

The Connection between Obesity and ADHD
Oct 4, 2023
Toni Russo, a specialist nurse with 20+ years of experience in obesity management, shares her ADHD diagnosis story and how it has influenced her life. The podcast discusses the connection between undiagnosed ADHD, compulsion/addictive tendencies, and obesity. It also focuses on the power of ADHD screening in different medical areas and addresses unhelpful comments from medical professionals. The chapter explores the role of support groups for ADHD and the correlation between ADHD and obesity. It questions the over-reliance on weight loss surgery instead of addressing undiagnosed ADHD. Additionally, it explores medication efficacy, individual choice in managing ADHD, and the connection between ADHD, food, and obesity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
ADHD and Obesity: Exploring the Connection
04:40 • 9min
The Power of Connection and Support at an ADHD Support Group
13:47 • 2min
Exploring the Connection between Neurodivergent Conditions and the Correlation between ADHD and Obesity
15:28 • 5min
The Role of Undiagnosed ADHD in Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery
20:51 • 18min
Medication Efficacy and Individual Choice for Managing ADHD
38:37 • 8min