Why ADHD Becomes A Perfect Storm in Perimenopause

What if the rising overwhelm, emotional sensitivity, and brain fog you’re experiencing aren’t “just stress”—but the result of shifting hormones during perimenopause? And what if the solution isn’t more willpower, but more self-understanding?In this potent follow-up episode, I sat down once again with Hormone and ADHD educator Adele Wimsett to explore the under-researched but deeply lived experience of ADHD in perimenopause. With new research, clinical insights, and lived wisdom, Adele uncovers how oestrogen, progesterone, and even histamine are influencing our mood, memory, and capacity to cope—especially for neurodivergent women.We talk about:The perfect hormonal storm of ADHD + perimenopauseWhy progesterone is the unsung hero of hormone healthCycle tracking and data tools that empower better careHistamine, burnout, and why adrenal health is everythingHow to advocate for body-identical hormone therapy (and why most doctors miss the mark)If you’re in your late 30s to mid-40s and wondering “why am I suddenly not coping like I used to?”—this episode is for you.Connect with Adele:Read Adele's StudyListen to previous ep The Cyclic Nature of Female ADHD Download her free webinarsInstagram: @harmonise_youCheck out the MIRA hormone testing device and use cod AWHU15 for 15% offRead the full show notes here >Ready to go deeper?Free Quiz: recognise the leadership frequency you naturally embody, where you still second-guess it, and the shadow edge that keeps your authority from fully landingAbundant and Embodied: my signature self-led embodiment program for soul-led women ready to turn on their magnetism, drop the hustle, and lead from their deepest power, pleasure, and purpose.Feminine CEO Frequency: watch the core Masterclass for sacred space-holders, coaches and healers ready to elevate your medicine, sacred authority, and money in a business model that holds you - so you don't have to hold it all.Until next time my love,Charlotte Instagram: @charlotte.pointeauxwww.charlottepointeaux.com