Women's ADHD Guide Through Menopause | Dr. Jolene Brighten

Описание: If your ADHD symptoms feel worse during perimenopause or menopause, you’re not imagining it. In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten breaks down the powerful connection between hormones and your ADHD brain and what you can do to start feeling like yourself again.

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⏰ CHAPTERS

00:28 – Welcome to The Dr. Brighten Show
01:04 – Why ADHD symptoms worsen in perimenopause & menopause
02:30 – Estrogen is a secret weapon for your ADHD brain
03:25 – The estrogen-progesterone dance and executive dysfunction
04:45 – How cortisol & stress dysregulation impact ADHD women
05:56 – Why insulin resistance is worse in neurodivergent women
06:50 – Testosterone: the forgotten hormone in women with ADHD
07:40 – The truth about “late-onset” ADHD in women
08:40 – Brain fog, overwhelm, and misdiagnosis in midlife
09:45 – What’s really happening in your hormones during perimenopause
10:58 – Why everything feels like it’s breaking in your 40s
12:00 – Executive function breakdowns that no one warns you about
13:00 – Real-life ADHD symptoms you might not recognize
14:45 – Rejection sensitivity, anger, and emotional explosions
15:50 – Why it’s so hard to get diagnosed—and what you can do now
17:00 – The connection between hormone shifts and ADHD shame
18:05 – Brain hacks: timers, reminders, and body doubling
19:55 – Luteal phase tips for productivity and memory
21:20 – ADHD-friendly meal planning and grocery hacks
22:45 – Nutrition for hormone balance and executive function
23:55 – Why your brain NEEDS exercise (and when to do it)
25:15 – The power of creatine, magnesium, and targeted supplements
26:45 – Hormone Replacement Therapy: What actually works for ADHD women
28:30 – Why testosterone therapy can be a game changer
30:00 – Final thoughts: You’re not broken—your strategy just needs to evolve

🎧 Mentioned in This Episode:
Free ADHD Hormone Sync Mini Course — https://drbrighten.com/sync/
Free Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan for Hormone & Brain Support — https://drbrighten.com/plan/
Sleep & ADHD Episode: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-...
ADHD Types & Hormones: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-...
Insulin & Blood Sugar Episode with Lab Guide: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/insul...
Perimenopause Weight Loss & Exercise Strategies: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/perim...
Menopause Hormone Therapy or HRT to Manage Menopause Symptoms: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/sympt...
PMDD, Histamine & Neurodivergent women: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/menst...
ADHD Burnout Recovery: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-...
Vaginal Estrogen Therapy: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/hrt-f...

Dr. Brighten Essentials Supplements Discussed:
Omega-3s (2000mg/day) for brain structure, mood, and inflammation https://drbrightenessentials.com/prod...
Magnesium Glycinate (300mg at night) for nervous system and sleep https://drbrightenessentials.com/prod...

HRT Protocols Mentioned:
Oral micronized progesterone (100–200mg at night)
Topical estrogen (e.g. 0.025mg estradiol patch)
Testosterone replacement based on labs: Total T, Free T, SHBG

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