About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Debra Duby on the importance of strength training for women with ADHD during midlife.

Ready to stop spinning and start making real progress? Apply for private ADHD coaching with Jorie: [Apply Here] Interested in having Jorie speak at your event, summit, or podcast? [Request Here] ──────── This week I'm joined by Debra Duby to talk about why strength training is one of the most important things women with ADHD can do during perimenopause and menopause. Debra is a nationally certified personal trainer and nutrition counselor with 23+ years of experience working with women in midlife. She doesn't sugarcoat it. In this episode, we cover: Why nothing seems to work anymore after 50, and how the drop in estrogen directly tanks dopamine (making menopause hit ADHD women even harder) Six myths about strength training in midlife, including why your Pilates or barre class probably isn't building the bone and muscle you think it is Why 'quarter assing it' is the smartest fitness strategy for women with ADHD right now, plus the habit muscle concept and momentum over motivation ──────── CONNECT WITH DEBRA DUBY Website: https://DebraDuby.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DebraDuby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-duby/ ──────── ✅ Rate & Review: If this…

People in this episode

Host: Jorie Houlihan

Guest: Debra Duby

Topics covered

• strength training
• ADHD
• midlife
• perimenopause
• menopause
• women's health

Keywords

• ADHD
• strength training
• midlife fitness
• women's health
• perimenopause
• menopause
• dopamine
• estrogen
• nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DebraDuby.com, Instagram, LinkedIn

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