Hormones don't just influence mood swings or monthly cycles, they can deeply shape how ADHD and autism show up in everyday life. In this episode of Essence Rising, we explore what really happens when hormones meet ADHD and autism. From puberty to perimenopause, and every stage in between, hormonal shifts can amplify sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation challenges, and executive functioning struggles,but they can also provide insight into patterns that help us better understand ourselves.

We'll break down:

• Why hormonal fluctuations can intensify ADHD and autistic traits
• The role of estrogen ans progesterone in focus, mood, and sensory processing
• How different life stages, such as puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause, uniquely impact neurodivergent people
• Practical strategies for navigating these changes with more awareness and self-compassion

Whether you're someone living with ADHD or autism, a clinician looking to support neurodivergent clients, or simply curious about the intersection of hormones and the brain, this episode will give you fresh insights, relatable stories, and tools you can use right away.

Tune in to discover how understanding your hormones might just be the missing piece in managing your neurodivergent experience.

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