ADHD or life? - A couples perspective!

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 D...

Send us Fan Mail 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 abs...

Send us Fan Mail I s 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: H...

Send us Fan Mail 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? (An...

Send us Fan Mail 🎉 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 A...

Send us Fan Mail 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 we...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 f...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 for...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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’...

Send us Fan Mail 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fee...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Dys...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s bonus episode is a little different – we’re taking a break from the usual ADHD deep dives to chat about what’s been keeping our ears entertained lately!  First up, Adam shares just how long it’s been since he started his ADHD diagnosis journey (spoiler: it’s a lot longer when you have ADHD and time feels like it’s moving in slow motion). We talk about how endless waiti...

Send us Fan Mail Is it ADHD or Is Sleep Overrated? We’re running on fumes this week (the title says it all), so join us for a slightly sleep-deprived deep dive into the wild world of sleep habits and ADHD! Fresh from a chaotic week with friends visiting from Spain, we’re sharing how days without naps and chasing after the baby have left even Donna questioning if she’s got ADHD (spoiler: she doesn’...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s bonus episode is all about spoons—but not the kind you eat with! Adam’s joined the Dubbi Club from ADHD_LOVE and started body doubling (think: Zoom calls with a bunch of people all working together to stay accountable). But suddenly, everyone’s talking about “spoon theory”—and honestly, Adam’s not convinced it fits. Donna’s not a fan of Adam’s “charging the battery” an...

Send us Fan Mail Is it ADHD or Is Social Media Addictive? This week, Adam’s complaining about his sore back (Donna says it’s his “extra padding” 😂) before we dive headfirst into the wild world of social media and ADHD. We get real about how social media messes with our concentration, feeds our impulsiveness, and—let’s be honest—is absolutely brilliant. Adam admits to getting sucked into strangers...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s bonus episode gets real about the rollercoaster that is ADHD diagnosis.  Adam’s finally at the next stage, pre-diagnosis questionnaire! But it’s not just about ticking boxes. Donna’s in the hot seat too, filling out her own form (and stressing about saying “no” to symptoms).  We talk through the emotional side of digging into childhood memories, how weird/bittersweet i...