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Do I Have ADHD… or Is This Perimenopause? How to Get the Right Diagnosis
In this insightful episode of The Healthy Life Approach podcast, Kristen Beasley guides us beyond understanding the 'why' of midlife brain changes, offering practical steps for women navigating ADHD and perimenopause symptoms. We focus on effective strategies to manage new or worsening struggles with focus and emotional regulation. This discussion is crucial for women's health, ensuring you have actionable tools for a better quality of life.
Topics Covered
• Why ADHD symptoms often appear during perimenopause
• The difference between lifelong ADHD and midlife cognitive change
• Why many women receive rushed diagnoses
• What a thorough ADHD evaluation should include
• Labs that can rule out other causes of brain fog
• How hormones interact with attention and executive function
• What treatment options may look like depending on the cause
🎤 Book Kristen to Speak ➡ https://www.healthylifeapproach.com/speaker
🛍️ Products I Use and Recommend
These are the tools I personally use and trust. Links are affiliate links — see disclaimer below.
🩸 Function Health — Test 100+ biomarkers twice a year — $25 off membership https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KBEASLEY10&_saasquatch=KBEASLEY10&d=FHREF25
🌱 Adapt Naturals — Professional-grade foundational supplement stack — 20% off your first order https://www.adaptnaturals.com/KRISTEN80873
🌿 FullScript — My full professional dispensary for targeted supplements — special discount https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/healthylifeapproach
🔋 WHOOP 5.0 — Medical-grade recovery, strain and sleep tracking — free band + one month free https://join.whoop.com/us/en/9302C0E0/
💓 Pulsetto — Vagus nerve stimulation for HRV and parasympathetic recovery — special discount https://pulsetto.sjv.io/HealthyLife
☀️ Sunlighten — Infrared sauna therapy for detox, recovery, and cardiovascular health — special discount https://share.sunlighten.com/KristenBeasley
Enjoyed This Episode? If this episode helped you, the single best thing you can do is subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It takes 30 seconds, and it's how other women in perimenopause find this show. Then share it with one friend who needs to hear it.
Disclaimer ⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or licensed healthcare provider before making medical or health decisions. Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and trust.
📍 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - ADHD or Perimenopause? What to Do When Your Brain Feels Different
0:17 - What to Do After Suspecting ADHD in Midlife
0:43 - ADHD Symptoms Women Describe in Perimenopause
1:04 - Why ADHD Evaluation in Midlife Women Must Be Thorough
1:23 - What a Comprehensive ADHD Assessment Should Include
1:44 - Childhood ADHD History: Questions Your Provider Should Ask
2:05 - Why Hormones Must Be Part of an ADHD Evaluation
2:29 - Lab Tests to Request Before an ADHD Diagnosis
2:49 - Conditions That Mimic ADHD in Perimenopause
3:02 - ADHD Screening Tools and Validated Testing
3:26 - How to Find a Provider Who Understands ADHD in Women
4:10 - How to Talk to Your Doctor About ADHD Symptoms
5:25 - Treatment When Perimenopause Is Causing ADHD Symptoms
6:03 - Treatment When the Diagnosis Is ADHD
6:46 - When It's Both ADHD and Perimenopause (The Most Common Outcome)
7:51 - Your Action Step This Week
8:34 - Next Episode: ADHD Myths vs Facts in Midlife Women
8:55 - Disclaimer
⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your personal health decisions.
#perimenopause
#adhdwomen
#womenshealth
#midlifewomen
#hormonehealth
#adhdawareness
#perimenopausebrain
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By Kristen BeasleyIn this insightful episode of The Healthy Life Approach podcast, Kristen Beasley guides us beyond understanding the 'why' of midlife brain changes, offering practical steps for women navigating ADHD and perimenopause symptoms. We focus on effective strategies to manage new or worsening struggles with focus and emotional regulation. This discussion is crucial for women's health, ensuring you have actionable tools for a better quality of life.
Topics Covered
• Why ADHD symptoms often appear during perimenopause
• The difference between lifelong ADHD and midlife cognitive change
• Why many women receive rushed diagnoses
• What a thorough ADHD evaluation should include
• Labs that can rule out other causes of brain fog
• How hormones interact with attention and executive function
• What treatment options may look like depending on the cause
🎤 Book Kristen to Speak ➡ https://www.healthylifeapproach.com/speaker
🛍️ Products I Use and Recommend
These are the tools I personally use and trust. Links are affiliate links — see disclaimer below.
🩸 Function Health — Test 100+ biomarkers twice a year — $25 off membership https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KBEASLEY10&_saasquatch=KBEASLEY10&d=FHREF25
🌱 Adapt Naturals — Professional-grade foundational supplement stack — 20% off your first order https://www.adaptnaturals.com/KRISTEN80873
🌿 FullScript — My full professional dispensary for targeted supplements — special discount https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/healthylifeapproach
🔋 WHOOP 5.0 — Medical-grade recovery, strain and sleep tracking — free band + one month free https://join.whoop.com/us/en/9302C0E0/
💓 Pulsetto — Vagus nerve stimulation for HRV and parasympathetic recovery — special discount https://pulsetto.sjv.io/HealthyLife
☀️ Sunlighten — Infrared sauna therapy for detox, recovery, and cardiovascular health — special discount https://share.sunlighten.com/KristenBeasley
Enjoyed This Episode? If this episode helped you, the single best thing you can do is subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It takes 30 seconds, and it's how other women in perimenopause find this show. Then share it with one friend who needs to hear it.
Disclaimer ⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or licensed healthcare provider before making medical or health decisions. Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and trust.
📍 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - ADHD or Perimenopause? What to Do When Your Brain Feels Different
0:17 - What to Do After Suspecting ADHD in Midlife
0:43 - ADHD Symptoms Women Describe in Perimenopause
1:04 - Why ADHD Evaluation in Midlife Women Must Be Thorough
1:23 - What a Comprehensive ADHD Assessment Should Include
1:44 - Childhood ADHD History: Questions Your Provider Should Ask
2:05 - Why Hormones Must Be Part of an ADHD Evaluation
2:29 - Lab Tests to Request Before an ADHD Diagnosis
2:49 - Conditions That Mimic ADHD in Perimenopause
3:02 - ADHD Screening Tools and Validated Testing
3:26 - How to Find a Provider Who Understands ADHD in Women
4:10 - How to Talk to Your Doctor About ADHD Symptoms
5:25 - Treatment When Perimenopause Is Causing ADHD Symptoms
6:03 - Treatment When the Diagnosis Is ADHD
6:46 - When It's Both ADHD and Perimenopause (The Most Common Outcome)
7:51 - Your Action Step This Week
8:34 - Next Episode: ADHD Myths vs Facts in Midlife Women
8:55 - Disclaimer
⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your personal health decisions.
#perimenopause
#adhdwomen
#womenshealth
#midlifewomen
#hormonehealth
#adhdawareness
#perimenopausebrain