MIDLIFE & ADHD CONVERGENCE
The Masala Blend Learning Circle
A learning circle where women blend MidLife challenges, ADHD, and hard-earned expertise into a bold next chapter.
For many women in midlife, the world may suddenly feel louder, heavier, and more chaotic.
If you have ADHD (or think you might), this season of life can feel unrelenting.
Are you somewhere in your mid-30s to 60s?
Do you experience signs of Midlife (hormonal shifts, Sandwich generation caregiving squeeze, career challenges, and/or a desire to care less and do what feels right)?
Do you have ADHD or have ADHD-like characteristics (for example -- procrastination, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, distractibility, task avoidance, time blindness, forgetfulness, make careless mistakes, or interrupt others)?
Join other women in affinity with The Masala Blend Learning Circles.
Share experiences, learn strategies for harnessing your strengths and building a joyful & productive tomorrow.
Choose two levels of engagement:
Level One: The Masala Blend for Spicy Midlifers
Join a learning circle of your choice (6 weekly one-hour sessions or 2 weekend three-hour sessions) with a small cohort of women, live on Zoom. Share experiences, learn strategies, and build a plan for the joyful future you envision for yourself.
Level One includes 6 hours of live learning in a cohort, resources and prompts to engage with at your own pace, and 1:1 support with the facilitator via email and 15-minute office hour video calls in-between sessions.
Level Two: The Masala Blend Premium Coaching Tier
This upgraded level includes all of the benefits from Level One with the addition of one-hour individual coaching sessions between each learning circle session (6 total), 2 post-program strategy check-ins, a personalized Executive Functioning Blueprint, and direct audio and text messaging check-ins between sessions.
See below for more information:
Level One: The Masala Blend For Spicy Midlifers
Learn in community with other women in midlife with ADHD.
Build systems and structures that honor your unique strengths and enable you to thrive in both your personal and professional life.
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OPTION 1
6 Weekly One-hour sessions on Zoom
Thursdays October 15 - November 19, 2026
9:00-10:00 Pacific Time
11:00-12:00 Central Time
12:00-1:00 Eastern Time
6:00-7:00 Central European Time
Asynchronous learning opportunities and individual office hours with the facilitator in-between sessions.
Participants receive lifetime access to all learning modules, resources, and activities.
OPTION 2
The Weekend Intensive compresses the live component into two 3-hour Sunday sessions on Zoom:
Sunday October 25 and November 15, 2026
9:00-12:00 Pacific Time
11:00-2:00 Central Time
12:00-3:00 Eastern Time
6:00-9:00 Central European Time
Two weeks in-between sessions includes asynchronous learning opportunities and individual office hours with the facilitator.
Individual office hours continue for two weeks after the live sessions end for the weekend intensive cohort.
Participants receive lifetime access to all learning modules, resources, and activities.
Please note: The weekend intensive includes small brain breaks every 45-minutes with a longer movement break at the middle of each session to avoid Zoom fatigue.
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The Learning Circle format addresses the core drivers of neurodivergent well-being in midlife:
Shared Validation & Connection: Reframe your struggles away from personal failure toward understood neurobiological shifts by learning alongside peers experiencing the same transition.
Research Translated into Practice: Stop trying to piece together conflicting internet advice. Receive clear, distilled research on perimenopause, ADHD, and practical strategies to help you thrive.
Low-Friction Systems Design: Learn how to develop systems and routines that are designed for how your brain and body function, rather than continuing to force fit systems designed to benefit others.
Focused & Manageable Commitments: Capped cohort sizes and structured learning blocks keep cognitive load low and engagement high.
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This package is built for you if:
You are looking for a supportive, small-group environment to validate your midlife ADHD and perimenopause experience.
You learn best through peer discussion, shared strategies, and structured group reflection.
You want practical tools and frameworks to manage executive dysfunction without needing intensive 1:1 coaching support.
You desire a predictable program that fits smoothly into a busy work or home schedule.
To preserve active participation and deep connection, each cohort is capped at 10 participants.
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Price: $600 includes 6 hours of live programming, on-demand activities and resources, asynchronous email support in-between sessions, and an individualized action plan to support your success after the completion of the program.
Payment plans are available at check-out.
Contact us to discuss our sliding scale to increase accessibility.
Scholarships: With Sonder reserves one full scholarship in each cohort for individuals who are experiencing unemployment or significant financial strain.
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What does a typical session look like?
Each session will include centering techniques for our central nervous systems, information sharing from the facilitator to ground our focus for the session, peer-to-peer and full group reflective practice and sharing, and concrete strategies you can implement in your life right away.
Each session will build upon the previous session, so that by the end of the program you have a toolkit of strategies and a concrete plan, designed just for you, focused on your specific goals and needs.
What if I miss a live session?
All information sharing/learning portions of the workshops are recorded and uploaded to a private portal within 24 hours so you can easily catch up on the content and tools.
Please note that segments in each session that includes peer sharing and personal storytelling of the participants will neither be recorded nor shared to honor the intimacy and privacy of the participants’ engagement.
What is the difference between the 6-Week format and the Weekend Intensive?
Both formats cover the exact same research, materials, and asynchronous support.
The 6-week format meets for 1 hour weekly and includes asynchronous learning opportunities and individual office hours with the facilitator in-between each session.
The Weekend Intensive compresses the live component into two 3-hour Saturday sessions with two weeks in-between sessions that includes asynchronous learning opportunities and individual office hours with the facilitator. Individual office hours continue for two weeks after the program ends for the weekend intensive cohort.
Participants in either format receive lifetime access to all learning modules, resources, and activities.
Can I upgrade to include 1:1 coaching later?
Yes, provided there are remaining 1:1 spots available in your cohort! However, because individual coaching spots are limited to 5 participants per group, securing the Upgraded Tier at checkout is the best way to guarantee a spot.
The current cohorts are closed.
Join the mailing list for information about the upcoming January cohort!
Level Two:The Masala Blend Premium Coaching Tier
In addition to your participation in the Learning Circles, deepen your learning and customize your outcomes with premium 1:1 supports throughout the program and continued individualized support for 60 days after the program ends.
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In addition to full access to the 6-Week Learning Circle (or Weekend Intensive), your upgraded enrollment includes:
6 × 1-Hour Private 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Weekly (or bi-weekly) dedicated spaces with your coach to audit your personal routines, address individual executive function bottlenecks, and customize strategies to your exact lifestyle, workplace, and family setup.
2 × Post-Program Strategy Check-Ins
Targeted follow-up sessions after the main program wraps up to ensure your new systems remain stable, adjust for new hormonal or life shifts, and maintain long-term momentum.
Personalized Executive Function Blueprint
Co-designed tools, schedules, and environmental adjustments built around your specific energy rhythms, sensory preferences, and hormonal cycles.
Priority Asynchronous Support
Direct audio or text check-ins between sessions so you never feel stuck or lost while testing out your new structures in real time.
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While group circles offer incredible peer connection and shared validation, 1:1 coaching solves for individual friction:
Custom-Fit Implementation: No two neurodivergent brains or perimenopausal journeys are identical. We tailor the overarching research and tools directly to your personal career demands, caregiving reality, and nervous system.
Real-Time Troubleshooting: Tried a time-blocking method that completely fell apart by Wednesday? In our 1:1 sessions, we dissect why it failed without shame and redesign it to work for your actual brain.
High-Touch Accountability: Executive function struggles make execution difficult. Having dedicated individual check-ins provides the gentle external structure needed to build momentum and turn insights into lasting habits.
Deep-Dive Emotional Processing: A private space to explore the grief, relief, and identity shifts that frequently accompany a midlife ADHD diagnosis or perimenopause transition without sharing time with a cohort.
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This tier is built for you if:
You struggle to implement group learnings without some additional dedicated, personalized accountability.
You are navigating a complex career, business, or household setup that requires highly customized organization systems.
You want a confidential, private space to process sensitive midlife, career, or relational shifts alongside the shared learning experiences.
You learn best when you can talk through your specific daily obstacles with an expert guide.
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To ensure high-quality individual support, 1:1 upgraded spots are capped at 5 participants per cohort.
Price: $1,350
Reflects the full value of group delivery + 6 hours of dedicated private coaching.
Payment plans are available at check-out.
Contact us to discuss our sliding scale to increase accessibility.
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How do I schedule my 1:1 sessions?
Upon registration, you will receive a private booking link to lock in a recurring weekly or bi-weekly 1:1 time slot that fits your schedule throughout the program duration.
When do the 2 post-program check-ins happen?
Your two follow-up sessions can be scheduled within 60 days of completing the group cohort. This ensures you receive support right as you transition into navigating your systems independently.
Can I upgrade to 1:1 coaching after the group program starts?
If 1:1 spots are still available, yes!
However, because individual spots are strictly limited to 5 participants per cohort, we recommend enrolling in the Upgraded Tier at checkout to secure your spot.
Your Guide: Dr. Shyla Rao, ACC
My mom always told me to “Make my life.” I don’t just coach women with ADHD; I help women design the conditions in their lives where they can thrive – to MAKE their lives exactly how they want it to be. I help women design a reality for themselves that is connected, joyful, and successful in the ways that have meaning for them.
Officially diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 49, I understand the “what ifs” of a late-in-life diagnosis. More importantly, I know the transformative power of finally designing my life with, rather than against, my own brain.
I bring a fun-loving and empathetic practice, grounded in academic rigor, to our work together:
Doctorate in Education: Expert in how we learn, ways to lead, and strategies for supporting the growth of individuals with a blend of compassion and accountability.
International Coaching Federation Accredited (ACC): Trained to the highest international standards, ensuring your growth is grounded in professional excellence.
Strategic Conflict Resolution: Specialized in restorative practices and conflict resolution to help you navigate complex personal and professional landscapes with confidence and compassion.