ADHD, Hormones, & Perimenopause: Understanding the Midlife Brain with Dr Jolene Brighten

ADHD, Hormones, & Perimenopause: Understanding the Midlife Brain with Dr Jolene Brighten

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/fan_mail/new] Why do so many women feel like their brain changes during perimenopause?  In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Jolene Brighten, [https://drbrighten.com/about/] we explore the powerful connection between ADHD, hormones, and the midlife brain. Learn why so many women are first diagnosed with ADHD during perimenopause, how estrogen and progesterone influence focus, memory, mood, and executive function, and what you can do to work with your changing brain. Whether you've been diagnosed with ADHD or simply feel more forgetful, overwhelmed, or mentally scattered than ever before, this episode will help you better understand what's happening—and remind you that you're not losing your mind. Do check out Dr Brighten's new book! [https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Women-Optimizing-Hormones-Thriving/dp/059398160X]- ADHD and Women Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/support] _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance [http://www.mountainrebalance.com/] or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.jane [http://www.instagram.com/mountain.rebalance.janel]l 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health [https://mountainrebalance.com/?page_id=719] 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  [https://mountainrebalance.com/?p=14327] This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

The Gut-Hormone Connection in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow- How Your Gut Impacts Hormones, Inflammation & Symptoms

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/fan_mail/new] Gut health changes everything in midlife.  In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow and I discuss the gut-hormone connection in perimenopause and menopause, including estrogen, leaky gut, inflammation, the microbiome, stress, fiber, bone health, and why working upstream of symptoms can completely change how women experience midlife.  A must-listen conversation for women interested in hormones, gut health, and aging well. You can find Cynthia and her new book The Menopause Gut [https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/] here Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/support] _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance [http://www.mountainrebalance.com/] or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.jane [http://www.instagram.com/mountain.rebalance.janel]l 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health [https://mountainrebalance.com/?page_id=719] 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  [https://mountainrebalance.com/?p=14327] This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

HIIT vs Sprint Workouts, Cardio Zones & What Movements Your Body Actually Needs in Midlife

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/fan_mail/new] What workouts actually work in midlife—and which ones might be holding you back? In this episode, we break down how to train smarter as your body and hormones shift through perimenopause and menopause. We cover cardio zones, the difference between HIIT and sprint interval training, why strength training is essential for bone density and longevity, VO2max, lactate threshold, and how to avoid getting stuck in that “gray zone” of workouts that don’t move the needle. You’ll walk away understanding how to polarize your movement, improve endurance, support your metabolism, and feel stronger, more energized, and more at home in your body. Lynette Talbot—mountain athlete performance coach, endurance athlete, and former physical therapist assistant—shares her simple, effective weekly framework to help you put this into practice without overwhelm. If you’ve been wondering how to structure your workouts in midlife so they actually support your energy, hormones, and long-term health… this episode will bring clarity. 👉 Learn more about Lynette and her work at billygoatswift.com [http://www.billygoatswift.com] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/support] _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance [http://www.mountainrebalance.com/] or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.jane [http://www.instagram.com/mountain.rebalance.janel]l 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health [https://mountainrebalance.com/?page_id=719] 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  [https://mountainrebalance.com/?p=14327] This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

Wilding: The Missing Medicine for Midlife Women with Nicole Jefferson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we explore the concept of “wilding” and how reconnecting with the natural world can help women feel more free, embodied, and fully themselves—especially in midlife.  We talk about cycles, the pressure to stay the same, and why nature may be the missing piece in how we heal, grow, and evolve. Nicole Jefferson from Wilding [http://www.wildingtherapy.com]Therapy is my guest Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/support] _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance [http://www.mountainrebalance.com/] or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.jane [http://www.instagram.com/mountain.rebalance.janel]l 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health [https://mountainrebalance.com/?page_id=719] 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  [https://mountainrebalance.com/?p=14327] This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

Peptide Therapy in Midlife- Curious But Skeptical with Dr. Kaisa Coppola

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/fan_mail/new] Peptides are everywhere in the health world right now—but are they all hype or a legitimate tool for health and longevity or a dangerous fad?  Janel sits down with Dr. Kaisa Coppola of Harmony Health for a curious and honest conversation about what peptides are, how they work, and where the science actually stands.  Find Dr Kaisa Coppola here at Harmony Health  [https://www.harmonywc.com/team] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2330027/support] _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance [http://www.mountainrebalance.com/] or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.jane [http://www.instagram.com/mountain.rebalance.janel]l 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health [https://mountainrebalance.com/?page_id=719] 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  [https://mountainrebalance.com/?p=14327] This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.