#017 - How Hormonal Changes IMPACT ADHD Minds 🧠🤔

In this episode of the ADHD Fempreneur Podcast, host Kerry Fitzgibbon is joined by celebrity naturopath and hormone expert, Sam Beau-Patrick. They dive into the relationship between ADHD and hormones, exploring the impact of hormones on conditions like perimenopause, postnatal depression, and fertility. Sam shares her insights from years of experience in nursing and naturopathy, shedding light on the role hormones play in our overall health and well-being. Tune in to discover how understanding hormones can empower individuals, especially those with ADHD, to navigate their superpowers towards success.

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Timestamps

00:00:23 - Introduction

00:02:11 - Understanding Hormones in the Body

00:03:29 - The Role of Adrenaline and Noradrenaline

00:04:03 - Dopamine's Influence on the ADHD Brain

00:07:08 - Nutrition's Role in Hormone Production

00:08:29 - The Lag in Dopamine Transmission and ADHD

00:09:10 - Seeking Dopamine Hits and ADHD Behaviors

00:11:28 - Hormonal Changes During Life Stages and ADHD

00:14:01 - Biohacks for ADHDers

00:16:09 - The Role of Routine and Sleep in Hormone Regulation

00:17:18 - Exercise and Diet as Biohacks for ADHD

00:21:31 - Strategies for Better Sleep and Hormone Regulation

00:23:43 - Biohacks for Menopause and ADHD

00:25:34 - The Logic of the Brain and Sleep Routines

00:27:40 - Saliva Tests and Hormone Analysis

00:28:40 - Soothing the Brain Back to Sleep