ADHD or life? - A couples perspective!
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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
ADHD or life? - A couples perspective!
Is it ADHD or Back-to-School Anxiety? - ADHD or Life? A couple's perspective.
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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:
Transition anxiety: why returning to structure can spike stress (and how to soften the landing)
ADHD at work and school: time blindness, executive dysfunction, organisation overload
Coping strategies we actually use: body doubling, Pomodoro timer, rest that isn’t “quitting”
Morning routines and the power of a shower (#showerpower forever)
Adam’s “block timing” method: work, darts, housework—chaotic but effective?
Relationship dynamics: living with ADHD, cutting each other some slack, and making space away from the baby (Adam’s Daddy Day Care disaster report included)
Self-employment realities: time off, burnout prevention, and why self-care isn’t selfish
Listener questions: tips, tricks, and the saga of the school shoes
5-Minute Moans: Adam “leaves things for Donna,” then shocks her with a gripe about his side of the bed
Important research topic: Is it normal to eat six tubs of Ben & Jerry’s in a week? Asking for a friend.
Good, Bad & Ugly: school stories, self-esteem, and tiny wins that feel massive
Side quests:
Should Adam get an allotment? (ADHD + gardening = hyperfocus or compost)
“Networking with ADHD” and Adam’s plan to be a Proper Businessman—unless Emmerdale says otherwise
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