Leanne Ward Nutrition 150. Nutrition for ADHD + Simple Lifestyle Shifts That Work
Sep 21, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Kiah Paetz, an accredited dietitian and ADHD advocate, shares her personal journey with ADHD and her expertise in neuroaffirming nutrition. She highlights how ADHD can disrupt eating habits, emphasizing the importance of nutrients like omega-3s and iron for brain health. Kiah debunks myths about elimination diets and offers practical meal planning tips to ease the overwhelm. Additionally, she discusses the crucial roles of sleep, movement, and self-compassion in managing ADHD symptoms, providing listeners with valuable and actionable strategies.
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Diagnosis Changed Her Practice
- Kiah Paetz described her path from developing an eating disorder at 15 to becoming a dietitian and later being diagnosed with ADHD.
- Her diagnosis and lived experience shifted her practice to a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed approach.
Be Prepared For Diagnosis Pathway
- Prepare evidence and collateral before seeing a GP about ADHD to avoid dismissal and speed referral to a psychiatrist.
- Provide school reports and a psychologist's letter when possible to demonstrate childhood symptoms for diagnosis.
ADHD Is Lifelong And Evidenced By Childhood
- ADHD is neurodevelopmental and typically shows before age 12, so clinicians ask about childhood behaviour.
- School reports and parent statements help prove longstanding symptoms during assessment.