In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with Brittany Modell to explore the nuanced relationship between ADHD, body image, and eating behaviors â and how neurodivergence can shape our experience with food in ways that are often misunderstood.
Brittany shares her personal story growing up immersed in diet culture, from early Weight Watchers meetings to navigating a lifelong sense of feeling âout of controlâ around food. Together, she and Leah unpack how ADHD can intensify food thoughts, disrupt hunger and fullness cues, and complicate traditional approaches to intuitive eating.
This conversation brings much-needed compassion and clarity to the intersection of neurodivergence and anti-diet work â offering a perspective that moves beyond willpower and into understanding.
Youâll hear about:
How growing up in diet culture shapes early food and body beliefs
The connection between ADHD and constant thoughts about food
Why traditional nutrition advice often falls short for neurodivergent people
How impulsivity, dopamine-seeking, and structure impact eating patterns
What a more supportive, individualized approach to food can look like
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