What happens when ADHD, OCD, weight loss, food cravings, and a self-proclaimed "Chief Fatty Officer" collide on one podcast? Plenty of laughs, surprising insights, and some genuinely helpful life lessons. This episode is led by special guest host Ronbo The Bold and their guest, Helen Heifer of Weigh Wussies International's Chicago Chapter. Helen shares her personal journey with weight loss, discussing the challenges of managing food, exercise, and daily routines while living with both ADHD and OCD. The conversation explores everything from grocery shopping struggles and breakfast-table battles to the role hyperfocus can play in overeating—or forgetting to eat altogether. Helen explains practical strategies she's developed to manage impulses, including her unique "10/3 Rule," and reveals how small systems and habits have helped her make significant progress. Along the way, the crew tackles Chicago hot dog etiquette, fridge alarms, beach confidence, clothing challenges, and the complicated relationship between neurodiversity and nutrition. It's a funny, honest, and surprisingly relatable conversation about finding ways to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting against it.
On this episode of the Chase Squirrelson Podcast, please welcome special guest host Ronbo The Bold and an unforgettable guest, Helen Heifer, Chief Fatty Officer of Weigh Wussies International's Chicago Chapter. Helen opens up about her remarkable weight-loss journey and the unique challenges of navigating both ADHD and OCD while building healthier habits.
From managing food cravings and grocery store temptations to understanding how hyperfocus can impact eating behaviors, Helen shares practical strategies that have helped her stay on track. With plenty of humor, honesty, and unexpected detours—including a spirited discussion about ketchup on Chicago hot dogs—this episode offers an entertaining look at the intersection of neurodiversity, nutrition, and personal growth.
(:30) Meet the “interloper” guest host Ronbo The Bold
(1:30) What does ADD really stand for?!
(3:09) Now meet Helen Heifer – Chief Fatty Officer at Weigh Wussies International/Chicago Chapter
(3:38) Helen tells her story.
(6:36) Ketchup on a hotdog?! NOT in Chicago my friend!
(7:00) How much weight has Helen lost?
(7:35) How is she doing on the beach and in the endeavors to find clothing?
(8:40) Helen has both ADHD and OCD. How does this affect what she does?
(10:44) An alarm on her fridge? And how many fridges does she actually have?
(11:31) What challenges does Helen face at the breakfast table?
(12:32) What foods make her good, feel bad and how does she manage this?
(13:34) Does ADHD make it hard for her to focus on exercise?
(14:35) What’s it like to go to the grocery store?
(16:33) How did Helen learn to manage her urges to eat?
(17:17) What’s the 10/3 rule for management for ADHD?
(19:31) How does hyperfocus lead to eating problems?
(20:17) How does Helen get through a day with no nutrition or meals?
(21:05) But wait…there’s more from Helen!
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