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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