Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD - E242: Managing ADHD in Perimenopause with David W. Goodman, M.D.

E242: Managing ADHD in Perimenopause with David W. Goodman, M.D.

10/03/24 • 51 min

Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD

You're not imagining it.

Your ADHD symptoms can change as you age.

ADHD in older adults can be very different than when you were younger and it's definitely not researched enough yet!

You don't need to qualify as a senior citizen before your age affects your ADHD, so youngin’s and elders alike, let's listen in.

For ADHD Awareness Month, we’re talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week.

Today’s guest is David W. Goodman, M.D., an expert in ADHD in older adults.

David W. Goodman, M.D. is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Norton School of Medicine, State University of New York-Upstate. An internationally recognized expert, he has presented over 750 lectures to medical specialists, authored peer-reviewed scientific papers, conducted clinical research on several of the ADHD medications now on the market, serves as a consultant to the NFL, widely quoted in national media, teaches 4th-year psychiatric residents at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and serves on the executive committee of APSARD (American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders).

In this episode, Dr. Goodman shares a great refresher on the basics of ADHD and how to determine if you've met with a qualified diagnostician to get your ADHD assessment. He dives into the nuances of how ADHD can be confused with other disorders, conditions, and comorbidities. Then we uncover how ADHD can change through your lifespan and how hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause affect your ADHD symptoms.

I'm also over the moon that Dr. Goodman is currently working with his fellow experts to redefine the symptoms checklist for ADHD diagnoses in adults.

Let’s dive into a much-needed conversation about how you change over your lifetime, as we look at ADHD in older adults and perimenopause.

Find David W. Goodman here: https://addadult.com/

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-242-managing-adhd-perimenopause-older-adults-dr-david-goodman

It can feel super intimidating to show up to a party where you don’t know anyone. Well, I don’t want that fear to keep you from finding your people.

I want to make this super low risk for you to come, try it out, and get a sneak peek before you join our ADHD mom community.

You’re invited to the next Successful Mama Meetups Open House!

Join us on Zoom on November 6th to body double for the first 30 minutes, then hangout and meet the other moms in the community for the second half. (Hint hint, we’re pretty amazing IMHO.)

No charge, no pressure. Just come hang out!

Let me know you wanna come right here and I’ll send you the zoom link.

And since it's on Zoom, everyone can come no matter where you live. Self-diagnosis and ADHD-curious moms welcome.

It’s time to hang out with other moms who get you and make you feel like you’re at home. So come in your comfy clothes and let’s hang out! See you soon!

You're not imagining it.

Your ADHD symptoms can change as you age.

ADHD in older adults can be very different than when you were younger and it's definitely not researched enough yet!

You don't need to qualify as a senior citizen before your age affects your ADHD, so youngin’s and elders alike, let's listen in.

For ADHD Awareness Month, we’re talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week.

Today’s guest is David W. Goodman, M.D., an expert in ADHD in older adults.

I'm also over the moon that Dr. Goodman is currently working with his fellow experts to redefine the symptoms checklist for ADHD diagnoses in adults.

Let’s dive into a much-needed conversation about how you change over your lifetime, as we look at ADHD in older adults and perimenopause.

Find David W. Goodman here: https://addadult.com/

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-242-managing-adhd-perimenopause-older-adults-dr-david-goodman

It can feel super intimidating to show up to a party where you don’t know anyone. Well, I don’t want that fear to keep you from finding your people.

I want to make this super low risk for you to come, try it out, and get a sneak peek before you join our ADHD mom community.

You’re invited to the next Successful Mama Meetups Open House!

Join us on Zoom on November 6th to body double for the first 30 minutes, then hangout and meet the other moms in the community for the second half. (Hint hint, we’re pretty amazing IMHO.)

No charge, no pressure. Just come hang out!

Let me know you wanna come right here and I’ll send you the zoom link.

And since it's on Zoom, everyone can come no matter where you live. Self-diagnosis and ADHD-curious moms welcome.

It’s time to hang out with other moms who get you and make you feel like you’re at home. So come in your comfy clothes and let’s hang out! See you soon!

Previous Episode

E241: Tend & Befriend: ADHD Support Group as Self-Care for Moms

When you go to a party, no matter the occasion or fanciness level, people often gravitate towards the kitchen.

They circle up near the host at the grill or around the kitchen island, chatting while leaning against the counter and snacking on crackers. Even when they could be sitting in a comfy chair, people gravitate towards the heartbeat of the party. The kitchen.

This is how I want my community to feel... casually hanging around the kitchen counter, with snacks and drinks. Come and go as you please. Showing up as yourself, in whatever you’re wearing that day. No pressure.

I want you to feel like someone is taking care of you. Guiding you. Feeding you snacks and cleaning them up. Giving you a big hug when you walk in and out the door.

(Because honestly, I’m pretty peeved you’re not getting the care you deserve.)

Having YOUR people in your corner is more than a nicety. It gives you sturdiness and stability. It’s self-care for tired moms.

You’re invited to hangout around my kitchen island, figuratively speaking.

Join us in creating a space where you can be you, laugh, talk, and even let out a mom sigh or two, because we've all been there. Plus, you'll get to enjoy activities like body doubling and small group discussions where you can find the peas for your pod. You don’t have to juggle everything, including the mental load, on your own.

It’s been so good for the moms (and me, too!) and I want you to come too!

Our Successful Mama Meetup community meets every Wednesday on Zoom. Come hang out!

Join our next Open House by signing up here and I’ll email you the invite: patriciasung.com/openhouse

It’s totally free to try out.

So, grab your earbuds and tune in to find out how we're making Successful Mama Meetups the support system you didn't know you needed—but definitely deserve.

After all, who runs the world? Moms!

Want to try out Successful Mama Meetups now? Use the coupon code EPISODE241 for a 50% discount on your first month’s membership. Sign up here: patriciasung.com/meetup

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-241-low-cost-adhd-support-group-for-moms

Next Episode

E243: What Truly Matters when Parenting Your ADHD Child to Adulthood with IngerShaye Colzie

Parenting a child with ADHD or neurodiversity brings many challenges and stresses, but connecting with other parents going through similar experiences can help you feel less isolated and lonely.

How can you best support both your ADHD child and yourself?

For ADHD Awareness Month, we’re talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week.

Today’s guest is IngerShaye Colzie, MSW, LSW. IngerShaye provides executive ADHD coaching, individualized coaching and group coaching. In private sessions she creates a partnership tailored to your specific needs and goals, providing dedicated support and guidance. Within group sessions, she provides a safe space for black women to gain access to resources while connecting with the ADHD community.

In this episode, IngerShaye and I discuss viewing parenting from the perspective of after your ADHD child reaches young adulthood. She’s sharing her hard-earned wisdom from twenty years of parenting on what truly matters and how we can do our best when we’re in the thick of it.

IngerShaye talks about navigating the balancing act of setting expectations and providing structure, while also giving children autonomy and allowing them to learn from mistakes.

Join us in a much needed conversation about advocating for your child in school and how you can be less hard on yourself as you do your best to take care of your children.

Making memories is just as important as all of the other things we do as parents. Let’s not forget to enjoy the ride, too.

Find IngerShaye Colzie here:

Website: ingershaye.com

Instagram: @ingershaye

Facebook: @blackwomenwithadhd

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-243-parenting-your-adhd-child-to-adulthood-ingershaye-colzie

It can feel super intimidating to show up to a party where you don’t know anyone. Well, I don’t want that fear to keep you from finding your people.

I want to make this super low risk for you to come, try it out, and get a sneak peak before you join our ADHD mom community.

You’re invited to the next Successful Mama Meetup Open House!

Join us on Zoom on November 6th to body double for the first 30 minutes, then hangout and meet the other moms in the community for the second half. (Hint hint, we’re pretty amazing IMHO.)

No charge, no pressure. Just come hang out!

Let me know you wanna come right here and I’ll send you the zoom link.

And since it's on Zoom, everyone can come no matter where you live. Self-diagnosis and ADHD-curious moms welcome.

It’s time to hang out with other moms who get you and make you feel like you’re at home. So come in your comfy clothes and let’s hang out! See you soon!