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ADHD with Confidence

ADHD with Confidence

174 // The Effect of Exercise on ADHD & Perimenopause, with Debra Atkinson

ADHD with Confidence · Sep 8, 2026 · 58:25

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Curious how exercise affects the brain? What about the brain during menopause or for those with ADHD?

In today's episode, I am joined by Debra Atkinson - a trainer, speaker, coach, exercise physiologist and founder of Flipping 50. We discuss how movement affects the brain and supports women through perimenopause and menopause, especially those with ADHD.

Today's episode answers questions like:

  1. How does exercise affect the brain?
  2. What are the short-term vs. long-term benefits of exercise? 
  3. How can I be more consistent with exercise, as a woman with ADHD?
  4. Which is better; high-intensity, moderate-intensity or low-intensity workouts?
  5. How often should I weight-train for optimal bone density and muscle growth?
  6. Do the workout requirements change when I hit menopause?
  7. What kind of workout lowers cortisol?
  8. How many reps should I be doing?

I hope you enjoy today's episode and find something helpful or encouraging. Thanks for being here!

Learn more about Debra at FlippingFifty.com or @Flipping50TV on social media channels. 

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