What ADHD Really Looks Like in Women | Dr. Jolene Brighten

In this clip, I'm joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten to talk about what ADHD can look and feel like in women, from racing thoughts and overthinking to people pleasing, executive dysfunction, and anxiety. We explore why ADHD is often missed or diagnosed later in women, how symptoms can hide behind looking put together, and why ADHD is a difficulty regulating attention rather than a lack of it. The XX Lab is where midlife women come to understand the science of their own biology: hormones, brain chemistry, behavior, and the research that finally makes sense of how you feel. Dr. Sarah Hill breaks down the evidence with rigor and warmth, so you can make decisions rooted in real science, not guesswork. 🔗 For more research-backed insight on your hormones, brain, and behavior, find Dr. Sarah Hill here: Website: https://www.sarahehill.com Instagram:   / sarahehillphd   LinkedIn:   / sarahehillphd   🎧 Take the science with you. Listen to The XX Lab wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033nA7t... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📘 Go deeper with Dr. Sarah Hill's books, both science-backed guides to understanding your own biology: The Period Brain: the new science of why we PMS and PMDD, and how to feel your best all month long 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Period-Brain-S... This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: how the pill shapes mood, attraction, and behavior in ways most women are never told 👉 https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brai... Loved this one? Follow The XX Lab so you never miss an episode, leave a review to help other women find the show, and send it to a friend who's ready to understand what's really happening in her body and brain. #TheXXLab #SarahHill #WomensHealth #Hormones #MidlifeWomen #Neuroscience #WomensHealthResearch