ADHD, Motherhood, and Invisible Overload
When I say ADHD in women, I am not talking about simple distraction. I am talking about the kind of overload that happens when the brain is already working hard, and then motherhood asks for a million tiny decisions before noon.
That is the reality I wanted to talk about in this episode. Because for many of us, the hard part is not that we do not care. It is that we care about everything, all at once, while our executive function is trying to keep up.
In this conversation, I get honest about what it feels like when time blindness, shame, and hormone shifts collide. I also talk about the supports that help me stay functional: movement, creatine, omega-3s, magnesium, sleep, and the recovery routines I lean on when my body is asking for help.
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When I say ADHD in women, I am not talking about simple distraction. I am talking about the kind of overload that happens when the brain is already working hard, and then motherhood asks for a million tiny decisions before noon.
That is the reality I wanted to talk about in this episode. Because for many of us, the hard part is not that we do not care. It is that we care about everything, all at once, while our executive function is trying to keep up.
In this conversation, I get honest about what it feels like when time blindness, shame, and hormone shifts collide. I also talk about the supports that help me stay functional: movement, creatine, omega-3s, magnesium, sleep, and the recovery routines I lean on when my body is asking for help.
This Episode Is Brought to You By
Dr. Brighten Essentials Radiant Mind
Want a science-backed formula created to support women’s brain health through every stage of life. If you’ve ever felt the brain fog of perimenopause or noticed how ADHD can amplify challenges with focus, memory, mood, or sleep, you’re not alone. Radiant Mind combines clinically studied saffron extract, Bacognize® Bacopa, Cognizin® Citicoline, and zinc to help nourish your brain chemistry and support clarity, calm, and resilience.
Exclusive for podcast listeners: use the code POD15 for 15% off your order
Shop now https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/radiant-mind
HigherDOSE – Red Light Showerhead Filter
Your shower water could be impacting your skin more than you think. The HigherDOSE Red Light Showerhead Filter features a 10-stage filtration system designed to reduce chlorine, VOCs, and other contaminants that can contribute to dryness and irritation. It also includes built-in red light therapy to support cellular energy and overall skin appearance—turning your daily shower into a more restorative ritual.
Use the code DRBRIGHTEN15 for 15% off
Shop now http://drbrighten.com/higherdose
👩🏻⚕️Follow Dr. Jolene Brighten:
💻 Website: https://www.drbrighten.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten
🧵Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten
🌟 Grab my free hormone friendly recipes here! https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit/
🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjolenebrighten
👉 If you found this episode valuable, drop a comment below to tell us what you loved most, and share it with a friend! Let’s spread the knowledge. 💬
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