Living Life With A Helmet

Wiggins; Belushi
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Mental Health
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Living Life With A Helmet is a podcast about navigating real life with humor, honesty, and zero chill. Hosted by Belushi and Wiggins, this show is full-throttle ADHD that bounces between growth, sobriety, parenting, relationships, leadership, and the ridiculous moments that make life worth laughing about. Some episodes go deep. Some go sideways. All of them are real. No experts. No scripts. Just two friends talking it out and figuring it out in real time. Helmet on. Let’s go. 📧 Email us: lifewithahelmet@gmail.com 📸 Follow on Instagram: @lifewithahelmet

  1. Jun 3

    The ADHD Catch-22

    This episode starts with front porch sitting, back patio sitting, and a full-blown ADHD rabbit hole about building a home gym — because apparently installing a light was too boring. Belushi and Wiggins unpack the ultimate ADHD Catch-22: wanting structure, wanting organization, wanting to do the thing… and then immediately fighting your own brain when it’s time to actually do it. From home gyms and camping setups to overstimulation, masking, parenting, safe people catching strays, and the guilt that shows up after you snap, this one hits the funny and the honest at the same time. It’s about the version of us that shows up when the nervous system is cooked, why the people we love most sometimes get the leftover version, and how ADHD awareness can help us stop labeling ourselves as broken and start understanding the operating system. Also: Walmart feet, wasps, Fred Durst, perimenopause, and the eternal question — “Am I overstimulated, or am I just an a*****e?” Vibe up. Helmet on.

    The ADHD Catch-22

  2. May 27

    ADHD's Pre-workout: Watch Me

    What happens when someone tells an ADHD brain, “You can’t do that”? Apparently, it enters god-like productivity mode. In this episode, Wiggins and Belushi dig into the weird, hilarious, and painfully accurate way ADHD brains can suddenly activate when doubt, criticism, or being underestimated hits the nervous system just right. What looks like spite from the outside might actually be emotional activation — the thing that unlocks focus, momentum, and terrifying levels of “watch me.” They swap stories about proving people wrong in music, sports, business, college, careers, and everyday life — from opening a bottle shop to avoiding 8 a.m. classes to finally doing the thing that has been sitting on the list for way too long. It’s funny, a little chaotic, and surprisingly real: maybe the goal is not needing someone else’s doubt forever, but learning how to create the right kind of activation for ourselves. Helmet on. Vibe up. And to the doubters: thank you for your service.

  3. May 20

    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.

  4. Apr 21

    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.

    The Great Unmasking

  5. Apr 7

    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.

    A Little Spice is Nice

  6. Mar 24

    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 relaxWhy tiny moments of wonder actually matter more than the big onesHow reconnecting with your inner kid isn’t optional… it’s maintenanceAnd why real connection still beats everything elseThis 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.

    Sidequesting

  7. Mar 3

    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.

    A Hyper Focused Adventure

  8. Feb 24

    The Dark Side of ADHD

    his episode is basically what happens when two grown adults try to explain why the dishwasher still isn’t fixed… but somehow end up unpacking the human condition. Wiggins and Belushi dive headfirst into procrastination, parenting chaos, and the shadowy corners of ADHD. We talk about the home maintenance tasks that haunt you from across the room. The emotional spiral of “Why am I like this?” The guilt. The avoidance. The sudden burst of productivity at 9:47 PM when everyone else is asleep. We get real about neurodivergence and the bizarre reality of needing Olympic-level activation energy to send one email. We unpack the darker side of ADHD, the shame that can creep in, and the way communication in relationships can either save the day… or start a small kitchen fire. Then, because this is us, we pivot to aging, perspective shifts, and that weird moment when you realize self-acceptance is less about becoming someone new and more about finally understanding who you’ve been all along. We talk coping mechanisms, community, and yes… the healing conversations around psychedelics and self-discovery. It’s honest. It’s uncomfortable in the good way. It’s two friends laughing at the chaos while trying to build something steadier inside it. If you’ve ever stared at a simple task like it personally offended you, felt like you’re simultaneously too much and not enough, or wondered if healing might look less like perfection and more like awareness… tighten your helmet. We’re right there with you.

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About

Living Life With A Helmet is a podcast about navigating real life with humor, honesty, and zero chill. Hosted by Belushi and Wiggins, this show is full-throttle ADHD that bounces between growth, sobriety, parenting, relationships, leadership, and the ridiculous moments that make life worth laughing about. Some episodes go deep. Some go sideways. All of them are real. No experts. No scripts. Just two friends talking it out and figuring it out in real time. Helmet on. Let’s go. 📧 Email us: lifewithahelmet@gmail.com 📸 Follow on Instagram: @lifewithahelmet

Information

  • Creator
    Wiggins; Belushi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wiggins; Belushi
  • Show Website
    Living Life With A Helmet