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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 neurodivergent women

▪ GLP-1 medications and what women with ADHD need to know about them

▪ What a lifestyle that actually supports your neurodivergent brain in midlife looks like — and why it's not about doing more

This episode is for you if:

▪ You've noticed your ADHD symptoms ramping up and can't figure out why

▪ You're in perimenopause or suspect you might be

▪ You feel overwhelmed, foggy, or like you're running on empty

▪ You want real, science-backed answers — not generic advice

About Dr. Jolene Brighten: She is an internationally renowned hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and founder of Dr. Brighten Essentials, a supplement company creating science-backed solutions for women’s health. Board-certified in naturopathic endocrinology, a certified menopause specialist, and sex counselor, she’s the bestselling author of Beyond the Pill and Is This Normal, empowering women to optimize their hormones and enhance sexual wellness.

A passionate advocate for uncovering the root causes of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten inspires women worldwide to reclaim their vitality through her clinical expertise, speaking engagements, and educational platforms.

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