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
56 episodes
Is it ADHD or Imposter Syndrome?
New episode out now! 🎙️ This week on ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective, Adam is absolutely pumped on coffee and ready to go… and Donna brings the topic because lately Adam’s been dealing with a BIG one: imposter syndrome.After a hug...
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ADHD or Life? – New Year’s Resolutions! (Happy New Year from Adam & Donna)
ADHD or Life? – New Year’s Resolutions! (Happy New Year from Adam & Donna)🎙️ Adam and Donna are back with the first episode of 2026, and we’re doing what everyone does this time of year… talking New Year’s resolutions (and whe...
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Is it ADHD or Is It Anxiety?
(Final episode of 2025… and we’re going out strong.)New episode out now! 🎙️ This week, Adam and Donna tackle a big one: anxiety — how it shows up, how it overlaps with ADHD, and how it can look totally different depending on what’...
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Is it ADHD or Life? Good, Bad and Ugly SPECIAL!
We love our Good, Bad and Ugly segment so much...that we thought we'd make a full episode of them! We asked you to send in your stories, and you did not disappoint! 👌🤩From late diagnosis, to Relationships, to ADHD at work - your stories ...
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Is it ADHD or am I just getting old? - ADHD or Life? - A couple's perspective
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 li...
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🎙️ Is it ADHD or Life? A Couple’s Perspective – Special Guest: David Richmond (@NeuroDadsDiary)
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...
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Is it ADHD or is Wedding Planning Stressful for Everyone?
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.<...
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Is it ADHD or Just Solo Parenting Chaos?
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-...
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Is it ADHD or does everyone have piles?
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 “pile...
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Is it ADHD or Life? Birthday Edition!
🎉 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...
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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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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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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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