Think You Have ADHD? Perimenopause May Be Revealing What Was Hidden for Decades
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This episode explores the connection between ADHD and perimenopause, highlighting how hormonal changes can reveal previously hidden symptoms in women.
➡️ Join the Make Menopause Your Bitch Elite Program: https:// estherblum.com/mmyb ADHD in women doesn't always look the way we've been taught—and for many women, it isn't discovered until perimenopause. In this episode, I sit down with hormone expert and bestselling author Dr. Jolene Brighten to unpack why ADHD is so often missed in women, how hormonal shifts can suddenly make symptoms impossible to ignore, and why so many women are misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, or simply told they're "doing too much." We dive deep into the fascinating relationship between estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, dopamine, gut health, and brain function. Dr. Brighten also explains why some women experience severe progesterone sensitivity, why ADHD symptoms often worsen during perimenopause, and the lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement strategies that can help support focus, mood, and cognitive health. Whether you've been diagnosed with ADHD, suspect you may have it, or have noticed dramatic cognitive changes during perimenopause, this conversation will help you better understand what's happening inside your body—and how to advocate for the care you deserve. In this episode you'll learn: Why…
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