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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 food tracking into a friendly competition can actually be motivating (and sometimes hilarious).

We also talk about our latest adventures—Adam being the only adult dressed as a tree at The Wiggles concert, and Donna’s unexpected new role as a candyfloss maker. Life definitely doesn’t slow down around here.

The main topic this week is the “superpower” narrative around ADHD. We break down strengths like hyperfocus, high energy, risk-taking, and creativity—but also point out that neurotypical people can have these traits too. Adam shares why he finds the superpower label patronising, and we question if the real “superpower” is actually the tendency to overthink what others think and feel (which, honestly, can be exhausting).

We don’t shy away from the negatives: Adam talks about the stress and masking involved in hosting his big Eurovision party, and we discuss how social situations can be overwhelming when you’re trying to hide symptoms. We also tackle the impact of patronising language, forgetfulness mid-conversation, impulsivity, addiction, and how hyperfocus isn’t always positive (especially when it comes to online shopping on Temu).

Listener comments from social media feature heavily—many of you are firmly against the superpower label, with one person calling it “grossly offensive.” We debate whether the superhero tag can be empowering for anyone, or if it just adds more pressure.

We wrap up with our “Good, Bad and Ugly” stories and “5 Minute Moans”—both of which revolve around coffee this week (because, let’s face it, coffee is always a hot topic in our house).

Listen now:

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/r1VuBlpzpbY

Nutricheck free trial: https://www.nutricheck.co.uk/partner/adhdorlifepod

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