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The Podcast by ADHD consultant and lecturer James Koppert

Sep 27

The Mechanics of ADHD and the Menopause. Why It is the Perfect Storm

Women: Have you spent your life keeping all the plates spinning, only to feel them suddenly crashing down in midlife? If you are experiencing intense brain fog, emotional swings, or feeling like your lifelong coping mechanisms are suddenly failing, you are not alone. In this episode, we explore the powerful and often misunderstood intersection of ADHD and menopause. We break down exactly what is happening in the brain when hormone levels shift, why so many women are getting late-diagnosed with ADHD in their 40s and 50s, and most importantly, how to reclaim your focus and executive function without relying solely on medication. In This Episode, We Cover: The Estrogen-Dopamine Connection: Why estrogen is the brain's "master regulator" for dopamine, and how the sudden drop in hormones during perimenopause drastically amplifies ADHD symptoms. The Unmasking of Midlife: How women successfully "mask" their ADHD for decades using anxiety, perfectionism, and estrogen—and why the transition into menopause strips those coping mechanisms away. Brain Fog or ADHD? How to tell the difference between typical menopausal cognitive changes and underlying executive dysfunction. Actionable, Non-Medical Management: Practical strategies to support your changing brain, including: Cognitive therapies: How CBT and ADHD coaching can help you build new executive function skills. Sleep repair: Why Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and strict sleep hygiene are game-changers for a neurodivergent brain. Physiological hacks: The undeniable power of aerobic exercise to naturally boost dopamine and serotonin. Structural support: How to lower your cognitive load using techniques like "body doubling," visual time-blocking, and meal planning. Join the Conversation: Did this episode resonate with your midlife experience? Subscribe to the show, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who might be navigating their own "perfect storm." koppertadhd@gmail.com if you want to leave a tip https://ko-fi.com/forteannewspodcast Thank you for listenng
Jul 5

The Three Reasons ADHD Kids are Struggling in Education Now More Than Ever

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Jul 5

Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Turning Defiance into Thriving Collaboration

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterised by a persistent pattern of angry, irritable mood, argumentative and defiant behaviour, and vindictiveness. Rather than being a simple matter of "bad behaviour," ODD stems from an intricate interaction between genetic vulnerabilities—such as variations in the MAOA and COMT genes that affect neurotransmitter regulation—and environmental stressors, particularly coercive family dynamics. Accurately diagnosing ODD is critical, especially when differentiating its anger-driven defiance from the anxiety-driven panic responses seen in Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Fortunately, ODD is highly treatable through evidence-based psychosocial interventions like Parent Management Training (PMT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), which focus on repairing relationships, building emotional regulation skills, and replacing punitive cycles with structured, empathetic support. Parental Management Training the Oregon Model: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27283222/ Parent Child Interaction Therapy: https://www.pcit.org/about Incredible Years Programme: https://www.incredibleyears.com/ please email koppertadhd@gmail.com If you want to support the show the link is here: https://ko-fi.com/forteannewspodcast
May 21

Sugar Addiction and the ADHD Brain

We really struggle with sugar and binge eating. James explains what is happening in the brain and also how to try and beat it. koppertadhd@gmail.com
May 9

PDA: Strategies to Support a ADHD or Autistic Child with a Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile

If you are a caregiver, parent or teacher, helping a child with PDA is a tough job. This podcast looks at the methods proven to make a difference to make your life easier and your child happier.
Jan 6

Shocking Links Between ADHD & Alzheimer's/Dementia and The Hope To Fight It

As requested, here is a show about the huge link between ADHD and issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. But fear not. There is hope for us. Tune in to hear James discuss these conditions. If you want to support the costs of this show or just fund James a coffee please go to https://ko-fi.com/forteannewspodcast
12/19/2025

New Neurodiverse Lens on Past Lives: William Wilberforce

In the new series called New Neurodiverse Lens on Past Lives, James explores people from history and asks, "Were they neurodiverse?" In the first epsiode James looks at William Wilberforce. Please support the show here https://ko-fi.com/forteannewspodcast And if you want to read the article it is here https://jameskoppert.substack.com/p/new-neurodiverse-lens-on-past-lives
12/05/2025

Streeting Dances to Reforms War Drum In a Ballet of Lies About ADHD and Over-diagnosis

Please share the Substack article everywhere you can https://open.substack.com/pub/jameskoppert/p/streeting-dances-to-reforms-war-drum?r=3wmilr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web James challenged Wes Streeting's views on ADHD and overdiagnosis

The Podcast by ADHD consultant and lecturer James Koppert

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KoppertADHD
Years Active

2025 - 2026
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17
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Clean
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