EP.7 ADHD in Women, PMDD & Why Hormones Hit Differently with Alice Van Der Schoot

Written By Owning Space
Aneka Hindocha in conversation with neuroscientist Alice Van Der Schoot on the Owning Space podcast discussing ADHD in women, PMDD and the menstrual cycle’s impact on brain function.

In this episode of Owning Space, I sit down with Alice Van Der Schoot, neuroscientist and founder of Ditto Daily, to explore ADHD in women, PMDD, autism and the powerful role hormones play in shaping brain function.

We discuss why ADHD often presents differently in women, how the menstrual cycle affects dopamine and mood regulation, and why women with ADHD are significantly more likely to experience PMDD. Alice explains what is happening neurologically, including how PMDD can be observed in brain imaging and why these shifts are biological, not behavioural.

We also explore the emerging links between ADHD, autism, PMDD, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and endometriosis, examining why these conditions so often overlap and remain misunderstood.

This episode is grounded in data, research and clear neurobiological explanation, offering a science informed perspective on women’s mental health and hormones.

Listen to full episode here.





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