Episode 47 - ADHD and Hormones: How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects ADHD Symptoms with Adele Wimsett of Harmonise You

🐚 Topics coveredAdele's journey to specializing in women's health and ADHDThe significant connection between hormonal fluctuations and ADHD traits in womenHow different phases of the menstrual cycle can affect neurodivergent women differentlyThe impact of major hormonal transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause on ADHDWhy neurodivergent women are at higher risk for conditions like PMDD and postnatal depressionThe role of estrogen and progesterone in managing ADHD symptomsPractical strategies for managing ADHD symptoms throughout your cycleThe importance of blood sugar balance, gut health, and nervous system regulationHow to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that often overlooks female ADHDFinding community and acceptance as a neurodivergent womanAbout Adele Adele Wimsett is a women's health practitioner and cyclical living guide who specializes in supporting ADHD women to understand how their hormones affect their traits. Having co-authored the book "Essential Feminine Wisdom," she is passionate about educating women on how to harness the power of their cyclical nature. From menarche to menopause, Adele bridges the woo and the science, supporting women to balance their hormones naturally and navigate their ADHD traits throughout their monthly and life cycles.After spending 20 years working in youth justice services with a focus on special educational needs, Adele began her journey into women's health when her own period disappeared despite following "healthy" lifestyle practices. Her diagnosis with ADHD as an adult led her to discover the significant yet under-researched connection between hormones and ADHD traits in women. Through her practice, she helps women create ADHD-friendly lifestyles that work with their natural hormonal fluctuations rather than against them.Where to find Adele Website: https://harmoniseyou.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmoniseyouInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmoniseyou/About the HostI’m Iris Josephina—functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more. Let’s stay connected:📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses