ADHD & Food: Why Eating Feels Impossible (and How to Fix It)
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02/12/25 • 40 min
🔥 "Eating with ADHD is exhausting. Whether you forget meals, binge late at night, or struggle with food and focus—you're not alone, and there's a way to fix it."
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why eating feels impossible with ADHD – and how to fix it
✔️ The 3 ADHD eating patterns (and how to break the cycle)
✔️ Best & worst foods for ADHD focus, energy & brain function
✔️ ADHD & sugar: What actually helps vs. what hurts
✔️ How to eat when ADHD meds kill your appetite
✔️ Supplements for ADHD: Do they work or just waste money?
✔️ Easy ADHD meals: 10-minute food hacks that make eating simple
🔗 Guest Info:
👩⚕️ Special Guest: Annika Angelo @nutrimindcoach (NeuroNutrition Expert)
Annika is a behavioral nutritionist and ADHD educator specializing in neuro-nutrition, psychology, and brain health. She helps ADHDers improve their relationship with food and eat in a way that supports focus, energy, and emotional regulation.
📍 Website: https://nutrimindcoaching.com/
📲 Follow Annika on Instagram & YouTube: [@NutrimindCoach]
🎙 Hypercast's Co-Hosts:
🔹 Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD Coach & Hypercast Executive Producer
Melissa is an ADHD coach, corporate educator, and the Executive Producer of Hypercast. She helps ADHDers develop personalized strategies to navigate life, work, and executive function challenges. She is the founder of Likemind Coaching.
📍 Website: https://likemindcoaching.com/
🔹 Brianna Morton – ADHD Coach & Therapist Intern
Brianna is an ADHD coach, therapist intern, and mental health advocate specializing in ADHD education and executive function support.
📍 Website: https://understandingadhd.ca/
💬 ADHDers—what’s YOUR biggest food struggle?
👉 Do you forget meals? Binge at night? Hate meal prep? Drop a comment below and let’s talk!
📩 Want more ADHD tips? Subscribe & hit the bell! 🔔
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why ADHD & Nutrition Matters
02:30 – Why ADHDers Struggle with Food
06:45 – The 3 ADHD Eating Patterns
10:20 – The Science Behind ADHD & Sugar
15:40 – ADHD & Appetite Suppression from Meds
20:55 – The Best Foods for ADHD Brain Function
25:30 – Do Supplements Actually Help ADHD?
30:10 – Quick & Easy ADHD Meals
35:45 – Where to Start If You Want to Eat Better
#ADHD #ADHDFood #ADHDTips #ADHDStruggles #Neurodivergent #ADHDHealth #ADHDPodcast #ADHDBrain #ADHDEatingHabits
Melissa's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.likemindcoaching.com
Brianna's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.understandingADHD.ca
Follow Us On Instagram
🔥 "Eating with ADHD is exhausting. Whether you forget meals, binge late at night, or struggle with food and focus—you're not alone, and there's a way to fix it."
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why eating feels impossible with ADHD – and how to fix it
✔️ The 3 ADHD eating patterns (and how to break the cycle)
✔️ Best & worst foods for ADHD focus, energy & brain function
✔️ ADHD & sugar: What actually helps vs. what hurts
✔️ How to eat when ADHD meds kill your appetite
✔️ Supplements for ADHD: Do they work or just waste money?
✔️ Easy ADHD meals: 10-minute food hacks that make eating simple
🔗 Guest Info:
👩⚕️ Special Guest: Annika Angelo @nutrimindcoach (NeuroNutrition Expert)
Annika is a behavioral nutritionist and ADHD educator specializing in neuro-nutrition, psychology, and brain health. She helps ADHDers improve their relationship with food and eat in a way that supports focus, energy, and emotional regulation.
📍 Website: https://nutrimindcoaching.com/
📲 Follow Annika on Instagram & YouTube: [@NutrimindCoach]
🎙 Hypercast's Co-Hosts:
🔹 Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD Coach & Hypercast Executive Producer
Melissa is an ADHD coach, corporate educator, and the Executive Producer of Hypercast. She helps ADHDers develop personalized strategies to navigate life, work, and executive function challenges. She is the founder of Likemind Coaching.
📍 Website: https://likemindcoaching.com/
🔹 Brianna Morton – ADHD Coach & Therapist Intern
Brianna is an ADHD coach, therapist intern, and mental health advocate specializing in ADHD education and executive function support.
📍 Website: https://understandingadhd.ca/
💬 ADHDers—what’s YOUR biggest food struggle?
👉 Do you forget meals? Binge at night? Hate meal prep? Drop a comment below and let’s talk!
📩 Want more ADHD tips? Subscribe & hit the bell! 🔔
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why ADHD & Nutrition Matters
02:30 – Why ADHDers Struggle with Food
06:45 – The 3 ADHD Eating Patterns
10:20 – The Science Behind ADHD & Sugar
15:40 – ADHD & Appetite Suppression from Meds
20:55 – The Best Foods for ADHD Brain Function
25:30 – Do Supplements Actually Help ADHD?
30:10 – Quick & Easy ADHD Meals
35:45 – Where to Start If You Want to Eat Better
#ADHD #ADHDFood #ADHDTips #ADHDStruggles #Neurodivergent #ADHDHealth #ADHDPodcast #ADHDBrain #ADHDEatingHabits
Melissa's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.likemindcoaching.com
Brianna's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.understandingADHD.ca
Follow Us On Instagram
Previous Episode
The Truth About ADHD, Addiction & Dopamine
Struggling with addiction—or supporting someone who is? ADHD and addiction are deeply connected, from dopamine system differences to impulsivity and risk-taking. In this episode, we break it all down with addiction expert Mark Gray, sharing insights on prevention, recovery, and the role of ADHD in substance use.
🔥 Topics Covered:
✔️ Why ADHDers are at higher risk for addiction
✔️ The dopamine connection: why we seek substances
✔️ Signs that addiction may be a problem
✔️ Harm reduction vs. abstinence—what really helps?
✔️ Does ADHD medication help or hurt addiction recovery?
🔹 Co-Hosts:
💡 Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD Coach | Executive Producer of Hypercast
🌐 Learn more: https://www.LikemindCoaching.com
💡 Brianna Morton – ADHD Coach | Therapist Intern
🌐 Learn more: https://www.UnderstandingADHD.ca
🔹 Special Guest: Mark Gray
Founder of Black & Gray Addiction Support, Mark is an addiction specialist with ADHD and lived experience in recovery. Learn more at: https://www.blackandgrayaddictionsupport.com.
📌 Substance Use Support & Resources (U.S. & Canada)
United States
SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
📌 Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/
Confidential, free 24/7 support, treatment referrals, and information.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988
📌 Website: https://988lifeline.org/
For crisis intervention, including substance use crises.
Partnership to End Addiction – Text CONNECT to 55753
📌 Website: https://drugfree.org/
Support for individuals & families navigating addiction recovery.
Shatterproof Treatment Atlas
📌 Website: https://www.treatmentatlas.org/
Find evidence-based treatment centers in the U.S.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
📌 Website: https://www.aa.org/
12-step support groups for alcohol addiction.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
📌 Website: https://www.na.org/
Peer support groups for those recovering from drug addiction.
Canada
Talk Suicide Canada – 1-833-456-4566
📌 Website: https://talksuicide.ca/
24/7 crisis line for emotional distress, including substance use issues.
Canada’s Drug & Alcohol Helpline – 1-800-565-8603
📌 Website: https://www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/
Free, confidential support and treatment referrals.
Wellness Together Canada
📌 Website: https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/
Virtual mental health & addiction support (free for all Canadians).
Alcoholics Anonymous Canada
📌 Website: https://www.aa.org/
Find local AA meetings across Canada.
Narcotics Anonymous Canada
📌 Website: https://www.na.org/
Find NA meetings and peer support for drug recovery.
💬 Got questions or personal insights? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear from you!
👀 Watch Next:
▶️ "Is It ADHD or Something Else? The Truth About Assessments" https://youtu.be/GsnzW5W2Elw
🔔 Subscribe for more ADHD insights & strategies! [Insert Subscribe Link]
#ADHD #AddictionRecovery #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Melissa's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.likemindcoaching.com
Brianna's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.understandingADHD.ca
Follow Us On Instagram
Next Episode
The Hidden Dangers of ADHD Misinformation (What You Need to Know!)
🚨 ADHD misinformation is everywhere—are you falling for it? In this episode of Hypercast, we expose the false ADHD advice spreading online, from misleading TikTok videos to myths that hold ADHDers back. According to studies, 52% of ADHD content on social media is inaccurate, and we’re here to help you separate facts from fiction.
❌ Bad ADHD advice can be harmful—it delays diagnoses, spreads stigma, and leads people down the wrong path. From so-called "experts" making bold claims to viral myths that distort the truth, misinformation is everywhere. But how do you spot it? And more importantly, how do you find ADHD information you can actually trust?
👉 Don’t get misled—watch now to learn how to protect yourself from ADHD misinformation!
🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The 3 types of ADHD misinformation (and why they’re so dangerous)
✅ How false ADHD claims spread like wildfire on social media
✅ The real impact of misinformation on ADHD diagnoses & treatment
✅ Why self-diagnosis based on bad info can lead to problems
✅ How to fact-check ADHD advice and find real, science-backed resources
📢 Featured In This Episode:
🔸 Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD Coach & Executive Producer of Hypercast
🖥️ Learn more at https://likemindcoaching.com
🔸 Brianna Morton – ADHD Coach & Therapist Intern
🖥️ Find her at https://understandingadhd.ca
📚 More ADHD Resources:
🎥 Watch Next: https://youtu.be/GsnzW5W2Elw
📌 Trusted ADHD Sources: [Links to credible ADHD resources]
💬 Have you seen ADHD misinformation online? Drop a comment below!
🔔 Subscribe for more ADHD insights & support! #ADHDMyths #ADHDTips #NeurodivergentLife
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Canadian House Hippo
00:29 Welcome to Hypercast
00:54 Understanding ADHD Misinformation
01:50 The Harms of Misinformation
03:58 Misinformation on Social Media
07:13 The Importance of Professional Diagnosis
09:41 Identifying Good Content
18:42 The Role of Social Media in ADHD Awareness
20:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Melissa's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.likemindcoaching.com
Brianna's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.understandingADHD.ca
Follow Us On Instagram
Hypercast: An ADHD Podcast - ADHD & Food: Why Eating Feels Impossible (and How to Fix It)
Transcript
[00:00:00] Brianna: Welcome to hypercast.
[00:00:01] Brianna: welcome to Hypercast. Welcome back. I'm Melissa Llewellyn Snyder. I'm an ADHD coach and educator.
[00:00:08] Brianna: Hi, I'm Brianna Morton. I am also an ADHD coach and a therapy intern specializing in ADHD
[00:00:14] Melissa: Today, we're going to talk about ADHD nutrition. It's a topic that I feel there is a lot of mystery and misinformation a
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