What to Feed the Neurodivergent Brain: A Parent’s Guide with Lucinda Miller

Lucinda Miller is a leading naturopath and functional medicine
practitioner with over 30 years of experience supporting
children’s health. She’s the founder of NatureDoc, a
nationwide clinic helping families navigate everything from gut
and sleep challenges for neurodivergent children.


Her expertise isn’t just clinical, it’s personal. As a
late-diagnosed ADHD’er and mum to a neurodivergent family,
Lucinda brings a rare combination of lived experience and deep
professional insight.


In this conversation with Ben, Lucinda shares practical,
evidence-based strategies for supporting neurodivergent kids.
Plus smart, accessible tips that can supercharge nutrition, even
for children with highly restrictive diets.


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00:00 Introduction


1:26 Lucinda’s Brain & ADHD


6:05 Why Nutrition?


9:16 Lucinda’s Clients: Who She Helps and How


14:12 What is Naturopathy?


17:14 How Long Covid is Linked to Hyper-mobility and
Neurodivergence


21:37 Accessible Nutrition for Neurodivergent People


25:30 Lucinda’s Sleep Tips For ND Kids


37:04 Balancing Being the Expert & Vulnerable Clients


38:34 Does Poor Nutrition Cause Neurodivergence or Enhance
Traits?


41:33 Hormones and Fluctuations in Traits


42:36 Neurodivergent Pre-Puberty Nutrition Tips


46:00 What Are Mood Boosting Foods?


49:22 ARFID & ND Children: How To Variate Food


56:50 ND & Inflammation of the Gut: Why?


58:00 What Neurodivergent Children Have Taught Lucinda & What
Needs To Change


1:02:10 Lucinda’s Green Light Badge


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