ADHD in women.
Hormones.
Postpartum.
Perimenopause.

This is the conversation so many Melbourne mums didn’t know they needed.

In this episode, we unpack the rising diagnosis of ADHD in women — and why so many are only discovering it during motherhood, postpartum, or perimenopause.

Our guest Christine shares how a simple podcast recommendation sparked her own diagnosis journey. What began as “I’m just overwhelmed” during a busy season in her sleep consulting business turned into clarity, validation, and a deeper understanding of her brain.

This conversation is honest, validating, and deeply important.

• Why ADHD is often missed in girls

• The difference between inattentive ADHD and hyperactivity

• Diagnosis pathways (GP referrals, psychiatrists, telehealth, school reports)

• Medication experiences — Ritalin vs Vyvanse

• Sleep hygiene and ADHD symptom management

• The link between hormones, postpartum, and symptom flare-ups

• Nutrition, protein intake, and gut health for brain support

• Coaching, psychology, and holistic management options

• The impact of menstrual cycle phases on focus, energy, and performance

We also talk about the grief… and the relief… that can come with diagnosis.

Because sometimes it’s not that you’re lazy.
Or disorganised.
Or “bad at coping.”

Sometimes your brain is simply wired differently.

And when women understand their nervous system, their hormones, and their unique neurodivergence — self-compassion replaces shame.

• Mums navigating postpartum brain fog

• Women noticing focus or emotional regulation changes

• Mothers moving through perimenopause

• Anyone questioning whether ADHD could be part of their story

• Melbourne women seeking validation and clarity

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or frustrated with yourself — this episode may help you see your story through a completely different lens.

If this episode resonates, share it with a woman who might need to hear it.

We’d love to hear from you — have hormonal changes ever shifted your focus or mental clarity?

Find Christine on inst @christinesleepconsultant

https://www.christinesleepconsultant.com.au/