3. The Power of Punk Attitude and Community Care: Interview with Sarah [part 1]

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’s raw. It’s necessary.Takeaways:ADHD + menopause = a hormonal horror show nobody warned us about.Community isn't cute—it's critical.Hormones jack with your mood, memory, and mental health.Telling your story is punk AF.Healthcare needs more rebellion, less reverence.Instagram therapy? Honestly, sometimes it helps.The stigma around menopause is tired. Let’s torch it.Find your people. Hold them close.Humor is survival.Self-advocacy isn’t selfish—it’s survival.Chapters0:00 Introduction02:23 The Collision of late-diagnosed ADHD and menopause madness06:57 Thank you science! Breaking the stigma of HRT10:12 Reasons Sarah is mad at menopause or "WTF happened to my tits?!"13:04 The Power of Punk Attitude + "Hey! Where the hell did my periods go?!"20:27 ADHD scatterbrain or menopause memory mayhem? Your guess is as good as ours.28:51 Collective Community and the Power of a Global Support Network44:43 Wrap-up and Thanks45:48 Call to Action and Community Engagement