E194: ADHD, Food & Chronic Illness from The Adulting With ADHD Podcast with Guest Host Sarah Synder - Best of Friends Series

E194: ADHD, Food & Chronic Illness from The Adulting With ADHD Podcast with Guest Host Sarah Synder - Best of Friends Series

Author: Patricia Sung | ADHD Coach for Moms with ADHD June 22, 2023 Duration: 24:01

"Why didn't anyone tell me that years ago?!?"

Perhaps you've asked that question at least 542 times along your ADHD journey. IYKYK

Sarah Snyder and I met a while back and immediately hit it off in chatting about the nitty gritty of ADHD - all those lesser known symptoms, connections, and themes around ADHD. You know, all the things about your ADHD you wish someone had told you years ago.

I first joined her on her podcast, Adulting with ADHD, a few years back to talk about pregnancy and ADHD. With the tagline "Self-empowerment for people with ADHD", The Adulting With ADHD Podcast explores the intersection of ADHD, hormones, trauma, food, and more. Sarah aims to provide information for ADHD adults that's probably not in the brochure at the doctor's office. 

Sarah and I chat about the intersection of chronic illness and food. Sarah shares: 

In this episode, I chat with Patricia Sung, host of Motherhood in ADHD, about the intersection of chronic illness, eating and ADHD.

Highlights:

- Patricia's story

- The food and stress connection

- What NOT to do when you're struggling with food, chronic           illness & ADHD

- What you CAN do instead

The intersection of autoimmune diseases, food allergies and food intolerances with ADHD is one of my current hyperfixations, and this episode brings you a taste of what I've learned over the past 3 years of eating a highly restricted elimination diet in the treatment and remission of my psoriatic arthritis, mold toxicity, and fight against autoimmune issues and inflammation. 

Did the elimination diet of no sugar, gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, dyes, processed foods, etc., cure my ADHD? Listen in!

Be sure to subscribe to the Adulting with ADHD Podcast.

Sarah's website: https://adultingwithadhd.com/adhd-in-women/

Sarah's instagram: @adhdadulting

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-194-adhd-food-chronic-illness-adulting-with-adhd-podcast-sarah-synder

While I'm slowing down for the summer, making space for more family time and accounting for our emergency construction project, I simply couldn't leave you hanging for the next few weeks. And my ADHD brain didn't want to do another vanilla Best Of series… Cue Light Bulb! 

Welcome to the Best Of Friends Series, where you are meeting a few of my favorite friends in the podcast community. I'm sharing interviews that I have done on other friends' podcasts. Not only do you get a new episode, I hope that you'll find a few shows to add to your podcast queue. There's a wide variety of topics coming your way, so keep an eye out for a new friend each week of the summer. 

 

 

Super stressed and need a break? We're learning more about your stress response and how it relates to treating your ADHD symptoms at our annual ADHD Moms Luxury Weekend Retreat, October 6-8, 2023 in Houston, Texas! 

"Honestly, this was one the best weekends I've had since becoming a mom. I've never felt so seen and understood. I would hop on a plane and go again. No hesitation! I'll follow y'all anywhere, moms." –ADHD Mama J.Q.

I'll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy. I take care of you while you learn how to take even better care of yourself, in a way that's sustainable for real momlife. 

Because you can take care of your family when you're in a healthy place. Sign up here: https://www.patriciasung.com/adhd-mom-retreat

 


Ever feel like you're running a marathon with no finish line in sight, while everyone else seems to be on a leisurely stroll? That mental clutter, the constant search for your keys, the guilt over forgotten appointments-it's not a personal failing. It's often the lived experience of motherhood when you're also navigating adult ADHD. Motherhood in ADHD is a space created specifically for that reality. Hosted by Patricia Sung, an ADHD coach who gets it because she lives it, this podcast digs into the intersection of a neurodivergent brain and the demands of raising a family. You'll find conversations that move beyond simple tips, offering brain-based science and practical strategies tailored for moms whose minds work differently. Episodes explore how to structure your days in a way that works with your ADHD, not against it, and rethink parenting approaches to reduce overwhelm for both you and your kids. It’s about education that leads to self-compassion, replacing shame with understanding. Tune in for honest talk about productivity that actually sticks, managing mental health, and building systems that acknowledge your unique wiring. This is more than just a podcast; it’s a companion for redefining what success looks like in your home and in your mind, helping you move from barely coping to truly thriving.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
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