I just to into Part 2 of the pook, and this is where it shifts from why food matters to what we can actually do about it. Here’s what stood out to me so far. 𝗖𝗵 𝟰, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗘𝗮𝘁 - Kids who ate less processed food showed fewer signs of ADHD. - About five million children in the US are on medication for ADHD alone. That number stopped me. - When people move to a healthier diet, their depression symptoms go down. That last one I can speak to. Since I’ve cleaned up how I eat, I’ve noticed my own depression easing up. Now I can also attribute that to 17 months sobriety and having a regular exercise routine along side eating healthy with a focus on micronutrients. 𝗖𝗵 𝟱, 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - This chapter digs into broad spectrum micronutrients, and EMPowerplus in particular, since it’s one of the most researched formulas out there. - People in the studies talked about their emotions feeling more regulated and their brain fog finally lifting. - B vitamins came up as a big help with stress and anxiety. After reading this I went ahead and ordered 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 myself. I’m 3 days in, so way too early to say anything yet, but I’ll keep you all posted on how it goes. 𝗖𝗵 𝟲, 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 This is the one fact that I wish I knew in the way back machine. Back in 1956, a biochemist named Roger Williams reported a 50% success rate in reversing alcohol addiction just by increasing micronutrient intake. I really wish I’d known this back in my addiction days. It makes me wonder how many people are fighting their brains when part of what’s missing is fuel. I have noticed that when I eat a much healthier diet that I no longer crave sugary snacks and when it does I give it natural foods that contain unsweetened cacao poweder. As always, this is my own experience and not medical advice, so check with your doctor before starting anything new. So where are you all at? 👇

Alright crew, we’re officially rolling 🎉 Our first book is The Better Brain by Bonnie J. Kaplan and Julia J. Rucklidge 📖. These two researchers have spent decades studying how nutrition affects mood, stress and ADHD, and Rucklidge ran one of the first placebo controlled trials on micronutrients for adults with ADHD. So this isn’t wellness fluff. It’s real research, written for regular people. This week we’re starting with Part 1, which includes - Ch 1, The Missing Key for Mental Health - Ch 2, Food for Thought - Ch 3, Not Your Grandmother’s Peach It’s about 19 pages, or roughly 45 minutes if you’re listening on Audible (that’s track 6, the track numbers on Audible don’t line up with the chapters 😅). It sets the stage for the whole book by asking a big question. Why does nutrition get left out of the mental health conversation almost completely? Here’s the ask. Don’t wait until you finish the chapter to share. ADHD brains get the best ideas mid page, mid walk, mid shower. Drop them in the comments as they hit you, even if it’s half a thought. A few prompts to get you going 👇 💡 What surprised you or made you stop and think? 🩺 Has any doctor or therapist ever asked you about what you eat? Ever? 🧠 Did anything click about your own focus, mood or energy? ✅ What’s one small thing you might try based on what you read? No pressure to keep pace perfectly either. Jump in when you can, comment on someone else’s insight, ask questions. That’s how a book club actually works. Drop a 📖 below so we know you’re reading along!

Welcome! My name is Joe Keohan and I'm 56 and late-diagnosed with ADHD at 53. I struggled all my life with ADHD. From forgetting just about everything, to lack of focus and follow through to the darker side of depression and alcohol/drug addiction. But once I finally figured out how to manage and thrive with my ADHD, I learned to lean into it as my superpower. In all honesty the day I stopped seeing ADHD as a Deficit and Disorder and started living as someone who is Action Driven and Highly Determined, everything changed. I started caring for my mind and body through diet, nutrition, supplements, exercise, meditation and that is how I regained the focus and energy to do what needed to get done. When you're ready, please just say hi below, and that's the whole ask. Literally just "Hi 👋"