47. Emotional Eating and ADHD with Denise Stojceski

On this episode The ADHD Mums Podcast, Jane delves into the intricate relationship between ADHD and binge eating alongside guest Denise Stojceski, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 42. Denise openly shares her transformative journey, emphasising the significant impact of ADHD medication on her approach to food. From coping with emotional eating during COVID-19 lockdowns to reflecting on childhood sweet tooth habits, Denise sheds light on the emotional dimensions of ADHD and its connection to unhealthy cravings. Denise gives us an insight into her diagnostic path, sharing the immediate effects she felt from ADHD medication as well as navigating the emotional layers of a late ADHD diagnosis. As Denise shares her journey post-diagnosis, the conversation expands to encompass executive function challenges, ADHD symptoms, and coping strategies. Denise emphasises the positive impact of meal kit services like HelloFresh, simplifying the cooking process and reducing stress, especially when combined with medication.  If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to leave a 5-star review. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jane-mcfadden/messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.