The Dr. Brighten Show

ADHD, Sleep & Hormones: Why Your Brain Won’t Shut Off at Night


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Do you have ADHD and struggle to fall asleep—even when you're exhausted? You're not alone. In this video, Dr. Jolene Brighten breaks down why ADHD brains fight sleep, how your hormones are secretly sabotaging your rest, and what you can actually do about it. If your symptoms get worse before your period, your meds feel off some weeks, or you feel wired at night but groggy in the morning… this episode is for you.


🌙 Don’t forget to grab your FREE 5-Day ADHD Hormone & Brain Sync mini course:

👉 https://drbrighten.com/sync


Learn the real science behind ADHD sleep issues, how estrogen, progesterone, dopamine, and cortisol all play a role, and get ADHD-friendly sleep hacks that actually work. Whether you’re neurodivergent, navigating perimenopause, or just tired of tossing and turning—this video is packed with tools to finally help you rest.


✨ Supplements, research, and resources mentioned are all linked below!


This Episode is Brought to You By:

Dr. Brighten Essentials: drbrightenessentials.com use code POD15 for 15% off.


Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Free 5-Day ADHD Hormones & Brain Sync Mini Course: https://drbrighten.com/sync

Beyond The Pill  by Dr. Jolene Brighten – includes the Upgraded Golden Milk recipe https://amzn.to/3becjT7

Dr. Brighten Essentials Supplements Mentioned in the episode:

Balance—Women’s Hormone Support (use the code in the show notes) https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/balance

Magnesium Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus

Adrenal Calm https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/adrenal-calm

Myo Inositiol Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/myoinositol-plus?selling_plan=995426338

Episode with Dr. Carrie Jones on GABA and hormone balance https://drbrt.in/ByveEr

Episode with Dr. Navaz Habib on How to Activate Your Vagus Nerve https://drbrt.in/wRII3Y

Subscribe for Dr. Jolene Brighten’s upcoming perimenopause & weight loss hormone therapy episode

Article: Foods That Support Progesterone Production https://drbrighten.com/boost-low-progesterone/


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