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Jul 6
33m 43s

Confused about Your Hormones? This is Yo...

Kate Moryoussef
About this episode

In this week’s 'Wisdom' episode, we explore Chapter 5 (Live in Sync With your Hormones) of my upcoming new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, focusing on the often-overlooked hormonal factors (particularly progesterone) that can influence ADHD symptoms, especially during our menstrual cycles, perimenopause and menopause.

In this conversation, we revisit Kate's chats with Dr. Emma Ping, a menopause specialist, and Adele Wimsett, a women’s health practitioner and author. Together, they unpack how hormones like progesterone, oestrogen, and testosterone interact with the ADHD brain, and why understanding this link is crucial for women’s wellbeing.

🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here🌟

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why perimenopause can amplify ADHD symptoms, and how to spot the signs.
  • The role of progesterone acts as a mood stabiliser, the impact of reduced levels during perimenopause, and why it’s often misunderstood in women’s health.
  • How to distinguish between ADHD symptoms and hormone-related changes to get the right support.
  • How HRT, including oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, can support cognitive and emotional wellbeing.
  • The difference between synthetic progestins and body-identical progesterone, and why it matters.
  • Why perimenopause can be the “perfect storm” for late-diagnosed ADHDers, and what needs to change in medical care.
  • The empowering role of symptom tracking and cyclical awareness to support ADHD traits and emotional regulation.

Timestamps:

03:19 - The important Intersection of ADHD and Menopause

4:19 - Exploring HRT for ADHD Women

19:26 - How Hormonal Changes Can Impact Your ADHD

22:24 - Understanding Estrogen Dominance and Its Effects

28:31 - The Ripple Effect: Creating Change for ADHD Women

Whether you’re navigating brain fog, mood swings, or anxiety, this episode offers clarity on what’s happening in your body and what support truly works. If you'd like to learn more about hormones and ADHD, you can watch Kate's latest webinar [here].

Links and Resources:

  • Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].
  • Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: A bonus Q&A to ask me anything about ADHD and my new book! - July 8th 24th @1.30pm. Book [here].
  • Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].
  • Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
  • Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on my website [
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