ADHD, Hormones & Perimenopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Jolene Brighten | MMP Ep. 309
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of hormonal changes on women with ADHD during perimenopause with Dr. Jolene Brighten.
☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call : https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom If you've ever felt like your brain stopped working, your emotions are out of control, and no one has any real answers — this episode is for you. I sat down with Dr. Jolene Brighten to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough airtime: what happens to women with ADHD when their hormones start to shift. Whether you're in perimenopause, approaching it, or just trying to understand why everything feels harder lately, this conversation is going to change the way you think about your brain and your body. In this episode we cover: ▪ How hormonal changes in perimenopause directly impact neurotransmitters in your brain — and why your ADHD symptoms may be getting worse, not better ▪ The relationship between estrogen, dopamine, and focus — and what happens when estrogen starts to drop ▪ Why nutrition and exercise aren't just "wellness advice" — they're neurological tools that can genuinely shift how your brain functions ▪ The nervous system piece nobody talks about: how overwhelm, burnout, and dysregulation show up differently in…
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