ADHD or life? - A couples perspective!
🎙️ Welcome to ADHD or Life? – A Couple's Perspective!
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 #realtalk
Episodes
46 episodes
Is it ADHD or is it F.O.M.O? (Fear of Missing Out)
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...
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Is it ADHD or Am I Just Wired Differently? – Special Guest: Anthony Palacin
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.To...
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Is it ADHD or Am I Just an Emotional Wreck? | ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective Podcast
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 the...
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Is it ADHD or do I just have a terrible memory? - ADHD or Life? A Couple's Perspective
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...
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Is it ADHD or Just Life? Listener Special (Ask Us Anything)
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 ...
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Is it ADHD or Burnout? - ADHD or Life? A couple's perspective
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, o...
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Is it ADHD or Back-to-School Anxiety? - ADHD or Life? A couple's perspective.
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 suspi...
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Is it ADHD or just the Summer Holidays? | ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective
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 w...
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Is it ADHD or Life? – Is the Diagnosis Process Set Up to Fail?
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 paperw...
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11:38
Is it ADHD or Addiction?
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 ...
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Episode 22
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Is it ADHD or Am I Just Terrible With Money?
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, b...
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Episode 21
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57:39
Is it ADHD or do I just love a change of scenery?
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 move...
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Episode 20
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ADHD or Life? – Apps that Tackle the Mess! | Bonus Episode
ADHD or Life? – Apps that Tackle the Mess! | Bonus EpisodeThis 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 (c...
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Is it ADHD or am I allergic to housework?
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 ex...
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Episode 19
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Bonus Episode - What’s Tickling Your Eardrums? – Top 5 Podcast Recommendations (ADHD and non ADHD)
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 ADH...
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Is it ADHD or Is Sleep Overrated?
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 visiti...
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Episode 18
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Bonus Episode: Why Is Everyone Talking About Spoons? (And Why We’re Not Sure)
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...
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10:10
Episode 17: "Is it ADHD or Is Social Media Addictive?"
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 med...
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Episode 17
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56:52
Bonus Episode: Diagnosis Drama
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 ...
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10:29
Is it ADHD or is it a Superpower? 🤢
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 priz...
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Episode 16
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54:17
🎯 Bonus Episode: Obsessing Over Obsessions 🎯
🎯 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 some...
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Is it ADHD or a Fad? Attention Seeking? Let’s Talk Stigma 🎙️
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 o...
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Episode 15
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52:52
🎙️ Is it ADHD or Life? – When ADHD is ADHD’ing – Hacks and Helps Edition
🎙️ Is it ADHD or Life? – When ADHD is ADHD’ing – Hacks and Helps EditionBig 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...
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Episode 14: 🎧 Is it ADHD or is Making Decisions Impossible? (Analysis Paralysis)
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....
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Episode 14
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52:44
🎙️ Bonus Episode: ADHD Morning Routines — 10 Things That Actually Help (Plus 5 Wildcard Ideas)
🎙️ 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 f...
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