Why Meal Planning Feels Impossible (And What Actually Works)

It's 5:47 PM. You haven't planned dinner. Again.

Everyone's asking "what's for dinner?" and your brain just... freezes.

Meal planning requires multiple executive functions working simultaneously, the exact things ADHD brains struggle with most.

You're not failing at being 'a grown up' or 'caring for your family'; you're doing cognitive gymnastics with a brain that is struggling with this load.

What You'll Discover:

• [02:00] The neuroscience of food choices
• [12:00] Why meal planning feels so overwhelming
• [16:00] Distributing the mental load with family
• [28:00] ARFID: When it's not just "picky eating"
• [30:00] Supplement truth vs. internet advice
• [32:00] Why hydration matters for ADHD
• [34:00] Your meal planning toolkit

You don't need to become a Pinterest parent. You need systems that work with your brain and permission to use shortcuts

Full Podcast Notes, Links and Resources - https://lightbulbadhd.com/podcast-archives/adhd-meal-planning/

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