses
    Jun 6 2025

    Welcome back to the rabbit hole.

    In this episode, Vanessa and Sylvia take a wild ride through the evolution of Disney Princesses — from the OG Three to today’s Contemporary Boss Babes.

    We’re breaking down character arcs, cultural shifts, and the neurospicy truths behind why these stories hit so different now. From damsels in distress to queens rewriting the script, we're serving hot takes on what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what still needs to.


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    1 hr
  • I know You: Who's the Real Villain?
    May 30 2025

    Vanessa’s back with fresh eyes, a second watch, and a spicy take: maybe the OG Disney characters weren’t so innocent after all. From Snow White’s suspiciously strategic charm to the dangerously chaotic dwarves, the pink-and-blue fairies who fumbled the bag, and Prince Charming’s deep-rooted daddy issues—this rewatch uncovers the true troublemakers behind the fairytales.

    Who’s the real villain? Let’s find out.

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    42 mins
  • Never Not On My Mind: A Deep Dive Into Turning Red
    May 23 2025

    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.

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    56 mins