When ADHD and Menopause Collide: How To Keep It Together - Dr. Jolene Brighten
Hack My Age : Menopause UpgradeShow Notes
Do you have ADHD, or think you have ADHD and you're really having a hard time withthis menopause thing? You seemed to have managed just fine, until perimenopause came along and wondering if this is your brains new normal? Have you been struggling with brain fog, emotional overwhelm, and feeling like you just can't keep it together, and wondering if it's menopause or something more? We cover: Why perimenopause can unmask ADHD that's been hiding your whole life, and how to tell the difference between the two
How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone directly affect your brain's ability to focus, regulate emotions, and stay motivated
The hormone therapy conversation you should be having in your 30s, not after you've already fallen apart
The most powerful tool for the ADHD brain, and how to get it
The three non-negotiables Dr. Brighten uses with her own patients to protect brain health through the transition
Dr. Jolene Brighten is an internationally renowned hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and founder of Dr. Brighten Essentials, a women's health supplement company. 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. Book: ADHD and Women: A Guide to Optimizing Your Hormones and Thriving with ADHD https://amzn.to/4frJ8z5 Contact Dr. Jolene Brighten: Website: https://drbrighten.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drjolenebrighten Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora
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