ADHD, Eating Behavior, & Weight: What You Need to Know with Dr. Karen Stewart, PhD

Episode 31. This week I sat down with Dr. Karen Stewart, PhD. This was a very important conversation where we talked about her own experiences with dieting and struggles with food, her ADHD diagnosis, and how her personal journey led her to eventually become a health psychologist. Here are some of the highlights of this interview so you know what to expect: Her process of repeated dieting and eventually having gastric bypass surgery a few years agoHow she decides whether to share her story with her personal network and with patientsHer personal and professional goal of hers to increase awareness of the relationship between ADHD and eating behaviorAn overview of ADHD symptomsChanges in how it's diagnosedThe importance of understanding yourself and advocating for yourself with whatever psychological strengths and difficulties you might have Want To Support Local Bookstores Near You? Buy your books from Bookshop! Support local bookstores near you and this blog and podcast and help prevent Amazon from completely squashing the local book market. Meet Dr. Karen Stewart Dr. Karen Stewart is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral medicine with expertise in weight management, bariatric surgery, and the impact of mental health symptoms on efforts at lifestyle change. In particular, she is interested in the largely underrecognized impact of ADHD symptoms in adults who are struggling with healthy habits.   Dr. Stewart has published a number of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on assessment and treatment of a range of eating and weight related issues. She has also published in the area of integrated care and associated cost savings. Her career is focused on helping individuals realize their personal goals and the larger community by advocating for health care system change. You can connect with Dr. Stewart on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Are You New Here? Welcome! I’m so glad to have you. You might be wondering what this blog and podcast are all about. We relate e