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ADHD does not live in a neutral body
ADHD is never lived in isolation. This science-rich reflection looks at how ADHD is coloured by gender, sexuality, race, class, trauma, hormones, masking and access to care, and why neuroaffirming support needs to see the whole person in their full colour spectrum, and not only the symptoms.
What does ADHD-friendly nutrition actually look like?
What does ADHD-friendly nutrition actually look like in real life? In this piece, I reflect on my conversation with Dr Rupy Aujla from The Doctor’s Kitchen, exploring food pairings, fibre, hydration, gut-brain health, appetite cues and kinder ways to support focus, energy and nervous system regulation.
Food rituals, ADHD, and the science of feeling more held
Food is never just fuel. I wrote this short piece after reading a fascinating article on food rituals and how they shape the way we eat. From using a favourite plate to making a simple snack feel more inviting, small rituals can support ADHD nervous systems through meaning, attention, pleasure and everyday kindness. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
ADHD meds: Goal, or breathing space?
ADHD medication can appear to be a simple solution. But the scientific evidence and lived experience tell a more nuanced story. In this article, I explore what the research really says about methylphenidate and other medicines such as amphetamines, how they act on brain networks, and why medication may create the breathing space to live with more calm and less guilt.
Supplements for ADHD: What looks promising, what may help, and what is probably overhyped
There is a lot of noise around supplements for ADHD, but the evidence does not all point in the same direction. Here, I look at what we actually know about some of the most popular options, where the studies have limits, and how they may, or may not, fit within serious, whole-body support.
ADHD, stress and eating: When your nervous system is in charge
In ADHD, it’s only too easy to see “negative” food-related behaviours as a lack of discipline. Instead, I’d like to reframe them as nervous system responses to stress. Understanding this subtle shift can empower you to radically change your relationship with food and eating.
What science is beginning to understand about adult ADHD
A recent article in World Psychiatry reviews the current scientific understanding of ADHD in adults and presents one clear idea: we are still only beginning to understand how this form of neurodivergence operates in adult life. In this article, I explore its main conclusions and why they invite us to broaden the way we think about ADHD.
Nature literally rewires your brain
More than 100 neuroimaging studies show that nature does more than help us “relax”. It activates a measurable neurobiological cascade that regulates stress, restores attention and quietens rumination, even after just a few minutes of exposure.
Awe, ADHD and the doorway to the sacred
Spirituality is not always found in temples or rituals. Sometimes it appears during a walk, inside a song, or in a moment of deep attention. Neuroscience shows that awe can change how the brain functions, reduce stress and expand our sense of connection with the world. For us ADHDers with sensitive nervous systems, these moments of presence and fascination can feel especially intense, but they can also be deeply healing.
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