#168 How ADHD Impacts Your Relationship with Food

Do you forget to eat… until you’re suddenly hangry and shaky?Or eat past full & wonder “why did I do that?”If food feels chaotic, confusing, or all-or-nothing - you are not alone.In this episode, we’re unpacking how ADHD impacts your relationship with food - from missed hunger cues and hyperfocus, to dopamine-seeking, emotional eating, & food noise.We cover:Why ADHDers forget to eat (and then it becomes urgent)The role of interoception, time blindness & medicationWhy overeating happens (and why it makes sense)Food noise, sensory “icks” & hyperfixation foodsHow executive dysfunction makes eating harder than it “should”ADHD, diet culture & all-or-nothing patternsPlus simple, ADHD-friendly supports to help improve your relationship with food & eatingIf you’ve ever felt like you’re “bad with food”… This episode will help.LINKS TO OTHER GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*Get our ADHD Coach in your pocket! + the ADHD Goal Setting Workbook (life planner tool)*12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!