Episode Details

👀 In this episode, Sharon Collon interviews Dr Mary Barson, founder of Real Life Medicine, about:

✅ Real-life strategies for ADHD & weight management

✅ The truth about dopamine, eating, and shame

✅ Family-friendly, flexible health solutions

✅ Why traditional diets don’t work for ADHD

⏰ Timestamps ⏰

00:00 Struggling with Weight and Transformation

05:06 ADHD's Impact on Dieting Struggles

07:08 ADHD, Food Cravings, and Eating Habits

11:48 High-Protein Meal Prep Ideas

17:20 "Shame and People-Pleasing Origins"

20:08 Stress Response and Hyperarousal Explained

23:09 Break the Shame Spiral

25:22 Reconsidering ADHD Perceptions

30:36 High-Protein Diet Benefits

34:14 Emotional Aspect of Weight Loss

36:25 Make Healthy Choices Easier

38:45 "Real Health & Weight Loss Resources"

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Dr Mary Barson is a GP based on the Victorian Surf Coast. She is an absolute genius and has an honours degree in biochemistry, as well as a medical degree. Dr Mary understands all things “sciencey”. She is our go-to person for interpreting scientific research, and can separate out true science from popular “woo”.

Dr Mary marries this with her skills as a counsellor and hypnotherapist, and has a huge interest in lifestyle medicine. She practices compassion-based therapy.

Connect with Mary:

Website: https://www.rlmedicine.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_life_medicine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifemedicine

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1XRiZ7sJ-thR6CobrH5Vg

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/real-health-and-weight-loss-podcast/id1539858012

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-life-medicine/

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KEY POINTS

• Dr. Mary Barson shares her personal journey with ADHD, PCOS, and overcoming lifelong weight struggles using real, sustainable health strategies.
• The episode uncovers why traditional dieting and “just use willpower” advice don’t work for ADHD brains, and how dopamine and shame impact eating habits.
• You’ll get practical, family-friendly tips for high-protein breakfasts, supporting picky eaters, and building flexible routines that actually fit neurodiverse households.

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