Things to do, watch, listen & read
A little pantry of playlists, workouts, creators, podcasts and books that pair well with an ADHD or peri-menopause brain on GLP-1. Nothing here is affiliated — pick what fits and skip the rest.
Things to do
Movement snacks, breathwork and body-doubling.
6 picks
10-minute mobility snack
MadFit
Gentle full-body wake-up you can do before coffee.
20-minute walking workout
Grow with Jo
Low-impact indoor cardio when the weather (or the will) is against you.
Strength for menopause
Caroline Girvan
Progressive dumbbell work to protect bone density in peri.
Yoga for hormonal balance
Yoga with Adriene
30 minutes of restorative flow to reset the nervous system.
5-minute body doubling
Focusmate / How to ADHD
Kick a chore off with a virtual co-worker when your brain won't start.
Box breathing (4-4-4-4)
NHS
One-minute reset for hot flashes, cravings or anxiety spikes.
Things to watch
Documentaries, YouTubers and menopause influencers.
6 picks
Davina McCall — Sex, Myths and the Menopause
Channel 4
The documentary that opened up peri-menopause conversation in the UK.
Dr Louise Newson
The Menopause Doctor · YouTube
Evidence-based HRT, symptoms and lifestyle explainers.
How to ADHD
Jessica McCabe · YouTube
The definitive ADHD channel — tools, science and self-compassion.
Dr Tracey Marks
Psychiatrist · YouTube
Short, calm videos on ADHD, mood and medication questions.
The Mel Robbins Podcast
YouTube
Recent episodes on GLP-1s, motivation and midlife reinvention.
Mari Fitness
YouTube
Short at-home workouts that stack well with a GLP-1 appetite dip.
Things to listen to
Spotify playlists and podcasts for focus & calm.
7 picks
Deep Focus
Spotify playlist
Instrumental flow music for hyperfocus sessions.
ADHD Brain Chill
Spotify search
Lo-fi and ambient picks curated for ADHD brains.
Menopause Meditation
Spotify search
Guided meditations for hot flashes, sleep and anxiety.
Sleep Sounds for Peri-menopause
Spotify search
Brown noise, rain and slow tempo to ride out 3am wake-ups.
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
Podcast · Spotify
Weekly deep dives into peri-menopause with clinicians and guests.
ADHD for Smart Ass Women
Tracy Otsuka · Podcast
Warm, funny interviews about late-diagnosis ADHD in women.
Huberman Lab — GLP-1 & Metabolism
Podcast
Science-heavy episodes on GLP-1s, appetite and body composition.
Things to read
Books to demystify ADHD, peri-menopause and GLP-1.
7 picks
The New Menopause
Dr Mary Claire Haver
A modern, symptom-first guide to peri and post-menopause.
Menopausing
Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter
Warm, no-nonsense UK handbook covering HRT, symptoms and life.
Estrogen Matters
Dr Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris
The evidence for HRT — clear, referenced and reassuring.
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
Sari Solden & Michelle Frank
Workbook-style — reframes ADHD without the shame narrative.
Divergent Mind
Jenara Nerenberg
Late-diagnosed neurodivergent women — deeply validating read.
Ultra-Processed People
Dr Chris van Tulleken
Context for food noise — why our appetite systems feel hijacked.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Tiny-habit scaffolding that plays nicely with an ADHD brain.