621- How Gut Health Impacts ADHD Symptoms: New Insights on Food, Microbes, and Inflammation

ADHD is considered a brain-based condition, but the brain is in constant contact with the gut, nervous system, and more. Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas explains this wider body-brain connection, as well as how to make ADHD-friendly food choices. Resources: ADHD Gut Brain Connection Free Download: Guide to ADHD Brain Food: What to Eat, What to Avoid Read: The Gut-Brain Axis Could Accelerate Autism Understanding Read: 5 Foundational Habits That Benefit ADHD Brains Read: The Future of ADHD Research: Promising Frontiers Access the video and slides for podcast episode #621 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-gut-brain-connection/ This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/additude. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Join Beth Krone, Ph.D., to learn about the growing body of scientific evidence suggests that ADHD is associated with inflammatory and immune system conditions, from asthma to food or skin allergies, and how to present a clear picture to medical providers. Resources: Inflammatory Disorders and ADHD Free Download: Free Guide to Health & Fitness: Lifestyle Changes for Adults with ADHD Read: ADHD's Curious Connections to Chronic Inflammation and Dysautonomia Read: Bendy Bodies, ADHD Brains: Connecting the Dots Read: Hypermobility Often Misdiagnosed as Mental Illness: New Study Access the video and slides for podcast episode #620 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/inflammatory-disorders-adhd-immune-system/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Khara Schonfeld, Ph.D., teaches parents how to shift from a deficit-based to a strengths-based mindset when talking about your child; how to help teachers connect learning to your child's interests; how to prepare your child to advocate for their own needs at school; and more. Resources: Student-Centered Learning Free Download: Overcoming Common Learning Challenges Read: When 'Careless Mistakes' Aren't: Dyscalculia, Math Anxiety, and Learning Strategies That Help Read: A Homework Reboot: Math Strategies and Writing Tips for ADHD Brains Read: 5 Ways to Lift Up Lagging Readers Access the video and slides for podcast episode #619 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/student-centered-learning/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. This episode is also brought to you by LMNT. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/additude. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Suzanne Allen, Psy.D., discusses the four time-blindness modes and what they look like in daily life; how time blindness can affect academics, relationships, and sense of self; how to respond in supportive ways; and about strategies to support stronger time awareness. Resources: Time Blindness for Students with ADHD Free Download: 11 Tips for Redirecting Focus Read: How ADHD Warps Time Perception: Strategies to Stop Wasting and Start Managing Time Q&A: How Can I Teach My Teen to "See" Time? Read: How to Not Procrastinate When Task Avoidance Strikes Access the video and slides for podcast episode #618 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-time-blindness-prioritization-teens/ This episode is brought to you by SimplePractice. If you are ready to simplify the business side of your practice, now is a great time to try SimplePractice. Start with a 7-day free trial, then get 50% off your first three months. Just go to SimplePractice.com to claim the offer. This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., outlines professional recommendations for adult ADHD evaluations, addressing issues unique to the assessment of ADHD in women and older adults, including overlapping symptoms with co-existing conditions. Resources: Diagnosing ADHD in Women and Older Adults Free Email Series: The Adult's Guide to ADHD Diagnosis Read: The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women Read: Why ADHD Is a "Fuzzy Diagnosis" Read: What Was Your Tipping Point? Adult ADHD Diagnosis Stories Access the video and slides for podcast episode #617 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/women-older-adults-differentiating-diagnosis-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Brooke S.G. Molina, Ph.D., and Brian D'Onofrio, Ph.D., share the latest research on ADHD and substance use disorder — why the risk of an SUD is greater for individuals with ADHD; whether stimulant use leads to or protects against SUD; and more. Resources: ADHD and Substance Use Free Download: Is It More Than Just ADHD? Read: Substance Use Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Links to ADHD Read: Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts Read: ADHD and Addiction: The Truth About Substance Abuse Access the video and slides for podcast episode #616 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-substance-use/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

In this Success@School webinar, Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., reframes the back‑to‑school transition as a full cognitive reboot — not a behavior issue — and gives families practical tools to help kids settle into the school year with confidence. Resources: Back-to-School Free Download: Boost Your Teen's Executive Functions Read: How to Sharpen Executive Functions: Activities to Hone Brain Skills Read: The ADHD Homework System We Swear By Watch: High School Success: A Strategic Transition for Teens Moving to Higher Grades Access the video and slides for podcast episode #615 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/getting-ready-for-back-to-school-adhd/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Research suggests that up to 70% of adults living with ADHD have another mental health diagnosis. Here, Desiree Matthews, NP, explores the connection between ADHD and common mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Resources: Mood Disorders and ADHD Free Download: Signs of Depression That May Surprise You Read: When a Mood Disorder Looks Like ADHD — and Vice Versa Read: Treating Both Depression and ADHD Safely Read: Comorbid Q&A: Treating Mood Disorders, Anxiety, or Autism Alongside ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #614 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-or-anxiety-depression-trauma-mood-disorders/ This episode is brought to you by SimplePractice. If you are ready to simplify the business side of your practice, now is a great time to try SimplePractice. Start with a 7-day free trial, then get 50% off your first three months. Just go to SimplePractice.com to claim the offer. This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

What are the risks of continuing ADHD treatment and what are the risks of stopping it in pregnancy? Allison S. Baker, M.D., shares research, practical guidance, and factors to consider when making this complex decision. Resources: ADHD in Pregnancy Free Download: Hormones & ADHD in Women Read: Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors of ADHD: What Research Says — and What Parents Can Do Read: Treating for Two: ADHD Meds in Pregnancy Read: Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Medication Does Not Impact Neurodevelopment Access the video and slides for podcast episode #613 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-pregnancy-prenatal-care/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

When older adults report memory lapses and other cognitive difficulties to their doctors, what could be going on? David W. Goodman, M.D., explains what differentiates dementia from ADHD in older adults and discusses safe treatment options for ADHD in older populations. Resources: ADHD and Dementia Free Download: Free Guide to ADHD in Older Adults Read: Inside the Aging ADHD Brain Read: A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60 Read: Adults with ADD: Is Dementia in Your Future? Access the video and slides for podcast episode #612 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-dementia/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.