· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 2 min read
#109 The Link Between ADHD, Emotional Eating & Menopause Nobody Talks About with Will Fraser
Why are so many women over 40 being diagnosed with ADHD during menopause? In this episode, Max and meditation coach Will Fraser explore the link between ADHD, emotional eating, dopamine, and nervous system regulation
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Do you feel like your brain never switches off?
If you’re constantly overwhelmed, stress eating, procrastinating, scrolling your phone, or struggling to stay focused during perimenopause or menopause, this episode could explain why.
In this powerful conversation, Max sits down with meditation coach and former school leader Will Fraser to explore the growing connection between ADHD, emotional eating, dopamine, and nervous system dysregulation especially in women over 40.
Many women are being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, often during perimenopause, when hormone changes can make symptoms worse. But here’s the surprising part: many of the behaviors women blame themselves for impulsive eating, sugar cravings, lack of focus, emotional overwhelm, all-or-nothing thinking may not be about willpower at all.
Will shares his personal journey with ADHD and explains why meditation is one of the most effective tools for improving focus, emotional regulation, and impulse control. And no meditation does not mean sitting still with an empty mind.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why ADHD symptoms often increase during perimenopause and menopause
The hidden link between dopamine, emotional eating, and phone addiction
Why women with ADHD often feel exhausted, overstimulated, and stuck in fight-or-flight mode
How meditation helps regulate the nervous system and reduce impulsive behavior
Why “I can’t meditate because my brain is too busy” is actually the biggest myth
Simple ADHD-friendly meditation techniques you can start using today
How mindfulness creates space between your emotions and your eating habits
Max also explains how nervous system regulation impacts weight loss, cravings, stress, and self-sabotage and why sustainable weight loss is about far more than calories and willpower.
This episode is especially important if you struggle with:
Emotional eating
Sugar cravings
Stress snacking
Overthinking
Anxiety and overwhelm
Menopause weight gain
Feeling constantly “on” or mentally exhausted
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with yourself for lacking motivation or discipline, this conversation will help you understand what’s really happening inside your brain and body and what you can do about it.
Listen to the full episode now, and if you want personalised support, book your Food Freedom Breakthrough Call today.
Find out more about Will Fraser here:
www.mind-beyond-matter.com