Welcome to Peri-Normal

Episode Overview:Welcome to the debut episode of Peri-Normal, a podcast dedicated to demystifying neurodivergence and perimenopause, especially as they intersect at midlife. Host Steph Sprenger shares her personal journey with ADHD, discusses the challenges of diagnosis for women, and sets the stage for candid conversations with experts and real people navigating neurodivergence in midlife.Key Topics Covered:Steph’s ADHD diagnosis story: growing up undiagnosed, internalizing symptoms, and the journey to self-discovery in midlife.The unique challenges women face with ADHD, including misdiagnosis and masking.The impact of hormones, perimenopause, and motherhood on neurodivergence.The importance of understanding the differences between inattentive, hyperactive, and combined types of ADHD.How perimenopause can amplify neurodivergent symptoms and the role of hormone therapy.The intersection of perimenopausal hormones, glucose issues, and neurodivergence.The need for open conversations about midlife brain and body changes, breaking the silence of previous generations.What to Expect from the Podcast:Real conversations with midlife women about their experiences with neurodivergence.Discussions on diagnosis journeys, medication, symptom management, and harnessing neurodivergent strengths.Exploration of what happens when perimenopause and ADHD collide.Occasional interviews with men diagnosed with ADHD at midlife.A supportive space for listeners who are diagnosed, neuro-curious, or seeking strategies and science behind neurodivergence and midlife.Get Involved:Interested in being a guest or have an idea? Email: [email protected] more about Steph, book a 1:1 session, or join a writing workshop on her website here. Follow Steph's writing on her Substack: The Reclamation Era.