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Squirrels, Side Hustles, and Sippy Cups

Squirrels, Side Hustles, and Sippy Cups

By: Donny Morrison
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Hosted by Donny Morrison—tattoo artist, firefighter, and dad of eight—this is a raw, funny, and brutally honest look at parenting, business, and adult ADHD. If your brain’s a browser with 47 tabs open, welcome home.Donny Morrison Social Sciences
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  • 🎙️ Episode 12 – Why I’ll Never Work a Normal Job Again (And You Shouldn’t Either)
    Jun 25 2025

    What do you get when you throw structure, burnout, side hustles, and a hyperactive brain into a blender? This episode.

    Donny breaks down exactly why “normal jobs” don’t work for neurodivergent minds—and how he built a life that actually fits. From getting labeled the “problem child” in school to duct-taping together businesses out of spite and brilliance, this is a brutally honest guide to building your own weird version of success.

    No corporate fluff. No productivity porn. Just chaos, clarity, and a permission slip to live outside the lines.

    🎧 Topics include:
    • ADHD brains vs. 9-to-5s
    • Real-life job fails and side hustle wins
    • Why pivoting isn’t quitting
    • The ADHD survival blueprint
    • How to build a life you don’t need to escape from

    Plus: A reminder that you’re not too much—you’re probably just in the wrong system.

    Brought to you by TrashCultSupplyCo.com – bold merch for the bold & broken.

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    33 mins
  • 🎙️ Episode 11 – Weaponized Intelligence: How ADHD Brains Outsmart Themselves
    Jun 18 2025

    Ever built a 37-tab spreadsheet to avoid sending one email? Same. In this episode, Donny dives deep into the genius (and chaos) of ADHD brains—how we create brilliant systems that accidentally sabotage us, and why starting small feels like failure when your brain’s chasing perfection.

    We unpack:
    • Weaponized intelligence and over-engineering everything
    • Impostor syndrome that lingers even when you’re winning
    • Why neurodivergent folks need to understand rules before following them
    • The fear of starting small and how perfectionism wears a clever mask
    • And yeah... a little chaos, some f-bombs, and the official launch of Trash Cult Supply Co.

    If your brain feels like a raccoon with a planner, you’re gonna feel seen.
    Subscribe, share, and check out the merch chaos at TrashCultSupplyCo.com.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 10 – Neurospicy & Necessary: Autism, ADHD, and Owning Your Impact
    Jun 11 2025

    What do you get when you mix ADHD, autism, a lifetime of masking, and a blunt personality who refuses to sugarcoat reality? You get this episode.

    In today’s brutally honest (but not brutal) ride through neurodivergence, Donny explores the messy, beautiful intersection of ADHD and autism—what it feels like to live in a world that wasn’t built for your brain, and how to stop apologizing for who you are while still taking full responsibility for the impact you have.

    We’re breaking down:

    • The blurry overlap between ADHD and autism

    • Why “you don’t look autistic” is a trash take

    • Masking, meltdowns, and misdiagnosis

    • Rethinking ODD: defiance or discernment?

    • Radical accountability without shame

    • The difference between honesty and cruelty

    • How to build a life for your brain—not around your guilt

    This one’s raw, funny, and real—perfect for anyone who’s ever felt “almost understood” but not quite. Whether you’re diagnosed, self-identified, or just trying to understand the chaos in your head, this episode is here to help you name it, own it, and maybe even build something beautiful from it.

    ⚠️ Warning: may cause sudden clarity, mild existential relief, and the urge to build a life that actually fits.

    🎧 If this hit home, share it with someone else who’s one meltdown away from enlightenment. Let’s keep growing—loudly, kindly, and on our own terms.


    P.S. I'm aware my teeth are clicking. I'm working on that.

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    58 mins
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