Is It Me Or ADHD?

About Is It Me Or ADHD?

Welcome to Is It Me or ADHD? If you ever felt like you are the problem, like you just can't get it together no matter how hard you try, this podcast is for you. We are here to deshame, decondition, and rebuild the way you see yourself so you can finally learn how to thrive with your ADHD Brain. Want to go deeper into thriving with ADHD? Check out The ADHD Body BIBLE Membership at adhdbodybible.com

Publisher

Rose Amaya

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2026

Latest episode

16 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2026

   What If Food Is The Only Joy You Have?

   Setting Boundaries and Reclaiming Joy as an ADHD Woman Discover how you can break free from the cycle of overhelping and emotional overwhelm. This episode explores the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and understanding your worth beyond usefulness, especially for ADHD women conditioned to say yes. Main topics: - The societal and internal conditioning to say yes and its impact on mental health - Recognizing that every time you say yes, you're saying no to yourself - The distinction between being useful and truly valued in relationships - How food and emotional eating serve as compensation for neglecting personal needs - Practical strategies to start setting boundaries gradually - The importance of reconnecting with hobbies, joy, and your whole self beyond the body - Learning to accept that your worth isn't tied to your usefulness or productivity - Navigating other people's reactions when you begin to say no Resources & Links: - [ADHD Body Bible on Substack](https://substack.com/@adhdbodybible)

2. 

   8 Jul 2026

   The Weight Loss Trap ADHD Women Fall For

   Breaking Free from the Perfectionism Trap in Weight Loss with ADHD This episode dives into a common weight loss pitfall for women with ADHD—perfectionism and its rollercoaster effect on progress. We explore practical, compassionate strategies to move towards sustainable change without falling into the cycle of bingeing or extreme restriction.In this episode: How ADHD women often fall into an all-or-nothing diet pattern The brain's black-and-white thinking around food and discipline The risks of crash diets for muscle and bone health, especially with age The concept of the sliding scale of imperfection to boost consistency Practical tips to implement easy, incremental changes The importance of self-compassion and measuring progress without judgment How life chaos impacts dieting and how to adapt accordingly The "don't fight yourself" approach to lasting health change ADHD Body Bible Membership (https://withme.so/adhdbodybible?view_membership=true&id=23292) Timestamps:00:00 - The common weight loss struggle for ADHD women00:28 - How perfectionism sabotages dieting efforts00:54 - The cycle of restriction and bingeing01:24 - The shame spiral after slip-ups01:54 - The dangers of extreme restriction on muscle and bone health02:45 - Why black-and-white thinking creates a rollercoaster03:14 - Reinforcement of unrealistic weight loss expectations03:44 - How behavior after a slip-up causes setbacks04:11 - The ADHD love of speed and results04:38 - The importance of sustainable weight loss and muscle health05:06 - Risks of crash diets in midlife for muscle and bone06:31 - The conditioning of feeling not enough regardless of effort07:28 - The power of shifting mindset from perfection to progress07:57 - Introducing the sliding scale of imperfection08:24 - Why aiming for 10 (perfect eating) is unrealistic08:54 - How to objectively score your daily food habits09:53 - Meeting yourself with compassion on your scale10:22 - Small, manageable steps to improve your score11:21 - Avoiding drastic overhauls to prevent burnout11:50 - The importance of grace and incremental progress12:21 - The value of celebrating small wins12:52 - How to set realistic, easy-to-achieve goals13:20 - Recognizing that our lives are often outside comfort zones13:50 - Making gradual improvements weekly14:18 - Practical examples of simple swaps for healthier choices15:14 - How small changes can lead to meaningful results16:11 - The confidence boost from easy, achievable changes17:10 - Building momentum and increasing your scale gradually18:00 - Progressing to sustainable, enjoyable eating patterns18:58 - Adjusting goals during stressful times19:27 - The ADHD Body Bible membership for ongoing support20:52 - Embracing imperfect consistency and self-forgiveness21:22 - Ending the fight with yourself and thrivingResources & Links:Connect with Rosie:Feel free to share your progress, ask questions, and join the community for ongoing support. Remember, sustainable change is about kindness to yourself, not perfection.

3. 

   4 Jun 2026

   The Real Reason Weight Loss Is Harder With ADHD

   Have you ever wondered why losing weight feels harder for you than it seems to for everyone else? What if the problem isn't a lack of willpower, motivation, or discipline? In this episode of Is It Me? Or ADHD?, I'm diving into the fascinating research linking ADHD and obesity, and exploring the neurological, behavioural, and emotional factors that can make weight management so much more challenging for ADHD women. We'll discuss: • Why ADHD is fundamentally a self-regulation condition, not a knowledge problem • The connection between dopamine, cravings, and food-seeking behaviour • How impulsivity, emotional eating, and executive dysfunction impact weight loss • Why so many ADHD women find themselves stuck in the "start-stop-restart" cycle • The hidden role of shame in keeping us stuck • Practical strategies to help you stay consistent and get back on track when life happens Most importantly, this episode will help you understand that your struggles with food and weight are not a reflection of your character. They make sense. And when you understand the real reasons behind them, you can finally start working with your ADHD brain instead of constantly fighting against it. 💜 FREE TRAINING: Why ADHD Women Can't Stop Eating If you constantly find yourself reaching for food when you're stressed, overwhelmed, bored, exhausted, or emotionally drained, I've created a free training specifically for you. Inside, you'll discover the hidden drivers behind emotional eating in ADHD women and learn practical strategies to help you feel more in control around food—without relying on restriction, guilt, or endless willpower. 👉 Register for free here: https://withme.so/adhdbodybible/45438 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another ADHD woman who needs to hear that she's not broken.

4. 

   14 May 2026

   ADHD, PMOS & Metabolic Health: The Connection Women Need to Know

   For years, women with PCOS have been told it’s simply an “ovary condition” — but new research and a major global reclassification are changing everything. PCOS has now been renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), finally acknowledging the deep metabolic and hormonal roots of the condition. In this episode, we explore: • Why the name change matters • The role of insulin resistance and metabolic health • The surprising connection between ADHD and PMOS/PCOS • How hormones, dopamine, cravings, emotional eating and burnout may all be linked • Why so many women have been misunderstood for years This is a science-backed but easy-to-understand conversation designed to help you feel informed, validated, and empowered in your body and brain. Sign upfor my upcoming FREE masterclass "Why ADHD Women Can't Stop Eating" at adhdbodybible.com

5. 

   7 May 2026

   The More You Restrict, The More You Binge - ADHD Fat Loss Explained

   In this episode I'm walking you through exactly how to safely and sustainably lose weight with ADHD. You've been told to "stay consistent", but we don't have consistent brains. I'm going to show you how with PERSISTENCE you can lose weight and keep it off without hunger, restriction, and gruelling workouts.

6. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Everything You Thought Was Wrong With You Are Actually Strengths

   Your whole life you've been criticised for the way you exist in the world. People call you inconsistent, impulsive, lazy, and more... But what if all these traits were designed by mother nature and actually a benefit? In this episode we talk about the evolutionary nature of ADHD and how we can reframe all of our challenges into strengths. Grab your 14 day FREE trial of The ADHD Body Bible Membership at adhdbodybible.com

7. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Being LAZY With ADHD Will Make You More Productive!

   In this episode we talk about getting more done without burning out! No, this isn't more productivity hacks! This is about finding your own rhythms, working with your energy levels, and doing more without trying harder!

8. 

   16 Apr 2026

   My Diagnosis Story: My Psychiatrist Practically Pushed Me Out Of The Room!

   In this episode I talk about my diagnosis story; from my life falling apart, separating from my partner, and facing being a single mum of 4, to healing through nutrition, yoga, and deep personal development and reconciling with my now fiance. If you think you're ADHD, or already have your diagnosis and feel like a wreck, this episode shows you how its possible to change everything and live a life you love.

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