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In this episode, I chat with Patricia Sung, host of Motherhood in ADHD, about the intersection of chronic illness, eating and ADHD. Highlights: - Patricia's story - The food and stress connection - What NOT to do when you're struggling with food, chronic illness & ADHD - What you CAN do instead 👋 Thank you for checking out The Adulting With ADHD Podcast. If this content has brought you any value, please consider thanking me by leaving a review on your listening app of choice.

In this episode, ADHD coach Rachel Ambrose explains how cooking can be challenging for people with ADHD and gives us some tips on how to get started!  Highlights How Tony Bourdain got Rachel into food. The challenges that people with ADHD can have in the kitchen. Finding reliable resources for recipes that are good. What’s not helpful when it comes to feeding yourself 👋 Thank you for checking out The Adulting With ADHD Podcast. If this content has brought you any value, please consider thanking me by leaving a review on your listening app of choice.

In this episode, I discuss ADHD and Binge Eating with Katy Weber. Katy is a certified holistic coach who coaches ADHD women (has ADHD herself) and is the author of Worth It: A Journey to Food & Body Freedom. Check out Katy’s Women & ADHD podcast!HIGHLIGHTS Katy explains what binge eating is and how she first connected it to her ADHD  How ADHD and food have impacted Katy’s life, and how she came around to helping others with those challenges Why binge eating is so common among people with ADHD How to break free from the binge eating/dieting lifestyle Where listeners can connect with Katy 👋 Thank you for checking out The Adulting With ADHD Podcast. If this content has brought you any value, please consider thanking me by leaving a review on your listening app of choice.

In this episode, I discuss the ADHD and Food connection with ADHD coach Dusty Chipura. Dusty is an ADHD coach who offers individual, group and pregnancy coaching as well as workshops on feeding your ADHD. Follow Dusty on Twitter or TikTok. HIGHLIGHTS Why it’s so hard to feed yourself when you have ADHD The biggest challenge Dusty sees in her clients & what’s helping them best Dusty tells us about her Feed Your ADHD workshop Where listeners can keep up with Dusty 👋 Thank you for checking out The Adulting With ADHD Podcast. If this content has brought you any value, please consider thanking me by leaving a review on your listening app of choice.

In this episode, I discuss ADHD and Healthy Habits with Liz Brown, a life coach helping ADHD teens and adults with health and wellness. Learn more about Liz.HIGHLIGHTS: How Liz got into the business of helping ADHD'ers set healthy habits The most important thing ADHD'ers should know about setting healthy habits Where Liz sees her clients getting stuck What’s helping a lot of Liz’s clients Where listeners can keep up with Liz 👋 Thank you for checking out The Adulting With ADHD Podcast. If this content has brought you any value, please consider thanking me by leaving a review on your listening app of choice.

In this episode, I discuss ADHD and Disordered Eating with nutritionist Becca King. Becca specializes in helping adults with ADHD heal their relationship with food. Learn more about Becca on her Instagram page.HIGHLIGHTS: How Becca got into this line of work The most important thing ADHD'ers should know about disordered eating Signs an ADHD'er may be struggling with disordered eating The first step to addressing disordered eating Where listeners can keep up with Becca   👋 Thank you for checking out The Adulting With ADHD Podcast. If this content has brought you any value, please consider thanking me by leaving a review on your listening app of choice.

[Pssst … To access the podcast archives, visit patreon.com/adultingwithadhd.] In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Granta, an ADHD’er who coaches neurodivergent adults on overcoming burnout. Highlights: Anna’s ADHD diagnosis story How ADHD hid trauma for Anna The steps Anna took to address this in her life Anna’s major learnings about ADHD and trauma Mentions/links: https://www.grantacoaching.com/burnout-crew https://twitter.com/annagranta https://www.instagram.com/grantacoaching/

[Pssst … To access the podcast archives, visit patreon.com/adultingwithadhd.] In this episode, I’m joined by therapist Dr. Joan Samuels-Dennis! Dr. Joan specializes in trauma and uses mirror neuron therapy to help her clients find relief.  Highlights: How Dr. Joan came to specialize in trauma recovery. What is mirror neuron therapy and how does it work? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? How does one know when their trauma work is done? Mentions/links: http://www.drjoan.ca/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/joan-antoinette-samuels-dennis-kamloops-bc/970398 https://www.instagram.com/becomingbeautifuliam/

[Pssst … To access the podcast archives, visit patreon.com/adultingwithadhd.] In this episode, I’m joined by therapist Nicoleta Porojanu, who uses her clinical background and personal experience in trauma to help others find healing.  Highlights: Nicoleta’s story Adverse Childhood Experiences defined Psychotherapy's role in addressing ACEs - is it enough on its own? How does a patient know when the healing is done? Is it ever done? Mentions/links: https://nicoletaporojanu.com/ https://nicoletaporojanu.com/resources/ https://www.facebook.com/nicoletaporojanupage https://nicoletaporojanu.com/open-to-happiness-podcast/  

[Pssst … To access the podcast archives, visit patreon.com/adultingwithadhd.] In this episode, I’m joined by ADHD’er Theresa Lear Levine, a practitioner of the emotional freedom technique (EFT). Highlights: How Theresa’s ADHD struggles and trauma inform her work as an EFT coach. What is EFT and how it works. How Theresa’s EFT work impacts her ADHD symptoms. The most impactful learning Theresa has about ADHD and trauma. Mentions/links: https://theresasfreegift.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Theresalearlevine/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theresalearlevine/ Podcast - https://becomingmoreme.com/

[Pssst … To access the podcast archives, visit patreon.com/adultingwithadhd.] Kicking off our ADHD & trauma series of episodes, I’m joined today by therapist Candace Baker. An Arkansas-based counselor specializing in ADHD and trauma, Candace has extensive first-hand experience in navigating both.  Highlights: Candace’s background as a therapist and ADHD’er The relationship between ADHD and trauma Why trauma-informed therapy is important for ADHD'ers What to do if you feel like you’re grappling with both Mentioned in this episode: Sankofa Consulting and Counseling Services - https://www.sankofacounselingar.com Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/candace-baker-plumerville-ar/364033 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sankofaccsllc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candace.b8ker Kiss the Ground - https://kisstheground.com Gamechangers - https://gamechangersmovie.com What the Health - https://www.whatthehealthfilm.com

This week I talk with ADHD content creator Sydni Rubio about gender bias in medicine and what to look out for as a patient. Highlights: Sydni's diagnosis story and personal experience with gender bias Sydni gives her take as a scientist on the gender issues in medical research How can patients be more discerning when reviewing medical research Sydni's work with Inflow and how she came to do what she loves for a living Mentioned this episode: The gender gap in ADHD diagnoses - https://www.getinflow.io/post/diagnosis-data-review   Inflow - https://www.getinflow.io/blog Twitter handles: - Sydni @WhatTheADHD - Inflow: @get_inflow What in the ADHD? YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/whatintheadhd 

If you're a woman struggling with ADHD and hormones, this is a can't-miss episode. I sit down with Saskia Wenniger, an ADHD coach who shares her own struggles with ADHD, hormones and finding a path to relief. Highlights: Saskia's ADHD diagnosis story and her path to becoming an ADHD coach. Her experience in navigating ADHD, hormones and doctor's offices. Saskia's major learnings after navigating hormones, ADHD and midlife. To connect with Saskia, find her on Twitter at @CoachSaskia (Dutch) or @ADHD_Cyborg (English) or visit her coaching site at www.brilliantlydiverse.com.  

This week I talked with Angel Shannon, a board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Seva Health. We discuss strategies for brain fog and optimizing brain health in midlife. Highlights: Angel's background and how she got into this line of work.  The most important thing we can do to help combat brain fog as we age (especially if we're already struggling with ADHD). Advice for people considering supplements. Certain foods that can help. Mentioned in this episode: Seva Health Group - www.sevahealthgroup.com Angel's Community - www.getfitandfunctionalforlife.com Angel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelvshannon Angel on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sevahealthgroup

This week on the Adulting With ADHD podcast, I'm doing something a little different. As always, for podcast archives and to support the show, please visit patreon.com/adultingwithadhd!

[Pssst … To access the podcast archives, visit patreon.com/adultingwithadhd.] In this episode, I’m joined by naturopath and menopause coach Angela Counsel to discuss how to survive menopause naturally. Highlights: -Angela’s menopause story -Is HRT the only way to get through menopause? -What can women do to make menopause easier for them -Angela’s take-home message for every woman struggling with menopause To learn more about Angela, visit angelacounsel.com.

In this episode, I'm joined by Clarissa Kristjansson, a menopause health coach and mindfulness practitioner.  Menopause & Work Clarissa worked in corporate roles for three decades and when she went through menopause her mental health suffered.  A self-described high functioning anxiety sufferer, she had managed her job. Until menopause hit.  Clarissa explained when she started to go through menopause she wasn't sleeping well, her anxiety was worse, and she no longer coped with things like she used to.  Her tipping point came early in a new role where she realized it was not the job for her.  Mindfulness & Menopause Clarissa has found mindfulness has helped her navigate the highs and lows of menopause. Women/ people can be in menopause for years, Clarissa pointed out learning to be in the moment can help accept this.  A different outlook on menopause Menopause has been a taboo topic, many have no idea what to expect when they start experiencing changes.  Clarissa says she likes to reframe the way menopause is viewed. For some people who may have been parents, they can view it as their time. Or as motivation to take a chance and change things.  Don't miss the full conversation!  Clarissa's Link https://clarissakristjansson.com/ About The Adulting With ADHD Podcast It’s not just you – we aren’t talking enough about ADHD and hormones. There are so many things I wish I had known about hormones and ADHD earlier. They play such a fundamental role in the human body, deeply impacting a person’s life at all of their life stages. As a former journalist and current ADHD’er, I unpack this topic through patient stories, expert interviews, and personal narrative. With new episodes biweekly on Wednesdays, The Adulting With ADHD Podcast covers a variety of ADHD hormone topics including puberty, menopause, perimenopause, PMS, PMDD, and more. Why aren’t we talking about this more? What do you do if you find yourself struggling with ADHD and hormones? We discuss this and much more. Need basic info about ADHD and hormones? Get the free quick guide at  - Adulting With ADHD . Show highlights 2:56 I probably now realize many years down the road that I was an anxiety sufferer, but I was very good at hiding it.  4:32 But by that stage, I thought I was going to be stuck here in cities, something terrible was going to happen. And then I had a panic attack at work, and that really was the tipping point.  12:00 It all sounds so bad if we only think about the symptoms, but the good side is that we get up, the changes are to reframe.   

In this episode, I'm joined by the host of The Shift podcast and naturopath, Katherine Maslen.  What is PCOS? Katherine explained PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome and there are a number of subtypes. When she treats a patient who may have PCOS she looks at how their hormone levels fluctuate during the month.  When she treats patients she tries to look at the big picture instead of just treating the PCOS. She points out it's very treatable.   PCOS & Your Mental Health  She shares the possible link between hormone receptors and the way they influence a person's mental health.  In relation to PCOS, women can have elevated testosterone. This can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, acne, and more.  Katherine dives into the different ways PCOS can impact a person's life and that there is a range of treatment options.  Don't miss this great conversation about how PCOS can impact your mental health.  Katherines Link https://www.theshiftclinic.com/ About The Adulting With ADHD Podcast It’s not just you – we aren’t talking enough about ADHD and hormones. There are so many things I wish I had known about hormones and ADHD earlier. They play such a fundamental role in the human body, deeply impacting a person’s life at all of their life stages. As a former journalist and current ADHD’er, I unpack this topic through patient stories, expert interviews, and personal narrative. With new episodes biweekly on Wednesdays, The Adulting With ADHD Podcast covers a variety of ADHD hormone topics including puberty, menopause, perimenopause, PMS, PMDD, and more. Why aren’t we talking about this more? What do you do if you find yourself struggling with ADHD and hormones? We discuss this and much more. Need basic info about ADHD and hormones? Get the free quick guide at  - Adulting With ADHD . Show highlights 1:30 my real passion is helping women to heal. The health. And I guess the way that we look at things at shifts from, from our point of view is we're really interested in understanding the landscape of your entire health. 7:00  I do think it's important to get a diagnosis. And I think it's important to see somebody who will look at that bigger picture  09:00 Outside of putting you on Metformin, which, you know, may or may not be effective in some way. Really the treatment options are the oral contraceptive pill, which isn't a treatment. The pill doesn't fix your period. It doesn't regulate it.  

In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by one of the first members of a support group I use to run.  Adi Diner was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult when she was studying for her Ph.D. Following her son's diagnosis three years ago, Adi started to explore new tools to help children and adults with ADHD.  She launched iFocus, an AI-powered digital health device that can determine if a person's ADHD treatment is working.  Check out our conversation to find out more about how it works.  Adi's Link https://www.ifocustest.com/ About The Adulting With ADHD Podcast It’s not just you – we aren’t talking enough about ADHD and hormones. There are so many things I wish I had known about hormones and ADHD earlier. They play such a fundamental role in the human body, deeply impacting a person’s life at all of their life stages. As a former journalist and current ADHD’er, I unpack this topic through patient stories, expert interviews, and personal narrative. With new episodes biweekly on Wednesdays, The Adulting With ADHD Podcast covers a variety of ADHD hormone topics including puberty, menopause, perimenopause, PMS, PMDD, and more. Why aren’t we talking about this more? What do you do if you find yourself struggling with ADHD and hormones? We discuss this and much more. Need basic info about ADHD and hormones? Get the free quick guide at https://adultingwithadhd.com/hormones.