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Are you one of the one billion women going through perimenopause?
This inevitable life transition can leave you feeling like a total stranger in your own body — and like you're completely losing your mind.
But you're not.
If you’re a woman with ADHD, perimenopause can make your symptoms more intense, more unpredictable, and far more confusing than anyone warned you about. I know — because I’ve been living it.
In this deeply personal and practical episode of Phenomenally ADHD, I’m sharing what really happens when hormones drop and ADHD ramps up — the signs I missed, the chaos that followed, what helped, and what I wish I knew years earlier.
What You’ll Learn:
Why ADHD symptoms worsen in perimenopause — and how to recognize it
How estrogen and progesterone affect focus, memory, motivation, and emotional regulation
The 4 dimensions perimenopause impacts: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual
Natural support strategies I tried (and what actually worked for me)
Why Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) became a necessary next step
How to track your cycle and symptoms in an ADHD-friendly way
Highlights & Key Takeaways:
“I felt like a stranger in my own body.”
My usual ADHD systems suddenly stopped working — and I thought I was failing
Hot flashes hit out of nowhere (and yes, I brought a fan to the mic)
Strength training + acupuncture helped more than I expected
Accepting this phase instead of resisting it became the most powerful shift
You’re not broken. You’re rebuilding.
🎧 Listen if you’re:
A woman with ADHD feeling more overwhelmed, foggy, and emotional than usual
Wondering if your focus and memory issues are just ADHD — or something more
Looking for validation, answers, and relief during this transition
Links mentioned in this episode:
Zarina's list of non-negotiable supplements
Strength (and fun) workout Youtube channel
👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe
Any questions? Email me at [email protected]
Free resources
🧠 ADHD Money Friction Demystified
💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching
💥 Book your Brilliance Call
Socials
📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook
How I can help
🌐 Visit the Website
📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance
I'd love for you to help in spreading the word to other ADHDers who need to create a new scenario for how they view ADHD leaving a 5-star review on this podcast and share it with someone you love 🙂. It helps spread the message to other ADHDers who need to hear it.
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By Zarina BoilyAre you one of the one billion women going through perimenopause?
This inevitable life transition can leave you feeling like a total stranger in your own body — and like you're completely losing your mind.
But you're not.
If you’re a woman with ADHD, perimenopause can make your symptoms more intense, more unpredictable, and far more confusing than anyone warned you about. I know — because I’ve been living it.
In this deeply personal and practical episode of Phenomenally ADHD, I’m sharing what really happens when hormones drop and ADHD ramps up — the signs I missed, the chaos that followed, what helped, and what I wish I knew years earlier.
What You’ll Learn:
Why ADHD symptoms worsen in perimenopause — and how to recognize it
How estrogen and progesterone affect focus, memory, motivation, and emotional regulation
The 4 dimensions perimenopause impacts: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual
Natural support strategies I tried (and what actually worked for me)
Why Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) became a necessary next step
How to track your cycle and symptoms in an ADHD-friendly way
Highlights & Key Takeaways:
“I felt like a stranger in my own body.”
My usual ADHD systems suddenly stopped working — and I thought I was failing
Hot flashes hit out of nowhere (and yes, I brought a fan to the mic)
Strength training + acupuncture helped more than I expected
Accepting this phase instead of resisting it became the most powerful shift
You’re not broken. You’re rebuilding.
🎧 Listen if you’re:
A woman with ADHD feeling more overwhelmed, foggy, and emotional than usual
Wondering if your focus and memory issues are just ADHD — or something more
Looking for validation, answers, and relief during this transition
Links mentioned in this episode:
Zarina's list of non-negotiable supplements
Strength (and fun) workout Youtube channel
👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe
Any questions? Email me at [email protected]
Free resources
🧠 ADHD Money Friction Demystified
💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching
💥 Book your Brilliance Call
Socials
📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook
How I can help
🌐 Visit the Website
📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance
I'd love for you to help in spreading the word to other ADHDers who need to create a new scenario for how they view ADHD leaving a 5-star review on this podcast and share it with someone you love 🙂. It helps spread the message to other ADHDers who need to hear it.