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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’t, but sleep deprivation is a great equaliser). Adam’s birthday party gets a mention—did he survive the festivities and the “insulting” birthday cards? You’ll have to listen to find out.
Then it’s on to the main event: sleep and ADHD. We only recently learned how much ADHD can mess with your sleep, and we’re unpacking it all. Does Adam pretend he’s cool by getting less sleep? Why does he need noise to drift off, and what’s with his infamous 20-minute alarm for midnight biscuits (but then becomes impossible to wake up)? And how does all this affect Donna, the partner of someone with truly weird sleep habits?
We talk about:
Different ADHD types and their unique sleep problems
Active minds between midnight and 4am (hello, insomnia club)
The mysterious circadian rhythm (are we quoting science or just Facebook memes? Who knows!)
Night shifts, sleep envy, and Donna’s 3am wake-ups (is it menopause or just life?)
Caffeine, work patterns, and being “passing ships” in the night
Online gaming, pool credit binges, and late-night anxiety spirals
Restless leg syndrome (the struggle is real), depression, and medication side effects
Why misdiagnosis happens so often
Plus, we share some brilliant listener sleep stories, a handful of practical sleep tips, and our 5-minute moans (spoiler: sleep features heavily).
Tune in for laughs, honesty, and maybe a yawn or two.

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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” analogy either, so we try out a few more: WiFi signals, traffic lights, and anything else that helps explain what it’s like to manage energy with ADHD (spoiler: we’re still searching for the perfect fit).

We share what’s working for us, what isn’t, and why some of these metaphors just don’t land. Plus, Adam shares how body doubling is going so far (and, as always, there are a few laughs and awkward moments along the way).

Have you tried body doubling? Do you use spoon theory, or do you have your own way of describing your energy? Let us know—we love hearing your stories!

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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’ arguments and falling down the rabbit hole (relatable, anyone?). We chat about that delicious dopamine hit from likes and instant gratification. Is this just an ADHD thing, or is everyone hooked?
Donna confesses to using the baby for likes (no shame!), and Adam wonders if he should finally get involved in X (Twitter). Spoiler: he’s a professional lurker, but why? We break down our experiences on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube, and even question if phone addiction is a real thing (especially when Marketplace and impulsive spending come into play).
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We also compare our (slightly embarrassing) screen time numbers, talk about the explosion of ADHD content online, and whether it’s helping or just making everyone think they have it. Donna reveals her ASMR obsession—could it be dirty? 😂 And we talk about the fear of someone seeing your YouTube history (guilty!).
Of course, there’s the 5-minute moan (glasses and e-cig liquid drama), plus some truly epic good, bad, and ugly listener stories.
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