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We focus so much on what kids eat, more greens, less sugar, better snacks, but not enough on how they eat.

Because learning how to eat candy is really learning how to eat all foods.

It’s about learning that food isn’t good or bad.

That pleasure and nourishment can exist in the same bite.
That listening to your body matters more than following food rules.

When kids aren’t taught how to eat candy, they often grow up unsure how to trust themselves with food at all. That uncertainty can turn into all-or-nothing thinking, emotional eating, or an endless cycle of guilt and control.

Over time, those patterns can harden into disordered eating or even addiction-like relationships with food. What starts as “good choices” can quietly become fear-based control, and kids lose their ability to eat from awareness instead of anxiety.

This is how disordered eating begins, not from a lack of vegetables, but from a lack of trust.

Teaching kids how to eat candy means showing them how to slow down, taste, listen, and stop when their body says enough. It’s how we raise kids who can sit at a table and feel calm around all foods, not just the ones labelled “healthy.”

That’s real nourishment.

Three ways to start:

1. Pair candy with protein or fat. It helps steady energy and teaches kids that food balance doesn’t have to be rigid.

2. Drop the “good or bad” and “junk or healthy” language. “Healthy” might as well be a swear word in our house. All food is food.

3. Model calm curiosity. Eat some candy with them, talk about what it tastes like, and let it be normal. When food isn’t charged, it becomes just food.

#adhd #nutrition #parenting #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating #adhdnutrition #adhdparents #bloodsugarbalance #foodfreedom #dietculture #kidsnutrition #adhdfriendly #gentleparenting #bodytrust #neuroaffirming #familynutrition #holisticnutrition #foodneutrality #healingrelationshipwithfood #trustthebody #emotionalregulation #disorderedeating #eatingdisorders #addictionrecovery #adhdcommunity #foodpsychology #balancednutrition

We focus so much on what kids eat, more greens, less sugar, better snacks, but not enough on how they eat.

Because learning how to eat candy is really learning how to eat all foods.

It’s about learning that food isn’t good or bad.

That pleasure and nourishment can exist in the same bite.
That listening to your body matters more than following food rules.

When kids aren’t taught how to eat candy, they often grow up unsure how to trust themselves with food at all. That uncertainty can turn into all-or-nothing thinking, emotional eating, or an endless cycle of guilt and control.

Over time, those patterns can harden into disordered eating or even addiction-like relationships with food. What starts as “good choices” can quietly become fear-based control, and kids lose their ability to eat from awareness instead of anxiety.

This is how disordered eating begins, not from a lack of vegetables, but from a lack of trust.

Teaching kids how to eat candy means showing them how to slow down, taste, listen, and stop when their body says enough. It’s how we raise kids who can sit at a table and feel calm around all foods, not just the ones labelled “healthy.”

That’s real nourishment.

Three ways to start:

1. Pair candy with protein or fat. It helps steady energy and teaches kids that food balance doesn’t have to be rigid.

2. Drop the “good or bad” and “junk or healthy” language. “Healthy” might as well be a swear word in our house. All food is food.

3. Model calm curiosity. Eat some candy with them, talk about what it tastes like, and let it be normal. When food isn’t charged, it becomes just food.

#adhd #nutrition #parenting #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating #adhdnutrition #adhdparents #bloodsugarbalance #foodfreedom #dietculture #kidsnutrition #adhdfriendly #gentleparenting #bodytrust #neuroaffirming #familynutrition #holisticnutrition #foodneutrality #healingrelationshipwithfood #trustthebody #emotionalregulation #disorderedeating #eatingdisorders #addictionrecovery #adhdcommunity #foodpsychology #balancednutrition

What if the real danger this Halloween isn’t candy, but the guilt we pass down about it?

Maybe sugar isn’t the problem, but the fear and shame we attach to it can quietly shape how kids feel about food, their bodies, and trust.

It often sounds like this:
– “I don’t eat sugar.”
– “You’ve had enough, haven’t you?”
– “I’m being good today.”
– “That stuff is poison.”

To a child, those comments don’t just describe food. They teach what’s safe, what’s off-limits, and when pleasure has to be earned.

Here’s what helps instead:

1. Stay neutral
Avoid “junk food” or “healthy food.” When kids hear some foods are “good” and others are “bad,” they learn to judge themselves by what they eat. Talk instead about how foods help the body.

2. Let candy be part of the experience
Restriction makes it more powerful. When candy is allowed and enjoyed openly, it loses its charge. Our family keeps it in a bowl on the kitchen table because accessibility removes the power of restriction.

3. Model calm
Eat a few pieces with them. No commentary, no guilt. Kids learn more from what we do than what we say.

4. Pair with protein
Candy with nuts, cheese, or milk slows the sugar spike, steadies energy, and prevents the crash.

5. Create rhythm, not rules
Help kids plan when candy fits. Even with breakfast! Pair with meals and snacks so blood sugar stays steadier.

6. Trust them
If they overdo it, that’s part of learning. Ask, “How’s your tummy feeling right now?” Kids build self-regulation through experience, not control.

When kids feel safe around food, they learn to trust their bodies instead of doubting them. That’s the real goal: not less candy, but less shame.

#adhd #nutrition #parenting #halloween #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating #adhdnutrition #adhdparents #bloodsugarbalance #sugar #foodfreedom #dietculture #kidsnutrition #adhdfriendly #nourishnotpunish #gentleparenting #bodytrust #healingrelationshipwithfood #adhdcommunity #neuroaffirming #familynutrition #balancednutrition #holisticnutrition #foodneutrality #trustthebody

What if the real danger this Halloween isn’t candy, but the guilt we pass down about it?

Maybe sugar isn’t the problem, but the fear and shame we attach to it can quietly shape how kids feel about food, their bodies, and trust.

It often sounds like this:
– “I don’t eat sugar.”
– “You’ve had enough, haven’t you?”
– “I’m being good today.”
– “That stuff is poison.”

To a child, those comments don’t just describe food. They teach what’s safe, what’s off-limits, and when pleasure has to be earned.

Here’s what helps instead:

1. Stay neutral
Avoid “junk food” or “healthy food.” When kids hear some foods are “good” and others are “bad,” they learn to judge themselves by what they eat. Talk instead about how foods help the body.

2. Let candy be part of the experience
Restriction makes it more powerful. When candy is allowed and enjoyed openly, it loses its charge. Our family keeps it in a bowl on the kitchen table because accessibility removes the power of restriction.

3. Model calm
Eat a few pieces with them. No commentary, no guilt. Kids learn more from what we do than what we say.

4. Pair with protein
Candy with nuts, cheese, or milk slows the sugar spike, steadies energy, and prevents the crash.

5. Create rhythm, not rules
Help kids plan when candy fits. Even with breakfast! Pair with meals and snacks so blood sugar stays steadier.

6. Trust them
If they overdo it, that’s part of learning. Ask, “How’s your tummy feeling right now?” Kids build self-regulation through experience, not control.

When kids feel safe around food, they learn to trust their bodies instead of doubting them. That’s the real goal: not less candy, but less shame.

#adhd #nutrition #parenting #halloween #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating #adhdnutrition #adhdparents #bloodsugarbalance #sugar #foodfreedom #dietculture #kidsnutrition #adhdfriendly #nourishnotpunish #gentleparenting #bodytrust #healingrelationshipwithfood #adhdcommunity #neuroaffirming #familynutrition #balancednutrition #holisticnutrition #foodneutrality #trustthebody

We often treat ADHD like a brain-only issue.

But what if it’s also about the body - about connective tissue, sensory input, and the way hypermobility shapes our nervous system?

The more I learn, the clearer it becomes: understanding ADHD means understanding the body that carries it.

I wrote about how hypermobility, emotional regulation, and gut health are all part of the same story.

Read more here → https://www.amyjonesnutrition.com/post/hypermobility-adhd-whole-body-connection

Link in bio.

#adhd #hypermobility #neurodivergent #guthealth #chronicpain #emotionalregulation #nervoussystem #connectivetissue #functionalnutrition #adhdawareness #adhdcommunity #holistichealing #bodymindconnection #nutritionforadhd #integrativehealth #healingjourney #womenwithadhd #healthandhealing #neuroscience #adhdresearch

We often treat ADHD like a brain-only issue.

But what if it’s also about the body - about connective tissue, sensory input, and the way hypermobility shapes our nervous system?

The more I learn, the clearer it becomes: understanding ADHD means understanding the body that carries it.

I wrote about how hypermobility, emotional regulation, and gut health are all part of the same story.

Read more here → https://www.amyjonesnutrition.com/post/hypermobility-adhd-whole-body-connection

Link in bio.

#adhd #hypermobility #neurodivergent #guthealth #chronicpain #emotionalregulation #nervoussystem #connectivetissue #functionalnutrition #adhdawareness #adhdcommunity #holistichealing #bodymindconnection #nutritionforadhd #integrativehealth #healingjourney #womenwithadhd #healthandhealing #neuroscience #adhdresearch

After decades of undiagnosed hypermobility, hip dysplasia, and the wear of an athletic body constantly adapting to instability, I’m so happy to report I finally got the hip surgery I needed to move though life with a little less pain.

I’ve always moved to regulate my brain. Now I’m learning how to pause and rebuild on purpose.

These are a few of the supplements I’m actually using to support that recovery for bones, joints, soft tissue, and mental health.

Not sponsored. Not gifted. Just trusted and true, pulled from my own protocols and professionals I work alongside.

@ripe_lifestyle Liquid Gold Bone Broth
Collagen, glycine, protein, hydration, gut repair. I drink it like it’s my job.

@cytomatrix Bone Collagen
With calcium, magnesium, K2, and D3. Real structural support.

@nordicnaturals Ultimate Omega 2X
Omega-3s for mood, inflammation, and cellular repair.

@designsforhealth Inflammatone
I take it away from food so it can do its magical anti-inflammatory work.

@niyamawellnesscanada Strong Like a Woman Creatine
Muscle support, D3, electrolytes, brain fuel. It’s in my water, it’s in my smoothies, it’s everywhere.

Side note: a few of these include extra D3, so I’ve adjusted my usual dose.

This is how I support a nervous system that’s doing the hard work of healing.

#adhdnutrition #injuryrecovery #hipsurgery #functionalnutrition #womenshealth

After decades of undiagnosed hypermobility, hip dysplasia, and the wear of an athletic body constantly adapting to instability, I’m so happy to report I finally got the hip surgery I needed to move though life with a little less pain.

I’ve always moved to regulate my brain. Now I’m learning how to pause and rebuild on purpose.

These are a few of the supplements I’m actually using to support that recovery for bones, joints, soft tissue, and mental health.

Not sponsored. Not gifted. Just trusted and true, pulled from my own protocols and professionals I work alongside.

@ripe_lifestyle Liquid Gold Bone Broth
Collagen, glycine, protein, hydration, gut repair. I drink it like it’s my job.

@cytomatrix Bone Collagen
With calcium, magnesium, K2, and D3. Real structural support.

@nordicnaturals Ultimate Omega 2X
Omega-3s for mood, inflammation, and cellular repair.

@designsforhealth Inflammatone
I take it away from food so it can do its magical anti-inflammatory work.

@niyamawellnesscanada Strong Like a Woman Creatine
Muscle support, D3, electrolytes, brain fuel. It’s in my water, it’s in my smoothies, it’s everywhere.

Side note: a few of these include extra D3, so I’ve adjusted my usual dose.

This is how I support a nervous system that’s doing the hard work of healing.

#adhdnutrition #injuryrecovery #hipsurgery #functionalnutrition #womenshealth

My interview with Jeff Copper on Attention Talk Radio is live today.

We went deep into what most people miss about ADHD and nutrition.

This isn’t a “just eat better” conversation.

It’s about why knowing what to do isn’t the same as being able to do it.

We talked about digestion as the foundation for focus, why shame and “shoulds” destroy follow-through, and how cognitive ergonomics can make nutrition doable for ADHD brains.

Jeff’s Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out™ model completely shifted how I work with my clients.

It helped me see that executive function isn’t a behaviour problem at all. It’s an engineering problem.

Once I started looking at nutrition and follow-through through that lens, everything changed.

My clients stopped blaming themselves and started understanding their process.

We stopped trying to fix willpower and started building systems that fit the brain in front of us.

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should eat, I just can’t make it happen,” this episode will make everything click.

Listen here: https://digcoaching.com/20251015

@dig.coaching @#adhd #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #adhdcoaching #functionalnutrition #adhdawareness #adhdbrains #neurodivergent #adhdfood #adhdhealth #nutritioncoach #adhdsupport #amyjonesnutrition #attentiontalkradio #digcoaching #cognitiveergonomics #adhdcoach #attentioncoach #adhdcommunity #neurodivergenthealth

My interview with Jeff Copper on Attention Talk Radio is live today.

We went deep into what most people miss about ADHD and nutrition.

This isn’t a “just eat better” conversation.

It’s about why knowing what to do isn’t the same as being able to do it.

We talked about digestion as the foundation for focus, why shame and “shoulds” destroy follow-through, and how cognitive ergonomics can make nutrition doable for ADHD brains.

Jeff’s Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out™ model completely shifted how I work with my clients.

It helped me see that executive function isn’t a behaviour problem at all. It’s an engineering problem.

Once I started looking at nutrition and follow-through through that lens, everything changed.

My clients stopped blaming themselves and started understanding their process.

We stopped trying to fix willpower and started building systems that fit the brain in front of us.

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should eat, I just can’t make it happen,” this episode will make everything click.

Listen here: https://digcoaching.com/20251015

@dig.coaching @#adhd #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #adhdcoaching #functionalnutrition #adhdawareness #adhdbrains #neurodivergent #adhdfood #adhdhealth #nutritioncoach #adhdsupport #amyjonesnutrition #attentiontalkradio #digcoaching #cognitiveergonomics #adhdcoach #attentioncoach #adhdcommunity #neurodivergenthealth

We’re flooded with advice on World Mental Health Day.

Hacks. Habits. Tools. Tips.

But for me, this is what’s being left out:

If your brain is running on caffeine, cortisol and survival mode…those tools won’t stick.

Because you can’t regulate a body that isn’t resourced.

You can’t rewire anything if your nervous system is inflamed, your digestion is impaired, and your meals don’t meet your needs.

This isn’t about trying harder.

It’s about giving your system what it needs to actually support change.

Also a bit of a side note from a coffee-loving functional nutritionist and ADHD coach: I’m not anti-coffee. I love coffee.

Coffee has antioxidant properties, supports dopamine, and for many ADHDers, it’s a sensory ritual that works.

AND I use it to add things like creatine, protein, collagen and electrolytes…

But if it’s the only thing you’re having in the morning…

That’s not regulation. That’s a circadian rhythm crisis.

You don’t need to quit coffee.

You need to eat with it.

Mental health support that ignores blood sugar, nutrient status, digestion, and executive functioning isn’t support.

It’s pressure.

And that’s where I come in.

I help ADHDers stabilize their physiology so they can show up with energy, clarity, and systems that last.
Because mental health is whole-body health.

If you want to go deeper, I’m speaking at the 2025 Annual Online ADHD Awareness Expo, sharing exactly how nutrition, structure, and regulation work together to support real, sustainable mental health.

You can sign up here: https://amyjonesnutrition—taramcgillicuddy.thrivecart.com/adhd-awareness-expo/

#worldmentalhealthday #adhdnutrition #nervoussystemsupport #functionalnutrition #adhdsupport #ADHDAwarenessMonth #adhdawarenessexpo

We’re flooded with advice on World Mental Health Day.

Hacks. Habits. Tools. Tips.

But for me, this is what’s being left out:

If your brain is running on caffeine, cortisol and survival mode…those tools won’t stick.

Because you can’t regulate a body that isn’t resourced.

You can’t rewire anything if your nervous system is inflamed, your digestion is impaired, and your meals don’t meet your needs.

This isn’t about trying harder.

It’s about giving your system what it needs to actually support change.

Also a bit of a side note from a coffee-loving functional nutritionist and ADHD coach: I’m not anti-coffee. I love coffee.

Coffee has antioxidant properties, supports dopamine, and for many ADHDers, it’s a sensory ritual that works.

AND I use it to add things like creatine, protein, collagen and electrolytes…

But if it’s the only thing you’re having in the morning…

That’s not regulation. That’s a circadian rhythm crisis.

You don’t need to quit coffee.

You need to eat with it.

Mental health support that ignores blood sugar, nutrient status, digestion, and executive functioning isn’t support.

It’s pressure.

And that’s where I come in.

I help ADHDers stabilize their physiology so they can show up with energy, clarity, and systems that last.
Because mental health is whole-body health.

If you want to go deeper, I’m speaking at the 2025 Annual Online ADHD Awareness Expo, sharing exactly how nutrition, structure, and regulation work together to support real, sustainable mental health.

You can sign up here: https://amyjonesnutrition—taramcgillicuddy.thrivecart.com/adhd-awareness-expo/

#worldmentalhealthday #adhdnutrition #nervoussystemsupport #functionalnutrition #adhdsupport #ADHDAwarenessMonth #adhdawarenessexpo

A lot of what gets labeled as executive dysfunction isn’t actually about motivation or willpower.

It’s the body and brain reacting to an environment that’s working against them.

And I hate even separating those two - brain and body - because they’re NOT separate. It’s all the SAME system.

If your system is underfueled, overstimulated, or running on adrenaline, of course tasks feel impossible.

That’s not dysfunction.

That’s a body asking for regulation.

Sign up for the expo here: https://amyjonesnutrition—taramcgillicuddy.thrivecart.com/adhd-awareness-expo/

#adhd #executivefunction #adhdawareness #adhdcommunity #adhdcoach#

A lot of what gets labeled as executive dysfunction isn’t actually about motivation or willpower.

It’s the body and brain reacting to an environment that’s working against them.

And I hate even separating those two - brain and body - because they’re NOT separate. It’s all the SAME system.

If your system is underfueled, overstimulated, or running on adrenaline, of course tasks feel impossible.

That’s not dysfunction.

That’s a body asking for regulation.

Sign up for the expo here: https://amyjonesnutrition—taramcgillicuddy.thrivecart.com/adhd-awareness-expo/

#adhd #executivefunction #adhdawareness #adhdcommunity #adhdcoach#

I’m sharing my best strategies for “Fueling the ADHD Brain: Why Gut Health, Glucose, and Micronutrients Are the Missing Link in Focus and Follow-Through” inside the ADHD Awareness Expo, happening all October!
 Catch my session + 25+ ADHD experts when you register free

➡️ https://amyjonesnutrition—taramcgillicuddy.thrivecart.com/adhd-awareness-expo/
  #ADHDAwareness #ADHDAwarenessMonth #adhdcommunity #adhdawarenessexpo

I’m sharing my best strategies for “Fueling the ADHD Brain: Why Gut Health, Glucose, and Micronutrients Are the Missing Link in Focus and Follow-Through” inside the ADHD Awareness Expo, happening all October!
 Catch my session + 25+ ADHD experts when you register free

➡️ https://amyjonesnutrition—taramcgillicuddy.thrivecart.com/adhd-awareness-expo/
  #ADHDAwareness #ADHDAwarenessMonth #adhdcommunity #adhdawarenessexpo

For this year’s ADHD Awareness Expo, I wanted to gift something that feels supportive, not overwhelming.

The ADHD Brain Fuel Starter Kit was built for that.
 Simple, visual, and made to help you feel steadier in your own brain and body.

You can grab it free inside the Expo all month.

Link in bio to sign up. Totally Free.

#adhdnutrition #adhdcoach #adhdawarenessexpo #adhdcommunity #adhdhealth

For this year’s ADHD Awareness Expo, I wanted to gift something that feels supportive, not overwhelming.

The ADHD Brain Fuel Starter Kit was built for that.
 Simple, visual, and made to help you feel steadier in your own brain and body.

You can grab it free inside the Expo all month.

Link in bio to sign up. Totally Free.

#adhdnutrition #adhdcoach #adhdawarenessexpo #adhdcommunity #adhdhealth

One of the best parts of this season is being part of the 2025 Online ADHD Awareness Expo.

The first sessions are live and streaming all month long. I’m tuning in from the hockey rink today, listening while my youngest is on the ice.

That’s the beauty of this community. Wherever you are, you can plug in and get access to real support, expert voices, and strategies that actually help ADHD brains thrive.

I’m so grateful to be both learning here and speaking here.

This is the kind of connection we all need more of.

#adhdawareness #neurodivergentcommunity #adhdlife #adhdsupport #adhdfamily @tedreevehockey

One of the best parts of this season is being part of the 2025 Online ADHD Awareness Expo.

The first sessions are live and streaming all month long. I’m tuning in from the hockey rink today, listening while my youngest is on the ice.

That’s the beauty of this community. Wherever you are, you can plug in and get access to real support, expert voices, and strategies that actually help ADHD brains thrive.

I’m so grateful to be both learning here and speaking here.

This is the kind of connection we all need more of.

#adhdawareness #neurodivergentcommunity #adhdlife #adhdsupport #adhdfamily @tedreevehockey

Who else signs up to cover three giant topics in half an hour?

Gut health, glucose regulation, and micronutrients for ADHD all crammed into one session.

Yet another classic ADHD move on my part.

But these are the pieces that actually shape how our brains work day to day.

When they are steady, focus lasts. When they are not, everything feels harder.

This is why Im so excited to be speaking at the 2025 Annual Online ADHD Awareness Expo. It’s free, and comes with a virtual goodie bag full of tools you will actually use.

Sessions are short, practical, and watch anytime

My talk is all about fueling the ADHD Brain: simple, doable steps that stop the 2 pm crash and make focus and follow-through feel possible.

Register free through the link in my bio.

#adhd #adhdawarenessexpo #adhdlife #adhdsupport #adhdadults #adhdnutrition #adhdhealth #adhdcommunity #adhdfocus #adhdbrain #adhdtools

Who else signs up to cover three giant topics in half an hour?

Gut health, glucose regulation, and micronutrients for ADHD all crammed into one session.

Yet another classic ADHD move on my part.

But these are the pieces that actually shape how our brains work day to day.

When they are steady, focus lasts. When they are not, everything feels harder.

This is why Im so excited to be speaking at the 2025 Annual Online ADHD Awareness Expo. It’s free, and comes with a virtual goodie bag full of tools you will actually use.

Sessions are short, practical, and watch anytime

My talk is all about fueling the ADHD Brain: simple, doable steps that stop the 2 pm crash and make focus and follow-through feel possible.

Register free through the link in my bio.

#adhd #adhdawarenessexpo #adhdlife #adhdsupport #adhdadults #adhdnutrition #adhdhealth #adhdcommunity #adhdfocus #adhdbrain #adhdtools

Chunking worksheets and extra time get called “accommodations” all the time.

And yes, sometimes they work for some brains, but, they don’t actually change the experience for the child.

They just layer on more pressure.

Real accommodations remove friction.

They shift the environment so the brain can access the task without burning out.

When something keeps breaking down, the question isn’t “Why can’t they just do it?”

The real question is “What part of the setup is making this harder than it needs to be?”

Sometimes it’s noise. Sometimes it’s timing. Sometimes it’s too many instructions at once. Sometimes it’s because they watch their friends finishing faster than they do (oh, this is my sweet kiddo)

The fix is in the environment, not in forcing more effort.

Because the problem was never effort.

It was always the mismatch between the brain and the environment.

Trying harder isn’t the answer.

#adhdaccommodations #adhdparenting #autismparenting #neurodivergentkids #inclusiveeducation #neurodiversityaffirming #executivefunction #adhdsupport #adhdkids #autistickids #adhdparent #accommodationsmatter #stopthestigma #adhdcommunity #cognitiveergonomicsfromtheinsideout #dig.coaching
Thanks to @rampurla for the inspiration

Chunking worksheets and extra time get called “accommodations” all the time.

And yes, sometimes they work for some brains, but, they don’t actually change the experience for the child.

They just layer on more pressure.

Real accommodations remove friction.

They shift the environment so the brain can access the task without burning out.

When something keeps breaking down, the question isn’t “Why can’t they just do it?”

The real question is “What part of the setup is making this harder than it needs to be?”

Sometimes it’s noise. Sometimes it’s timing. Sometimes it’s too many instructions at once. Sometimes it’s because they watch their friends finishing faster than they do (oh, this is my sweet kiddo)

The fix is in the environment, not in forcing more effort.

Because the problem was never effort.

It was always the mismatch between the brain and the environment.

Trying harder isn’t the answer.

#adhdaccommodations #adhdparenting #autismparenting #neurodivergentkids #inclusiveeducation #neurodiversityaffirming #executivefunction #adhdsupport #adhdkids #autistickids #adhdparent #accommodationsmatter #stopthestigma #adhdcommunity #cognitiveergonomicsfromtheinsideout #dig.coaching
Thanks to @rampurla for the inspiration

Let’s stop pretending ADHD means you just need to try harder at consistency.

You built a system.

You tried it.

Your brain gave feedback.

That’s data, not failure.

And if it stopped working after three days, guess what? That IS the system working!

The problem isn’t your follow-through. It’s the way we romanticize routines as moral achievements.

“Wake up. Meditate. Journal. Cold plunge. Protein smoothie. Gratitude list. Inbox zero. Treadmill.”

That’s not a routine. That’s a job. And you’re already working overtime just existing in this world.

For ADHD brains, real systems are:
• Rhythmic, not rigid
• Designed to evolve, not impress
• Built to honour your energy, not bypass it

So here’s your “routine” now:
- Try things
- Notice when they break
- Adjust without shame
- Build again, knowing it’s never final

That’s not failure. That’s adaptive design.

#adhd #adhdlife #adhdproblems #adhdcoach #adhdtips #executivefunction #neurodivergent #neurodivergentlife #mentalhealth #productivitytips #routinerealness #adhdsupport #adhdwomen #adhdadults #rejectionisnotfailure #dopaminedriven #adhdhacks #burnoutrecovery #energyregulation #notlazynotbroken

Let’s stop pretending ADHD means you just need to try harder at consistency.

You built a system.

You tried it.

Your brain gave feedback.

That’s data, not failure.

And if it stopped working after three days, guess what? That IS the system working!

The problem isn’t your follow-through. It’s the way we romanticize routines as moral achievements.

“Wake up. Meditate. Journal. Cold plunge. Protein smoothie. Gratitude list. Inbox zero. Treadmill.”

That’s not a routine. That’s a job. And you’re already working overtime just existing in this world.

For ADHD brains, real systems are:
• Rhythmic, not rigid
• Designed to evolve, not impress
• Built to honour your energy, not bypass it

So here’s your “routine” now:
- Try things
- Notice when they break
- Adjust without shame
- Build again, knowing it’s never final

That’s not failure. That’s adaptive design.

#adhd #adhdlife #adhdproblems #adhdcoach #adhdtips #executivefunction #neurodivergent #neurodivergentlife #mentalhealth #productivitytips #routinerealness #adhdsupport #adhdwomen #adhdadults #rejectionisnotfailure #dopaminedriven #adhdhacks #burnoutrecovery #energyregulation #notlazynotbroken

I was in a store today and overheard one woman say to another, “Do you feel better now that you know it’s IBS?”

I had to take a deep breath and not launch into my functional nutritionist and ADHD coach rant.

Because being told you have IBS can feel like relief in the moment. But it doesn’t explain why you are still bloated after meals, running to the bathroom with urgency, doubled over with cramps, or afraid to eat certain foods because you never know how your gut will react.

IBS is a placeholder. It means the scary stuff has been ruled out, but no one has explored the real reasons your digestion feels unpredictable.

It doesn’t tell you whether your pain and bloating are coming from low stomach acid, microbial imbalance or SIBO, food intolerances, cortisol and stress hormones, or thyroid shifts.

So yes, sometimes it helps to hear “it’s IBS” because at least you know it’s not Crohn’s, cancer, or something life-threatening. But relief is not the same as answers.

Many of my ADHD clients arrive with an IBS label, and it makes sense. ADHD and gut issues often travel together.

The same nervous system patterns that affect focus and energy also impact digestion, motility, and how stress shows up in the gut.

Underneath the IBS label, we usually find real, workable root causes that can be supported in practical ways.

If you have been told “it’s IBS,” you are not stuck with it.

Your symptoms are real, and your story is not finished yet.

#adhd #adhdnutrition #adhdcoach #guthealth #ibs #ibsdiet #ibsawareness #digestivehealth #functionalnutrition #adhdsupport #adhdlife #adhdcommunity #adhdmoms #adhdadults #neurodivergent #guthealing #foodintolerances #sibo #hormonehealth #cortisol #stresshormones #bloating #nutritioncoach #adhdwellness #holisticnutrition

I was in a store today and overheard one woman say to another, “Do you feel better now that you know it’s IBS?”

I had to take a deep breath and not launch into my functional nutritionist and ADHD coach rant.

Because being told you have IBS can feel like relief in the moment. But it doesn’t explain why you are still bloated after meals, running to the bathroom with urgency, doubled over with cramps, or afraid to eat certain foods because you never know how your gut will react.

IBS is a placeholder. It means the scary stuff has been ruled out, but no one has explored the real reasons your digestion feels unpredictable.

It doesn’t tell you whether your pain and bloating are coming from low stomach acid, microbial imbalance or SIBO, food intolerances, cortisol and stress hormones, or thyroid shifts.

So yes, sometimes it helps to hear “it’s IBS” because at least you know it’s not Crohn’s, cancer, or something life-threatening. But relief is not the same as answers.

Many of my ADHD clients arrive with an IBS label, and it makes sense. ADHD and gut issues often travel together.

The same nervous system patterns that affect focus and energy also impact digestion, motility, and how stress shows up in the gut.

Underneath the IBS label, we usually find real, workable root causes that can be supported in practical ways.

If you have been told “it’s IBS,” you are not stuck with it.

Your symptoms are real, and your story is not finished yet.

#adhd #adhdnutrition #adhdcoach #guthealth #ibs #ibsdiet #ibsawareness #digestivehealth #functionalnutrition #adhdsupport #adhdlife #adhdcommunity #adhdmoms #adhdadults #neurodivergent #guthealing #foodintolerances #sibo #hormonehealth #cortisol #stresshormones #bloating #nutritioncoach #adhdwellness #holisticnutrition

Telling kids to “eat healthy” isn’t just outdated. It’s a diet culture hand-me-down.

One that’s been quietly passed from generation to generation, wrapped in guilt, fear, and a sprinkle of “don’t mess this up or your kids will never eat a vegetable again.”

The problem is, “eat healthy” isn’t a skill. It’s a slogan. And it puts parents in the impossible position of trying to keep sugar out, veggies in, and joy somewhere in the middle.

That’s not a real-life strategy. That’s a full-time job no one applied for.

Diet culture taught us to see food in two camps: good or bad. Clean or junk. Worthy or shameful. But real life doesn’t work like that.

Real life is made of everyday foods and sometimes foods. And kids need to know how to eat all of it.

When we teach how to eat instead of what to eat, we take the pressure off everyone.

Parents stop feeling like the food police. Kids stop feeling like they have to sneak “bad” foods when no one’s looking. And the dinner table becomes a place where you can actually enjoy food together.

It’s time to break the “eat healthy” cycle.

We’re not raising perfect eaters. We’re raising humans who can walk into the world, see all the foods, and know exactly how to make them fit without shame.

Because teaching kids how to eat doesn’t just free them from diet culture. It frees us too.

#adfhdparenting #intuitiveeating #antidietculture #nutritioncoach #healthykids #foodfreedom #dietculturedropout #feedingkids #mindfuleating #pickyeaters #parentingtips #nutritionforkids #bodypositivity #healthyeatinghabits #allfoodsfit #balancednutrition #parentinghumor #dietculturesucks #kidsnutrition #positiveparenting

Telling kids to “eat healthy” isn’t just outdated. It’s a diet culture hand-me-down.

One that’s been quietly passed from generation to generation, wrapped in guilt, fear, and a sprinkle of “don’t mess this up or your kids will never eat a vegetable again.”

The problem is, “eat healthy” isn’t a skill. It’s a slogan. And it puts parents in the impossible position of trying to keep sugar out, veggies in, and joy somewhere in the middle.

That’s not a real-life strategy. That’s a full-time job no one applied for.

Diet culture taught us to see food in two camps: good or bad. Clean or junk. Worthy or shameful. But real life doesn’t work like that.

Real life is made of everyday foods and sometimes foods. And kids need to know how to eat all of it.

When we teach how to eat instead of what to eat, we take the pressure off everyone.

Parents stop feeling like the food police. Kids stop feeling like they have to sneak “bad” foods when no one’s looking. And the dinner table becomes a place where you can actually enjoy food together.

It’s time to break the “eat healthy” cycle.

We’re not raising perfect eaters. We’re raising humans who can walk into the world, see all the foods, and know exactly how to make them fit without shame.

Because teaching kids how to eat doesn’t just free them from diet culture. It frees us too.

#adfhdparenting #intuitiveeating #antidietculture #nutritioncoach #healthykids #foodfreedom #dietculturedropout #feedingkids #mindfuleating #pickyeaters #parentingtips #nutritionforkids #bodypositivity #healthyeatinghabits #allfoodsfit #balancednutrition #parentinghumor #dietculturesucks #kidsnutrition #positiveparenting

ADHD brains burn out on micro decisions fast
By the time you’ve thought through what to eat, what’s in the fridge, whether you have the energy to cook, and if it’ll even taste good… the executive function tank is empty

Here’s what actually helps

→ Use a Meal Matrix
Pick 3 proteins, 3 carbs, 3 fats you like
Rotate them
Example: eggs, chicken, lentils + rice, tortillas, potatoes + olive oil, hummus, avocado

→ Create One “Default Plate”
Something you always have the ingredients for
No thinking
Just grab and go

→ Batch the Decisions Not the Meals
You don’t have to meal prep containers for the week
Just decide the plan once
Write it down, stick it on the fridge, and let your future self off the hook

→ Don’t Skip Texture and Dopamine
Add crunch, salt, heat, or something fun
Boring food equals resistance

→ Use Visual Cues
Keep ingredients visible and accessible
Out of sight = out of follow through

Nutrition doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful
Just make it simple & repeatable

#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdnutrition #adhdcoach #executivefunction #decisionfatigue #adhdeating #adhdfriendly #adhdmealprep #adhdmealplanning #adhdbrains #neurodivergent #dopaminesupport #bloodsugarbalance #nervoussystemregulation #adhdmoms #lateinlifeadhd #fuelingfocus #adhdstrategies #adhdfriendlyfood

ADHD brains burn out on micro decisions fast
By the time you’ve thought through what to eat, what’s in the fridge, whether you have the energy to cook, and if it’ll even taste good… the executive function tank is empty

Here’s what actually helps

→ Use a Meal Matrix
Pick 3 proteins, 3 carbs, 3 fats you like
Rotate them
Example: eggs, chicken, lentils + rice, tortillas, potatoes + olive oil, hummus, avocado

→ Create One “Default Plate”
Something you always have the ingredients for
No thinking
Just grab and go

→ Batch the Decisions Not the Meals
You don’t have to meal prep containers for the week
Just decide the plan once
Write it down, stick it on the fridge, and let your future self off the hook

→ Don’t Skip Texture and Dopamine
Add crunch, salt, heat, or something fun
Boring food equals resistance

→ Use Visual Cues
Keep ingredients visible and accessible
Out of sight = out of follow through

Nutrition doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful
Just make it simple & repeatable

#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdnutrition #adhdcoach #executivefunction #decisionfatigue #adhdeating #adhdfriendly #adhdmealprep #adhdmealplanning #adhdbrains #neurodivergent #dopaminesupport #bloodsugarbalance #nervoussystemregulation #adhdmoms #lateinlifeadhd #fuelingfocus #adhdstrategies #adhdfriendlyfood

A blocked action sequence is a breakdown in your brain’s ability to initiate movement toward a goal.

ADHD doesn’t make it hard to care about tasks.
It makes it hard to start them.
Especially when there’s no clear cue, no dopamine hit, and too much ambiguity in the first step.

This is an executive function issue - not a character flaw.

Willpower isn’t the answer here. It never was.
What your brain actually needs is a cue - a signal that tells your nervous system it’s safe to begin.

That might be a visual anchor, a body-doubling session, or a movement-based primer task.

In my work, we build systems like this on purpose.

We create real-world accommodations that help ADHD brains bypass the freeze state and shift into motion - without the push-pull of shame.

Because once your brain knows how to start, momentum can finally do its job.

#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdcoach #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #taskinitiation #actionsequence #attentiondysregulation #neurodivergent #adhdawareness #adhdstrategies #dopaminesupport #nervoussystemregulation #adhdmotivation #adhdmoms #lateinlifeadhd #adhdbrains #adhdproductivity #adhdfriendly #fuelingfocus

A blocked action sequence is a breakdown in your brain’s ability to initiate movement toward a goal.

ADHD doesn’t make it hard to care about tasks.
It makes it hard to start them.
Especially when there’s no clear cue, no dopamine hit, and too much ambiguity in the first step.

This is an executive function issue - not a character flaw.

Willpower isn’t the answer here. It never was.
What your brain actually needs is a cue - a signal that tells your nervous system it’s safe to begin.

That might be a visual anchor, a body-doubling session, or a movement-based primer task.

In my work, we build systems like this on purpose.

We create real-world accommodations that help ADHD brains bypass the freeze state and shift into motion - without the push-pull of shame.

Because once your brain knows how to start, momentum can finally do its job.

#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdcoach #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #taskinitiation #actionsequence #attentiondysregulation #neurodivergent #adhdawareness #adhdstrategies #dopaminesupport #nervoussystemregulation #adhdmotivation #adhdmoms #lateinlifeadhd #adhdbrains #adhdproductivity #adhdfriendly #fuelingfocus

This is why so many ADHDers feel like they’re “too much” in the afternoon.
It’s not a personality flaw. It’s a fuel issue.

In my work, we use food functionally.
Not for perfection. Not for weight. For stability.

We balance blood sugar, boost dopamine, and build real-life systems that help your brain feel safe, steady, and supported.
Because when your brain is fed right, your nervous system can finally exhale.

This isn’t about eating clean.
It’s about eating in a way that makes focus, patience, and regulation possible.

#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdcoach #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #attentiondysregulation #neurodivergent #neurodivergentaffirming #adhdawareness #adhdstrategies #dopaminesupport #bloodsugarbalance #focussupport #nervoussystemregulation #adhdmoms #lateinlifeadhd #adhdnutritionist #adhdbrains #fuelingfocus #adhdfriendly

This is why so many ADHDers feel like they’re “too much” in the afternoon.
It’s not a personality flaw. It’s a fuel issue.

In my work, we use food functionally.
Not for perfection. Not for weight. For stability.

We balance blood sugar, boost dopamine, and build real-life systems that help your brain feel safe, steady, and supported.
Because when your brain is fed right, your nervous system can finally exhale.

This isn’t about eating clean.
It’s about eating in a way that makes focus, patience, and regulation possible.

#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdcoach #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #attentiondysregulation #neurodivergent #neurodivergentaffirming #adhdawareness #adhdstrategies #dopaminesupport #bloodsugarbalance #focussupport #nervoussystemregulation #adhdmoms #lateinlifeadhd #adhdnutritionist #adhdbrains #fuelingfocus #adhdfriendly

That’s where I come in.

In my work, I combine ADHD-friendly nutrition with executive function coaching to help you direct that attention.

We balance blood sugar, build dopamine-safe routines, and create energy systems that actually stick.

No more random meal plans or rigid productivity hacks.

Just real tools for real brains.

This isn’t about fixing you.

It’s about working with your brain so focus stops feeling like a fight.

Let’s turn all those tabs into clarity.

#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdcoach #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #attentiondysregulation #neurodivergent #neurodivergentaffirming #adhdawareness #adhdstrategies #dopaminesupport #bloodsugarbalance #focussupport #nervoussystemregulation #adhdmoms #lateinlifeadhd #adhdnutritionist #adhdbrains #fuelingfocus #adhdfriendly

That’s where I come in.

In my work, I combine ADHD-friendly nutrition with executive function coaching to help you direct that attention.

We balance blood sugar, build dopamine-safe routines, and create energy systems that actually stick.

No more random meal plans or rigid productivity hacks.

Just real tools for real brains.

This isn’t about fixing you.

It’s about working with your brain so focus stops feeling like a fight.

Let’s turn all those tabs into clarity.

#adhd #adhdsupport #adhdcoach #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #attentiondysregulation #neurodivergent #neurodivergentaffirming #adhdawareness #adhdstrategies #dopaminesupport #bloodsugarbalance #focussupport #nervoussystemregulation #adhdmoms #lateinlifeadhd #adhdnutritionist #adhdbrains #fuelingfocus #adhdfriendly

If time has always felt slippery, inconsistent, or like it works for everyone but you,
You’re not behind. Your brain’s just never been given the right anchor.

When I say anchor, I mean something that cues your body and brain without needing a clock.
A meal. A movement. A change in light or sound. Something sensory and steady.
That tells your system, this is where we are in the day.

ADHD doesn’t distort time. It experiences it through sensation, not structure.

So instead of forcing your day into neat little boxes, try starting with rhythm.
What does your energy want at 9am?
What does your nervous system need by 2pm?

Anchor your day in meals, movement, and transitions that feel like you.
Let food be your timekeeper.
Let rest be part of the plan.
Let your rhythm lead.

This is the shift that makes time feel less like a battle. It becomes something you can move with.

Manage rhythm, and time starts to make sense.
And when it does, so much else does too.

#adhd #adhdcoach #neurodivergent #executivefunction #adhdlife #adhdwomen #adhdmoms #adhdnutrition #adhdsupport #nervoussystemregulation #adhdfriendly #bloodsugarbalance #dopaminesupport #adhdfood #adhdselfcare #adhdtools #adhdawareness #adhdenergy #adhdroutine #neurodivergentlife #timemanagement #cognitiveergonomics #adhdwellness #adhdhelp

If time has always felt slippery, inconsistent, or like it works for everyone but you,
You’re not behind. Your brain’s just never been given the right anchor.

When I say anchor, I mean something that cues your body and brain without needing a clock.
A meal. A movement. A change in light or sound. Something sensory and steady.
That tells your system, this is where we are in the day.

ADHD doesn’t distort time. It experiences it through sensation, not structure.

So instead of forcing your day into neat little boxes, try starting with rhythm.
What does your energy want at 9am?
What does your nervous system need by 2pm?

Anchor your day in meals, movement, and transitions that feel like you.
Let food be your timekeeper.
Let rest be part of the plan.
Let your rhythm lead.

This is the shift that makes time feel less like a battle. It becomes something you can move with.

Manage rhythm, and time starts to make sense.
And when it does, so much else does too.

#adhd #adhdcoach #neurodivergent #executivefunction #adhdlife #adhdwomen #adhdmoms #adhdnutrition #adhdsupport #nervoussystemregulation #adhdfriendly #bloodsugarbalance #dopaminesupport #adhdfood #adhdselfcare #adhdtools #adhdawareness #adhdenergy #adhdroutine #neurodivergentlife #timemanagement #cognitiveergonomics #adhdwellness #adhdhelp

I think I spent my whole life trying to figure out what joy looked like.

Not mine.

It was always everyone else’s.

I’d study people. Try to give them what made them light up.
So I could feel it too.

So I could know… okay, this must be joy.

But I never really trusted myself with something that precious.

ADHD made me hyper-aware of what everyone else needed.

I got really good at tracking other people’s emotions.

But totally disconnected from my own.

And, now, after everything I’ve been through, all the work it took to get to the place I now live in my heart, I watched my son running around a playground with our puppy.

No performance. No pressure.

Just joy.

And I felt it.

Not in theory. Not in service of someone else.

But in me.

Maybe this is what it looks like to come home to yourself.

#adhdparenting #adhdnutrition #adhdnutritionist #functionalnutritionist #adhdcoach #adhdsupport #adhdfamily #adhdmoms #adhdkids #executivefunction #emotionaleating #emotionregulation #neurodivergentmoms #gentleparentingjourney #realmotherhoodmoments #joyinthelittlethings #whatjoylookslike #rethinkingjoy #healinginmotherhood #authenticliving #joyafterburnout #emotionalregulationsupport #ndparent #sensoryparenting #parentingwithadhd

I think I spent my whole life trying to figure out what joy looked like.

Not mine.

It was always everyone else’s.

I’d study people. Try to give them what made them light up.
So I could feel it too.

So I could know… okay, this must be joy.

But I never really trusted myself with something that precious.

ADHD made me hyper-aware of what everyone else needed.

I got really good at tracking other people’s emotions.

But totally disconnected from my own.

And, now, after everything I’ve been through, all the work it took to get to the place I now live in my heart, I watched my son running around a playground with our puppy.

No performance. No pressure.

Just joy.

And I felt it.

Not in theory. Not in service of someone else.

But in me.

Maybe this is what it looks like to come home to yourself.

#adhdparenting #adhdnutrition #adhdnutritionist #functionalnutritionist #adhdcoach #adhdsupport #adhdfamily #adhdmoms #adhdkids #executivefunction #emotionaleating #emotionregulation #neurodivergentmoms #gentleparentingjourney #realmotherhoodmoments #joyinthelittlethings #whatjoylookslike #rethinkingjoy #healinginmotherhood #authenticliving #joyafterburnout #emotionalregulationsupport #ndparent #sensoryparenting #parentingwithadhd

Tagging @shewins for this first line that hit like truth.

Because rising isn’t always beautiful.

Especially when you’ve spent years thinking you were broken.

Trying harder. Burning out. Wondering why it was so hard to just be.

It wasn’t a character flaw. The depression, the anxiety, the BPD - all related to undiagnosed ADHD - for my entire life.

And yes, some days I still grieve the version of me that might’ve been possible if I’d known sooner.

But that’s not where I live anymore. That mindset is no longer where I operate from.

I’m here now. I can finally say that I’m thriving.

Learning. Growing. Supporting others through the same fire.

This is my clarity. My comeback. My calling.

I can’t rewrite the past.

But I can stop carrying the shame that was never mine to hold.

#adhdrising #neurodivergentwoman #keepmoving #adhdreframed #thisiswhatrisinglookslike

Tagging @shewins for this first line that hit like truth.

Because rising isn’t always beautiful.

Especially when you’ve spent years thinking you were broken.

Trying harder. Burning out. Wondering why it was so hard to just be.

It wasn’t a character flaw. The depression, the anxiety, the BPD - all related to undiagnosed ADHD - for my entire life.

And yes, some days I still grieve the version of me that might’ve been possible if I’d known sooner.

But that’s not where I live anymore. That mindset is no longer where I operate from.

I’m here now. I can finally say that I’m thriving.

Learning. Growing. Supporting others through the same fire.

This is my clarity. My comeback. My calling.

I can’t rewrite the past.

But I can stop carrying the shame that was never mine to hold.

#adhdrising #neurodivergentwoman #keepmoving #adhdreframed #thisiswhatrisinglookslike

I watched this and absolutely cried. The kind of cry you don’t see coming. The kind that breaks something open.

I didn’t cry because it was the first time someone told me I was smart.
I cried because for decades, I had to be.

I had to be smart. And capable. And put together.
I had to meet every expectation, follow every rule, show up the way I was “supposed to.”
No room for mess. No space for softness.

Being what everyone needed me to be wasn’t optional. It was survival.

And I did it. I masked. I performed.
And I overachieved like my life depended on it, because in so many ways, it did.
If I could just be good enough, no one would say I wasn’t trying hard enough.

But inside, I was unraveling. Quietly. Invisibly. Until I couldn’t hold it anymore.

When Dr. Hallowell talks about adult women with ADHD,
women misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression,
women told they were too intense, too emotional, too much,
he’s talking about me. And about so many of us.

And when he says “you’re brilliant, you’ve just been missed,”
something in my body finally let go.

Because I wasn’t falling apart because I was weak.
I was falling apart because I’d been holding everything for everyone for too long.

This work. This healing. This unmasking.
It’s not about being better.

It’s about being free.

Tagging the one and only @drhallowell whose work gave me the words, the science, and the permission I didn’t know I needed.

Thanks to @myndlift for this incredible clip.

#adhd #adhdwomen #neurodivergent #neurodivergentwomen #adultadhd #adhdawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #traumahealing #unmaskingadhd #peoplepleasing #overachiever #perfectionism #highfunctioninganxiety #cyclebreaker #nervoussystemhealing #masking #healingjourney #emotionalhealing #drnedhallowell #fuelyourfocus #amyjonesnutrition

I watched this and absolutely cried. The kind of cry you don’t see coming. The kind that breaks something open.

I didn’t cry because it was the first time someone told me I was smart.
I cried because for decades, I had to be.

I had to be smart. And capable. And put together.
I had to meet every expectation, follow every rule, show up the way I was “supposed to.”
No room for mess. No space for softness.

Being what everyone needed me to be wasn’t optional. It was survival.

And I did it. I masked. I performed.
And I overachieved like my life depended on it, because in so many ways, it did.
If I could just be good enough, no one would say I wasn’t trying hard enough.

But inside, I was unraveling. Quietly. Invisibly. Until I couldn’t hold it anymore.

When Dr. Hallowell talks about adult women with ADHD,
women misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression,
women told they were too intense, too emotional, too much,
he’s talking about me. And about so many of us.

And when he says “you’re brilliant, you’ve just been missed,”
something in my body finally let go.

Because I wasn’t falling apart because I was weak.
I was falling apart because I’d been holding everything for everyone for too long.

This work. This healing. This unmasking.
It’s not about being better.

It’s about being free.

Tagging the one and only @drhallowell whose work gave me the words, the science, and the permission I didn’t know I needed.

Thanks to @myndlift for this incredible clip.

#adhd #adhdwomen #neurodivergent #neurodivergentwomen #adultadhd #adhdawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #traumahealing #unmaskingadhd #peoplepleasing #overachiever #perfectionism #highfunctioninganxiety #cyclebreaker #nervoussystemhealing #masking #healingjourney #emotionalhealing #drnedhallowell #fuelyourfocus #amyjonesnutrition

You know who you are. I see you. You see me.

We’re always the ones getting shushed during the workout demo.

Always asking with every station shift ‘ugh, so does anyone know what we’re supposed to be doing?’

I see you. Welcome to the club.

#adhd #adhdsouls #adhdgymlife #adhdgym @oneacademylife @oneacademywellness

You know who you are. I see you. You see me.

We’re always the ones getting shushed during the workout demo.

Always asking with every station shift ‘ugh, so does anyone know what we’re supposed to be doing?’

I see you. Welcome to the club.

#adhd #adhdsouls #adhdgymlife #adhdgym @oneacademylife @oneacademywellness

Especially if you’re neurodivergent, you were likely taught to manage other people’s comfort before you were even allowed to notice your own.

Masking. Smiling. Shrinking.

Translating your needs into something more “palatable for everyone else.”

Advocating for yourself? I didn’t even know the meaning of the word when I was a kid.

It still feels too intense.

Too emotional.
Too sensitive.
And that statement we hear so often, “Too much.”

I wish someone had told me that:
Being “easy to be around” is not your life’s purpose.
And setting a boundary isn’t rude.
It’s regulation. It’s survival. It’s the nervous system reclaiming space it never should’ve lost.

This isn’t about being unkind. It’s about being clear.

Clear that your energy is limited (this is a big one).
Clear that your needs are not optional.
Clear that you don’t exist to make the world more comfortable while you burn out inside it.

If this makes your chest tighten, that’s not shame.
That’s your nervous system remembering that it’s allowed to take up space.

#boundaries #healingjourney #mentalhealthawareness #cyclebreaker #emotionalhealing #selfworth #neurodivergent #neurodivergentwomen #adhdlife #adhdawareness #audhd #maskingrecovery #gentleparenting #consciousparenting #breakinggenerationaltrauma #parentingwithadhd #nervoussystemhealing #traumainformed #regulatenotruin #somatichealing #amyjonesnutrition #mindfuelmethod #fuelyourfocus

Especially if you’re neurodivergent, you were likely taught to manage other people’s comfort before you were even allowed to notice your own.

Masking. Smiling. Shrinking.

Translating your needs into something more “palatable for everyone else.”

Advocating for yourself? I didn’t even know the meaning of the word when I was a kid.

It still feels too intense.

Too emotional.
Too sensitive.
And that statement we hear so often, “Too much.”

I wish someone had told me that:
Being “easy to be around” is not your life’s purpose.
And setting a boundary isn’t rude.
It’s regulation. It’s survival. It’s the nervous system reclaiming space it never should’ve lost.

This isn’t about being unkind. It’s about being clear.

Clear that your energy is limited (this is a big one).
Clear that your needs are not optional.
Clear that you don’t exist to make the world more comfortable while you burn out inside it.

If this makes your chest tighten, that’s not shame.
That’s your nervous system remembering that it’s allowed to take up space.

#boundaries #healingjourney #mentalhealthawareness #cyclebreaker #emotionalhealing #selfworth #neurodivergent #neurodivergentwomen #adhdlife #adhdawareness #audhd #maskingrecovery #gentleparenting #consciousparenting #breakinggenerationaltrauma #parentingwithadhd #nervoussystemhealing #traumainformed #regulatenotruin #somatichealing #amyjonesnutrition #mindfuelmethod #fuelyourfocus

You’re crashing by 10am, spacing out during meetings, or feeling like you’re already behind before the day starts.

This is why.

It’s not about motivation.
It’s not about trying harder.
It’s about how you resource your brain before you ever ask it to do anything hard.

Here’s what actually helps me function:

- Creatine and Wake Water, prepped the night before so I don’t have to think

- Filtered water first thing, before coffee and before chaos

- Coffee with collagen, homemade cashew milk, and MCT oil

- Movement, mostly HEAVY lifting, not to shrink my body, but to protect muscle, regulate blood sugar, support bone density, and feel strong in my skin

This isn’t a wellness routine. It’s a regulation ritual.

It’s not about being good.

It’s about NOT FALLING APART.

And no, this didn’t come from the advice from some influencer.

It came from SCIENCE, real, lived burnout, shutdown, and finally deciding to STOP pushing through.

If your mornings feel like survival mode, you’re not just tired. You’re under-fueled.

#adhdwomen #neurodivergentsupport #executivefunctionnutrition #adhdmorningroutine #bloodsugarbalance #creatineforbrains #regulatebeforeyoumotivate #adhdfuel #nervoussystemsupport #landishcollagen
@landishfoods @drinkwakewater @thornehealth @santeviawater @vivanaturals @sprooslife

You’re crashing by 10am, spacing out during meetings, or feeling like you’re already behind before the day starts.

This is why.

It’s not about motivation.
It’s not about trying harder.
It’s about how you resource your brain before you ever ask it to do anything hard.

Here’s what actually helps me function:

- Creatine and Wake Water, prepped the night before so I don’t have to think

- Filtered water first thing, before coffee and before chaos

- Coffee with collagen, homemade cashew milk, and MCT oil

- Movement, mostly HEAVY lifting, not to shrink my body, but to protect muscle, regulate blood sugar, support bone density, and feel strong in my skin

This isn’t a wellness routine. It’s a regulation ritual.

It’s not about being good.

It’s about NOT FALLING APART.

And no, this didn’t come from the advice from some influencer.

It came from SCIENCE, real, lived burnout, shutdown, and finally deciding to STOP pushing through.

If your mornings feel like survival mode, you’re not just tired. You’re under-fueled.

#adhdwomen #neurodivergentsupport #executivefunctionnutrition #adhdmorningroutine #bloodsugarbalance #creatineforbrains #regulatebeforeyoumotivate #adhdfuel #nervoussystemsupport #landishcollagen
@landishfoods @drinkwakewater @thornehealth @santeviawater @vivanaturals @sprooslife

ADHD isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about trying differently.

Most people don’t fall off because they’re lazy. They fall off because no one taught them how to build a system that actually works for their brain.

When your energy crashes mid-day…
When meals feel like one more overwhelming decision…
When motivation tanks the second stress hits…
That’s not a personal failure. That’s a signal your body needs a different kind of support.

This is why I created a method that doesn’t just tell you what to eat or remind you to use your planner. It’s about understanding the why behind the inconsistency—and rewiring it from the inside out.

I’ve been where you are.

That “I’m all in” high… followed by the shame spiral when it all falls apart again.

That used to be me until I learned to stop fighting my brain, and start working with it.

If any of this hits, I’m building something for you. Stay tuned.

#adhdcoach #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #adhdwomen #neurodivergent #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfregulation #burnoutrecovery #nervoussystem #holistichealth #nutritioncoach

ADHD isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about trying differently.

Most people don’t fall off because they’re lazy. They fall off because no one taught them how to build a system that actually works for their brain.

When your energy crashes mid-day…
When meals feel like one more overwhelming decision…
When motivation tanks the second stress hits…
That’s not a personal failure. That’s a signal your body needs a different kind of support.

This is why I created a method that doesn’t just tell you what to eat or remind you to use your planner. It’s about understanding the why behind the inconsistency—and rewiring it from the inside out.

I’ve been where you are.

That “I’m all in” high… followed by the shame spiral when it all falls apart again.

That used to be me until I learned to stop fighting my brain, and start working with it.

If any of this hits, I’m building something for you. Stay tuned.

#adhdcoach #adhdnutrition #executivefunction #adhdwomen #neurodivergent #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfregulation #burnoutrecovery #nervoussystem #holistichealth #nutritioncoach

ADHD joy doesn’t always look practical.

Or productive.

But that doesn’t make it less real.

What makes you happy doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else.

#adhdlife #adhdjoy #neurodivergentlife #adhdsupport #authenticliving #adhdwomen #mentalhealthawareness #neurodivergentaffirming #adhdacceptance #selftrust #adhdcommunity #healingjourney

ADHD joy doesn’t always look practical.

Or productive.

But that doesn’t make it less real.

What makes you happy doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else.

#adhdlife #adhdjoy #neurodivergentlife #adhdsupport #authenticliving #adhdwomen #mentalhealthawareness #neurodivergentaffirming #adhdacceptance #selftrust #adhdcommunity #healingjourney

Our soil has lost up to 70% of its nutrient density in the last century.

That means even a “healthy diet” often isn’t enough, especially for ADHD brains that burn through B vitamins, zinc, and omega-3s faster than most.

That’s why protected time for things like nightly supplement prep isn’t just a nice-to-have.

It’s a system. It’s strategy. It’s the foundation.

I’ve seen moms go from burnout to baseline focus just by adding sublingual B12.

I’ve watched kids shift from dysregulated to steady with the right zinc or omega-3.

These aren’t flukes. They’re the body finally getting what it’s been missing.

This is what we do in my programs:

Build rhythms that last. Design systems that support.
Stop chasing hacks and start creating capacity.

What’s one supplement or system that’s helped your family stay steady?

#adhdnutrition #neurodivergentparenting #protectedtimematters
#fuelyourfocus #b12forthewin #zincandfocus
#realadhdcare #notjustfood #momwithadhd #mindfuelmethod
#supplementsthatstick

Our soil has lost up to 70% of its nutrient density in the last century.

That means even a “healthy diet” often isn’t enough, especially for ADHD brains that burn through B vitamins, zinc, and omega-3s faster than most.

That’s why protected time for things like nightly supplement prep isn’t just a nice-to-have.

It’s a system. It’s strategy. It’s the foundation.

I’ve seen moms go from burnout to baseline focus just by adding sublingual B12.

I’ve watched kids shift from dysregulated to steady with the right zinc or omega-3.

These aren’t flukes. They’re the body finally getting what it’s been missing.

This is what we do in my programs:

Build rhythms that last. Design systems that support.
Stop chasing hacks and start creating capacity.

What’s one supplement or system that’s helped your family stay steady?

#adhdnutrition #neurodivergentparenting #protectedtimematters
#fuelyourfocus #b12forthewin #zincandfocus
#realadhdcare #notjustfood #momwithadhd #mindfuelmethod
#supplementsthatstick

Allergy season doesn’t just hit your sinuses.

It hits your brain. Your mood. Your regulation. Your capacity to function.

ADHD and allergies both involve immune dysregulation. When histamines spike, your executive function (the stuff that helps you plan, shift, and stay steady) gets knocked off its game.

So if you’re more tired, foggy, dysregulated, or shut down in the spring, you’re not imagining it.

You’re inflamed.

But there’s good news.

You can support your body without adding more overwhelm.

Here are 6 nervous-system-friendly ways to support your ADHD brain through allergy season, without making your life harder.

Save this for when you’re mid-meltdown, can’t find your allergy meds, and forgot to each lunch, again.

#adhdnutrition #adhdhistamine #adhdallergies #executivedysfunction #neurodivergenthealth #adhdinflammation #histamineandadhd #springbrain #fuelyourfullness #amyjonesnutrition #adhdcoach

Allergy season doesn’t just hit your sinuses.

It hits your brain. Your mood. Your regulation. Your capacity to function.

ADHD and allergies both involve immune dysregulation. When histamines spike, your executive function (the stuff that helps you plan, shift, and stay steady) gets knocked off its game.

So if you’re more tired, foggy, dysregulated, or shut down in the spring, you’re not imagining it.

You’re inflamed.

But there’s good news.

You can support your body without adding more overwhelm.

Here are 6 nervous-system-friendly ways to support your ADHD brain through allergy season, without making your life harder.

Save this for when you’re mid-meltdown, can’t find your allergy meds, and forgot to each lunch, again.

#adhdnutrition #adhdhistamine #adhdallergies #executivedysfunction #neurodivergenthealth #adhdinflammation #histamineandadhd #springbrain #fuelyourfullness #amyjonesnutrition #adhdcoach

I’ve upgraded my credentials.

Not to collect letters.

To sharpen the tools I use to support ADHD brains like yours.

I’m now officially a Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner (CFNP)

That means I can now offer functional lab testing to actually see what your body’s doing - underneath the burnout, the blood sugar crashes, the inflammation, the shutdowns.

I’m even better equipped to connect the dots between food, fatigue, hormones, histamine, and those executive systems that keep short-circuiting on you.

Because ADHD support isn’t just about dopamine.

It’s about the body you live in.

The one that forgets to eat.
Then eats ‘all the things.’

The one that reacts to everything, runs on cortisol and coffee until it crashes, then blames itself.

This upgraded certification is one more way I can help you stop feeling like a walking diagnosis and start feeling like a person with data, options, and a strategy.

Let’s work with your biology. Not against it.

#adhdnutrition #cfnp #functionalnutrition #labtestingforadhd #executivedysfunction #adhdsupport #neurodivergenthealth #fuellikeyoumeanit #amyjonesnutrition #nervoussystemsupport #rootcausehealing

I’ve upgraded my credentials.

Not to collect letters.

To sharpen the tools I use to support ADHD brains like yours.

I’m now officially a Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner (CFNP)

That means I can now offer functional lab testing to actually see what your body’s doing - underneath the burnout, the blood sugar crashes, the inflammation, the shutdowns.

I’m even better equipped to connect the dots between food, fatigue, hormones, histamine, and those executive systems that keep short-circuiting on you.

Because ADHD support isn’t just about dopamine.

It’s about the body you live in.

The one that forgets to eat.
Then eats ‘all the things.’

The one that reacts to everything, runs on cortisol and coffee until it crashes, then blames itself.

This upgraded certification is one more way I can help you stop feeling like a walking diagnosis and start feeling like a person with data, options, and a strategy.

Let’s work with your biology. Not against it.

#adhdnutrition #cfnp #functionalnutrition #labtestingforadhd #executivedysfunction #adhdsupport #neurodivergenthealth #fuellikeyoumeanit #amyjonesnutrition #nervoussystemsupport #rootcausehealing

You don’t need more willpower.
You need more protein & fat. More pauses. More people in your corner.

This post is for the mothers who are meal-prepping with one hand, calming a meltdown with the other, and wondering why they forgot to eat (again).
⁠
ADHD motherhood isn’t just exhausting - it’s invisible labour, 24/7 nervous system regulation, and decision fatigue that starts before breakfast.
⁠
So today, instead of flowers, give yourself fuel.
Support.
Softness.
⁠
Because you’re not “doing your best.”
You’re doing the impossible.
⁠
Take your vitamins.
Drink your water.
Fuel like you mean it.
And let someone else answer a question today.
⁠
You’re the whole damn system. And you deserve to be resourced like it.

#adhdmom #mothersdayadhd #neurodivergentmotherhood #adhdmomlife #fuellikeyoumeanit #executivedysfunction #nervoussystemsupport #adhdnutrition #amyjonesnutrition #overstimulatedmomclub

You don’t need more willpower.
You need more protein & fat. More pauses. More people in your corner.

This post is for the mothers who are meal-prepping with one hand, calming a meltdown with the other, and wondering why they forgot to eat (again).
⁠
ADHD motherhood isn’t just exhausting - it’s invisible labour, 24/7 nervous system regulation, and decision fatigue that starts before breakfast.
⁠
So today, instead of flowers, give yourself fuel.
Support.
Softness.
⁠
Because you’re not “doing your best.”
You’re doing the impossible.
⁠
Take your vitamins.
Drink your water.
Fuel like you mean it.
And let someone else answer a question today.
⁠
You’re the whole damn system. And you deserve to be resourced like it.

#adhdmom #mothersdayadhd #neurodivergentmotherhood #adhdmomlife #fuellikeyoumeanit #executivedysfunction #nervoussystemsupport #adhdnutrition #amyjonesnutrition #overstimulatedmomclub

Well… this feels a little surreal to say.

I’ve been nominated for an RBC Women of Influence Award in the “One to Watch” category.

This work didn’t start with a business plan.

It started with my own unravelling.

Years of burnout. A late ADHD diagnosis that finally explained why everything had always felt so hard in ways I couldn’t explain.

And, a decision to walk away from the life I thought I was supposed to live - and build something from the ground up.

For myself, for my family, and for everyone else who never fit the mold.

To have that seen as something worth watching? I don’t even have the words.

I’m so grateful. Still a bit stunned. And incredibly proud of what’s been built so far.

Every message. Every referral. Every collaboration, client, mentor, friend and family member who’s supported this work (especially my wonderful and seriously patient husband) - you’ve helped bring it to life.

And the best part is, we’re just getting started.

#cdnwomenowned #rbccwea2025 #woiglobal #womeninbusiness #neurodivergentfounder #adhdentrepreneur #adhdwomen #functionalnutrition #holistichealth #adhdsupport #canadianentrepreneur #inclusivebusiness #executivefunction #womenwholead #businesswithimpact #entrepreneurlife #nervoussystemsupport #adhdmamas #adhdnutritionist

Well… this feels a little surreal to say.

I’ve been nominated for an RBC Women of Influence Award in the “One to Watch” category.

This work didn’t start with a business plan.

It started with my own unravelling.

Years of burnout. A late ADHD diagnosis that finally explained why everything had always felt so hard in ways I couldn’t explain.

And, a decision to walk away from the life I thought I was supposed to live - and build something from the ground up.

For myself, for my family, and for everyone else who never fit the mold.

To have that seen as something worth watching? I don’t even have the words.

I’m so grateful. Still a bit stunned. And incredibly proud of what’s been built so far.

Every message. Every referral. Every collaboration, client, mentor, friend and family member who’s supported this work (especially my wonderful and seriously patient husband) - you’ve helped bring it to life.

And the best part is, we’re just getting started.

#cdnwomenowned #rbccwea2025 #woiglobal #womeninbusiness #neurodivergentfounder #adhdentrepreneur #adhdwomen #functionalnutrition #holistichealth #adhdsupport #canadianentrepreneur #inclusivebusiness #executivefunction #womenwholead #businesswithimpact #entrepreneurlife #nervoussystemsupport #adhdmamas #adhdnutritionist

That tiny turtle?
It moved an inch.

But no one saw the cost. The planning. The pausing. The push.

Sometimes the bravest thing isn’t what you did

It’s that you moved at all.
Even when it felt like molasses.
Even when no one else would call it progress.

This is the part that doesn’t show up on a calendar.

But it counts.
That inch? It’s everything.

And if your inch today looked like standing up, replying to one email, or just thinking about starting

That’s not nothing.
That’s a beginning.

Especially if you’re neurodivergent - where effort doesn’t always match what’s visible on the outside.

Where the smallest action can take the most courage.

Where initiation itself is the work.

This is the work I care most about.

Creating space for movement that honours your energy, your rhythm, your reality.

Building systems that support how you move, not just how fast.

And reminding you that stillness isn’t failure - it’s part of the plan.

This work? It’s for the ones doing hard things no one else sees.

You’re not behind. You’re building.

Inspired by this beautiful imagery from @rosslongphoto
Original post: @iambraveandfree

#tinybutmighty #cognitiverespect #executivefunction #adhdcoach #neurodivergentlife #taskinitiation #mentalenergy #burnoutrecovery #adhdwomen #presentnotperfect #momentumlooksdifferenthere #braveinch #honestproductivity #canadianadhdcoach

That tiny turtle?
It moved an inch.

But no one saw the cost. The planning. The pausing. The push.

Sometimes the bravest thing isn’t what you did

It’s that you moved at all.
Even when it felt like molasses.
Even when no one else would call it progress.

This is the part that doesn’t show up on a calendar.

But it counts.
That inch? It’s everything.

And if your inch today looked like standing up, replying to one email, or just thinking about starting

That’s not nothing.
That’s a beginning.

Especially if you’re neurodivergent - where effort doesn’t always match what’s visible on the outside.

Where the smallest action can take the most courage.

Where initiation itself is the work.

This is the work I care most about.

Creating space for movement that honours your energy, your rhythm, your reality.

Building systems that support how you move, not just how fast.

And reminding you that stillness isn’t failure - it’s part of the plan.

This work? It’s for the ones doing hard things no one else sees.

You’re not behind. You’re building.

Inspired by this beautiful imagery from @rosslongphoto
Original post: @iambraveandfree

#tinybutmighty #cognitiverespect #executivefunction #adhdcoach #neurodivergentlife #taskinitiation #mentalenergy #burnoutrecovery #adhdwomen #presentnotperfect #momentumlooksdifferenthere #braveinch #honestproductivity #canadianadhdcoach

ADHD moment of the week:

Forgot my ADHD meds… while picking up my ADHD meds.

Can’t make this stuff up.

Also: pharmacists deserve medals

Also also: executive function is a full-time job.

#adhdlife #adhdwomen #adhdhumor #reallifeadhd #executivefunctionfail #adhdmom #neurodivergentlife #adhdisreal #adhdawareness #neurospicylife #adhdbrain #adhdrelatable #mentalloadisreal #latenotlazy #thisiswhatadhdlookslike #momlifeunfiltered #forgotmyownmeds #adhdmoments #adhdcommunity

ADHD moment of the week:

Forgot my ADHD meds… while picking up my ADHD meds.

Can’t make this stuff up.

Also: pharmacists deserve medals

Also also: executive function is a full-time job.

#adhdlife #adhdwomen #adhdhumor #reallifeadhd #executivefunctionfail #adhdmom #neurodivergentlife #adhdisreal #adhdawareness #neurospicylife #adhdbrain #adhdrelatable #mentalloadisreal #latenotlazy #thisiswhatadhdlookslike #momlifeunfiltered #forgotmyownmeds #adhdmoments #adhdcommunity

My husband would find this quote hilarious.

Me? “Finding ways to feel good in the gap”?

I’ve been deep in PubMed, building client protocols, driving kids to birthday parties and activities, laptop in tow, hoping to squeeze out some work whenever I can…
Mentally meal planning while unloading the dishwasher, making lunches and folding laundry - at the same time.

But that’s where I’m saying I’m finding this, for me.

You don’t have to look present.
You just have to notice you are.

Even for a second.

That second is enough.
That’s the shift.

And if this post gave you that pause? That counts too.

@poets #adhdmom #neurodivergentlife #executivefunction #mentalload #mindfulmoment #modernmotherhood #realmotherhood #adhdcoach #adhdwomen #holistichealth #feelgoodmoment #adhdnutrition #workingmomlife #momlifechaos #burnoutrecovery #honestmotherhood #adhdawareness #invisibleload #mindbodyconnection #presentnotperfect

My husband would find this quote hilarious.

Me? “Finding ways to feel good in the gap”?

I’ve been deep in PubMed, building client protocols, driving kids to birthday parties and activities, laptop in tow, hoping to squeeze out some work whenever I can…
Mentally meal planning while unloading the dishwasher, making lunches and folding laundry - at the same time.

But that’s where I’m saying I’m finding this, for me.

You don’t have to look present.
You just have to notice you are.

Even for a second.

That second is enough.
That’s the shift.

And if this post gave you that pause? That counts too.

@poets #adhdmom #neurodivergentlife #executivefunction #mentalload #mindfulmoment #modernmotherhood #realmotherhood #adhdcoach #adhdwomen #holistichealth #feelgoodmoment #adhdnutrition #workingmomlife #momlifechaos #burnoutrecovery #honestmotherhood #adhdawareness #invisibleload #mindbodyconnection #presentnotperfect

We keep hearing the same ADHD advice: stack habits, biohack your dopamine, build a perfect morning routine.

But no one’s talking about what happens when your body can’t support any of that.

If your blood glucose regulation is unstable…
If your gut health is off…
If your nutrients aren’t fueling dopamine production or supporting neurotransmission…

Then your brain isn’t focusing. It’s protecting.

Executive function doesn’t start with habits. It starts with physiology.

And even once we address that - nutrient gaps, inflammation, glucose stability - here’s still the next step: implementation.

This is where ADHD coaching becomes essential.

Because our brains struggle with initiation, consistency, and task-switching - even when the plan is perfect.

The prefrontal cortex doesn’t just need fuel it - needs structure, reminders, and rhythm to follow through.

Coaching isn’t about accountability for the sake of pressure.

It’s about building scaffolding while the body heals.
So the strategies stick.
The routines hold.
And the change becomes sustainable.

Fuel first. Systems second.

Support both the brain and the body.

That’s where real change happens.

#adhdnutrition #executivefunction #adhdhealth #adhdsupport #adhdcoach #bloodglucoseregulation #gutbrainconnection #holisticadhd #adhdfocus #neurodivergenthealth #adhdwellness #adhdstrategy #adhdbrains #adhdawareness #mentalhealthnutrition #adhdroutines #nourishyourbrain #adhdwomen #adhdmotivation #adhdenergy

We keep hearing the same ADHD advice: stack habits, biohack your dopamine, build a perfect morning routine.

But no one’s talking about what happens when your body can’t support any of that.

If your blood glucose regulation is unstable…
If your gut health is off…
If your nutrients aren’t fueling dopamine production or supporting neurotransmission…

Then your brain isn’t focusing. It’s protecting.

Executive function doesn’t start with habits. It starts with physiology.

And even once we address that - nutrient gaps, inflammation, glucose stability - here’s still the next step: implementation.

This is where ADHD coaching becomes essential.

Because our brains struggle with initiation, consistency, and task-switching - even when the plan is perfect.

The prefrontal cortex doesn’t just need fuel it - needs structure, reminders, and rhythm to follow through.

Coaching isn’t about accountability for the sake of pressure.

It’s about building scaffolding while the body heals.
So the strategies stick.
The routines hold.
And the change becomes sustainable.

Fuel first. Systems second.

Support both the brain and the body.

That’s where real change happens.

#adhdnutrition #executivefunction #adhdhealth #adhdsupport #adhdcoach #bloodglucoseregulation #gutbrainconnection #holisticadhd #adhdfocus #neurodivergenthealth #adhdwellness #adhdstrategy #adhdbrains #adhdawareness #mentalhealthnutrition #adhdroutines #nourishyourbrain #adhdwomen #adhdmotivation #adhdenergy

We call it zig-zagging. 
When bites of dinner happen between couch launches, balloon chases, and full-body joy that somehow loops back to the table.

Not every night. 
But sometimes - after a day of masking, of holding it together at school, of trying to follow all the “be good” rules - this is what regulation looks like.

And instead of trying to shut it down, we let their bodies lead.

This isn’t misbehaviour. 
It’s regulation. It’s rhythm. It’s safety.

We’ve been conditioned to believe that dinner should be quiet. That “good” meals happen at a still table. 
That calm equals control and control equals success.

But that’s not our reality. 
And honestly - it never needed to be.

Dinner doesn’t have to be quiet to be sacred. Or perfect to be powerful.

You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing it differently. 
And that difference? It’s everything.

#adhdparenting #neurodivergentkids #nervoussystemregulation #regulationnotrules #adhdfamily #gentleparenting #connectedparenting #realmomlife #normalizechaos #reparentingjourney #dinnerwithkids #feedingkidswithoutfear #allfoodisfood #canadianmom #healingmealtimes #breakingcycles #intuitiveeatingkids #maskingrecovery #notdoingitwrong #doingitdifferently

We call it zig-zagging. 
When bites of dinner happen between couch launches, balloon chases, and full-body joy that somehow loops back to the table.

Not every night. 
But sometimes - after a day of masking, of holding it together at school, of trying to follow all the “be good” rules - this is what regulation looks like.

And instead of trying to shut it down, we let their bodies lead.

This isn’t misbehaviour. 
It’s regulation. It’s rhythm. It’s safety.

We’ve been conditioned to believe that dinner should be quiet. That “good” meals happen at a still table. 
That calm equals control and control equals success.

But that’s not our reality. 
And honestly - it never needed to be.

Dinner doesn’t have to be quiet to be sacred. Or perfect to be powerful.

You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing it differently. 
And that difference? It’s everything.

#adhdparenting #neurodivergentkids #nervoussystemregulation #regulationnotrules #adhdfamily #gentleparenting #connectedparenting #realmomlife #normalizechaos #reparentingjourney #dinnerwithkids #feedingkidswithoutfear #allfoodisfood #canadianmom #healingmealtimes #breakingcycles #intuitiveeatingkids #maskingrecovery #notdoingitwrong #doingitdifferently

Sometimes eating with ADHD feels like too much…

If you’re constantly forgetting to eat, or nothing sounds good, or meals feel like a whole event you don’t have the energy for…
This one’s for you.

In this convo with my ADHD coach colleague & partner-in-coaching-practice-procrastination @slopedmeadows, we talk through a few low-effort ways to get protein in even when appetite is MIA.

We were supposed to be doing coach practice… 
But instead we talked about smoothies, bone broth, creatine, and why eating feels so hard sometimes—and honestly? This might have been better.

Also: credit where credit’s due—Shelley has been (accidentally) micro-coaching me for months to start a YouTube channel. 
She’s been nudging, cheering, and making it all feel possible—without even realizing it.

So if you’re reading this and thinking “ugh, my eating’s been all over the place lately…” 
This one’s for you.

What we cover: – Smoothies that actually satisfy – Creatine for brain fog + low energy – Bone broth & blended soups when food = “ugh” – How to prevent the late-night crash by fueling gently, earlier

This isn’t about perfect meals. 
It’s about supporting ADHD bodies—even on the hard days.

Fuel like you mean it. Protein. Fat. Fibre 
Always.

Full chat’s on YouTube if you want to go deeper (just… don’t expect Spielberg-level editing, okay?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6II2oLdIMm4

#adhdnutrition #adhdfriendly #lowappetite #adhdeatingstruggles #bloodsugarbalance #executivefunction #adhdcoach #mindfuelmethod #adhdmoms #neurodivergenthealth #adhdenergy #functionalfuel #snackswithpurpose #proteinfatfibre #adhdsupport

Sometimes eating with ADHD feels like too much…

If you’re constantly forgetting to eat, or nothing sounds good, or meals feel like a whole event you don’t have the energy for…
This one’s for you.

In this convo with my ADHD coach colleague & partner-in-coaching-practice-procrastination @slopedmeadows, we talk through a few low-effort ways to get protein in even when appetite is MIA.

We were supposed to be doing coach practice… 
But instead we talked about smoothies, bone broth, creatine, and why eating feels so hard sometimes—and honestly? This might have been better.

Also: credit where credit’s due—Shelley has been (accidentally) micro-coaching me for months to start a YouTube channel. 
She’s been nudging, cheering, and making it all feel possible—without even realizing it.

So if you’re reading this and thinking “ugh, my eating’s been all over the place lately…” 
This one’s for you.

What we cover: – Smoothies that actually satisfy – Creatine for brain fog + low energy – Bone broth & blended soups when food = “ugh” – How to prevent the late-night crash by fueling gently, earlier

This isn’t about perfect meals. 
It’s about supporting ADHD bodies—even on the hard days.

Fuel like you mean it. Protein. Fat. Fibre 
Always.

Full chat’s on YouTube if you want to go deeper (just… don’t expect Spielberg-level editing, okay?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6II2oLdIMm4

#adhdnutrition #adhdfriendly #lowappetite #adhdeatingstruggles #bloodsugarbalance #executivefunction #adhdcoach #mindfuelmethod #adhdmoms #neurodivergenthealth #adhdenergy #functionalfuel #snackswithpurpose #proteinfatfibre #adhdsupport

I had to share this hilarious reel from @thechildhoodcollective after I laughed out loud in the line at the grocery store.

Hope this makes your day as much as it made mine!

#thechildhoodcollective #adhdmoms #adhdinwomen #adhdlife #adhdkids #adhdproblems #adhdsupport

I had to share this hilarious reel from @thechildhoodcollective after I laughed out loud in the line at the grocery store.

Hope this makes your day as much as it made mine!

#thechildhoodcollective #adhdmoms #adhdinwomen #adhdlife #adhdkids #adhdproblems #adhdsupport

This isn’t just nutrition advice. It’s the backbone of everything.

Focus? Starts here. Emotional regulation? Yep. Energy that lasts past 2PM? Found here. That tiny spark of joy you’ve been missing? Also here.

Because when you’re running on caffeine, crumbs, and cortisol, nothing works—not the schedule, not the systems, not your patience.

But when you feed yourself like you matter—with real, steady fuel—your whole day shifts.

This isn’t a diet. It’s not about doing it perfectly. It’s a reset button. A rhythm. A way to support your body before the chaos hits.

So next time you’re overwhelmed, under-resourced, and wondering why everything feels impossible?
Start here. Protein. Fat. Fibre.

Fuel like you mean it. 
You’ve got things to do. And tiny humans to keep alive. Let’s go.

#adhdnutrition #adhdmomlife #adhdsupport #adhdmoms #executivefunction #neurodivergentmotherhood #bloodsugarbalance #fuelingfocus #nutritionforadhd #snacksmart #proteinfatfibre #mombrain #adhdcoach #adhdfriendly #mindfuelmethod #mealsthatmatter #nourishdontpunish #adhdenergy #snackswithpurpose #functionalfuel

This isn’t just nutrition advice. It’s the backbone of everything.

Focus? Starts here. Emotional regulation? Yep. Energy that lasts past 2PM? Found here. That tiny spark of joy you’ve been missing? Also here.

Because when you’re running on caffeine, crumbs, and cortisol, nothing works—not the schedule, not the systems, not your patience.

But when you feed yourself like you matter—with real, steady fuel—your whole day shifts.

This isn’t a diet. It’s not about doing it perfectly. It’s a reset button. A rhythm. A way to support your body before the chaos hits.

So next time you’re overwhelmed, under-resourced, and wondering why everything feels impossible?
Start here. Protein. Fat. Fibre.

Fuel like you mean it. 
You’ve got things to do. And tiny humans to keep alive. Let’s go.

#adhdnutrition #adhdmomlife #adhdsupport #adhdmoms #executivefunction #neurodivergentmotherhood #bloodsugarbalance #fuelingfocus #nutritionforadhd #snacksmart #proteinfatfibre #mombrain #adhdcoach #adhdfriendly #mindfuelmethod #mealsthatmatter #nourishdontpunish #adhdenergy #snackswithpurpose #functionalfuel

My husband called me this morning while I was in the car, mid-chaos, taking our son to get his molars removed (and all the emotional stress that goes with that).

The first thing I said was, “What did I forget?” 
Because of course, I usually do.

He just laughed and said, “Actually, I called to let you know I found those hotdogs in the snack bin in the pantry.”

So, yup.

I’ve officially reached the level of mental overload where I’m misfiling meat and standing in the kitchen holding a shoe, wondering how I got there.

And honestly? I’m so grateful to have the kind of wonderful husband who tried to take the blame—just to save me from being hard on myself (everyone needs a Chris in their life). 
But let’s be real. We both know exactly who put those hotdogs there.

Also - Is it hotdogs or hot dogs? UGH. I give up.

This is your reminder that ADHD isn’t always loud or obvious. 
Sometimes it looks like a mom doing her best with a brain that’s already at capacity before 9 am.

Be gentle with yourself.

You’re not dropping the ball—you’re just carrying more than most people can see.

#adhdlife #adhdmom #executivefunctionfail #neurodivergentlife #adhdisreal #hotdogsinthesnackbin #adhdhumor #overstimulatedandstillgoing #mentalloadisreal #adhdmoments #reallifeadhd #adhdbrain #neurospicylife #thisiswhatadhdlookslike #adhdrelatable #adhdwomen #momlifeunfiltered #adhdnutritionist #adhdcoach

My husband called me this morning while I was in the car, mid-chaos, taking our son to get his molars removed (and all the emotional stress that goes with that).

The first thing I said was, “What did I forget?” 
Because of course, I usually do.

He just laughed and said, “Actually, I called to let you know I found those hotdogs in the snack bin in the pantry.”

So, yup.

I’ve officially reached the level of mental overload where I’m misfiling meat and standing in the kitchen holding a shoe, wondering how I got there.

And honestly? I’m so grateful to have the kind of wonderful husband who tried to take the blame—just to save me from being hard on myself (everyone needs a Chris in their life). 
But let’s be real. We both know exactly who put those hotdogs there.

Also - Is it hotdogs or hot dogs? UGH. I give up.

This is your reminder that ADHD isn’t always loud or obvious. 
Sometimes it looks like a mom doing her best with a brain that’s already at capacity before 9 am.

Be gentle with yourself.

You’re not dropping the ball—you’re just carrying more than most people can see.

#adhdlife #adhdmom #executivefunctionfail #neurodivergentlife #adhdisreal #hotdogsinthesnackbin #adhdhumor #overstimulatedandstillgoing #mentalloadisreal #adhdmoments #reallifeadhd #adhdbrain #neurospicylife #thisiswhatadhdlookslike #adhdrelatable #adhdwomen #momlifeunfiltered #adhdnutritionist #adhdcoach

“What I Eat in a Day” content is everywhere right now
 And honestly? I love the shift
 Women showing full plates

Bigger portions

Real food

No shame

But, even now. this still isn’t made for neurodivergent brains

It’s still curated 
Still assumes you remembered to eat, had the energy to shop, could tolerate the texture, had clean dishes, and didn’t hyperfocus through lunch

I was talking to one of my bestie peer coaches, Shelley (@slopedmeadows) about this, and she said something that hit me:
 Even the realistic wellness trends still centre around neurotypical energy

For a lot of us, food is deeply tied to executive function
 We eat what’s accessible, what’s dopamine-heavy, what won’t overwhelm our senses or our to-do list
 And sometimes, we don’t eat at all—until our bodies scream loud enough

This isn’t an anti-wellness post
 It’s just a reminder that for neurodivergent folks, “nourishment” looks different
 Less curated
 More chaotic
 Still valid

#adhdnutrition #neurodivergentwellness #executivefunctionsupport #adhdeatinghabits #nourishmentnotperfection #adhdrealities #mentalloadofeating #dopamineeats #adhdfoodtruth #neurodivergentliving #adhdwomen #whatieatinadayish

“What I Eat in a Day” content is everywhere right now
 And honestly? I love the shift
 Women showing full plates

Bigger portions

Real food

No shame

But, even now. this still isn’t made for neurodivergent brains

It’s still curated 
Still assumes you remembered to eat, had the energy to shop, could tolerate the texture, had clean dishes, and didn’t hyperfocus through lunch

I was talking to one of my bestie peer coaches, Shelley (@slopedmeadows) about this, and she said something that hit me:
 Even the realistic wellness trends still centre around neurotypical energy

For a lot of us, food is deeply tied to executive function
 We eat what’s accessible, what’s dopamine-heavy, what won’t overwhelm our senses or our to-do list
 And sometimes, we don’t eat at all—until our bodies scream loud enough

This isn’t an anti-wellness post
 It’s just a reminder that for neurodivergent folks, “nourishment” looks different
 Less curated
 More chaotic
 Still valid

#adhdnutrition #neurodivergentwellness #executivefunctionsupport #adhdeatinghabits #nourishmentnotperfection #adhdrealities #mentalloadofeating #dopamineeats #adhdfoodtruth #neurodivergentliving #adhdwomen #whatieatinadayish

Years ago, when I went back to school to follow my passion, I was a student @csnnnational—so to now be here, among this incredible faculty, teaching the Lifecycles: Aging Nutrition course, is something I’ll never take for granted.

This learning environment didn’t just educate me; it transformed my entire life.

Now, I get to give back by supporting students on their own journeys, offering the same life-changing insights that completely shifted my own path.

And, this week? We’re diving into the glymphatic system—a key but often-overlooked piece of aging and brain health that has massive implications for neurodivergent brains, too.

The glymphatic system (the brain’s waste-clearing system) is crucial for cognitive longevity, mental clarity and neuroprotection.

It works at night to flush out toxins and metabolic debris, but as we age, this system naturally slows down—which can contribute to brain fog, memory issues and just continue the cycle of that pesky neuroinflammation.

For those of us with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions, this system is already more vulnerable due to differences in sleep patterns, stress responses and inflammation levels.

When the glymphatic system isn’t functioning optimally—whether due to aging, chronic stress, poor sleep or lack of movement—focus, memory and emotional regulation all take a hit (and, oh boy - don’t I know it).

This is why SLEEP, hydration, movement and anti-inflammatory nutrition are critical for both aging and ADHD brain function—they’re non-negotiables for keeping the brain clear, energized and resilient.

BUT… if you ask my hubby, he’ll say I just use teaching as an excuse to talk about brain health & nutrition for three straight hours at a time where no one can stop me. 🤣 #adhdbrain

Grateful for this work, this community and the chance to keep sharing what I love. 🩷

#holisticnutrition #brainhealth #agingwell #adhdlife #neurodivergenthealth #glymphaticsystem #lymphatichealth #nutritionforadhd #healthyaging #adhdcoach

Years ago, when I went back to school to follow my passion, I was a student @csnnnational—so to now be here, among this incredible faculty, teaching the Lifecycles: Aging Nutrition course, is something I’ll never take for granted.

This learning environment didn’t just educate me; it transformed my entire life.

Now, I get to give back by supporting students on their own journeys, offering the same life-changing insights that completely shifted my own path.

And, this week? We’re diving into the glymphatic system—a key but often-overlooked piece of aging and brain health that has massive implications for neurodivergent brains, too.

The glymphatic system (the brain’s waste-clearing system) is crucial for cognitive longevity, mental clarity and neuroprotection.

It works at night to flush out toxins and metabolic debris, but as we age, this system naturally slows down—which can contribute to brain fog, memory issues and just continue the cycle of that pesky neuroinflammation.

For those of us with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions, this system is already more vulnerable due to differences in sleep patterns, stress responses and inflammation levels.

When the glymphatic system isn’t functioning optimally—whether due to aging, chronic stress, poor sleep or lack of movement—focus, memory and emotional regulation all take a hit (and, oh boy - don’t I know it).

This is why SLEEP, hydration, movement and anti-inflammatory nutrition are critical for both aging and ADHD brain function—they’re non-negotiables for keeping the brain clear, energized and resilient.

BUT… if you ask my hubby, he’ll say I just use teaching as an excuse to talk about brain health & nutrition for three straight hours at a time where no one can stop me. 🤣 #adhdbrain

Grateful for this work, this community and the chance to keep sharing what I love. 🩷

#holisticnutrition #brainhealth #agingwell #adhdlife #neurodivergenthealth #glymphaticsystem #lymphatichealth #nutritionforadhd #healthyaging #adhdcoach

For years, I measured myself against a version of “normal” that was never meant for me.

I pushed, I hustled, I burned myself out trying to be something I was never wired to be.

They called it anxiety, depression, weakness—never once asking if I was just built differently.

But here’s what I know now:

Trying harder isn’t the answer.

Survival isn’t the same as living.

And breaking yourself to fit someone else’s mold isn’t strength—it’s self-betrayal.

So I stopped fighting myself. I stopped waiting for permission. And I finally became who I was always meant to be.

Not lost—limitless. 
Not broken—just built for something bigger.

#adhd #neurodivergent #radicalselfacceptance #adhdawareness #burnoutrecovery #mentalhealth #notbroken #builtforfire #adhdcoach #adhdnutritionist #adhdnutrition

For years, I measured myself against a version of “normal” that was never meant for me.

I pushed, I hustled, I burned myself out trying to be something I was never wired to be.

They called it anxiety, depression, weakness—never once asking if I was just built differently.

But here’s what I know now:

Trying harder isn’t the answer.

Survival isn’t the same as living.

And breaking yourself to fit someone else’s mold isn’t strength—it’s self-betrayal.

So I stopped fighting myself. I stopped waiting for permission. And I finally became who I was always meant to be.

Not lost—limitless. 
Not broken—just built for something bigger.

#adhd #neurodivergent #radicalselfacceptance #adhdawareness #burnoutrecovery #mentalhealth #notbroken #builtforfire #adhdcoach #adhdnutritionist #adhdnutrition

For years, I thought I was failing at consistency.

I knew what I should be doing—eating well, moving my body, managing stress—but actually following through in a way that worked for my brain and my life? That was another story.

Then I realized: it was never me. It was the way I was taught to approach health.

Different ADHD brains have different executive function challenges—and your nutrition needs to support YOURS.

🍏 If your executive function struggles most with impulsivity, delayed gratification, or long-term planning, you might benefit from structured eating patterns like fasting or keto to regulate dopamine, remove decision fatigue, and create predictability.

🍏 If your executive function challenges are tied to emotional regulation, leading to irritability, energy crashes, and brain fog, keeping blood sugar stable with balanced meals throughout the day (protein + fat + fibre) can help avoid mood swings, crashes, and burnout.

🍏 For some, even small shifts—like increasing hydration or eating at regular intervals—can be game-changers for focus, mood, and energy.

That’s why nutrition for ADHD isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s not about following the latest diet trend—it’s about supporting your brain’s unique needs so you’re not constantly fighting against yourself.

That’s exactly what I do—ADHD-friendly nutrition, coaching, and real strategies that actually stick.

If this resonates, drop “YEP” in the comments—because the way we’ve been taught to think about health needs to change.

#adhdhealth #adhdbrain #adhdnutrition #neurodivergenthealth #adhdsupport #adhdcoaching #adhdcommunity #executivefunction #dopamine #adhdmotivation #adhdawareness #adhdstruggles #adhdsolutions #brainfood #adhdlife #neurodivergent

For years, I thought I was failing at consistency.

I knew what I should be doing—eating well, moving my body, managing stress—but actually following through in a way that worked for my brain and my life? That was another story.

Then I realized: it was never me. It was the way I was taught to approach health.

Different ADHD brains have different executive function challenges—and your nutrition needs to support YOURS.

🍏 If your executive function struggles most with impulsivity, delayed gratification, or long-term planning, you might benefit from structured eating patterns like fasting or keto to regulate dopamine, remove decision fatigue, and create predictability.

🍏 If your executive function challenges are tied to emotional regulation, leading to irritability, energy crashes, and brain fog, keeping blood sugar stable with balanced meals throughout the day (protein + fat + fibre) can help avoid mood swings, crashes, and burnout.

🍏 For some, even small shifts—like increasing hydration or eating at regular intervals—can be game-changers for focus, mood, and energy.

That’s why nutrition for ADHD isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s not about following the latest diet trend—it’s about supporting your brain’s unique needs so you’re not constantly fighting against yourself.

That’s exactly what I do—ADHD-friendly nutrition, coaching, and real strategies that actually stick.

If this resonates, drop “YEP” in the comments—because the way we’ve been taught to think about health needs to change.

#adhdhealth #adhdbrain #adhdnutrition #neurodivergenthealth #adhdsupport #adhdcoaching #adhdcommunity #executivefunction #dopamine #adhdmotivation #adhdawareness #adhdstruggles #adhdsolutions #brainfood #adhdlife #neurodivergent

Today is International Women’s Day, and ADHD in women is finally being recognized.

For years, it was dismissed as a ‘boy thing,’ leaving generations of women struggling without answers.

Now, more of us are getting diagnosed, understanding our brains, and letting go of the self-blame we never should have carried.

Awareness is growing, but too many women are still overlooked. Diagnosis isn’t about labels—it’s about getting the support we deserve.

This IWD, let’s keep the open conversation going around women & neurodivergence. Let’s make sure no more of us are left behind.

Grab my free resource: Why ADHD Diagnosis Matters For Women & Girls →https://ajn.myflodesk.com/whyadhdmattersforwomenandgirls

Or Comment ‘ADHD’ if this resonates.
 #internationalwomensday #iwd2024 #adhd #adhdawareness #womenwithadhd #neurodivergentwomen #adhdsupport #adhdlife #adhdwomen #adhdmom #adhdcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #adhdresources #adhdnutritionist #adhdcoach

Today is International Women’s Day, and ADHD in women is finally being recognized.

For years, it was dismissed as a ‘boy thing,’ leaving generations of women struggling without answers.

Now, more of us are getting diagnosed, understanding our brains, and letting go of the self-blame we never should have carried.

Awareness is growing, but too many women are still overlooked. Diagnosis isn’t about labels—it’s about getting the support we deserve.

This IWD, let’s keep the open conversation going around women & neurodivergence. Let’s make sure no more of us are left behind.

Grab my free resource: Why ADHD Diagnosis Matters For Women & Girls →https://ajn.myflodesk.com/whyadhdmattersforwomenandgirls

Or Comment ‘ADHD’ if this resonates.
 #internationalwomensday #iwd2024 #adhd #adhdawareness #womenwithadhd #neurodivergentwomen #adhdsupport #adhdlife #adhdwomen #adhdmom #adhdcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #adhdresources #adhdnutritionist #adhdcoach

“What am I good at?” That’s what my son asked me when I told him he could ask anything about ADHD.

And wow—if that doesn’t hit you right in the heart.

Because this is what so many ADHD kids (and adults) wonder.

After years of being told they’re too much, too intense, too distracted, too impatient… they start believing it.

But we now know that ADHD isn’t a lack of ability—it’s a mismatch between their strengths and the environment they’ve been forced to fit into.

When you meet them where they thrive—when they get the right support, space, and energy—ADHD kids don’t just succeed, they SHINE.

That’s why the first thing I do with my coaching clients isn’t time management or productivity.

We start with strengths. We flip the script. We rewrite the internal voices that told them they weren’t good enough.

Because ADHD brains aren’t broken.

They’re built for creativity, movement, and deep focus on the things that matter to them.

When we stop trying to fix them and start helping them see their own brilliance.

Everything changes.

Tag someone who needs to hear this today.

#adhd #adhdbrain #adhdparenting #adhdsupport #neurodivergent #adhdkids #adhdcoaching #adhdstrengths #adhdfamily #adhdawareness #adhdrealtalk #adhdandcreativity #executivefunction #adhdlearning #adhdcommunity

“What am I good at?” That’s what my son asked me when I told him he could ask anything about ADHD.

And wow—if that doesn’t hit you right in the heart.

Because this is what so many ADHD kids (and adults) wonder.

After years of being told they’re too much, too intense, too distracted, too impatient… they start believing it.

But we now know that ADHD isn’t a lack of ability—it’s a mismatch between their strengths and the environment they’ve been forced to fit into.

When you meet them where they thrive—when they get the right support, space, and energy—ADHD kids don’t just succeed, they SHINE.

That’s why the first thing I do with my coaching clients isn’t time management or productivity.

We start with strengths. We flip the script. We rewrite the internal voices that told them they weren’t good enough.

Because ADHD brains aren’t broken.

They’re built for creativity, movement, and deep focus on the things that matter to them.

When we stop trying to fix them and start helping them see their own brilliance.

Everything changes.

Tag someone who needs to hear this today.

#adhd #adhdbrain #adhdparenting #adhdsupport #neurodivergent #adhdkids #adhdcoaching #adhdstrengths #adhdfamily #adhdawareness #adhdrealtalk #adhdandcreativity #executivefunction #adhdlearning #adhdcommunity

You didn’t get here by accident.

Every past version of you—the messy, struggling, trying-their-best you—helped build the person you are today.

Growth isn’t about erasing who you were, it’s about honouring them for getting you this far.

Be kind to the past you. They were doing the best they could with what they had.

#adhdlife #selfcompassion #neurodivergentjourney #personalgrowth #adhdcoach #healing #growthmindset #mentalhealthawareness #honoryourjourney #bekindtoyourself

You didn’t get here by accident.

Every past version of you—the messy, struggling, trying-their-best you—helped build the person you are today.

Growth isn’t about erasing who you were, it’s about honouring them for getting you this far.

Be kind to the past you. They were doing the best they could with what they had.

#adhdlife #selfcompassion #neurodivergentjourney #personalgrowth #adhdcoach #healing #growthmindset #mentalhealthawareness #honoryourjourney #bekindtoyourself

We all know movement is key for ADHD.

It fuels dopamine, helps regulate emotions, and makes figuring out where to put all that attention a little easier.

But sometimes the biggest barrier isn’t the activity—it’s just getting them out the door.

The whining, the distractions, the “I don’t wanna go.”

Every. Single. Time.

But once they start moving? It’s like flipping a switch.

Here’s what actually helps in our family:
 ✅ Lower the activation energy – Have everything prepped ahead of time so there’s no scrambling. No searching = fewer excuses.
 ✅ Give a dopamine hook – Make it fun before they leave. “Bet I can get ready faster than you,” or blast a favourite song while getting dressed.
 ✅ Remove decision fatigue – Instead of “Do you want to go play hockey?” try “Do you want to carry your gloves or your skates?” (They still feel in control, but the outcome is the same.)
 ✅ Pair movement with a reward – Hot chocolate after, DJ control in the car—something small that makes the transition easier.

And this is why it matters:

Movement isn’t just good for ADHD—it’s necessary.

It fuels dopamine, helps regulate emotions, and makes focusing easier.

If you struggle with this too, you’re not alone.

Keep pushing through the hard part—because once they’re moving, it changes everything.

Tag a parent who gets it.

#adhdbrain #adhdparenting #neurodivergentkids #adhdfamily #adhdsupport #adhdandmovement #executivefunction #dopamineboost #adhdhealth #adhdnutritionist #adhdcoach

We all know movement is key for ADHD.

It fuels dopamine, helps regulate emotions, and makes figuring out where to put all that attention a little easier.

But sometimes the biggest barrier isn’t the activity—it’s just getting them out the door.

The whining, the distractions, the “I don’t wanna go.”

Every. Single. Time.

But once they start moving? It’s like flipping a switch.

Here’s what actually helps in our family:
 ✅ Lower the activation energy – Have everything prepped ahead of time so there’s no scrambling. No searching = fewer excuses.
 ✅ Give a dopamine hook – Make it fun before they leave. “Bet I can get ready faster than you,” or blast a favourite song while getting dressed.
 ✅ Remove decision fatigue – Instead of “Do you want to go play hockey?” try “Do you want to carry your gloves or your skates?” (They still feel in control, but the outcome is the same.)
 ✅ Pair movement with a reward – Hot chocolate after, DJ control in the car—something small that makes the transition easier.

And this is why it matters:

Movement isn’t just good for ADHD—it’s necessary.

It fuels dopamine, helps regulate emotions, and makes focusing easier.

If you struggle with this too, you’re not alone.

Keep pushing through the hard part—because once they’re moving, it changes everything.

Tag a parent who gets it.

#adhdbrain #adhdparenting #neurodivergentkids #adhdfamily #adhdsupport #adhdandmovement #executivefunction #dopamineboost #adhdhealth #adhdnutritionist #adhdcoach

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