Join the ADHD Lounge as they chat with dietitians Aleta Starch and Sarah Kushner about feeding struggles with ADHD, including executive dysfunction, sensory issues, diet culture, and binge eating. Discover the importance of accountability and support, and explore the connection between ADHD, food habits, decision fatigue, medication effects on appetite, intuitive eating, and creating a nourished community for individuals with ADHD and disordered eating.
Accountability and support are crucial for managing ADHD challenges with disordered eating.
Rejecting diet culture and embracing intuitive eating can positively impact individuals with ADHD and disordered eating.
Deep dives
Setting the Stage for the Podcast
The podcast features hosts Alex and Katie, who discuss topics related to ADHD, learning disabilities, and disordered eating. They emphasize creating a supportive environment for individuals struggling with these issues.
Exploring the Connection Between ADHD and Disordered Eating
The podcast delves into the common struggles adults with ADHD and learning disabilities face with disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts share their personal experiences and discuss the relationship between ADHD and food challenges.
Unique Approaches to Addressing Disordered Eating
Hosts introduce dieticians Sarah Kushner and Alita Storch, who advocate for rejecting diet culture and embracing intuitive eating and health at every size. The discussion focuses on common struggles around food and ADHD, along with practical approaches used with clients.
Supportive Strategies and Community Building
The podcast highlights the importance of building awareness around eating behaviors and understanding hunger cues. It encourages listeners to seek communities like the Nourished Community for support, education, and a space to navigate challenges related to food and ADHD.
Welcome to The ADHD Lounge podcast! Whether you're someone with ADHD or a learning disability, or just curious to learn more, come hang out with us in the Lounge! We’re your hosts, Katy Weber & Alex Gilbert.
In this episode, we interview registered dietitians Aleta Starch and Sarah Kushner of Wise Heart Nutrition. We talk about some of the common struggles adults with ADHD have with feeding themselves — including executive dysfunction, sensory issues, diet culture, binge eating, and lots more!
When it comes to ADHD, accountability and support are key! We've created an all-in-one coaching & accountability community, complete with regular goal-planning workshops, virtual productivity sessions, regular group coaching sessions, and much more!
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