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Quirky Moms Matter - for moms who feel different.
Welcome to Quirky Moms Matter a podcast dedicated to supporting and validating moms who feel different. If you're navigating motherhood with ADHD , autism, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or any other experiences that make you feel alone in your difference, this podcast is for you.
I’m Dani Steele and I read the books and do the research so that you don’t have to . As a late diagnosed neurodivergent mom myself - I have applied my adult lifelong passion for research on neuroscience and neurobiology to focus specifically on neurodivergent motherhood so that I can help you understand your brain better.
Quirky Moms Matter - for moms who feel different.
Epi 10 : Why Perimenopause Hits Neurodivergent Moms Harder
What if the mood swings, burnout, and sudden sensory overwhelm aren’t just “hormones” — but a neurodivergent brain reacting to perimenopause?
In this powerful episode of Quirky Minds Matter, we unpack the science, the stats, and the very real lived experience of perimenopause in women with ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivity — especially moms. You’ll learn:
🌀 What perimenopause actually is (and what it’s not)
🧠 How hormonal shifts like estrogen withdrawal impact neurotransmitters
🔥 Why PMDD is more common in neurodivergent women
👩👧 How parenting becomes exponentially harder during this phase
📊 The shocking stats on late ADHD/autism diagnoses in women
🗣️ Real quotes from women who thought they were “losing it” — until it all made sense
This isn’t just a biology lesson. It’s a compassionate, science-backed call to stop gaslighting ourselves and start honoring the unique way our brains and hormones interact.
Whether you’re in your late 30s, early 40s, or just beginning to question what’s going on with your mind and body — this episode will give you clarity, hope, and tools to support yourself better.
🎧 Tune in, share with a friend, and remember: you’re not broken. You’re just overdue for real answers.
📲 Connect with me on Instagram @quirkymindsmatter to join the community, your story might just echo in the comments.
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