Living Life With A Helmet

A Hyper Focused Adventure

49 min · 3 de mar de 2026
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We start with a beard check and a loaded “How are you?”… and immediately spiral into ADHD hyperfocus mode. From restringing lacrosse sticks and chasing the perfect dad moment, to gardening heartbreak (RIP bug-filled red pepper), to the existential dread of planning dinner every single night for the rest of your life. Somewhere between seals barking, mullets making a comeback, and a heated debate about whether Elsa can physically take a hot shower, we accidentally invent a children’s book series and celebrate 10 episodes of this beautiful chaos. Hyperfixations were activated. Rabbit holes were honored. Stickers are on the line. Strap in. Episode 10 is a ride.

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