WTF is AuDHD? E61 | Why AuDHDers are 3x more likely to experience binge eating
Apr 6, 2026
A compassionate look at why neurodivergent people often struggle with food, from executive dysfunction and low interoceptive awareness to sensory needs and decision fatigue. Conversations cover why common advice like “just eat when hungry” can fail and how binge eating can serve as regulation. Practical, low-effort nutrition strategies and capacity-based approaches are offered without perfectionism.
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Stop Waiting For Hunger And Build Capacity
- Don't rely on 'eat when hungry' or willpower; neurodivergent people have lower interoceptive awareness and limited willpower capacity.
- Erin suggests scheduled eating, evidence-tracking (energy, focus, mood) and building capacity (sleep, movement) instead.
Avoiding Triggers By Not Buying Them Worked For Paige
- Paige avoids buying binge-trigger foods at home because presence leads to all-or-nothing consumption.
- Erin agrees it's a valid short-term strategy for low-capacity periods though goals usually aim for flexible access.
Neutralise Trigger Foods With Protein And Fiber
- Neutralise trigger foods by pairing them with protein/fiber (e.g., mix Fruit Loops with a high-protein cereal).
- This reduces pure sugar spikes while allowing access so foods feel less forbidden and more controllable.