This special Ask the Psych episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast dives into how hormonal changes – particularly during puberty – impact ADHD symptoms in girls and young women.

You’ll discover how estrogen and progesterone fluctuations impact mood, focus and behaviour, and gain practical advice to help manage critical transitions, such as the move to secondary school and beyond.

You’ll learn…

✨ How hormonal changes during puberty exacerbate ADHD symptoms.

✨ How tracking your menstrual cycle helps tailor ADHD treatment plans.

✨ The importance of nurturing school environments for girls with ADHD.

✨ Hormonal treatments and their role in managing ADHD.

✨ Practical strategies to build resilience during life transitions.

Takeaways:

• Hormonal fluctuations, especially during puberty and perimenopause, significantly impact ADHD symptoms in women.
• Understanding the relationship between estrogen and dopamine is crucial for managing ADHD effectively.
• Individual experiences with hormonal treatments, such as the Mirena coil, can vary greatly among women.
• Tracking menstrual cycles and ADHD symptoms can lead to better management strategies and treatment adjustments.
• Early puberty appears to affect girls' brain development and mental health, necessitating careful observation.
• Contraceptive decisions should be made with an understanding of their potential effects on ADHD symptoms.

Timestamps

• 08.19 Understanding hormonal influence on ADHD symptoms
• 13.13 - Understanding ADHD Beyond Stereotypes
• 21.05 - Navigating ADHD in Academic Settings
• 23.34 -The importance of addressing childhood adversity

Whether you’re a parent, educator or someone navigating ADHD during life’s big transitions, the practical advice in this episode will help you manage ADHD throughout your cycle.

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This special Ask the Psych episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast with Dr Asad Raffi, explores the brain health and unique hormonal challenges women face with ADHD – particularly during perimenopause and menopause.

We discuss how undiagnosed ADHD can lead to years of frustration and overwhelm that’s often compounded by societal pressures and a lack of awareness in healthcare.

In today's episode, you’ll learn…

✨ How hormonal changes during menopause intensify ADHD symptoms.

✨ The impact of going through life with undiagnosed ADHD.

✨ Using sleep, nutrition and exercise to manage ADHD holistically.

✨ How self-awareness can help you navigate ADHD more effectively.

✨ The importance of tailored strategies – not just medication – to manage ADHD.

Takeaways:

• ADHD management requires a holistic approach that includes lifestyle changes, medication, and self-awareness.
• Understanding the impact of sleep quality is crucial for those diagnosed with ADHD.
• Many women discover their ADHD late in life, often after decades of misdiagnosis.
• Lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, and sleep can significantly influence ADHD symptoms.
• Self-esteem and confidence issues are common among those with ADHD due to societal pressures and criticisms.
• It is essential to seek credible information and expert advice when managing ADHD.

Timestamps

• 02:01 - Navigating ADHD Awareness and Menopause
• 10:46 - Understanding ADHD: A Holistic Approach
• 13:06 - Using lifestyle changes to manage ADHD
• 18:00 - Navigating ADHD and Self-Esteem
• 21:24 - Potential for Misdiagnosis

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Perfectionism can significantly impact women with ADHD, often serving as both a coping mechanism and a source of shame. In today's ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast episode, I speak with Natalie Englander, an accredited senior CBT therapist, about the complexities of perfectionism and its connection to ADHD. Natalie shares her journey of discovering her own ADHD diagnosis at 33 and how her perfectionist tendencies influenced her professional focus.

We explore the negative effects of perfectionism, including anxiety and self-criticism, while also discussing how to harness its positive aspects. With practical strategies and a compassionate approach, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to understand and manage their perfectionism more compassionately.

Natalie combines her professional experience with her lived experience of ADHD to help women navigate the complexities of perfectionism, self-criticism, and mental health.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

✨ How ADHD and perfectionism intersect – particularly for women

✨ The emotional toll of perfectionism: anxiety, depression and self-criticism

✨ Why perfectionism develops – and how it can become a coping mechanism

✨ Practical ways to manage perfectionism

✨How to harness the positive aspects of perfectionism

Timestamps

• 09.40: The impact of perfectionism on childhood experiences
• 11.43: The connection between ADHD and motherhood
• 24.57: How perfectionism intersects with ADHD
• 31.40: Understanding perfectionism and imposter syndrome
• 40.29: Navigating perfectionism and self-compassion

If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism or wondered about its connection to ADHD, this insightful episode will help you embrace self-acceptance and self-compassion - and celebrate life's imperfections.

Connect with Natalie through her website, or on Instagram.

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