#137 5 Things to Understand About ADHD & Perimenopause
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Ever felt like youâre pedalling through life twice as hard just to keep up?
In this episode, Xena dives into the hormonal storm that is perimenopause and how it collides with ADHD to make everything feel harder. From brain fog and mood swings to meds suddenly feeling âmeh,â she breaks down whatâs actually happening in your brain and body.
Youâll learn:
- Why your ADHD symptoms might feel worse - and why youâre not failing at life
- How hormone fluctuations turn emotional waves into tsunamis
- Why stimulant meds can feel less effective (youâre not imagining it!)
- What PMDD is and why itâs so common in ADHD women
- Tools, supplements & supports that can help you ride the waves instead of drowning in them
If youâve been thinking, âI just feel all over the place,â this oneâs for you, my friend.
Youâre not broken - your brainâs just navigating two neurochemical storms at once.
Tune in to feel understood, validated, & better equipped to work with your ADHD brain through this wild hormonal chapter.
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