Hijacked & Hormonal – Your Best Fit with Melina’s Newsletter
Missed an issue? Check out the Hijacked & Hormonal newsletter archive! Catch up on past issues, explore mindset tips, real-life strategies, and small wins for women 40+ navigating ADHD and perimenopause.
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Issue 1: The Day You Don’t Want To
When motivation is missing and you’d rather do literally anything else, this issue helps you take one tiny step forward…no pep talks required.
Issue 2: When Starting Feels Impossible
We tackle the mental clutter of getting started and how to trick your ADHD/perimenopausal brain into motion without the pressure of perfection.
Issue 3: When You Fall Off Track
Life got chaotic and your routine disappeared? Here’s how to stop spiraling and start again with resets that actually work for your real life.
Issue 4: When You’re Tired of Trying
You’re doing “all the right things” and still not seeing progress. This is your reminder that progress includes mindset wins, nervous system calm, and not giving up.
Issue 5: Making Progress When You Can’t Do It All
You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and juggling too much. This issue helps you see the value in the tiny wins and how to keep moving without the all-or-nothing trap.
Issue 6: When the Scale Lies (And Your Brain Believes It)
The scale went up, and your brain spiraled. This one reminds you how to read data without letting it wreck your day and how to measure what really matters.
Issue 7: When Rest is the Strongest Move
You’re wired to push through, but your body says nope. Learn how to rest with purpose, honor your recovery, and redefine what strength looks like in midlife.
Issue 8: When Motivation is Flaky (But You’re Not)
Motivation isn’t the problem. Your brain just needs a different strategy. This issue breaks down why waiting to “feel ready” keeps you stuck, and how small, consistent actions work better for ADHD, perimenopause, and real life.
Issue 9: Don’t Burn It Down
Some days, the overwhelm hits hard. Parenting, marriage, work, and life collide… and your ADHD brain whispers, “Just quit.” But giving up isn’t the answer. This issue shows how to hit pause, reset, and keep moving forward without burning it all down.
Issue 10: Out of Whack or Right on Track?
Alignment isn’t magic. It’s matching what you do with what you actually value. This issue helps you spot where things feel off (workouts, routines, or life), pick one small tweak that fits you, and use ADHD-friendly tools like body-doubling and timers to keep it real.
Issue 11: Growing Pains or Growing Power?
Growth isn’t shiny. It’s awkward, messy, and often uncomfortable. But that’s where the magic happens. In this issue, I share how stretching outside my comfort zone (hello, first group class practical!) reminded me that growth is about showing up, learning, and building strength for the next round. Plus: a simple tool to help you stretch without snapping.
Issue 12: When The World Feels Too Heavy
If the news, social media, or just…life has been sitting heavy on your chest, this one’s for you. We’re talking about protecting your peace, setting boundaries with your scrolling, and finding strength in small, steady moments.