Listen "Is it Perimenopause—or is it ADHD?"
Episode Synopsis
Functional Nutritionist and Certified Brain Health Professional Christine MacCarrol was diagnosed with ADHD in midlife, and she knows the signs (and they’re often missed until perimenopause hits)! Let’s chat the brain-hormone-midlife rollercoaster, executive function struggles, and bust the stigma around ADHD and ADHD-like symptoms in women—and get you the tools to get past those struggles and take charge of your brain health. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like something’s just off, this one’s for you! Follow Christine on Instagram HEREUse code FOCUS20 for 20% off Christine’s FocusFlower supplement, HERE Love us as much as we love ourselves? Here’s what to do:*SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW TO BE ENTERED IN OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY!*To be entered, send a screenshot to @your_idealage on IG or submit your screenshot here: https://idealage.com/screenshotsFollow Ideal Age on Instagram HERETo learn more about Ideal Age, go HERETo ask us a question, click HERE *PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS*Find the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available!Visit the Ideal Age website HERE & use discount code IAPODCASTTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Late Diagnosed ADHD in Women00:22 Childhood Perceptions and Misdiagnosis01:42 ADHD Symptoms in Women03:07 Genetic and Hormonal Influences09:59 Medication and Treatment Approaches12:39 Neurotransmitters and ADHD16:54 Personal Experiences and Coping Strategies33:33 The Dopamine Dilemma: Self-Medication and ADHD34:52 Navigating Life's Trajectory: ADHD in Women Over 4036:17 Hormonal Roller Coaster: Estrogen and ADHD41:24 The Overload of Modern Life: Stress and ADHD47:02 Recognizing ADHD: Symptoms and Diagnosis53:21 Supporting Brain Health: Nutrients and Supplements01:08:25 Unshaming ADHD: Embracing Your BrainText us!
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