What if the best diet for ADHD isn’t about strict elimination or food fear, but about nourishing your brain to function at its best? In this powerful conversation, Tim Frie, nutritional neuroscience researcher, joins me to unpack how your food environment, nutrient intake, and even your stress levels shape your focus, mood, and executive function. We go far beyond the …
Have you ever wondered if your brain fog, fatigue, and painful periods might actually be connected? In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I share groundbreaking research and personal experience showing how women diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to also have endometriosis and vice versa. This is a conversation every woman struggling with hormone-driven symptoms, chronic pain, or …
Did you know that when estrogen drops during perimenopause and menopause, ADHD symptoms can skyrocket? If you’ve felt like your ADHD got worse overnight—or that your once-manageable brain fog, mood swings, or forgetfulness have taken over—you’re not imagining things. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we uncover the science behind how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin, and …
If you’ve ever felt like your brain is moving through molasses, your to-do list is shouting at you, and no amount of caffeine can bring you back to life—this episode is for you. In this raw and real conversation, Dr. Jolene Brighten breaks down the science, the lived experience, and the hormonal chaos behind ADHD burnout. Especially for women in …
ADHD sleep struggles are real, and if you’re constantly battling your brain at bedtime, it’s not a character flaw—it’s hormonal. In this episode, we’re diving deep into why ADHD brains resist rest, how your hormones are secretly sabotaging your sleep, and what you can actually do to fix it. Whether you’re in your reproductive years, perimenopause, or postmenopause, this episode …
Are you ready to reimagine the way you think about ADHD, mental health, and the neurodivergent brain? Today, we’re diving deep into the science, personal experiences, and practical strategies to thrive in a world designed for the neurotypical. I’m joined by Ludovico, a brilliant PhD researcher and advocate who discovered his ADHD while in grad school. Together, we unpack the …