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Send us Fan Mail Is it ADHD or is it a Superpower? 🤢 This week on “ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective,” Adam and Donna get competitive as they launch a new challenge: counting calories using the Nutricheck app, with both hosts vying for a special prize. If you want to join in, you can get one month free with this link: https://www.nutricheck.co.uk/partner/adhdorlifepod. We share how turning fo...

Send us Fan Mail 🎯 Bonus Episode: Obsessing Over Obsessions 🎯 This week on ADHD or Life? – A Couple’s Perspective, Adam and Donna are back with a 10-minute bonus episode all about hyperfixations—those irresistible obsessions that come with ADHD (and sometimes just life)! Adam’s latest? He’s back to being “Darts Guy”… but Donna steals the spotlight with a bullseye finish! 🏆 We chat about the ups...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re diving into a more serious and thought-provoking topic: the stigma surrounding ADHD. The episode kicks off with Donna surprising Adam with a gift, but things take a reflective turn as we unpack some harsh comments we received on a recent social media post about ADHD. These reactions got us thinking—what do people with ADHD really face daily? We candidly explore qu...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Is it ADHD or Life? – When ADHD is ADHD’ing – Hacks and Helps Edition Big news this week! Adam takes a huge step and shares an update on his ADHD diagnosis journey through Right to Choose. Could the process of trying to get diagnosed actually be the diagnosis itself? 🤔 Plus, find out why Adam has been emailing his MP (spoiler: it’s ADHD-related). And in true ADHD fashion, Adam...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode of Is it ADHD or Life? A Couple’s Perspective is all about decision-making disasters, analysis paralysis, and the daily struggle of living with ADHD when even choosing what to eat feels like a life-or-death scenario. 🧠 Donna’s been away on a hen weekend (is she still hungover?) while Adam held down the fort with the kids — including indoor water fights and a h...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Bonus Episode: ADHD Morning Routines — 10 Things That Actually Help (Plus 5 Wildcard Ideas) Struggling to start your day with ADHD? You’re not alone — and this bonus episode is packed with practical tips, relatable chat, and a few wild surprises (spoiler: Adam is not stinky, we promise 😂). In this week’s bonus episode of Is it ADHD or Life? – A Couple’s Perspective , we’re div...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Is it ADHD or Life? A Couple’s Perspective, we flip the script and dive deep into Donna’s unfiltered take on life with an ADHD partner. Is Adam using ADHD as an excuse sometimes? How much has Donna had to adapt her life to manage the chaos, impulsivity, and spontaneity that comes with living with Adam (and his ADHD alter ego... Peter Griffin, anyone?). From emotional...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Bonus Episode: "Money and Music" | Is it ADHD or Life? In this week’s 10-minute bonus episode of Is it ADHD or Life? , we’re diving into two classic ADHD themes: money management and dopamine-boosting tunes — with a bit of wardrobe chaos thrown in for good measure. We kick things off with a classic outfit struggle (ADHD paralysis, anyone?) and the all-too-relatable fe...

Send us Fan Mail "Is it ADHD or Does Everyone Have 37 Jobs?" 🎭🍔📞 Holding down a job when you have ADHD ? Not as easy as it sounds! This week, we dive into career chaos , job-hopping, and why some workplaces just don’t suit the ADHD brain. 👩‍💼 Donna’s career path – Spoiler: It’s boring (her words, not ours!). 🤡 Adam’s first job as a clown – Big baby grow, DIY face paint… and being a...

Send us Fan Mail Bonus Episode: "ADHD or Life – New Week, New Me?!… Not Quite!" 🎉🥗 New week, new us… well, sort of! 😂 In this bonus episode of Is it ADHD or Life? A Couple’s Perspective , we’re kicking off with a dose of accountability and a lot of laughs. We cover:  ✅ Changing eating habits – Can healthy food really make a difference? (Spoiler: yes!) 🍎 ✅ Adam’s influencer era?! –...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 11: "Is it ADHD or Is Dating Just That Awkward?" 🎙️💔 Dating is hard enough… but throw ADHD into the mix? Awkward doesn’t even cover it! 😅 In this week’s episode of Is it ADHD or Life? A Couple’s Perspective , we dive into the wild world of ADHD and dating —from impulsive decisions to awkward silences and everything in between. We cover:  💘 Adam & Donna’s f...

Send us Fan Mail Bonus Episode: "It’s Time to Start Taking Ownership!" 🎙️ Accountability time! In this special bonus episode of Is it ADHD or Life? A Couple’s Perspective, we’re getting real about actually practicing what we preach. Adam’s been talking a good game… but has he been doing anything? 👀 We cover: ✅ Natural dopamine – Why we know it helps, but we haven’t been doing it 🤦‍♀️...

Send us Fan Mail Does ADHD make travel more stressful? In this episode of Is it ADHD or Life? A Couple’s Perspective , we unpack the chaos of traveling with ADHD , from impulsivity and overstimulation to dealing with last-minute plan changes. Adam’s been ill… but how has he really handled it? Plus, he takes charge of holiday planning (bold move!), but what happens when Donna finds out about the su...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s 10-minute bonus episode of Is it ADHD or Life? A Couple’s Perspective , we share a breakthrough moment with the Right to Choose scheme and how it’s shaping our ADHD journey. We also dive into a big-word decision (yes, those overwhelming choices that make our ADHD brains spiral!) and how we tackled it. Plus, we discuss a simple but powerful tool—an information sheet...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Is it ADHD or Life? A Couple’s Perspective , we dive into the chaos, joy, and sheer exhaustion of welcoming a baby into the mix. How does having a newborn shift the dynamics of a relationship? And more importantly, does it amplify ADHD symptoms—or is it just the sleep deprivation talking? We explore how our brains adapt (or don’t!) to the loss of spo...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Bonus Episode: Honest Review... Is the ADHD Cured? In this bonus episode of ADHD or Life?, Adam gives an honest review of Rainbow Dust from Spacegoods and its impact on his ADHD symptoms. Has it helped with focus? Does he still nap? Plus, hear Donna’s thoughts on whether she’s tried it. We also discuss healthy forms of dopamine, looking at a list of dopamine-boosting activities...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ADHD or Life? – A Couple's Perspective , we’re facing some big changes (including a new podcast home) —and we’re sharing all the chaos with you! The biggest shift? Donna’s going back to work after some time off, and Adam is stepping up as Daddy Day Care. With the kids noticing some mood shifts, we dive deep into the differences between how our brains work a...

Send us Fan Mail In this special bonus episode of ADHD or Life? – A Couple's Perspective , Adam and Donna explore the powerful Right to Choose program for ADHD diagnosis and share their top ADHD apps that are perfect for managing day-to-day life—yes, even for grown men! From navigating the complexities of diagnosis to finding tech tools that truly make a difference, we’re bringing you practic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Is It ADHD or Does Everyone Hate Me? , Adam delves into his paranoid mind, exploring whether his struggles with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) are linked to ADHD or if it's just a common emotional experience. We discuss how Adam reacts when feeling rejected by loved ones, his take on family criticism, and if RSD could actually be a positive force—like...

Send us Fan Mail Bonus Episode: Is it ADHD or Life? – Staying Sober Over Christmas and New Year In this special bonus episode of Is it ADHD or Life, we break from our usual format and dive into a topic that can be particularly challenging during the festive season: staying sober over Christmas and New Year. Released a bit later than planned, (Due to Adam being scared) this episode addresses the st...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6 of Is it ADHD or Life? – A Couple’s Perspective , titled “Is it ADHD or Just Christmas?”, Donna and Adam tackle the Christmas madness with their signature mix of humour and chaos. From the countdown to Christmas to the frantic hustle of gift shopping, routines getting flipped upside down, and the constant quest to find the garage key (because who hasn’t misplaced some...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode of "Is it ADHD or Life?", we explore the benefits and potential placebo effect of supplements like Lions Mane and Ashwagandha. Can cheaper options really deliver? 🤔  Adam discusses his efforts to stay accountable with healthier eating and sleeping habits and Donna shares her hack for dealing with an ADHD partner and the one keyword she finds hersel...

Send us Fan Mail Is time blindness impacting your life? In Episode 5 of "Is it ADHD or should I be able to tell the time?", we explore this common ADHD experience.   We discuss the struggles of misjudging time, leading to stress, missed appointments, and disrupted routines.   Through relatable anecdotes (like a frantic bath-time emergency!), we connect time blindness to stress and mood....

Send us Fan Mail Is Adam just "darts guy," or is something more going on?    We unpack hyperfixations in Episode 4 of "Is it ADHD or Life?"  From TV show marathons to Facebook Marketplace hauls and the intense world of research, we explore the fascinating – and sometimes frustrating – world of hyperfocus. Plus, listener mail and our signature 5-minute moan! #ADHD #Hyperfixation...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of "Is it ADHD or Life?", Join us, Adam and Donna, as we dive into the intriguing relationship between sugar consumption and ADHD symptoms. Titled "Is it ADHD or Sugar Addiction?", this episode explores whether ADHD can lead to sugar addiction and how sugar might exacerbate ADHD symptoms. Join us as we share hilarious anecdotes about ou...