The ADHD Psychiatrist: How to Get Your Focus Back After 40
Dr. Tracey Marks is a board-certified psychiatrist. In today's episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to talk about ADHD in women: why it can go undiagnosed for so long, how to know if you have it, and what you can actually do about it.
If you've ever felt frozen by your to-do list, struggled to finish a simple task, or wondered why your brain just won't cooperate, you need to listen to this conversation. Dr. Tracey Marks is sharing science-backed strategies to improve focus, memory, and executive function for women struggling with ADHD, brain fog, and cognitive changes at any age.
In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Marks discuss:
- The #1 evidence-based activity that improves neuroplasticity and brain health
- The difference between ADHD and perimenopause brain fog
- Why so many women are diagnosed with ADHD in their 40s and 50s
- ADHD treatment options
- What happens to your brain when estrogen drops
- Tools to improve focus, build better habits, and support brain health
- Evidence-based tactics to improve neuroplasticity, memory, and focus
- What body doubling is and why it works for ADHD brains
- How to reduce decision fatigue, build sustainable routines, and stop waiting for motivation to strike
Plus, Tamsen shares her own experience with distraction, overwhelm, and hyperfixation.
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Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Tracey Marks talk about ADHD in women: why it can go undiagnosed for so long, how to know if you have it, and what you can actually do about it.
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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
00:00 Intro
03:40 Why So Many Women Missed an ADHD Diagnosis
05:23 ADHD or Menopause Brain Fog? How to Tell the Difference
08:10 How Digital Overload Is Draining Women’s Brains
10:53 The Executive Function Symptoms of ADHD Most Women Ignore
14:22 The Hidden ADHD Signs in Adult Women
21:27 Neuroplasticity Explained and How Your Brain Can Change at Any Age
23:44 The Best Daily Habits to Improve Brain Health and Focus
26:26 Why Decision Fatigue Makes ADHD Symptoms Worse
37:28 The Link Between Estrogen, Menopause, and ADHD Symptoms
41:06 ADHD Medications Explained, Stimulants vs Non-Stimulants
43:38 ADHD Tools Without Medication, Body Doubling, Coaching & Habit Strategies
47:38 What To Do If You Think You Have ADHD in Midlife
