Menopause, ADHD & Why Food Feels Harder in Midlife with Dr Helen Wall
Chew On This with Dr Anna Colton · Dr Anna Colton
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Helen Wall, GP, menopause specialist and author of Menopause and ADHD. We explore what’s really happening during perimenopause—not just physically, but in the brain—and why so many women are left feeling anxious, foggy and unlike themselves without understanding why. Helen explains how fluctuating hormones impact mood, memory and emotional regulation, and why so many symptoms have historically been misdiagnosed or dismissed. We also dive into the powerful connection between hormones, ADHD and our relationship with food—why cravings, bingeing and weight changes can intensify during this stage of life, and why it’s not about willpower. This conversation is all about compassion, clarity and understanding: reframing midlife changes as deeply biological rather than personal failure, and offering a more supportive, realistic way to care for ourselves through it. Find Dr Helen: Website: https://tvhealthdoctor.com Instagram: @drhelenwall Pre-order Helen's book: https://amzn.eu/d/0iHu1grE Find Anna: Website: https://www.dranna.co.uk/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacolton Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Children-About-Food/dp/1785120557
