In this episode of Owning Space, I’m joined by neuroscientist and founder of Ditto Daily, Alice Van Der Schoot, to explore the complex links between ADHD, PMDD, autism, Ehlers Danlos syndrome and endometriosis.

We discuss why ADHD often presents differently in women, how hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle influence dopamine and mood, and what brain imaging research reveals in PMDD. We also examine why ADHD and autism appear at significantly higher rates in people with Ehlers Danlos syndrome, and the emerging connective tissue theory that may help explain the overlap between body-wide and brain-based conditions.

This is a research grounded conversation about hormone sensitivity, cyclical mood changes, misdiagnosis and the reality of living with multi system conditions that do not fit neatly into one category. We also touch on how when science evolves but medical systems don't, people are left behind.

A vital listen for anyone navigating neurodivergence, PMDD, connective tissue disorders or complex women’s health challenges.

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