Feeling like you should be doing more but can’t figure out why you’re not? You’re not lazy - you might be caught in the ADHD shame loop. In this episode, we unpack how perfectionism, executive dysfunction, and unrealistic expectations create a cycle of guilt, burnout, and overcorrection. Whether you’re navigating meal prep, movement, parenting, or just trying to send that one email, we’ll help you understand what’s actually happening underneath the struggle and how to move forward with compassion, not shame.

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Resources mentioned:

• Breaking the cycle of ADHD and disordered eating
• Is it toxic productivity culture, or executive dysfunction and ADHD?
• Inside ADHD: the perfectionism and dysregulation connection with Sarah Kesty

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• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

Reminder: this is the final episode of Season 8! Episodes will continue all summer on Patreon until we come back with Season 9 in the fall. Check it out Patreon here - patreon.com/millennialbodyimageproject

In this episode, we dive into the myths about 'healthy' summer eating and why you don't need to fall for the “detox, light, and grilled” trifecta if you don’t want to. You'll get practical tips on how to enjoy the season's bounty, stay hydrated, and tackle the confusing messages around diets and nutrition. Plus, we discuss how to handle food noise, perfectionism, and how NOT to get stressed about food at every summer event.

Thanks so much to Hungryroot for sponsoring today’s episode! For a limited time, use this link or the code DANAM40 to get 40% off your first box, and a free item of your choice in every box for life.

Resources mentioned:

• How do you know if you’re eating enough?
• Your body is not a summer project
• Bonus episode: Yes, you still need to eat even if…

Find your hosts:

• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

Reminder: the last episode of every month is available exclusively in our Patreon community and for Apple Podcasts bonus episode subscribers. Check it out here - patreon.com/millennialbodyimageproject

Welcome to our semi-annual episode where we talk about books, just for fun! All the books we talked about in this episode are listed here. Check out our previous episodes here: (Best of 2024, All Time Favorite Reads, Favorite books of 2023)

Full list of recommendations from this episode <>

To learn more about banned books in the US:

• The American Library Association
• PEN America

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• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

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• Instagram: @kara_mccartney
• Website: karamccartney.com