Squirrels, Side Hustles, and Sippy Cups

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.

Episodes

  1. 06/25/2025

    🎙️ Episode 12 – Why I’ll Never Work a Normal Job Again (And You Shouldn’t Either)

    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.

    33 min

  2. 06/18/2025

    🎙️ Episode 11 – Weaponized Intelligence: How ADHD Brains Outsmart Themselves

    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.

    27 min

  3. 06/11/2025

    Episode 10 – Neurospicy & Necessary: Autism, ADHD, and Owning Your Impact

    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.

    58 min

  4. 06/04/2025

    Episode 9: “Blueprints, Burnout, and Bullsh*t – Part 2: The Grind”

    You started the thing.Now how the hell do you keep it alive? In Part 2 of this two-part chaos therapy session, we shift from launching a business to sustaining it—without losing your mind, your relationships, or your last clean pair of socks. This is the raw, unfiltered guide to surviving the messy middle of entrepreneurship with ADHD, big dreams, and zero chill. This episode includes: Systems that work with your brain, not against it How to avoid burnout while still making money The boundaries that saved my business (and my sanity) What I’d do differently if I had to start over from scratch This one’s for the business owners, the side hustlers, the creatives with Google Drive chaos and a dream. If you're building something real and want to do it without imploding—press play.

    40 min

  5. 05/28/2025

    Episode 8: “Blueprints, Burnout, and Bullsh*t – Part 1: The Launch”

    So… you wanna start a business? In Part 1 of this no-fluff, ADHD-fueled deep dive, I break down what it really takes to go from big idea to actual launch—without lighting your life on fire. From battling perfectionism to figuring out what the hell you’re even building, we’ll explore the real startup grind nobody talks about. This episode includes: The fantasy vs. reality of entrepreneurship ADHD traps during the “inspiration” phase Why most business plans suck (and how to make one that doesn’t) What the startup phase really feels like (spoiler: it’s a broke toddler with rage issues) Whether you’re on your 5th side hustle or still stuck in “what if,” this is your brutally honest blueprint to getting started without getting steamrolled. Need the survival plan for the long haul?Make sure to catch Part 2—coming next.

    32 min

  6. 05/21/2025

    Episode 7: Shame Cleaning, Zombie Projects, and the ADHD Dopamine Hangover

    In this chaos-fueled episode of Squirrels, Side Hustles, and Sippy Cups, Donny spirals through some of the most hilariously painful realities of living with an ADHD brain—starting with rage-fueled shame cleaning, sliding straight into accidental obsessions (like why his forks don’t match), and crashing face-first into the emotional void that sometimes follows success. He explores what it feels like to “win” and still feel like you’re failing, how to navigate the guilt of leaving projects unfinished, and why you don’t need balance—you need rhythm. And because Sandra told him to, the episode closes with two deeper, surprisingly heartfelt sections: one on how to actually find your own talents when you feel mid at everything, and another on how to stay on track even when your brain wants to set fire to the whole to-do list. If you’ve ever shame-cleaned your house at 2am, researched something completely useless instead of working, or wondered if you’ll ever feel like “enough,” this episode was made for you. Episodes drop with coffee-fueled wisdom, ADHD panic, and squirrel-level energy. New episodes every week.

    16 min

  7. 05/14/2025

    Episode 6 – Wrath, Wrenches, and Why I Just Yelled at a Shelf

    This week, Donny tackles the chaos of ADHD rage, side quest spirals, and the emotional hangover that hits after you scream at inanimate objects. From exploding over shelves to accidentally snapping at loved ones, this episode is a deep (and hilarious) dive into what it means to live, work, and try to stay sane with a brain that just won’t chill. Packed with honesty, humor, and more project guilt than a garage full of half-built inventions, this one’s for anyone who's ever cussed out a toolbox and felt bad about it later. Recorded in advance—because progress, people.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    12 min

  8. 05/07/2025

    Episode 5: "Love, Connections, and ADHD: Navigating Relationships in a World of Distractions"

    Welcome to "Squirrels, Side Hustles, and Sippy Cups" – the podcast where ADHD meets real life, and nothing is ever quite what it seems. Hosted by Donny, a chaotic creative with a passion for side hustles, family, and everything in between, this show dives deep into the wild ride of navigating relationships, love, and friendships while trying to keep your brain from short-circuiting. This week’s episode is a little late, and I’ve got a solid excuse: I tried using Adobe Podcast software, and let’s just say, it didn’t go as planned. So yeah, sometimes the chaos spills over into the production side of things. Apologies for the delay, but hey, if you’re a regular listener, you know this won’t be the last time something goes off the rails! Expect chaotic rants, hilarious insights, and unapologetic honesty as Donny shares his experiences with ADHD and how it affects his world. Whether it’s forgetting anniversaries, building random side projects, or trying to stay focused long enough to keep a relationship intact, Donny’s here to remind you that it’s all part of the journey. If you're into raw, unfiltered conversations about life, love, and the constant battle of juggling your brain’s random adventures – this podcast is for you. Join the chaos and subscribe now!

    15 min

  9. 04/30/2025

    Episode 4: "MS, Tattoos, and Inappropriate Humor with Adam Powell"

    In this raw and unfiltered episode, Donny sits down with his best friend, Adam Powell, for a conversation that dives deep into Adam's journey with MS, his unapologetically blunt humor, and everything in between. From tackling serious topics like living with a disability to cracking jokes that are definitely not for the faint of heart, this episode has it all. Adam talks about his experiences, how humor has helped him cope, and the surprising impact it’s had on his advocacy work. You’ll get a look behind the scenes of his MS journey, his love for tattoos, and why he’s been called an ableist (and why he laughs about it). If you’re ready for a rollercoaster of laughs, insights, and a lot of raw conversation, hit play!

    30 min

  10. 04/23/2025

    Episode 3 - “Flamethrowers, Family, and the ADHD Side Quest Life”

    In this extra-unfiltered episode, Donny dives headfirst into the unpredictable world of ADHD-fueled ambition, pre-marriage flamethrower experiments, and the beautiful mess of running a life built on passion, pets, and pure grit. This episode includes:🔥 The story of how Donny once built a flamethrower “just to see if he could” 💍 Why his wife Lucy is the glue holding his chaotic genius together 🐾 Introductions to Mina, Maylin, Machete, Bagel, and Frank—his furry support staff 🧠 Real talk on ADHD, “wasted potential,” and embracing the zigzag path 💥 Deep dives into the myth of productivity, nonlinear success, and running your life like a controlled explosion 😂 And plenty of ridiculous tangents, off-topic side quests, and caffeine-fueled wisdom bombs BONUS: Special Guest Teaser Next week, Donny sits down with his best friend of 20+ years—Adam Powell of MS’d With the Wrong MFer—for a hilarious, honest, and possibly inappropriate conversation about life with multiple sclerosis and how humor can punch adversity in the face. This one’s got heart, heat, and a whole lot of hustle. Let it play. Let it breathe. Let it ramble. It’s exactly what it’s meant to be. #SquirrelsSideHustlesSippyCups #ADHDPodcast #FlamethrowerTherapy #MSAwareness #RealLifeWithADHD #NeurodivergentAndProud

    19 min

  11. 04/16/2025

    Episode 2 – “Custom-Made Chaos: Turning Random Skills Into a Brand”

    This episode turned out way longer than I meant it to—but honestly? It needed to be. I dive deep into how my chaos became my brand—from tattooing and firefighting to real estate, parenting eight kids, and juggling a dozen side hustles with an ADHD brain that never shuts up. We’ll unpack what it means to build a brand around your personality, launch before you’re ready, and why “waiting for things to slow down” is a myth. It’s raw, honest, sarcastic, and somehow motivational in the weirdest way possible. If your life feels like a series of side quests with no main storyline in sight, you’re in the right place.

    1h 35m

  12. 04/09/2025

    Episode One

    🎙️ Episode 1: Chaos, Kids, and Career ADD – The Donny Morrison Origin Story In this raw, hilarious, and painfully relatable premiere, host Donny Morrison kicks things off with a full dive into what it’s really like to be a father of eight, a business owner juggling multiple ventures, and an adult with ADHD whose brain is constantly doing cartwheels on fire. You’ll hear the real talk about raising kids who now range from 14 to 26, how ADHD shaped (and sabotaged) his entrepreneurial journey, and what it’s like trying to stay married while accidentally buying a 3D printer at 3am. There’s swearing, storytelling, unsolicited life advice, and a lot of “oh crap, I forgot what I was saying” energy. But it’s all from the heart—and for anyone who’s ever felt like their brain is a browser with 42 tabs open, and one of them is just playing music for no reason. ✅ Parenting truth bombs✅ Business advice that doesn’t suck✅ ADHD hacks that actually work✅ Mild chaos and major laughs Whether you’re an overwhelmed parent, burned-out business owner, or just someone with a loud brain and a soft heart—this one’s for you.

    17 min
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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.

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