ADHD in Women: Late Diagnosis, Hormones, Relationships & Sexual Health ft. Jorie Houlihan

Send us Fan MailADHD in women is one of the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood conditions in healthcare today — and for the millions of women who spent decades wondering why their brain works differently, a late diagnosis can be both a revelation and a grief. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Jorie Houlihan, ADHD coach and host of The ADHD &... podcast, to explore the unique ways ADHD manifests in women, how hormonal changes across the lifespan amplify symptoms, and what all of this means for relationships, intimacy, and sexual health. Topics covered: why ADHD in women is so frequently missed or misdiagnosed and what the diagnostic journey looks like, the unique challenges women with ADHD face that differ significantly from men, how hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause intensify ADHD symptoms, the impact of ADHD on relationships, communication, and intimate connection, practical strategies for managing ADHD symptoms in daily life and relationships, the societal stigma around women with ADHD and how to dismantle the shame around it, empowerment through understanding your own neurodivergent brain, the evolving landscape of ADHD research and what it means for women's treatment options, and how to find joy and thrive with an ADHD brain at any age. Find Jorie at joriehoulihan.com, listen to The ADHD &... podcast on all major platforms, and follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook at @joriehoulihan.Work with Dr. [email protected] with Between the Sheets:IG: @ReviveISHEmail: [email protected]#podmatchWant to be a guest on Between the Sheets: Exploring Sexual Health & Wellness? Send Stephanie a message on PodMatch here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreviews/btswithdrzEpisode is sponsored by Boston Scientific and EDCure. For more information click here:www.EDCure.com/BTS