Exploring the Relationship Between ADHD and Disordered Eating with Kate Moryoussef

The Full of Beans Podcast

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Kate Moryoussef – host of the award-winning ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, EFT practitioner, and newly published author of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit.

Kate shares her personal journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis at 40, how it interlinked with her daughter’s diagnosis, and the ripple effects of awareness that changed both their lives. We dive into:

Key Takeaways:

• The emotional impact of late ADHD diagnosis
• Why masking, self-criticism, and burnout are common in neurodivergent women
• The nuanced connection between ADHD and disordered eating
• Emotional regulation, perfectionism, and self-soothing behaviours
• The role of screening and neurodivergent-informed support in eating disorder treatment
• How ADHD affects women uniquely across the lifespan, including hormonal health
• Kate’s holistic wellbeing tools for managing ADHD

Timestamps:

• 00:47 – Kate's journey to diagnosis & supporting her daughter
• 04:00 – ADHD traits in women & the power of community
• 10:00 – Masking, friendships & self-acceptance
• 17:00 – Disordered eating & ADHD: what Kate has learned from hosting the podcast
• 25:00 – Why neurodiversity should be at the forefront of healthcare
• 35:00 – The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit: who it's for & how it helps
• 43:00 – Holistic, neuroaffirming support tools

Resources & Links:

• Kate's website
• The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit (available from 17 July)
• Kate on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of disordered eating, ADHD, and trauma.

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