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.
