The Midlife Realignment: Menopause, Hormones, HRT, Perimenopause, Weight Gain,Progesterone, Estrogen

Think You Have ADHD? Perimenopause May Be Revealing What Was Hidden for Decades

August 3, 2026·56 min
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➡️ Join the Make Menopause Your Bitch Elite Program: https://estherblum.com/mmybADHD 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 ADHD in women is frequently overlookedHow hormones influence ADHD symptomsWhy perimenopause can unmask lifelong ADHDThe connection between progesterone sensitivity and neurodivergenceHow gut health affects brain healthNutritional strategies for supporting ADHDSupplements that may support cognition and focusThe role testosterone plays in women's brain healthWhy individualized hormone therapy mattersIf you've ever wondered whether your brain fog, overwhelm, anxiety, or inability to stay organized is "just menopause," this episode may completely change the way you think about your symptoms.🔗 Links and Resources:Connect with Dr. Brighten:DrBrighten.comDr. Brighten EssentialsThe Dr. Brighten Show

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