AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
ADHD Essentials
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
May 10, 2024
Tracy Otsuka, author of 'ADHD for Smart Ass Women,' discusses gender norms, lack of research on women with ADHD, estrogen-dopamine connection, trauma, imposter syndrome, procastivity, and ADHD & perimenopause. The podcast delves into the struggles and unique experiences of women with ADHD.
40:05
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Women with ADHD face misdiagnosis challenges due to unique symptoms and struggle with appropriate treatment.
- Hormonal changes affect ADHD symptoms in women, emphasizing the importance of understanding estrogen's impact on dopamine levels.
Deep dives
Challenges of ADHD Diagnosis in Women
75% of women with ADHD are unaware they have ADHD. The diagnostic process often takes about 3.2 visits to clinicians for correct identification. Due to differing symptoms, women with ADHD are frequently misdiagnosed and struggle with appropriate medication, exacerbating their difficulties.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode