The Hard Truth About Our Focus After 40

Written By Marissa Bishop

I think I have adult ADHD. I can’t remember half the stuff I need to anymore. My concentration is absolutely gone. I’m easily distracted. I feel like I’m in a fog.

Do any of these sound familiar? Heck, I have said this myself. I thought I may have developed ADHD in adulthood so I started investigating and this science geek dove deeply into the reality of aging, its impact on the brain, and how the heck to focus when all you want to do is chase the squirrel. 

Let’s dive in.

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In this episode, we’re talking about….

  • As we get older our memory and focus are not what they used to be 

  • The demands on us at midlife hurt our ability to concentrate 

  • Our brain changes as we get older 

  • The distraction of technology has hurt us all 

  • Estrogen, considered the master regulator plays a big part in all of this 

  • Midlife ADHD 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Menopause Bootcamp (book)

What Kind of Fresh Hell is This (book) 

The Science of Productivity (podcast)

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Marissa Bishop
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