129: When You Have ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) - Rebecca King

When most people think about ADHD, they think about the hyperactive child who can’t sit still in class or has a lot of energy all the time. But what Rebecca King found out when she was diagnosed in her late teens that was ADHD looks a lot different on adults, and especially on adult women. She went through a journey of learning how to work with her brain + ADHD instead of against it, and was able to go from not eating during the day and binging at night to intuitive eating for her own body.

Hear all about Rebecca’s journey as an ADHD Nutritionist who practices and encourages intuitive eating, and what ADHD might look like on an adult woman. Even if you don’t have ADHD, the tips and tools Rebecca gives in this episode will help you with so many aspects of your life--so get cozy and tune on in.

Tune into episode #129:

In this episode, Rebecca and I chat about:

What it was like for Rebecca to get diagnosed with ADHD at 19
Why ADHD looks different on adults than kids--and especially on women
The approach that worked for Rebecca to help harness and control her mind
How lifestyle and food play into helping control symptoms of ADHD
The connection between ADHD and disordered eating--and how to break that cycle
Why intuitive eating is the best diet for someone with ADHD
Advice for parents who suspect (or know) their child might have ADHD
Why eliminating food dyes and sugar isn’t the be-all and end-all for ADHD diets
What gentle nutrition is and why it’s different from the typical focus on nutrition
Lifestyle tips and tools to help manage ADHD symptoms
How you can use your ADHD to your advantage and make it work for you