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Woman's Hour

ADHD and hormones, When co-habiting couples separate, God of War

Woman's Hour

BBC

Society & Culture

4.13K Ratings

🗓️ 14 July 2026

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

What impact do hormones have on women with ADHD? A first of its kind study by Kings College and Queen Mary University in London is putting the link to the test, by asking 50 women who have ADHD and are taking medication for it to track their menstrual cycle. They will log the impact it has on their ADHD symptoms, and daily life more broadly. Report academic Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais and Laura Mears-Reynolds from the charity ADHDAF+ join presenter Nuala McGovern to discuss.

We hear about the current government consultation aiming to give added financial security to more than 3.5 million unmarried couples when they separate. It's hoped the overdue reforms will help protect women and better meet the needs of modern relationships. Nuala discusses this with Mandip Ghai, a lawyer from the legal charity Rights of Women, who have campaigned for new laws, and Jenny Allen who is feeling the long-term impact of her separation on her finances now she is semi-retired.

Parents of school-age children will know that this is the time of year when thoughts turns to a present for their teacher. But collections can be divisive when so many families are feeling financial pressure. The question of how much to give, who should be included or whether to contribute at all can be fraught. Author and comedian Helen Thorne from the Scummy Mummies comedy duo shares her thoughts on the hot topic dominating many school whatsapp groups.

Video game God of War will have a female protagonist for the first time in the form of Laufey, both a powerful woman and a mother. Nuala is joined by player and journalist Vicky Jessop and The Guardian's games editor Keza Macdonald to discuss the significance and online backlash.

Presented by: Nuala McGovern Produced by: Sarah Jane Griffiths

Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:38.4

Hello, this is Neula McGovern and you're listening to The Woman's Hour podcast.

0:43.3

It is indeed. Hello and welcome.

0:46.1

Well, the law in England and Wales may treat cohabiting couples differently in the future,

0:51.3

offering more financial protection for women and children.

0:54.5

We're going to hear about the consultation that is underway right now.

0:58.6

Also, can hormones and periods make ADHD symptoms worse in women?

1:04.0

A new study looks at the possible links.

1:06.6

Plus, we'll talk about the protagonist in the latest God of War video game series.

1:11.8

She is female and this is a huge break with convention and not without controversy in some quarters.

1:18.1

We'll hear why.

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