#167 - When Perimenopause Unmasks ADHD with Dr. Jen Wolkin

Midlife brain fog and overwhelm aren’t signs of falling apart. It’s really just your biology getting louder. Dr. Jen Wolkin, a Harvard-trained neuropsychologist, explains how perimenopause can reveal ADHD that’s been there all along and why compassion, not willpower, brings clarity.

We unpack how estrogen shifts dopamine and norepinephrine, why hormone swings magnify time blindness and emotional reactivity, and how perfectionism and people-pleasing crumble under midlife’s mental load.

You’ll walk away with simple tools for clearer focus and steadier mood, including protein-forward meals, grazing stations to beat decision fatigue, and scripts for asking for help. This episode is science, validation, and relief all in one.

Connect with Dr. Jen

Instagram: @adhd_with_drjen, @drjenwolkin

Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!

• Story Session: Navigating ADHD in Midlife & Menopause
• Finding Your Movement Rhythm with ADHD & Perimenopause with Christine Chessman

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