Navigating Loneliness and ADHD in Midlife

EP. 211: In this episode, I’m sitting down with UK-based women’s health practitioner Adele Winslett to talk about the intersection of ADHD, neurodivergence, and the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause. It’s a raw, honest conversation about what happens when estrogen dips and the brain fog sets in and why you’re absolutely not alone.

We also explore how midlife can unmask long-standing ADHD and neurodivergent traits that were once manageable and how this shift can feel both disorienting and illuminating. If you’ve been silently struggling or questioning what’s going on with your mind and body, this episode is a powerful reminder that there’s clarity and support on the other side.

Topics Discussed: 

• Can perimenopause make ADHD symptoms worse?

• What are the signs of ADHD in women over 40?

• How does estrogen affect brain function and focus?

• Is brain fog during menopause linked to neurodivergence?

  What happens when ADHD and hormone changes collide in midlife

  
  

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On This Episode We Cover: 

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 

• 00:04:38 – Adele’s Background

• 00:07:22 – Perimenopause & Neurodivergence 

• 00:12:10 – Dr. Tyna on Estrogen Dominance

• 00:14:56 – Understanding Labs in Perimenopause

• 00:21:42 – Key Symptoms of Neurodivergence 

• 00:26:24 – Neurodivergence in Later Life

• 00:32:32 – The Impact of Self-Abandonment

• 00:33:48 – Unmasking Neurodivergence

• 00:36:22 – Medications: Adderall & Alternatives

• 00:40:28 – Hormonal Shifts & Changing Needs

• 00:43:14 – GLP1s & Dopamine: What You Need to Know

• 00:47:44 – Brain Noise, Hyperfixation & RSD in ADHD

• 00:51:53 – Effective Sleep Strategies

• 00:53:58 – Letting Go of Outdated Beliefs

• 00:56:05 – Exercise & Strategies for Managing Symptoms

• 00:59:34 – Embracing Your Uniqueness

• 01:03:28 – Understanding Your Brain’s Needs

• 01:07:33 – Overcoming People-Pleasing & Setting Boundaries

• 01:13:13 - Where to Find Adele

Further Listening: 

Hormone’s Playlist 

GLP1’s Done Right University

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