Episode 171
ADHD Meltdown: The Spiral When Mom and Child Have ADHD | Psychiatrist’s Advice
ADHD and motherhood: Learn to manage meltdowns, reduce mental load, and support your child through pregnancy and postpartum changes.
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Episode 172
Can Hypothyroidism Cause Weight Gain? Hashimoto’s, Thyroid Labs, and Muscle | Emily Kiberd
Can Hypothyroidism Cause Weight Gain? Explore Hashimoto’s, thyroid testing, nutrition, sleep, and strength training.
Episode 170
ADHD Medication and Your Period: What Women Need to Know About Treatment, PMDD, and Changing Symptoms
ADHD medication and your period: learn how hormonal changes, PMDD, and appetite can affect symptoms and treatment.
Episode 169
Psychiatrists Warning: ADHD Relationships, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and Building a Life That Works
ADHD and relationships: Explore rejection sensitivity, emotional regulation, intimacy and practical tools for stronger connections.
Episode 168
ADHD and Hormones in Women: Why Symptoms Change Across Your Cycle and in Perimenopause | Agnes K. Simone & Annika Joya
ADHD and hormones in women can affect focus, mood, and symptoms across the menstrual cycle and during perimenopause.
Episode 167
ADHD in Women Symptoms: Why Success Can Hide the Signs
ADHD in women symptoms can hide behind success, perfectionism, and organization. Learn what to look for and how to seek proper evaluation.
Episode 166
Endometriosis and Perimenopause: Can You Use HRT? | Hormone Doctor’s Warning
Endometriosis and perimenopause can be an especially confusing combination: the symptoms you hoped would ease may suddenly feel louder, your cycle may become less…
Episode 165
ADHD Rejection Sensitivity: Why Rejection Can Feel So Personal | Alex Partridge
ADHD rejection sensitivity can make criticism and uncertainty feel overwhelming. Learn how masking, shame, and self-trust are connected.
Episode 164
Cellular Aging: Why Your Body May Be Aging Faster Than You Think | Dr. Will Cole
What is cellular aging, and can your biological age be older than your chronological age? Dr. Will Cole explains mitochondrial dysfunction, organ aging, inflammation,…