Squirrels, Side Hustles, and Sippy Cups

About Squirrels, Side Hustles, and Sippy Cups

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.

Publisher

Donny Morrison

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Apr 2025

Latest episode

25 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2025

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

   Donny discusses why traditional employment models often fail neurodivergent individuals, detailing his journey of creating unconventional businesses and achieving success outside conventional norms in this interview.

2. 

   18 Jun 2025

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

   Donny discusses how ADHD brains develop complex systems that can unintentionally undermine success, exploring the challenges of over-engineering, impostor syndrome, and the fear of imperfection.

3. 

   11 Jun 2025

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

   Donny discusses the intersection of ADHD and autism, exploring the challenges of living in a neurotypical world and embracing one's true self without apology in this interview episode.

4. 

   4 Jun 2025

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

   The host discusses sustaining a business while managing ADHD, avoiding burnout, and setting boundaries, offering insights for entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of maintaining their ventures; this is a solo episode.

5. 

   28 May 2025

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

   Host discusses the realities of launching a business, battling perfectionism, and creating a functional business plan, offering a brutally honest blueprint for aspiring entrepreneurs.

6. 

   21 May 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.

7. 

   14 May 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.

8. 

   7 May 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!

9. 

   30 Apr 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!

10. 

    23 Apr 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

11. 

    16 Apr 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.

12. 

    9 Apr 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.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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Quality

51

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32