Living Life With A Helmet

ADHD Superpowers

ADHD is usually framed as chaos, distraction, and struggle. And sure, some of that is true. But there’s another side that doesn’t get talked about enough. In this episode, Belushi and Wiggins dig into the hidden strengths that can come with ADHD — empathy, loyalty, kindness, emotional awareness, and the ability to stay weirdly calm when life gets loud. This isn’t about pretending ADHD is easy or turning it into some fake superhero pitch. It’s about recognizing that the same brain that forgets where it put its keys might also be the one that notices when someone else is hurting. For the neurodivergent, the ADHD parents, the beautifully chaotic, and anyone trying to understand the people they love a little better. Vibe up. Helmet on.

The Great Unmasking

In this episode, Wiggins and Belushi talk about masking from the only perspective they can: lived experience. With personal stories, laughs, and The Truman Show as a backdrop, they explore the emotional weight of pretending, the pull toward authenticity, and practical ways to start unmasking and showing up as your real self. If this hits with you, drop a comment and give us a follow.

A Little Spice is Nice

Helmet on. Walls up… or are they? This week, Wiggins and Belushi crack open the invisible barriers that quietly run the show. You know the ones—the mental speed bumps that turn simple tasks into full-blown side quests. We dive into ADHD, parenting, and the wild gap between wanting to do something and actually doing it. (Motivation says “let’s go.” Activation says “yeah… maybe later.”) Along the way, we zigzag through music that hits you straight in the soul, why certain songs can flip your entire mood, and how growing up, raising kids, and trying to keep your brain from running a 47-tab marathon all collide in real life. From impulse control in kids to breaking out of your own mental loops, this episode is part therapy, part comedy, and fully unfiltered. If you’ve ever felt stuck staring at an invisible wall… this one’s for you.

Sidequesting

At some point, adults trade in curiosity for calendars… but every now and then, something cracks it back open. This episode is what happens when two friends chase that crack. We bounce through parenthood, mental health, career pressure, and the tiny, ridiculous joys that somehow carry more weight than they should… old hats, bunk beds, purple weeds… the real pillars of society. Along the way, we unpack overthinking as both a superpower and a full-blown trap, how neurodivergent brains experience everything at max volume, and why things like seasonal depression don’t just whisper… they linger. Naturally, we also wander into AI, the future of work, and that quiet background thought of “this is incredible” mixed with “this feels… dangerous.” Inside the chaos: * Overthinking, waiting mode, and why your brain won’t let you relax * Why tiny moments of wonder actually matter more than the big ones * How reconnecting with your inner kid isn’t optional… it’s maintenance * And why real connection still beats everything else This one’s a reminder that growing up doesn’t mean shutting it all down. It means learning how to carry the fun with you… even if it looks a little unhinged. Tighten your helmet. There’s some depth in here… but we’re still gonna hit a few walls on the way.

A Hyper Focused Adventure

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.