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112. The Overlooked Connection Between Neurodiversity and Eating Challenges w/ Dr. Marianne Miller

Sabrina Magnan

If you’ve ever felt like your mind works a little differently from the world around you, or you’ve already been diagnosed as neurodivergent and you feel like eating “normally” is more of a struggle for you than for others, this episode is going to be incredibly powerful for you.

We’re sitting down with the expert on all things neurodiversity, eating disorders, and the non-diet approach: Dr. Marianne Miller.

Dr. Marianne has been in the mental health field for 26 years and has specialized in eating disorders for the last 11 years. And today, she’s here to help us explore the often-overlooked connection between neurodiversity and eating challenges. 

Here’s a snippet of what you’ll learn in this episode:

  • What it means to be “neurodivergent”, and how these differences can shape your life
  • The challenges faced by neurodivergent women and girls, who often exhibit symptoms differently from men and are frequently misdiagnosed. 
  • The Connection Between Autism, ADHD, and Eating Disorders
  • Strategies for managing stress, body image issues, and eating behaviors for neurodivergent individuals
  • The importance of personalized treatment plans for neurodivergent individuals dealing with eating challenges
  • And sooo much more!


Whether you identify as neurodivergent or not, you’re going to walk away from this episode with incredible value and a new understanding of yourself and the people around you!

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