Outweigh aims to break the stigma around disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington share their own experiences with overcoming food and body image struggles and talk with experts who provide wisdom and careful guidance. Each week provides a dose of encouragement and hope for anyone navigating thoughts and behaviors in this space. These episodes are also helpful for loved ones that are coming alongside someone on this journey. You can hear Amy on "The Bobby ...
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The Brown Sugar podcast is a safe place to relate, vent, catch up on all the tea and all things for the culture. Hosted by 2 working moms who also happen to be family. Not only are we the happy owners of Brown Sugar Body & Co., we are now proud to continue this entrepreneurial journey as podcasters! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brown-sugar-podcast/support
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Nourish Bump and Beyond is a podcast dedicated to providing essential insights and practical guidance on the vital role of nutrition in preconception, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Hosted by Dr Anika Rouf and Michelle Brown, this podcast dives into the science, research, and real-life experiences to empower individuals and couples on their journey towards parenthood and beyond. Each episode explores various aspects of nutrition, focusing on how specific foods and dietary choices can ...
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Join antidiet dietitian Alicia Brown every M & Th at The Kitchen Table as she talks about ditching dieting and ridding food guilt forever by healing the relationships you have with food & your body through intuitive eating. If pursuing weight loss is stealing your time, effort & energy, listen in as she teaches you another way to eat & another way to live. By sifting through all our “food & body stuff,” Alicia believes we can live brighter, more purposeful lives. Visit nutritionwithalicia.com
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Are you struggling with the challenges of life as a woman with ADHD? Perhaps you need support with your mental and physical wellbeing, so you can feel calmer, happier and more balanced. Perhaps you’re newly diagnosed – or just ADHD curious – and don’t know where to turn for support. Or perhaps you’re wondering how neurodivergence impacts your hormones or relationships. If so, The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast is for you. This award-winning podcast is hosted by Kate Moryoussef – ADHD lifesty ...
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OUTWEIGH: Have you ever felt like you’re carrying a heavy secret—one that no one knows about? In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne Ellington dives deep into the struggle that so many women face but rarely talk about: feeling trapped in a hidden battle with food, body shame, and self-judgment. Leanne opens up about her own experience of being stuck i…
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This week’s episode with movement and embodiment expert Manuela Mitevova focuses on the power of somatic movement in releasing emotions and healing trauma – particularly in women with ADHD. Manuela teaches people to release trauma and rid themselves of mystery pains and unprocessed emotions in the process. In this deep conversation, Manuela shares …
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OUTWEIGH: Have you ever found yourself making promise after promise to “start fresh on Monday” or “stick to your plan this time,” only to fall off track again and again? If so, you’re not alone—and today’s episode of Outweigh is for you. In this powerful episode, Leanne Ellington tackles the struggle that so many women face: breaking the cycle of b…
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In this powerful episode I interview intuitive coach – and dear friend – Caroline Britton to explore how women with ADHD can navigate life-changing transitions with ease and self-compassion. Caroline is a gifted energy worker, mentor and guide and is frequently described as a magic maker by those who work with her. Her innate gift for unlocking con…
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OUTWEIGH: Ever felt like a sugar addict? Like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to break free from its grip? In today’s episode, Leanne Ellington dives deep into the brain science behind those relentless sugar cravings and why it’s not about willpower or discipline. She shares her own struggle with food and body image—starting from a …
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Women's Health Week Recap 2024 | Know your body for fertility and beyond | The power of advocacy
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Send us a message In this episode, Anika and Michelle provide insights into the role of nutrition in fertility and pregnancy. They discuss topics from Women's Health Week which include the importance of understanding one's body to track fertility, having courageous conversations with healthcare providers and addressing issues surrounded by shame an…
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Traditional productivity metrics often do not apply to those with ADHD. We need to advocate for a redefinition of success that aligns with our personal strengths and unique workflows. From leveraging technology to simplifying organization to embracing alternative productivity methods, this episode shares practical strategies you can incorporate int…
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OUTWEIGH: Susan had been living in a 40-year food and diet prison, and she didn't know how to get out. Diets eluded her, and even though she had hope that there was a better way to go about her relationship with food, her body, and her health, she was almost at that point that she felt helpless. Food and her body was a topic that carried a lot of s…
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This week's guest is the esteemed Professor Sandra Kooij, a pioneer in adult ADHD research and professor of psychiatry at the Dutch Expertise Center for Adult ADHD. Since 1995, Professor Kooij has been at the forefront of groundbreaking studies, particularly focusing on ADHD in adults and women. Together, we delve into the evolving understanding of…
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OUTWEIGH: In this final episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we’re diving into a listener question about Orthorexia. While pretty much everyone knows what an Eating Disorder is, most have never even heard of this thing called Disordered Eating. An even lesser known (and talked about) form of Disordered Eating is something called Orthorexia. Orthorex…
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Do you feel depleted and drained of energy by your executive functioning, working memory, emotions and other challenging ADHD-related traits? Are you desperate for expert advice on how to finally feel energised, self-compassionate and in flow with your ADHD? If so, you're going to want to hear today's episode! This week's guest is Cameron Gott PCC,…
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Send us a message In this episode, Michelle and Anika dive deep into the intriguing relationship between sugar consumption and fertility. They explore the latest research and evidence surrounding how sugar can affect reproductive health. Join them as they share expert insights, personal anecdotes and practical tips on navigating sweet cravings whil…
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OUTWEIGH: In this next episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we’re diving into the delicate balance of supporting a loved one in recovery from an eating disorder, particularly from a mom's perspective. We’ll discuss practical ways to encourage and uplift your child as they navigate their journey to healing. Whether you’re a parent of a child in recov…
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This week, I'm bringing you a special bonus 'Toolkit Taster' episode so you can experience some of the amazing content I share each week on my new subscription podcast, The Toolkit. This bonus episode allows you to dip your toe in and see if it is a resource that will support you. In this taster episode, you will hear nuggets of gold from: Me! In a…
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Making decisions, finding clarity and leaning into our inner voice or intuition don't come easy for those of us with ADHD, who have historically leaned into our busy minds for all the answers. I'm sure you'll agree that this is an exhausting way to live. I hope that this week's episode will help you move from your thinking brain to a place of calm …
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OUTWEIGH: In this next episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we’re tackling your questions around the challenges of learning to love what you see in the mirror, especially in a world full of magazine-perfect images that make it hard not to compare. We’ll explore how to find value beyond appearance, weight, and diet—because you’re so much more than ju…
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Welcome back to a brand-new series of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast! This week's guest is Joshua Fletcher (@anxietyjosh), a psychotherapist and author specialising in anxiety. A former sufferer, Josh uses his platforms and books to provide psychoeducation about anxiety to those who need it. His latest book, And How Does That Make You Feel?, ha…
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Listener Q&A: Is Chewing and Spitting Food Disordered? Will I Gain Weight If I Heal? Unpacking the Unspoken Struggles (Outweigh)
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OUTWEIGH: In this next episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we're answering more listener questions and diving deep into some of the more hidden struggles with disordered eating that many women face but often don't talk about. Have you ever found yourself chewing food only to spit it out, wondering if that's "normal"? You're not alone. We explore wh…
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I'm excited to announce some big news I've been waiting to share... Introducing my low-cost subscription option on the ADHD Women's Wellbeing podcast, The Toolkit! For the price of a posh coffee once a month, you can access my entire back catalogue of workshops, webinars, and conversations, which have only been available to people who have been par…
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Send us a message In this episode, Anika and Michelle open up about their personal experiences with morning sickness during pregnancy. They offer practical tips for managing nausea, such as eating smaller, frequent meals, staying hydrated and using supplements like ginger and vitamin B6. They emphasise the need for self-compassion during this chall…
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On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' we have Leanne Maskell. Leanne is an ADHD coach, author, and activist, having presented to the World Health Organization on improving global access to support for ADHD. Previously working in mental health and disability law, Leanne set up ADHD Works to empower as many people as possible to learn how to mak…
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Listener Q&A: Out of Control? Reclaiming Your Relationship with Food in Stressful Times (Outweigh)
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OUTWEIGH: Welcome to the Outweigh Q&A series, where we are tackling your most pressing questions that you submitted. In this first episode of the series, we're diving into some of the most common struggles around disordered eating, especially when it’s fueled by habit, stress, or depression. Have you ever found yourself turning to food for comfort,…
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Neuroscience explains so much about our ADHD brain and the many traits, tendencies, and behaviours that come along for the ride. The more we understand our beautiful yet complex neurobiology, the more empowered we are to make sustainable and manageable changes to better enhance our lives. So, I'm delighted to welcome this week's guest, Nicole Vigno…
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This week’s ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' guest is Kelly Rompel. Kelly is a pharmacist, author, and Functional Medicine and Epigenetic Consultant. She is the author of “Don’t Tell Me To Relax”, host of the Rebel Whitecoat Podcast, and founder of Wildroots Wellness. Kelly's holistic approach combines her knowledge of pharmacy and science with her …
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What's God Got To Do With It? The Ultimate Health Strategy Fusing Faith and Science (Outweigh)
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OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 6 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the game plan for success—how to carve out your own winning strategy, while also addressing a crucial piece of the puzzle: earning back your own trust. You see, even if you had the …
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Dopamine sensitivity and sugar addiction are familiar traits of ADHD. Perhaps using sugar to self-medicate, re-energise, or dopamine-seek may be a pattern you relate to? If so, you'll want to listen to this week's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing, with guest Dr. Nicole Avena, a research neuroscientist and nutrition, diet, and addiction expert.…
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ADHD can bring many opposing challenges and connotations and can feel like heavy energy to deal with. Yet, through gentle curiosity, we can find new options to reprogram our thinking and switch our emotional energy to create a happier, calmer and more fulfilling family life. Despite the challenges, we can focus on what we're proud of, which lift us…
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OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 5 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. This week we’re diving deep into a crucial part of the food and body image conversation—what Leanne likes to call your “body brain.” If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve been exploring how faith intersects with …
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This week's 'mashup' summer episode features two incredible intuitive and energy specialists helping (plenty of neurodivergent) people embrace new mindset beliefs and release old stories. First is Catherine Morgan, a multi-award-winning qualified Financial Adviser, Certified Financial Coach, Financial Abuse Specialist ®, Inherited family trauma hea…
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Send us a message In this episode, Michelle and Anika discuss the benefits and barriers of breastfeeding. They share their own trials and triumphs and discuss factors that contributed to their positive breastfeeding journeys. Articles mentioned in this episode http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apa.13132/abstract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go…
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This is one to share with your team, office, employers or employees! On this short podcast episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom, I talk to Hester Grainger, a neurodiversity consultant, co-founder of Perfectly Autistic and Perfectly ADHD, a radio presenter and former TV presenter diagnosed with ADHD in her forties, about changing the way we look…
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OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 4 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. If you’ve been struggling with disordered eating patterns, restrictive diets, or feeling chained to unhealthy eating habits, this conversation is for you. We talk about how inviting God into your journey can help break th…
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I bring back two fantastic guests in today's episode: Rachel Harris and Jodie Hill. Both are trailblazing women in their respective industries, paving the way for more neurodivergent women to ask for what they need and create strong scaffolding to support them from burnout while also satiating their inner drive, ambition and big dreams. We discuss …
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On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, we revisit a clip from the profound episode with high-performance ADHD Coach Kim Raine about finding equilibrium and balance between our restless ADHD energy, relentless drive, and burnout. As women with ADHD, we have an abundance of ideas, but thriving in business can feel difficult if we wor…
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What's God Got To Do With It? Reinventing Your Self-Image For 3-Dimensional Health (Outweigh)
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OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 3 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. Last week, we explored the big picture of this conversation, and this week we narrow the focus to the self-image and identity piece of this food and body puzzle. We discuss the necessity of stepping into a new version of …
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Newly diagnosed or looking for support while awaiting an ADHD diagnosis and desperate for more guidance?? If so, look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here. On this new Summer ADHD WW mash-up episode, we have Kat Brown, a freelance journalist and commentator whose work on ADHD, mental health stigma, and other social and art commentary…
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Send us a message In this episode, Michelle and Anika discuss the challenges and misconceptions of breastfeeding. They share their own trials and triumphs and discuss factors that contributed to their positive breastfeeding journeys. They also stress the importance of seeking support from lactation consultants and midwives. Head over to Australian …
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Navigating healthy eating, food and nutrition alongside ADHD is a big topic. For this week’s guest, Aleta Storch -an 'anti-diet' dietitian, therapist, and certified Body Trust® Provider - this is her expertise. Welcome to a recap episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! You can check out some of Kate's workshops and free resources here. Today, we …
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What's God Got To Do With It? Connecting the Dots: Science, Faith, Food, and Body Love (Outweigh)
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OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 2 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. Today, we're diving deep into the intersection of faith, science, food, and body image. This is the big picture conversation -- where these themes overlap, so you can simply understand this connection between neuroscience…
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Today, I bring you a deeply personal message through a solo episode. As I take a break from releasing new content for a few weeks while I have some time off over the summer, this episode is an invitation to surrender and notice, without judgment, where you are right now, where you've been for the past few months, and what you're crying out for as w…
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Send us a message In this episode, Anika discusses the significance of gut health in the first 1000 days of life from preconception to two years of age. She highlights the gut-breast axis and how a mother's diet and gut health impact the infant's gut microbiome through breast milk. Anika emphasises the importance of postpartum supplementation to su…
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Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD and would like your partner to understand more about the condition and support you on this new path? If so, today's guest, Ryan Ridgway, a motivational speaker, trainer and member of Hummingbird, talks about his partner's recent ADHD diagnosis and how it affects their relationship and family life. This is …
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OUTWEIGH: We are so excited to bring you the first official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. If you have been listening to Outweigh, you know that THAT podcast is all about helping women break themselves out of the food and body prison, end the dieting madness, and take control of their health for good,…
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Navigating the ADHD diagnostic pathways while being neurodivergent is not easy. It can be incredibly challenging when we're also doing this to support and advocate for our children. Understanding our stories and beliefs about how ADHD has shown up for ourselves allows us to recognise the power of advocating for new stories to show up for the next g…
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Send us a message This week is National Diabetes Week in Australia. In this episode, Anika provides an introduction to gestational diabetes (GDM), including its diagnosis, causes and management. She highlights the importance of diet and lifestyle changes. She also stresses the significance of carbohydrate quality and quantity and on meal timing. He…
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This week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom comes from Dr Helen Read, who offers empowering guidance on medication, menstrual cycles, getting a diagnosis, and RSD. Or perhaps you've been nervous about taking ADHD medication? Has it felt scary to start a medication regime due to the stigma behind stimulant meds? Or perhaps medication hasn't worked for…
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OUTWEIGH: In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne addresses a common question from women who have moved past the acute struggles of their eating disorders and disordered eating: "What's next?". She explores how to create a health plan that protects your relationship with food and newfound freedom while also focusing on overall health...and emphasizes t…
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Writing highly acclaimed books for a living is no mean feat, but when you drop ADHD into the mix, it's something even more impressive. On today's episode, I talk to Kate Spencer, the best-selling author of In a New York Minute, The Dead Moms Club and her recently released novel, One Last Summer. We discuss the specific challenges ADHD provides when…
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Send us a message In this episode, Michelle shares her number one tip that everyone should modify about their diet if they are trying to conceive. Whether you are experiencing fertility issues or are considering starting a family, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips to hopefully ease your journey towards parenthood. Conne…
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Check out all my free resources and on-demand workshops on my website here Is our ADHD 'hackable'? Can we create new ways of thinking and being to make living with ADHD easier? We get curious about these topics in this week's episode, with guest, Alex Campbell, an ADHD specialist, psychotherapist and coach. Alex dedicates his life to helping others…
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