Lucy Cooke

The Not Your Neurotypical Fitness Podcast

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Welcome to Not Your Neurotypical Fitness—formerly known as The Lift Your Life Podcast. I’m Lucy Cooke, ADHD fitness coach and founder of LYL. This podcast is all about helping neurodivergent women ditch the shame, heal their relationship with food, and build health habits that actually work for their brains. I sit down with experts, guests, and real people to share unfiltered ADHD and autistic stories, laugh at the messy bits, and give you practical, no-BS strategies to feel strong, confident, and thrive as a neurodivergant in a neurotypical world!

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Lucy Cooke

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

10 Hidden Signs of ADHD in Women 08.07.2026

In this episode, I break down 10 hidden signs of ADHD in women that you won't find on the diagnostic criteria. Free Support⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source=linktr.ee⁠⁠⁠⁠

Why ADHD Brains Struggle to Sleep (It's Not What You Think) ft. Lindsay Scola 01.07.2026

This week I’m joined by the AMAZING Linsday Scola - a sleep expert to discuss all things sleep with ADHD We dive into why ADHD'rs tend to struggle more with sleep and some tools to improve it that aren't the typical 'just wind down'A MUST listen if you have ADHD!Where to find Lindahttps://www.instagram.com/lindsay.scola/Paid Support♾️ Enquire for 1:1 Fitness & Weight Loss Coach...

Why Weight Loss Is So Hard With ADHD 26.06.2026

In this episode, I break down the top 5 reasons why fat loss is so hard with an ADHD brain Free Support⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source=linktr.ee⁠⁠⁠⁠ Where Else to Find Me Instagra...

How To Keep Binge Foods In The House With ADHD (Step-By-Step Method) 18.06.2026

In this episode, I break down my proven method for how to keep 'binge foods' in the house and feel 10/10 in control Free Support⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. ⁠⁠⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠⁠⁠ Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠https://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source=linktr.ee⁠⁠⁠ W...

Perfectionism, Paralysis & Overwhelm in ADHD Women ft. Lauren Smy 16.06.2026

This week I’m joined by the AMAZING Lauren Smy to discuss the impact of perfectionism, decision fatigue and overwhelm in ADHD women. We dive into why these things are SUCH challenges and practical solutions to overcome them,A MUST listen if you have ADHD!Where to find Laurenhttps://www.instagram.com/laurensmyadhdcoach/ Where Else to Find Me📸 Instagram / TikTok: lucy_liftyourlife

How ADHD Brains Actually Get S**t Done | ft. Aron Croft 09.06.2026

This week I’m joined by the AMAZING Aron Croft to discuss all things ADHD and taking action. We dive into how getting started and just 'doing the thing' can feel so hard if you have ADHD and strategies to actually take action on the thing you said you would doA MUST listen if you have ADHD!

Can Running Help ADHD? My Honest Experience 03.06.2026

In this episode, I share how running has been GAME CHANGING for my ADHD symptoms Free Support⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. ⁠⁠⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠⁠⁠ Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠https://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source=linktr.ee⁠⁠⁠ Where Else to Find MeInstagram / TikTok: @lu...

Your ADHD isn't the problem. Making it your identity is 26.05.2026

In this episode, I break down the self-labeling trap that keeps ADHD women stuck in their fitness journey, and how to own your neurodivergence without letting it become your excuse. Free Support⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food.⁠⁠⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠⁠⁠Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching⁠⁠⁠https://yxk1v305k46....

The Hidden Struggles of High-Functioning ADHD Women ft. Jen Johnson 20.05.2026

This week I’m joined by ADHD coach Jen Johnson for a powerful conversation about the hidden struggles of high-functioning ADHD women .From the outside, many ADHD women look like they’ve got it all together — successful careers, organised lives, high achievement, constantly “coping.” But underneath that can be chronic overwhelm, masking, burnout, emotional exhaustion, perfectionism, and a nervous s...

ADHD & Nutrition: What Actually Helps? ft. Annika Angelo (Nutrimindlab) 13.05.2026

This week I’m joined by ADHD nutritionist Annika Angelo (Nutri Mind Lab) to unpack the connection between ADHD, nutrition, supplements , and overall brain function .We dive into how nutrition can impact focus, emotional regulation, energy, impulsivity, and so much more. Annika breaks down the science in a way that actually makes sense, explaining how certain nutrients support the ADHD brain, what...

ADHD Fitness Motivation Hacks 06.05.2026

In this episode, I break down why motivation is so up and down when you have ADHD on your fitness journey and how to use my motivation motor model to stay motivated day in and out Free Support ⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yxk1v30...

Fitness Influencers Are Wrong About ADHD 29.04.2026

In this episode, I break down the main things fitness influencers get wrong about ADHD - espeically when it comes to its links with sugar Free Support ⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. ⁠⁠⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠⁠⁠ Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠https://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source...

ADHD Weight Loss: The Neuroscience No One Explains 23.04.2026

In this episode, I break down the science behind why ADHD brains struggle with weight loss Free Support ⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. ⁠⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠⁠ Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠https://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source=linktr.ee⁠⁠ Join Wired To Thrive- The 10 Week Fat...

Why Standard Diet Advice Fails People with ADHD 16.04.2026

In this episode, I break down 4 things I wish I had known sooner about weight loss with an ADHD brain. That made me a failure for years on end. More importantly, I’ll show you how to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting it. Free Support ⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. ⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠ Paid Supp...

The 5 Biggest Mistakes ADHD Women Make Trying To Lose Weight 10.04.2026

In this episode, I break down the 5 biggest mistakes ADHD women make when trying to lose weight — and why they’re not actually your fault. More importantly, I’ll show you how to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting it. Free Support ⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd Paid Support ♾️...

Why Executive Dysfunction Sabotages Your Diet (And What To Do Instead) 04.04.2026

In this video, I break down why executive dysfunction is the real reason you can’t stay consistent with your diet… and how to work around it. Free Support ⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching https://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source=linkt...

The Diagnosis that Changed My LIFE - My ADHD & fitness journey story 30.03.2026

My ADHD diagnosis changed my life! When I discovered my ADHD diagnosis, my life transformed for the better. In this episode, I share my personal ADHD diagnosis story, how I coped with the struggles before diagnosis, and the changes I made to improve my life post-diagnosis in relation to business, fitness and my relationship with food Free Support ⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boo...

The Truth About ADHD & Binge Eating ft. Leanne Rowbottom 27.03.2026

Leanne Rowbottom joins me this week to unpack the very real connection between ADHD, emotional eating, and food freedom. We talk about why so many people with ADHD struggle with binge eating, how emotional dysregulation drives our relationship with food, and why willpower has nothing to do with it. Leanne shares how understanding the neuroscience behind ADHD can completely shift the way you approa...

Intuitive Eating Doesn't Work for ADHD Brains (Here's Why) 26.03.2026

In this video, I break down why intuitive eating often falls flat for ADHD brains and what you should do instead Free Support ⚡ Download the Dopamine Menu — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food.https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coachinghttps://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source=linktr.ee Where Else to Find MeInst...

How Fitness & Wellbeing Transformed Her ADHD | ft. Carly Thomas | Lucy Cooke 18.03.2026

Carly Thomas aka her cozy crew joins me this week to share how understanding her ADHD completely changed her relationship with fitness, food, and wellbeing. We talk about perfectionism, why traditional exercise routines don’t always work for neurodivergent brains, and how learning to work with her ADHD helped her build a more realistic and sustainable approach to movement and nutrition. Carly shar...

Why ADHD Makes You Think About Food All Day 13.03.2026

In this episode, I explain why understimulation can trigger cravings, why food becomes the default dopamine fix, and how to start recognising when your brain needs  stimulation instead of calories. Free Support ⚡ Download the  Dopamine Menu  — simple tools to boost stimulation without relying on food. https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd Paid Support ♾️ Enquire about 1:1 coaching https:/...

The Minimum Baseline Rule For ADHD Weight Loss 06.03.2026

In this episode, I’m sharing the  Minimum Baseline Rule  — the simple hackthat completely changed the way I approach fitness and weight loss with an ADHD brain. For years, I thought consistency meant doing everything perfectly. Full workouts. Perfect meals. Tracking everything. But every time I couldn’t maintain that level, I’d crash straight back to zero. The Minimum Baseline Rule flips that comp...

Why “Better” Nutrition Can Backfire With ADHD 27.02.2026

In this episode, I’m unpacking the conversation around ultra-processed foods and why the black-and-white messaging doesn’t always land well for ADHD women. We talk about food fear, perfectionism, executive dysfunction, and how constantly trying to eliminate “bad” foods can actually increase stress, obsession, and inconsistency. This one might gently call out the pressure to optimise everything… an...

Making Fitness fit the AuDHD brain ft. Zoe Lewis 25.02.2026

Zoe Lewis joins me this week to share her ADHD health journey and the unconventional ways she’s built consistency We talk honestly about what didn’t work, what surprised her the most, and how learning to understand her ADHD brain changed the way she approached fitness, food, and self-trust. If you’ve ever felt stuck in all-or-nothing cycles or believed consistency just wasn’t for you, this episode...

The RSD-weight loss connection in ADHD women 21.02.2026

In this episode, I share the link between Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and how it impacts weight loss in neurodivergent brains Free Support 👉 Learn how to manage sugar cravings : ⁠https://liftyourlifecoaching.com/dopamenuadhd⁠ Paid Support ♾️ Enquire for coaching support ⁠https://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source=linktr.ee⁠ Where Else to Find Me📸 Instagram:/Tiktok: lucy_lif...

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