ADHD in Perimenopause: Why Focus Fades—and How to Get It Back

Fridge keys, lost words, 3pm crashes? It’s not you. Fluctuating oestrogen can scramble dopamine, norepinephrine, sleep, and blood sugar—so ADHD traits get louder in perimenopause. In this upbeat episode, celebrity menopause doctor Dr Golda Parker shares a kinder “operating system” for your brilliant, busy brain.

We make the science fun and simple: how hormone swings create “patchy Wi-Fi” between your prefrontal cortex and motivation circuits, why circadian rhythm and mitochondria matter, and how hot flushes, cortisol spikes, and glucose dips fuel fatigue and brain fog. Then we get practical: one wake time + morning light, friction-free focus tools (one calendar, two alarms, a landing pad, “two-minute runway”), steady-energy meals that tame crashes, and training that actually helps—strength and Zone 2. We also cover smart supports to discuss with your clinician: omega-3 (EPA/DHA), magnesium glycinate (evening), creatine, inositol, L-theanine, rhodiola; and when to check ferritin/iron, B12, vitamin D, thyroid. If you use ADHD meds, learn why hormone fluctuations can change how they feel—and what to adjust (timing, sleep, hydration, real meals).

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Medical note: Educational only—this isn’t personal medical advice. Always discuss diagnosis, medications, and supplements with your own clinician, especially if you take prescriptions or have ongoing conditions.