Send us a Text! Ever hyperfocus through breakfast and lunch, then inhale an entire bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos at 3 PM? Same. ADHDers Caitlin and Ariella Monti break down why ADHD brains treat food like a dopamine slot machine—and how to stop the guilt spiral. Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, linked here. Subscribe to our newsletter! — Who Should Listen Moms who’ve eaten "just one more cookie" 7 times ADHDers whose fridges grow science experiments Anyone who’s cried after forgetting to take dinner out of the freezer — What You Get In This Episode (aka “Why We’re Like This”) The Dopamine Chase : Carb-heavy, crunchy, or Tajín-covered foods = quick brain rewards "It’s not laziness—your brain is literally starving for stimulation" Meal-Skipping → Hangry Meltdowns : Hyperfocus mutes hunger cues until you’re "crying over burnt toast" level Pro tip: Set a "snack alarm" (even if you ignore it twice) Executive Dysfunction Dinners : Rotisserie chicken = MVP when cooking feels like "advanced calculus" "Salad kits > farmer’s market dreams. Fight me." The Binge/Guilt Cycle : Impulsivity + emotional dysregulation = "I’ll just have one… oh no" ADHDers are 4x more likely to develop eating disorders WHEN TO GET HELP: If food feels out of control , seek: Registered dietitians (RDs) (not just "nutritionists") Therapists specializing in ADHD + disordered eating — Bios Caitlin (CK) : Former teacher, current "red no. 5" apologist Ariella Monti : Author, ADHD advocate, and "frozen pizza is a food group" realist — Sources & Mentions Ariella’s Snack Hack : "Keep a jar of mixed nuts on your desk to prevent hanger!" The ADHD-Dopamine Link: Why You Crave Sugar and Carbs | ADDitude Mag 4 Ways ADHD May Affect Your Eating Habits—and How to Get Back on Track | SELF The ADHD Dietitian on Instagram Why Sugar is Kryptonite: ADHD Diet Truths | ADDitude Mag Dopamine: What It Is, Function & Symptoms | Cleveland Clinic Intuitive Eating: Benefits and Principles | Cleveland Clinic Comorbid health conditions in people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders: An umbrella review of systematic The best support is a rating and a share. Love, CK & GK Support the show View our website at ckandgkpodcast.com . Find us on social media @ckandgkpodcast on - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Thanks, y'all!
