52. HORMONES: When HRT Isn’t Enough: Mum Rage & Perimenopause Explained

21/10/2025 43 min Temporada 3 Episodio 52
52. HORMONES: When HRT Isn’t Enough: Mum Rage & Perimenopause Explained

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses hormonal rage, burnout, and emotional overload that may feel intense for some listeners.Some days I don’t recognise myself.The rage hits first — then the guilt follows. 💔If you’ve ever cried over crumbs or felt calm slip away for no reason, this episode will make you feel seen.Because what looks like “losing control” is often ADHD, hormones, and burnout colliding.Jane sits down with Dr Sunita Chelva from Hero Menopause to unpack why perimenopause can feel like puberty all over again, how hormones intensify ADHD symptoms, and what you can do to find steadier ground when everything feels too loud, too fast, and too much.✨ What We Cover in This EpisodeWhy hormone fluctuations during perimenopause can trigger ADHD-like rage and emotional sensitivityHow estrogen and progesterone shifts impact focus, calm, and toleranceThe connection between histamine, mast-cell activation, and hormonal mood swingsWhat to know about HRT, supplements, and antihistamines — and how to talk to your GP about themThe overlap between trauma, neurodivergence, and hormonal chaosPractical tools for ADHD mums: sleep, movement, boundaries, and self-compassion💛 This Episode Is for You If …You’ve ever thought, “I don’t even know who I am anymore.”You’re juggling ADHD, hormones, and motherhood — and you’re exhausted“Just breathe” advice makes you ragey instead of relaxedYou want practical, ADHD-friendly ways to steady your nervous system📚 References & Resources MentionedHero Menopause — Dr Sunita Chelva Instagram:  @drsunitachelva @heramenopauseFacebook: @Heramenopause and Women’s HealthLinkedIn: @DrSunitaChelva and @HeramenopauseApps: Flo App, Balance App, Flo Partner AppSupplements Discussed: Magnesium, Vitamin D, DIM (cruciferous extract), Activated B vitamins (methylation support)Antihistamines Mentioned: Telfast, Claritin, Zyrtec, Famotidine (Zantac) — always consult your GP before useTherapies Referenced: EMDR, breathwork, weight training, sleep hygiene🔁 Related ADHD Mums EpisodesHORMONES: Histamine + Hormones – Why You Feel Like You’re Falling Apart with Kylie Smart

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