Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
ADHD & The Female Brain (The Answers!)
ADHD & The Female Brain (The Answers!)
ADHD & The Female Brain (The Answers!)
Friday 12th December 2025
Explore how ADHD manifests differently in females and learn practical tips from Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen on managing it effectively.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise subtle signs of ADHD in females, such as focus and organisational issues.
- Anxiety can mask ADHD symptoms, leading to underdiagnosis in women.
- Start your day with protein to boost focus and mood.
- Genetic factors play a significant role in ADHD.
- Understanding one's mental health can lead to transformative changes.
"When you eat protein, it increases focus, it increases dopamine, which stimulates your frontal lobes."
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober? Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen dive into the often-overlooked topic of ADHD in females, shedding light on how it can be misdiagnosed or missed entirely. In this enlightening episode, they discuss the unique challenges women face with ADHD, contrasting them with the more recognised symptoms in males. You'll learn how anxiety often masks ADHD symptoms in females, leading to a lifetime of underachievement and frustration.
The Amens share personal anecdotes, revealing how their own experiences with ADHD have shaped their understanding and approach to treatment. Dr. Amen explains the importance of recognising ADHD's subtle signs in girls and women, such as difficulty focusing, disorganisation, and emotional volatility. Tana Amen shares her journey from scepticism to acceptance of her own ADHD diagnosis, highlighting the transformative power of understanding one's mental health.
Practical tips are offered, including dietary advice like starting your day with protein to enhance focus and mood. The episode is rich with insights into how societal expectations and biological differences contribute to the underdiagnosis of ADHD in females. The Amens advocate for increased awareness and proactive approaches to managing ADHD, encouraging listeners to rethink traditional views on the disorder.
By the end of the episode, you'll have a better grasp of how ADHD affects females differently and what steps can be taken to address it effectively. So, if you've ever wondered why some people seem to struggle silently with focus and organisation, this episode might just provide the answers you're looking for.