Why people with ADHD can’t sleep (and what actually helps) | Hyperfocus

About this episode

Sleep expert Marlee Boyle discusses the neurological reasons behind sleep issues in people with ADHD and offers practical solutions.

If you have ADHD, you’re probably exhausted — and there’s a real neurological reason for it. Sleep expert Marlee Boyle, co-founder of Sleep Works, joins us to explain why ADHD brains are wired against a good night’s rest. Plus how perimenopause can make it worse. She walks us through CBT-I techniques, the truth about melatonin, and some surprisingly low-tech tools that can fix your circadian rhythm. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, this one is for you.

People in this episode

Guest: Marlee Boyle

Topics covered

• ADHD
• sleep
• CBT-I
• perimenopause
• circadian rhythm
• mental health

Keywords

• ADHD
• sleep problems
• CBT-I techniques
• melatonin
• circadian rhythm
• perimenopause
• sleep expert

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sleep Works

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