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