58 - shame in eating with neurodivergence

Hosted by: Bronte Lister – Accredited Practising Dietitian & Performance Dietitian Steph Murphy – Accredited Practising Dietitian & Performance Dietitian Episode Summary: Ever felt like eating is just harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else? You're not lazy or broken—shame around food hits differently when you’re neurodivergent. And it’s not your fault. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ What shame really is and how it shows up around food ✅ Why the “I just need to try harder” spiral is so common (and so harmful) ✅ How masking and past experiences can lead to shame-based eating ✅ Weird-but-wonderful neurodivergent-friendly strategies for eating, cooking, and cleaning ✅ Practical ways to reframe shame and support yourself (or someone else) Challenge for the Week: Try one strategy from this episode that feels doable—whether it’s breaking a task into a “mini mission,” setting a 5-minute clean-up timer, or eating from a snack platter. Weird is welcome if it works! All Bodies 📲 Instagram: @all_bodies_nutrition & @bronte_lister & @best.life.dietetics 🔗 Learn more: All Bodies Services 📞 Book a discovery call: Discovery Call Booking 🔥 Just a reminder: You don’t need to eat “perfectly”—you just need to eat in a way that works for you.