EP.7 ADHD in Women, PMDD & Why Hormones Hit Differently with Neuroscientist Alice Van Der Schoot (Ditto Daily)

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

We unpack 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.

The conversation also explores 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 packed with data, research and clear neurobiological explanation - offering a science-informed perspective on women’s mental health and hormones.

Listen to full episode here.