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:
How dropping estrogen affects serotonin, cortisol, and your chill
Why ND women hit the burnout wall HARD in midlife
The connection between masking, medical gaslighting, and explosive emotion
How rage becomes a message, not a malfunction
Tools for using anger as clarity, not collateral damage
Research cited:
Dr. Louise Newson on midlife mood and HRT; motional regulation during hormonal decline, cortisol/serotonin impact
Rebecca Traister’s Good and Mad (cultural commentary on women’s rage)
Feel like setting something on fire? Hit play first. Your rage isn’t too much—it’s exactly what this broken system needs to hear.