
Is It ADHD or Your Hormones? The Surprising Truth for Women with Dr. Jolene Brighten
10/5/2026
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This week, Dr. Jolene Brighten joins me to break down ADHD in women and how hormones can influence symptoms throughout different stages of life. We cover estrogen, progesterone, the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, the gut-brain connection, nutrition, dopamine, ADHD medications, and practical strategies for managing symptoms.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:36 - Late In Life Diagnosis
→ 00:05:52 - ADHD + Menstrual Cycle
→ 00:07:58 - Neurodivergence vs. ADHD
→ 00:12:54 - ADHD Self-Diagnosis
→ 00:17:06 - ADHD + The Gut-Brain Connection
→ 00:20:34 - Nutrition + ADHD
→ 00:26:56 - Unmasking ADHD + Perimenopause
→ 00:31:56 - Testosterone, Cortisol + Brain Health
→ 00:35:34 - ADHD Treatment + Medication
→ 00:39:50 - Quick-Hit Advice for Women With ADHD
→ 00:41:38 - Exercise + Cognitive Performance
→ 00:42:18 - Dr. Jolene Brighten’s ADHD in Women
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