121: ADHD, Hormones, and Perimenopause: Why Your Brain Feels Different in Midlife With Dr. Jolene Brighten

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In this episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, Dr. Izabella Wentz speaks with hormone expert Dr. Jolene Brighten about why ADHD is so often missed in women and how hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life can influence the way ADHD symptoms show up. From puberty and hormonal birth control to postpartum, the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and postmenopause, they explore why some women may not recognize their neurodivergence until midlife, and why understanding how the brain works can be a powerful first step toward finding the right tools and support. The conversation also takes a strengths-based look at ADHD, highlighting creativity, passion, intense focus,…