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The ADHD & Perimenopause Connection with Jodie Sturges

The ADHD & Perimenopause Connection with Jodie Sturges

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Join Michelle as she speaks to Jodie Sturges, a qualified therapist and content creator who juggles life as a mum of six while navigating her own recent ADHD diagnosis and perimenopause journey. Diagnosed with ADHD at 43, just as her hormones began changing, Jodie shares the connection between perimenopause and neurodiversity that most women don't know about. Jodie and Michelle share advice and personal experiences that could change how you understand your own brain and body. Jodie Reveals: • Why hormonal changes in perimenopause can intensify ADHD symptoms • Why many women receive their first ADHD diagnosis in their 40s • How traditional therapy training doesn't prepare therapists to work with neurodiverse clients • What is bioidentical hormone therapy and why it can be life changing for women with ADHD • The differences in diagnosis and symptoms between ADHD girls and boys • Why creating a home environment where neurodiverse children don't have to mask is crucial • Why current research into ADHD and hormones doesn’t go far enough BEST MOMENTS "To hit a place where I was having thoughts of giving up my job, I was dreading waking up in the morning, that scares me for women." "When I was diagnosed, I reflected a huge amount on my childhood... I was so suppressed and told off for fidgeting, told off for talking too much." "I felt like I had to just soldier on because it's just perimenopause. Like just get on with it. All women go through this." "If you are questioning that person's commitment to their therapy, that could be quite damaging for the therapeutic relationship." "We thrive in chaos. I didn't know that at the time... that's when I perform best is when I'm under that pressure." "I don't believe I was like that before... I'm getting burnt out quicker and needing that decompression time where I have to say I just need to be on my own." EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.kentcounsellingservices.co.uk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jodie_adhd_therapist?_t=ZN-8wqGwVw1t4A&_r=1 https://pensight.com/x/jodie-sturges HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk

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