#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. Follow Kerry https://www.instagram.com/kerry.fitzgibbon/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd.fempreneur?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/adhdfempreneur/ https://youtube.com/@ADHDFempreneur?si=E8tSpld-ashiGua7 Work with Kerry https://adhdfempreneur.com/ https://socialmediaplusone.com/ Follow Hormones With Sam: https://www.instagram.com/hormoneswithsam/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hormoneswithsam?_t=8itv7p2SPlS&_r=1 https://www.facebook.com/hormoneswithsam https://www.youtube.com/@HormonesWithSam Discover more about how Sam can help you on your health journey: https://www.sambeaupatrick.com/ 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