I was diagnosed with ADHD in 1994, and for most of my life, I was taught little about the practical aspects of managing this condition.
The focus on managing my ADHD challenges was on medication, which meant I spent years in trial and error mode, testing different solutions to get a better grip on my condition. Eventually, after many hours of researching ADHD and finding a coach, I left a well-paid, comfortable job to make a difference to other ADHDers. I wanted to offer the help I wish I always had, so I enrolled with the ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA), the global leader in ADHD training.
With a passion for food and continued study through IIHN in advanced nutrition and health coaching as part of a nutritional therapy diploma, I incorporate education on nutrition in my sessions, including practical menu planning and fun recipe creation.
Since my diagnosis, I’ve completed a four-year chef’s apprenticeship, held the position of executive chef in 13 hotels, been a trained butler and house manager, and managed large teams and luxury international properties for high-profile individuals. These leadership roles enabled me to create systems in people’s lives and bring out the best in them.
I believe that ADHDers have an incredible amount to offer the world, and I will help you elevate your talents.
Let’s explore your excellence, appreciate you for being you and embrace your ADHD. Together, we’ll work with your brain rather than against it.
Interested in working with me? Learn more about how I can support you.
Business Name:
Building Balance
Coaching Focus:
Adult Creative Types Entrepreneurs/Small BusinessLanguages
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Video Conferencing, In-PersonClient Testimonial
"Coaching with Luke is different to experiences with other coaches. I feel at ease and non judged and when I try to explain, he just gets it."
Planning a healthy meal, buying all the different ingredients, organising the food and then processing the steps is overwhelming. Our executive function deficits don’t help us.
I get it – ordering a tasty takeaway is much easier.
While there is little evidence that diet causes ADHD, it can play a part in helping you manage your symptoms and increase your overall health.
Leading psychiatrist Dr Ned Hallowell encourages us to pay attention to the foods we eat.
Studies have also shown ADHD is a risk factor for health complications. For example, ADHDers are at least 5–10 times more likely to have bigger waistlines and are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. One of the many causes for this is temporal discounting, where we have difficulty thinking about the future implications of our actions, so we’d rather focus on eating what’s in front of us.
But it just tastes good now!
I know, I’ve experienced this too. Impulsiveness can lead to poor food choices which include ultra-processed convenience foods high in sugar, additives, unhealthy fats and other undesirable ingredients. Imagine eating those every day…
I was overweight because of poor food choices. I didn’t realise it at the time, but relying on ADHD medication alone is not enough. It was only when I started to prioritise a balanced diet that was low in sugar and simple carbs and focused on whole foods, I began to see benefits. The great thing is you don’t have to do this alone!
