Creating Community & Leading Better Research for ADHD Women - Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund

In this episode, Sam chats once again with the wonderful Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund to explore ADHD in women - with a special focus on the unique challenges they face, including hormonal influences and the critical role of community support. Together, we delve into important topics that highlight the intersection of ADHD, gender, and life changes.

Key Points Covered:

The Importance of Non-Ad Content

• Sam shares her dedication to providing authentic, valuable resources to listeners, like Letter Life, a support platform for women with ADHD, ensuring that her recommendations are heartfelt, not paid endorsements.

Challenges in ADHD Treatment & Community Support

• Dr. Skoglund explains the difficulties in finding effective ADHD treatments and stresses the need for strong community support. They discuss how platforms like Letter Life allow for peer advice and shared experiences, fostering a supportive environment.

Navigating Hormonal Changes and ADHD

• The conversation highlights how hormonal shifts, such as those experienced during perimenopause, can significantly impact ADHD symptoms, including memory and language. Dr. Skoglund emphasizes the need for more research in this area.

The Importance of Research on ADHD in Women

• Dr. Skoglund advocates for more comprehensive research focusing on ADHD in women, particularly its relationship with hormonal changes and burnout. She shares insights on how individualized approaches to treatment, with careful tracking, can be most effective.

Letter Life and Goddess ADHD Projects

• A deep dive into ongoing research project through Letter Life and Goddess ADHD and how they are exploring the nuanced effects of ADHD on women -  particularly how hormones influence burnout and cognitive functions.

Public Perception and Media Influence

• Dr. Skoglund and Sam discuss the harmful effects of misinformation and stigmatization of ADHD in media, addressing both the issues of over-diagnosis and under-d

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