Send us Fan Mail ⚠️If you want all my tried & true options for mental clarity✨ on demand, pick up Finally Focused: http://christabiegler.com/focus On this episode of the Less Stressed Life, we’re continuing ADHD month with returning guest Dr. Jolene Brighten to talk about the hidden signs of ADHD in women and why so many go undiagnosed for years. We get into masking, people pleasing, overachieving, and what ADHD can look like when someone seems to have it all together on the outside but is struggling to keep up behind the scenes. We also unpack the connection between ADHD and perimenopause, including why hormonal changes can make existing symptoms worse or create symptoms that look like ADHD. Jolene explains why thyroid health matters when evaluating ADHD symptoms and how inflammation, gut health, sleep, and movement can influence brain function. Plus, we discuss what an ADHD diagnosis actually involves and when getting one may be helpful. 📖 Get Dr. Jolene Brighten’s new book, ADHD and Women, here: https://drbrighten.com/books/adhd-and-women/ ✅ Check out Dr. Jolene Brighten's previous episode, #294 Is This Normal? Libido, Night Sweats, and BC Alternatives KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🧠 Why ADHD often goes undiagnosed in women 🎭 Masking, people pleasing, and overachieving 🔍 How ADHD can show up beyond the typical stereotypes 🌸 Why perimenopause can amplify ADHD symptoms 🦋 How thyroid and hormone changes can mimic ADHD 🔥 The connection between inflammation, gut health, and brain function 💤 How sleep and movement support focus and executive function 🧩 When an ADHD diagnosis may be helpful ABOUT GUEST: Dr. Jolene Brighten is an internationally recognized hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and founder of Dr. Brighten Essentials, a supplement company creating science-backed solutions for women’s health. Board-certified in naturopathic endocrinology, a certified menopause specialist, and sex counselor, she’s the bestselling author of Beyond the Pill, Is This Normal, and the forthcoming ADHD and Women—empowering women to optimize their hormones and enhance sexual wellness. A passionate advocate for uncovering the root causes of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten combines clinical expertise with evidence-based education to empower women to optimize their hormones, brain health, and sexual wellness. Through her writing, speaking engagements, and global educational platforms, she has inspired millions of women to better understand their bodies and reclaim vitality. WHERE TO FIND GUEST: Website: https://drbrighten.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten/ Podcast: The Dr. Brighten Show - https://drbrighten.com/podcast/ SPONSOR: Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 💛 I’m sharing some pretty cool health pearls 💎 about vitamin K2, a misunderstood nutrient that goes way beyond 🦴 bone health, including its role in helping calcium get where it needs to go, ❤️ cardiovascular health, 🥾 performance and more. Save 10% on any Jigsaw Health order with code LESSSTRESSED10. NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: 🍽️ Over restriction is dead 🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best 🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards) 🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone ❤️ Do your best and leave the rest WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA: Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/ Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife Quick Links: https://www.christabiegler.com/links Cortisol Shop: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-shop ✨Grab Cortisol Reset here: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-a ❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions
