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ADHD PERI PUNKS

Chrissy and Sarah 28 Episodes Dec 14, 2025

ADHD PERI PUNKS is a podcast and community focused on the intersection of neurodivergence and perimenopause/menopause. Hosted by two late-diagnosed Gen Xers, it features honest conversations, personal stories, and expert guests. The show aims to break the silence around midlife experiences for AFAB individuals, addressing shame, confusion, and invisibility with a punk attitude and intersectional perspective. Expect laughter, tears, and plenty of swearing as they navigate the hormonal and neurological collision.

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Getting It All Done (or Not): Productivity, Perimenopause & Permission to Be Human with Dr. Ari Tuckman Dec 14, 2025 00:33:56 SUMMARY:What happens when a clinical psychologist known for helping ADHD adults “get it all done” joins two ragey, hilarious, perimenopausal podcasters who can’t remember what they walked into the room for?In this episode of ADHD Peri Punks, hosts Sarah Glasco and Chrissy Powers welcome Dr. Ari Tuckman (PsyD) — psychologist, author of The ADHD Productivity Manual, and co-chair of the CHADD/ADDA/AC

Anxious But Still That Bitch: Magic, Mental Health & Taking Up Space with Roro Comeau, Your Mental Health Fairy Godmother Dec 7, 2025 00:38:04 SUMMARY:In this episode of ADHD Peri Punks, hosts Chrissy and Sarah talk with artist, Black feminist, and Mental Health Fairy Godmother Ronide "Roro" Comeau of Anxious Black Girl Comics. We discuss:✨ Why it’s critical to start learning about neurodivergence and hormones before perimenopause🌎 How she navigates racism and misogyny in mental health spaces and the reality of systemic racism in creativ

Neurodivergent Burnout & Belonging: ADHD Truths & the Importance of Community with Trina Haynes of My Lady ADHD Nov 30, 2025 00:58:20 Neurodivergent Burnout & Belonging: ADHD Truths & the Importance of Community with Trina Haynes of My Lady ADHDShort Summary: Founder of My Lady ADHD and co-creator of NeuroDiversion, Trina Haynes joins ADHD Peri Punks to talk burnout, late diagnosis, community, and how peri/menopause magnifies it all.SUMMARY:In this episode of ADHD Peri Punks, Sarah and Chrissy sit down with Trina Haynes—

Trauma, Unmasking & the Social Justice Movement: Divergent Life with Dr. Emma Offord Nov 23, 2025 01:03:19 SUMMARY: In this fiery episode, Dr. Emma Offord talks with Chrissy and Sarah on Trauma, Unmasking & the Social Justice Movement and how neurodivergence isn't a disorder. That's right! You heard us. In this raw and revolutionary episode of ADHD Peri Punks, we sit down with Dr. Emma Offord—clinical psychologist, neuroaffirming coach, and founder of Divergent Life. Emma opens up about her

Memory Cushions , Marathons & Coaching ADHD with Sparkle (and Squirrels): ADHDing with Anj Cairns Nov 9, 2025 00:55:39 SUMMARY: What is ADHD coaching—and what do marathons, memory cushions, and zombie squirrels have to do with it?In this episode of ADHD Peri Punks, hosts Chrissy and Sarah talk with UK-based ADHD coach, author, and all-around sparkle-machine Anj Cairns about what ADHD coaching really looks like, how it helps, and why our “impractical” side hustles actually matter.✨ Learn what ADHD coaching can and

Wild Lotus Rising: Sera Gray on ADHD, Perimenopause, and the Radical Power of Neurodivergent Women Nov 2, 2025 01:03:48 SUMMARY: Therapist, trauma specialist, unapologetic ND-mom, and now coach, Sera Gray joins ADHD Peri Punks to talk ADHD, perimenopause, feminist rage, creative healing, and what happens when women finally get seen—by themselves and each other.EPISODE DESCRIPTION:What happens when you mix late-diagnosed ADHD, perimenopausal chaos, feminist rage, and four neurodivergent kids under one gloriously we

It All Makes Sense Now: ADHD, Growth & the Hummingbird Life with ADHD Coach and Author, Meredith Carder Oct 26, 2025 00:58:25 SUMMARYIn this episode of ADHD Peri Punks, we sit down with the brilliant Meredith Carder, ADHD coach, writer, and author of It All Makes Sense Now, to talk about how mistakes turn into momentum — and how ADHDers can grow without fixing themselves.We refer to a SubStack article that she had just published at the time we recorded this episode called "When mistakes lead to momentum" (you c

Meditation, PeriMenopause & Magic: ADHD Alchemy with Paula Hirst Oct 19, 2025 00:46:37 A powerful conversation with ADHD & Alchemy founder Paula Hirst about meditation, hormones, and turning chaos into calm.SUMMARY:What happens when your hormones riot, your ADHD brain is loud as hell, and everyone tells you to “just relax”?This week on ADHD Peri Punks, hosts Sarah and Chrissy sit down with Paula Hirst, founder of ADHD & Alchemy, to talk about meditation, menopause, and makin

The Rage Is Real: Hormones & Midlife Identity Crises with the ADHD Menopause Therapist , Mandi Dixon Sep 28, 2025 00:48:44 What happens when perimenopause hormones file for divorce and you realize your brain has been running on a completely different operating system your whole life? Enter today’s guest: Mandi Dixon, LPC, NCC — Licensed Professional Counselor, menopause mental health specialist, ADHD/executive functioning coach, and the therapist you didn’t know you needed until right this second.Mandi works with midl

Bonk Goes the Frying Pan: Business, Brain Fog, and Burning It All Down with Karrie Out Loud & The ADHD Entrepreneu(Her)'s Karrie Lemansky Sep 21, 2025 00:59:51 What happens when you hand a late-diagnosed, unapologetically real ADHD business coach a frying pan and tell her to serve tough love? You get Karrie Lemansky — better known as Karrie Out Loud — and this unfiltered, laugh-til-you-snort conversation.In this episode of ADHD Peri Punks, we sit down with Karrie, a 51-year-old ADHD coach, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “Chief Weirdo,” whose mission i

Allow Us to Interrupt the BS: ADHD, RSD & Emotional Dysregulation in Women & Girls with Dr. Gilly Kahn Sep 14, 2025 00:51:47 Dr. Gilly Kahn joins ADHD Peri Punks to celebrate the launch of her new book, Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women’s ADHD. We dive into the real emotional toll of masking, the impact of perimenopause on neurodivergent women, and how clinicians can better support those of us who feel “too much.” Gilly gets candid about the pressures of being a psychologist,

Rewriting the Rules: Media Rage & Leopard Print Liberation with ADHD AF Podcast Host and ADHDAF+ Charity Founder, Laura Mears-Reynolds (Part 2) Sep 7, 2025 00:38:21 In Part 2 of our conversation with ADHD icon Laura Mears-Reynolds — creator and co-host of the ADHDAF podcast and ADHDAF+ — we unleash the fire. We pick up right where we left off: Laura vs. the media. From misquotes to misogyny, we talk about what it means to tell your truth loudly and why the world still tries to silence women with ADHD.We dig into visibility, vulnerability, and the importance o

Grief, Rage & Radical Rest: ADHD, RSD & Burnout with ADHD AF Podcast Host and Activist, Laura Mears-Reynolds (Part 1) Aug 31, 2025 01:00:33 Summary: In Part 1 of our wildly unfiltered and utterly epic conversation with Laura Mears-Reynolds — aka Renegade, host of the globally popular ADHDAF podcast and founder of ADHDAF+ — we dive deep into the grief, rage, and revolutionary resilience that fuel her work. Laura opens up about the brutal realities of living with undiagnosed ADHD, the impact of RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria but a

Is This Burnout or Is It My Brain? Jul 6, 2025 00:38:18 Feeling like your brain has left the chat? In this episode, we explore the messy intersection of burnout, executive dysfunction, and perimenopausal brain fog in neurodivergent women. We’re calling out the dangerous “adult-onset ADHD” myth, unpacking the hormonal crash behind your midlife identity crisis, and offering practical, punk-fueled validation.💥 What You’ll Learn:The real reason ADHD often

11. Sensory Hellscape – When Your Skin, Ears, and Soul Say “Nope” Jun 29, 2025 00:54:25 If you’ve ever had to leave a room because the lights were too bright, someone’s perfume felt like a personal attack, or the sound of chewing made you want to crawl out of your skin—this one’s for you. In this episode of ADHD PeriPunks, Sarah and Chrissy unpack the chaotic reality of sensory overload in neurodivergent women during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.We explore how lifelong sensor

10. Time Dysmorphia Jun 15, 2025 00:43:32 In this episode, Chrissy and Sarah throw down about how ADHD time blindness and peri/menopause brain fog join forces to create what we’re calling time dysmorphia. And here’s the thing: it’s not just inconvenient—it can absolutely fuck with your ability to hold onto who you are. We discuss the challenges of navigating time perception, memory loss, and identity and let you in on three things: 1) Tim

9. Menopause RAGE is REAL (and it's not just mood swings) Jun 8, 2025 00:40:05 This isn’t moodiness. This is medically induced rage—and it’s f*cking valid. In this episode, Sarah and Chrissy dive into the volcanic emotional fallout when perimenopause meets ADHD emotional dysregulation. We’re talking cortisol chaos, estrogen withdrawal, and a lifetime of masking suddenly going nuclear. Rage isn’t your enemy—it’s your data. And sometimes? It’s your power source. Topics covered

TRAILER Jun 1, 2025 00:02:37 WE'RE ON A MISSION, and WE CAN'T DO IT ALONE. 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

8. The Estrogen-Dopamine Shit Storm Jun 1, 2025 00:40:14 Your ADHD didn’t just get worse for no reason—your hormones set your dopamine supply on fire.Perimenopause tanks estrogen, and estrogen is the unsung hero of your dopamine regulation. ADHD + per/menopause isn’t just a mess—it’s a biochemical betrayal.We break it all down in this episode of ADHD PeriPunks—raw stories, real science, and survival tools.🎧 Hit play, tag a fellow queen of chaos, and rem

7.2 Meds, Menopause & Middle Fingers to the Stigma [Part 2] May 26, 2025 00:33:13 In part 2 of this unfiltered two-part episode where Sarah and Chrissy get raw about what it’s really like trying to balance ADHD, perimenopause, and mental health while society screams “just try harder,” they continue to discuss various supplements and herbal remedies they have tried and/or currently take to help manage their ADHD and peri/menopause symptoms. They talk grief, hormones, autism cros

7.1 a- BONUS Chrissy and Sarah Real Time Health Updates May 21, 2025 00:12:33 On the heels of episode 6 where Sarah shared about her biopsy for endometrial cancer, Sarah and Chrissy give a real-time health update from both their sides. Sarah discusses the most current test results and next steps, and only these two punks can turn potentially serious problems and stress into morbid comic relief with their maniacal laughter. This 12-minute bonus tidbit is tailor-made for us A

7.1 Meds, Menopause & Middle Fingers to the Stigma [Part 1 of 2] May 18, 2025 00:44:21 Summary: In this unfiltered two-part episode, Sarah and Chrissy get raw about what it’s really like trying to balance ADHD, perimenopause, and mental health—while society screams “just try harder.” From sleep-deprived chaos to med titration meltdowns, they rip into the stigma around ADHD meds, the fear-mongering around HRT, and the bullshit idea that supplements alone can “fix” you. They talk grie

6. I almost didn't tell anyone... May 11, 2025 00:48:07 ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion of a recent endometrial cancer scare, medical procedures, and the emotional toll of waiting for test results. We also explore themes of medical gaslighting, hormonal changes, and the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent women. Please take care while listening. Episode 6 summary: In this powerful episode, Sarah shares the story of

5. Breaking the Stigma & Silence Around Menopause and Why We Wanna Welcome Men Into Our Space May 4, 2025 00:57:27 Episode 5 SUMMARY: In this episode of ADHD Peri Punks, we dive into our journey of launching the podcast, discussing the intersection of ADHD and peri/menopause. We explore the importance of communication with partners, the impact of hormonal changes on mental health, and the need for education and awareness surrounding these topics. Through personal anecdotes and shared experiences, we also empha

4. Navigating the Double Whammy of ADHD and Menopause: Interview with Sarah [part 2] Apr 13, 2025 00:45:48 The Interview with Sarah was recorded in October 2024, so all dates/months referred to therein refer to 2024 and prior. Episode 4 Summary: In this episode of ADHD Peripunks, Chrissy continues to interview Sarah. The rebel punk hosts dive deep into the intersection of ADHD and menopause from Sarah's perspective and experience, exploring the unique challenges faced by women navigating these lif

3. The Power of Punk Attitude and Community Care: Interview with Sarah [part 1] Apr 6, 2025 00:46:25 Episode 3 Summary: In this episode of ADHD Peri Punks, Chrissy flips the mic and interviews Sarah for a no-holds-barred convo on what it’s really like living at the crossroads of ADHD and menopause. They talk brain fog, hormone havoc, and the bullshit stigma women face just for existing in their own bodies. Expect laughs, tears, swears, and a big middle finger to silence and shame. It’s messy. It’

2. The Importance of Community, Self-Acceptance & Education: Interview with Chrissy [part 2] Mar 23, 2025 00:49:43 Episode 2 Summary: In part 2 of Sarah's interview with Chrissy, they talk all things ADHD, Estrogen, and the Power of Not Shutting Up! Chrissy and Sarah go full throttle on the messy mashup of ADHD and perimenopause—two things society loves to ignore, especially in women. With zero sugarcoating and a shitload of heart, they trade personal stories, gut laughs, and hard truths about surviving th

1. Navigating the Wild Ride of ADHD and Perimenopause: Interview with Chrissy [part 1] Mar 16, 2025 00:49:38 Welcome to our very first episode ever of ADHD Peri Punks ! In part one of a 2-part interview with Chrissy, Chrissy gets raw, real and vulnerable about ADHD, Autoimmunity & Perimenopause—A Trifecta of WTF.In the first half of Chrissy’s deep-dive interview, she and Sarah go full throttle on what it’s like to be a neurodivergent woman dealing with ADHD, autoimmune issues, and perimenopause—all a

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