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🎙️ Welcome to ADHD or Life? – A Couple's Perspective!Â
Join Adam and Donna as they dive deep into the realities of living with ADHD in a relationship. Each week, we share honest, no-holds-barred discussions on challenges, symptoms, strategies, and real-life stories. Together, we explore the journey of questioning ADHD and finding solutions. Tune in for authentic conversations that resonate! Each episode we ask - Is it ADHD or just life? 💬✨ #ADHDorLife #CouplesPodcast #realtalkÂ
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Send us a text This week’s episode is a special one—it’s dropping on our actual wedding day! 🎉 We kick things off with a catch-up on our week and all the last-minute wedding chaos (spoiler: there’s always something missing, especially Adam’s e-cig liquid). Adam picked this week’s subject, and it’s a biggie: Does ADHD actually get worse as you get older? The official answer is “no,” but scroll through social media and you’ll see everyone seems to disagree. So, what’s really going on? We ...
Send us a text This week, we’re thrilled to welcome David Richmond from @NeuroDadsDiary—a fantastic Instagram page that feels like a neurodivergent dad’s journal. David shares his honest and inspiring journey with both ADHD and autism, kicking off with a deep dive into the diagnosis process, the right to choose, and the reality of those endless waiting lists. We unpack what inspired Neuro Dads Diary, how it’s building a supportive community for dads, and why being open with your kids about AD...
Send us a text Is it ADHD… or is wedding planning just stressful? In this episode of Is it ADHD or Life?, we kick off with Donna dressed as a sheep (yes, really) before diving into why Adam hasn’t had the best couple of weeks – hello dopamine drought. We chat about the dopamine hit of having something to look forward to, how that links into our upcoming wedding, and why low-calorie ice cream absolutely does not hit the spot. From self-medicating with food and alcohol to Adam feeling st...
Send us a text Is it ADHD or Just Solo Parenting Chaos? New episode out now! 🎙️ This week on ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective, Donna has been off living her best life on her hen do, while Adam has been “solo parenting” their 2-year-old… with a little (okay, a lot of) help from the older kids. So was it really solo parenting, and how much parenting did he actually do? Episode Highlights: Hen do vs home chaos: Donna’s away, Adam’s in charge… sort of.We talk about what it’s really like bein...
Send us a text Is it ADHD or does everyone have piles? (No, not that kind. We’re talking about the never-ending stacks of life!) New episode out now! 🎙️ On ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective, Adam and Donna take on the mountain of “piles” that seem to follow us everywhere—piles of washing, piles of paperwork, piles of… well, doom. But is it just an ADHD thing, or does everyone have piles? (And no, we’re still not talking about the medical kind.) Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...
Send us a text 🎉 Is it ADHD or Life – Birthday Edition! 🎂 It’s our birthday! Join us as we celebrate a whole year of “Is it ADHD or Life?” In this special episode, we’re looking back at the wild ride of the past 12 months—sharing our favourite moments, the episodes that made us laugh (or cry!), and the surprising ways the show has grown. We’re not just reflecting on the podcast—we’re putting Adam in the hot seat! He spills on how his daily routines and mindset have shifted over the past year,...
Send us a text New episode out now! 🎙️ This week on ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective, Adam and Donna dive headfirst into the chaos of FOMO, with their usual mix of honesty, laughs, and a healthy dose of “did that really just happen?” Adam kicks things off with a classic: should this episode really be called “Is it ADHD or is the grass always greener?” Man flu diaries: ADHD hits hard this week with lost car keys, taxi drama, ignoring the kids (oops), and the epic struggle to change the TV...
Send us a text Welcome back to Is it ADHD or Life? – A Couple’s Perspective! This week, we’re joined by special guest Anthony Palacin—ADHD advocate, podcast host, and expert on helping neurodivergent minds unlock their full potential. Together, we dig into the big question: Is it ADHD, or are we just wired differently? We swap honest stories, laugh at our quirks, and talk through the real-life ups and downs of living with ADHD. Anthony shares his own journey and gives us insight into the impo...
Send us a text Ever wondered if your quick mood swings, teary moments, or emotional outbursts are ADHD, or just part of being an “emotional wreck”? In this week’s episode, Adam and Donna get real about feelings, triggers, and all the chaos that comes with them—ADHD style. We kick off with the age-old debate: who’s the most emotional—Adam or Donna? (Spoiler: it’s a close call!) From leg-rubbing struggles in the studio to the joys of our new half-hour format (let us know what you think—un...
Send us a text Welcome back to ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective! In this episode, we kick things off talking about those rare days when you’re really on form – and how, with ADHD, you’re always bracing for the inevitable crash. Adam’s especially distracted today by the shiny new screen in front of him (classic ADHD moment!). We get a bit reflective as Adam shares how long it’s been since his ADHD diagnosis (spoiler: it feels longer than it is!) and we look back on the last two wee...
Send us a text This week, we’re handing the mic to you—our listeners! It’s a special Q&A episode packed with your questions, honest confessions, and plenty of laughs. Adam kicks things off by explaining why he and Donna looked like accidental twins last episode (fashion faux pas or secret couple goals?). Then we dive into the big questions: ADHD & Lateness: Who’s really to blame in our family? Do we argue about it, and what’s our strategy for keeping the peace?Hyper Fixations & Ne...
Send us a text Donna scored an extra hour in bed (jealous), Adam flew solo on another podcast, and we both tried to be “productive adults.” This week we’re asking: Is it ADHD or burnout? Are we hitting a brick wall because of executive dysfunction, overwhelm, or just old-fashioned tiredness? And do “neuro-normal” folks burn out too—or is Donna inventing new words again? Shoutout time: Fran from Melancholy Coaching: melancholymentor.com Listen to Adam’s guest appearance: https://youtu.b...
Send us a text We’re still in our uniforms and attempting “routine” like responsible adults. This week we dive into back-to-school and back-to-work anxiety after the summer holidays. Is Adam officially old because he now has a child in college? Is Donna suspiciously excited to be back at school? Is routine good for ADHD… or just boring? Is work secretly a break? And does everyone really look forward to the kids going back—or is it just us clutching coffee and coping? Inside the episode: Trans...
Send us a text It’s the first of our new, bite-sized 30-minute episodes, and—would you believe it—we accidentally turned up in matching colours. Is this our new podcast uniform, or just a sign of summer chaos? 🤔 This week, we’re diving headfirst into the wild world of summer holidays as a neurodiverse family with three kids (college, high school, and a toddler—pray for us). Adam’s been working non-stop, Donna’s juggling full-time mum duties, and we’re both feeling the pinch: admission f...
Send us a text This week, Adam and Donna get brutally honest about the ADHD diagnosis journey: why does it feel like the entire process is designed to trip up the very people it’s supposed to help? From the endless waiting lists and the sea of paperwork to the sheer unknowns (and let’s be real, the frustration), we’re sharing what it’s really like trying to get an ADHD diagnosis in the UK. Adam talks through his experience with the Right to Choose pathway (find out more here: https://ad...
Send us a text Adam has finally received his ADHD diagnosis—and yes, it’s official! (Cue shock, tears, and a whole lot of numbness.) This week, Adam and Donna get real about the emotional rollercoaster of the diagnosis process—how it felt, what it means, and the big, looming question: What’s next? Will Adam become a recluse? Is medication about to change everything? But that’s just the start. In this episode, we dive into a topic we’ve been avoiding: Addiction. Adam always believed ADHD expl...
Send us a text It’s been a happy couple of weeks since our last episode—life’s been cruising along (for once!) while we wait for Adam’s ADHD assessment. So, we thought we’d tackle a topic that’s a bit… taboo: MONEY. Yes, it’s Donna’s actual worst nightmare, but here we are, diving in anyway. This week, we’re getting real about how both our brains work when it comes to spending, saving, and, let’s be honest, sometimes avoiding our bank balances altogether. Are the Scottish really more generous...
Send us a text Ever wondered if your urge to move house (again…and again) is just wanderlust or something more? In this week’s bonus episode of ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective, Adam reveals the jaw-dropping number of times he’s packed up and moved. Spoiler: it’s a LOT. From caravan living adventures to the endless thrill of a fresh start, we’re diving deep into why some of us just can’t stay put. We unpack the ADHD symptoms that might be behind Adam’s “itchy feet” and get Donna’s honest...
Send us a text ADHD or Life? – Apps that Tackle the Mess! | Bonus Episode This week’s 10-minute bonus episode is all about real ADHD life updates and techy solutions for daily chaos! First up: Adam finally has a date for his ADHD assessment (cue the nerves and excitement). Six weeks feels like three years—will he manage the wait, or will Donna need to hide the snacks? We get real about the feelings and “what ifs” that come with waiting for a diagnosis (plus, what if it’s not ADHD...
Send us a text It’s Friday, so grab your coffee and join us for another honest, slightly chaotic episode of ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective! We kick off with our usual catch up: Adam’s convinced he’s been moody (Donna didn’t notice), and he’s been extra forgetful lately - classic ADHD. We chat about the rough patch of symptoms over the past few weeks, including RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) and that relentless racing mind. Oh, and did Donna really want to go to The Spa Garden, or ...
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