Samantha Garstin

The Period Press

Health EN ↓ 55 episodes

The Period Press - audio edition. Real-life stories in bite-size episodes from women and people with periods, about menstrual health, cycles, neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, PMDD, endometriosis, PCOS, perimenopause, body literacy and a whole bunch more. If you're figuring out your ADHD, autism, or late diagnosis alongside your menstrual cycle... or you discovered all of this during perimenopause... you're in the right place. From navigating hormones that decide to do their own thing, to surviving being a human puddle when they do, the audio snacks are ready when you are.

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Samantha Garstin

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Understanding PMS, PMDD and ADHD 08.08.2025 9:50

Understanding PMS, PMDD and ADHD This week, we’re talking about PMDD, ADHD, and why the luteal phase can feel like a full-body betrayal. If you’ve ever felt like everything gets louder, harder, and more chaotic right before your period... this one’s for you. Get your FREE 🧠 Neuro Spicy Trait Tracker⁠ 💌 ⁠ Subscribe to The Period Press⁠ Written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee...

Why You People-Please - The Fawn Response 28.07.2025 5:47

Why You People-Please - The Fawn Response Ever caught yourself saying yes when you meant no? Felt the urge to please, smooth over, or shrink yourself to keep the peace? This mini episode dives into the fawn response , what it is, how it shows up (especially for neurodivergent folks), and why so many of us mistake survival for being "easy to get on with." 💌 ⁠ Subscribe to The Period Pres...

Do You Tell Your Boss It’s Period Pain? 14.07.2025 7:34

Are you honest when you take time off for your period, or do you still find yourself “faking a cold”? In this episode of The Period Press , we explore what really happens when you need time off for menstrual health… and whether (or how) to tell your boss. Whether you’re navigating this yourself or managing others through it, there’s something here for you. Mentioned in this episode... 📦 Menstrual...

Do Hormones Impact Neurodivergent Traits? 08.07.2025 7:18

Do Hormones Impact Neurodivergent Traits? Short answer: yes. Longer answer? Grab a snack and press play. In this episode, I share my own story, from being diagnosed with Autism and ADHD as an adult, to discovering how cyclical living became a total game-changer in managing energy, burnout, and that fun little thing we call executive function. I talk autistic meltdowns, period pain, grief, masking,...

Managing Your Period at Work 03.07.2025 6:20

The Period Press - audio edition . Real-life reader and listener stories from the Period Press archives, with honest chat about periods , neurodivergence , and how we’re changing the conversation about living in a body that bleeds. Expect practical tips , relatable stories , and a gentle nudge toward doing less when your body demands it (premenstrual phase, I'm looking atchu). New written edit...