{"podcast":{"title":"The Menopause and Cancer Podcast","slug":"the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044","podcast_index_feed_id":5554044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-dani-binnington/","website_url":"https://menopauseandcancer.org/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a9b40498-e7de-479b-b7ec-173b04853314/O9I4-MJpZOBCgwoGZlKZESh_.jpg","author":"Dani Binnington","episode_count":224,"summary":"Has cancer treatment led you to early menopause? Do you feel confused about your options? This podcast hosts conversations with cancer patients, survivors and medical professionals to learn about treatments available for women with a cancer diagnosis. I’m Dani Binnington, after breast cancer, surgery to remove my ovaries led me to early menopause, I had no idea what my treatment options were and who in my medical team could help me figure out what to do about my symptoms. I felt alone and unsupported. It took me so long to discover I had lots of options too. If only I’d known sooner! Everything I wish I’d known back then is inside these conversations - so you can make the right choices now. These episodes are a good place to start: 1. Rethinking Tamoxifen & Aromatase Inhibitors 2. Why I decided to take HRT after an oestrogen driven cancer 2. Alcohol & Me Menopause and cancer is also a thriving community online and in real life. Join the Facebook community to connect with women going through the same thing you are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T12:17:43.584855+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 216 - Is It Brain Fog… or ADHD?","slug":"episode-216-is-it-brain-fog-or-adhd","published_at":"2026-05-06T01:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044/episode-216-is-it-brain-fog-or-adhd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044","url":"https://menopauseandcancer.org/podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5fdec520-a865-45ea-a154-766961c30d65.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I’m joined by GP and menopause specialist Dr Helen Wall, and we’re exploring something that so many of you have been talking about in our community — struggling with brain fog, focus, memory, total overwhelm, and that feeling of just not feeling like you can manage anymore. We often call it brain fog. But what if, for some of us, it could be something more? Today, we’re diving into ADHD in women, and how it can show up — or become more noticeable — during menopause and after, especially cancer treatment. Because the reality is, many women are only being diagnosed later in life. And for those of us navigating sudden menopause, hormonal changes, and the impact of cancer treatment, it can feel even more confusing to understand what’s really going on in our brains. This episode is here to help you make sense of it all. We also talk about: How do I know what’s what? Does lifestyle help my ADHD brain? Can you take ADHD medication after cancer? And so much more. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Intro 06:55 Discussing menopause and mental load 10:04 Navigating neurodivergence and perimenopause 16:24 ADHD, oestrogen, and perimenopause link 17:58 The impact of menopause on brain function 22:38 Lack of education on female hormones 25:43 Understanding ADHD in women and girls 28:07 Challenges with post-cancer employment and support 34:08 ADHD medication challenges and support 39:24 ADHD and diet considerations 44:45 Navigating ADHD and menopause You can find Helen’s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Menopause-ADHD-neurodivergence-Vermilion-Empowered/dp/178504642X And this is Helen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorhelenwall/ Connect with us: For more information and resources visit our website:  www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menop…","meta_description":"In this episode, I’m joined by GP and menopause specialist Dr Helen Wall, and we’re exploring something that so many of you have been talking about in our…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2780,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044/episodes/episode-216-is-it-brain-fog-or-adhd/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast-5554044/episode-216-is-it-brain-fog-or-adhd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}