Episode 118 - ADHD, Perimenopause, and the Good Girl Trap with Jenny Hobbs

Parenting and relationships can take on a unique dynamic when neurodivergence is part of your life—whether it's your own diagnosis or that of your partner or kids. Today, you’ll hear my conversation with Jenny Hobbs, a physician and a life coach who works with women navigating ADHD and autism in themselves or their families. We explore what ADHD looks like for women, why it often goes undiagnosed until adulthood, and the range of resources available to help. Here’s what we cover:

• Why there tends to be an overlap between ADHD and autism diagnoses 
• How good girl programming affects the way neurodivergence shows up in women
• Masking techniques make ADHD in women harder to recognize
• Specific signs and patterns that may indicate ADHD
• The link between ADHD diagnoses and perimenopause 
• Practical strategies for managing ADHD regardless of your financial situation

I can’t wait for you to listen.

Mentioned resources:

https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/adhdtoolkit

https://www.meganannaneff.com/

https://libbyapp.com/

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley

Dr. Jenny Hobbs is a life coach and practicing physician who specializes in supporting working moms in neurodivergent families. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and raising an autistic/ADHD family of her own, she brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her work. Dr. Hobbs helps overwhelmed, burned-out moms navigate the unique challenges of parenting and marriage in neurodivergent households—so they can stop feeling like they're failing and start enjoying their family again.

Find Jenny here:

www.jennyhobbsmd.com

https://www.instagram.com/jennyhobbsmd/

https://www.facebook.com/jennyhobbsmd 

Find Sara here:

https://sarafisk.coach

https://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversations

https://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/

https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/

https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoach

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