ADHD PeriPunks
ADHD PeriPunks
Podcast Description
ADHD PERI PUNKS is the rebel podcast set to empower women and lend support to those around them as they navigate the wild expedition of ADHD and perimenopause/menopause.
Blowing the roof off the stigma surrounding this arena, it's about embracing these natural states of being by owning your rant, accepting yourself, and raising awareness through shared experiences and knowledge.
We aim to create a punk community where authenticity reigns, and you can safely celebrate and express your neurodivergent, hormone-rockin' self.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes centered around ADHD, perimenopause, and women's empowerment. Highlights include heartfelt personal narratives, the impact of hormonal fluctuations, community support, and mental health awareness. For example, an early episode features a deep dive into the intersection of autoimmune challenges and neurodivergence, as well as the need for open conversations about the stigma attached to these conditions.
ADHD PERI PUNKS is the rebel podcast set to empower women and lend support to those around them as they navigate the wild expedition of ADHD and perimenopause/menopause.
Blowing the roof off the stigma surrounding this arena, it’s about embracing these natural states of being by owning your rant, accepting yourself, and raising awareness through shared experiences and knowledge.
We aim to create a punk community where authenticity reigns, and you can safely celebrate and express your neurodivergent, hormone-rockin’ self.
Find us on Instagram @adhdperipunks
The Interview with Sarah was recorded in October 2024, so all dates/months referred to therein refer to 2024 and prior.
Summary
In this episode of ADHD Peripunks, hosts Sarah and Chrissy dive deep into the intersection of ADHD and menopause, exploring the unique challenges faced by women navigating these life stages. They discuss the importance of community, self-advocacy, and humor in coping with the emotional and physical toll of these experiences. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness, support, and the power of shared experiences to empower women and break down stigmas surrounding ADHD and menopause.
Takeaways
- ADHD and menopause can create unique challenges for women.
- Community support is crucial for navigating ADHD and menopause.
- Self-advocacy is essential in seeking help and understanding.
- Rest and self-care are as important as productivity.
- Humor can be a powerful coping mechanism.
- Women often bear the brunt of invisible labor in families.
- It’s important to validate one’s feelings and experiences.
- Finding the right professionals who listen is key.
- Self-acceptance can lead to better mental health.
- Empowering the next generation involves open conversations about these issues.
Sound Bites
“It’s a fucking odyssey.”
“Self-acceptance is crucial.”
“Humor is a coping mechanism.”
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:17 Hot Flashes and Hyperfocus
07:13 Medication or Meditation
08:44 Redefining Normal
09:37 Unlearning ableism and giving yourself grace
14:20 Fuck Capitalism: The Ironic Entrepreneur
20:03 Hacking ADHD and Menopause? Mwahahahahaha
23:57 Humor as a Necessary Part of Survival
27:49 The Importance of Sharing our ADHD and Peri/Menopause Stories
35:12 Hormones and Hilarity
38:37 Advice for future generations?
44:05 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
Keywords
ADHD, menopause, perimenopause, neurodivergent, women empowerment, mental health, self-advocacy, humor, community, identity
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