Order of the Squirrels
Where ADHD Meets Perimenopause Chaos (We will probably forget why we're here!)
Welcome to the podcase where two primenopausal (because life wasn't chaotic enough), time blinded, and easily distracated moms - Kim Ratliff, A Korean-American artist, Navy Spouse, and boymom and Rhea Yap, a Filipino nurse (Duh), creative hobby hoarder, and fellow boy mom attempt to have structured conversations about ADHD, shatter the AAPI stereotype... and inevitably get sidetracked.
Order of the Squirrels
Moodiness and Rejection Sensitivity
What’s your funniest ADHD Story?!😜
🚨 Emotional Rollercoaster incoming 🚨
ADHD already gave us mood swings… then perimenopause said, “Hold my wine.” 🍷
New = laughs, tears, and probably nachos.�
- ADHD brings rejection sensitivity + emotional dysregulation.
- Perimenopause adds estrogen/progesterone rollercoasters.
- Practical tips: exercise, humor, therapy journaling, magnesium, setting boundaries.
🔗 Research Sources:
- Harvard Health (2023) – Mood changes in perimenopause
- CHADD – ADHD & emotional dysregulation
- Mayo Clinic – Perimenopause symptoms overview
� Hit play, scream with us, and maybe cry-laugh in the Target parking lot.
#HormoneChaos #SquirrelLife #ADHDHumor
“Carefree Fun”
This track is registered with YouTube’s Content ID downloaded music from Pixabay, legally allowed to use it. Artist: Doobie
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Say Hey and share a story you’d like us to share on the Pod!: ootspod808@gmail.com
www.KimberlyRatliffart.com / @KimberlyRatliffArt
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