Phases Clinic

Phases Clinic Vanessa Weiland, NP, HT, MSCP (she/her). Founder of Phases Clinic in Washington State (Telehealth, Shoreline, North Bend). Click the bio for free quiz & more!

We specialize in menopause and hypermobility care where science meets compassion.

06/05/2026

If you take medications, you may need to adjust your dose or add a second medication. Some psychiatric providers allow their patients to take more ADHD medication in the premenstrual window, when efficacy often decreases.

Although estrogen therapy isn’t proven to help ADHD, we do know that it can improve executive function in the general population.

You may also benefit from what’s called “external scaffolding,” which means moving tasks from your brain into your environment. That could include visual cues (supplements on the counter, dog leash by the door), calendars, or alarms—anything that removes friction between you and the tasks you want to accomplish (or, alternatively, things that add friction to unwanted behaviors).

06/03/2026

In this clip with Natalie Joffe (), we talk about intuitive eating, gentle nutrition, and why the conversation around food in perimenopause may need more nuance.

As stress resilience changes during this phase, things like caffeine and alcohol may impact the body differently. But instead of focusing only on restriction, we talk about adding in more nutritional density, protein, and fiber — without turning food into a moral decision.

👉 Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Link in bio!

Have you ever noticed that your focus, emotional regulation, or motivation changes at certain times of the month?Or mayb...
06/02/2026

Have you ever noticed that your focus, emotional regulation, or motivation changes at certain times of the month?

Or maybe things felt dramatically different after pregnancy, during postpartum, or in perimenopause?

Many people with ADHD describe feeling like their symptoms suddenly “got worse” during hormonal transitions — only to later realize there may have been a biological reason behind it.

You’re not imagining those patterns.

đź’­Have you ever noticed a connection between your hormones and your ADHD symptoms?

👉Comment below — we’d love to hear your experience.

06/01/2026

Most women gain weight during the menopause transition.

Appetites change. Sleep can become disrupted. Body composition shifts. What worked in your 20s and 30s can suddenly start to fall apart in your 40s.

In this clip with Natalie Joffe (), we talk about body image, diet culture, and how to stop battling your body through this phase of life.

👉 Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Link in bio!

ADHD is not static — and hormones are often part of the story.Many people notice shifts in focus, emotional regulation, ...
05/29/2026

ADHD is not static — and hormones are often part of the story.

Many people notice shifts in focus, emotional regulation, motivation, and executive function during puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.

These patterns are increasingly supported by research, yet they’re still frequently dismissed or misunderstood.

Understanding the connection between hormones and ADHD can help people feel more validated, informed, and supported in finding personalized care.

👉 Read the full blog, link in bio.

05/28/2026

There are many kinds of trauma, and not all of them are reflected in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scores. However, when children are exposed to dysfunction within the family — such as divorce, neglect, abuse, or incarceration — they are more likely to develop chronic pain and illness later in life.

This connection is linked to changes in the nervous system, stress response, and inflammation. Even when our circumstances change, the body can continue holding onto hypervigilance, and the brain may begin to interpret pain as a potential threat.

But here’s the good news: this is not destiny. Even if you’ve experienced chronic illness after childhood adversity, your body can learn safety at any age.

ADHD symptoms can change with your hormones — and that’s more common than many people realize.From puberty to postpartum...
05/28/2026

ADHD symptoms can change with your hormones — and that’s more common than many people realize.

From puberty to postpartum to perimenopause, hormonal shifts can affect focus, emotional regulation, motivation, and executive function. Many people notice their ADHD symptoms worsen before their period, after pregnancy, or during major life transitions.

This isn’t “being inconsistent.”
There’s a real biological connection between hormones and the brain pathways involved in ADHD.

Understanding those patterns can help people feel less confused, less dismissed, and more supported in getting the right care.

👉Read the full blog: https://www.phasesclinic.com/blog/adhd-and-hormones-how-every-life-stage-shapes-the-story

05/26/2026

One of the most important parts of ketamine-assisted therapy isn’t just the journey itself — it’s what happens after.

In this clip, Saumya Humpf, LMFT, C-IAYT(), explains how ketamine may open a neuroplastic window that allows the brain to begin forming new neural pathways through small, sustainable changes over time.

Sometimes the biggest shifts start with the smallest insights.

👉 Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Link in bio!

If this resonates, we’re also bringing this work into real time:

Perimenopause: From Transition to Transformation
đź“… Saturday, August 1, 2026
đź“Ť Seed Yoga Therapy
8311 48th Ave S, Seattle WA

A small-group morning exploring the hormonal and neurological landscape of perimenopause through clinical clarity, somatic practices, and guided group hypnosis designed to support resilience and intention.

Send us a message if you’re interested in signing up and we’ll send you the registration link.

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18528 Firlands Way N, Suite A
Shoreline, WA
98133

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