We’re really excited to announce our new series of workshops which we’ll be running across the UK, helping people to better understand how ADHD and autism impact eating behaviours. It’s time to ditch the guilt and get to grips with your own patterns in a safe, judgement-free space.
You may have been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and want to make sense of what it means, or perhaps you're a parent struggling through mealtimes with a neurodivergent child, wondering why it feels so hard. Either way, you’re not alone. Our community here at So Nutrition is all about providing holistic support to help you in your daily life. We want people to feel welcomed and understood, whilst taking away ideas that they can genuinely put into practice.
First up for our brand new workshop is Harrogate, where we’ll be hosting a morning at The Barrows, a hidden gem of a venue complete with its own secret garden to set the scene before you even walk through the door. Stop. Breathe. Relax. Switch off the phone and give yourself a few hours to focus on you.
And whilst doing that you’ll also be supporting a fantastic charity as each of our workshops will raise funds for a local organisation, starting with Autism Angels.
Based in North Yorkshire, Autism Angels was founded by Sarah Kekoa and supports autistic and neurodiverse children and their families through therapy and learning activities built around the outdoors. What that means in practice is promoting health and wellbeing through the natural environment and working with animals.
“Bringing our workshop to Harrogate marks an exciting step in our plan to support more communities across the UK," says So Nutrition’s Sarah Osborne. "I’m delighted that we’re partnering with Harrogate Mindfulness and Autism Angels as we have a shared philosophy when it comes to a holistic approach to wellbeing."
Venue: The Barrows, Weetons, Leeds Road, Harrogate
Date: Wednesday 18 November
Time: 9am-12.30pm
Reserve your spot here
Here’s what the day looks like:
🍃 Event schedule
09:00 am – Arrival and registration
Make your way into the event. You’ll find plenty of free parking on site and a relaxing start to the day as you walk through the secret garden.
09:15am - Welcome from So Nutrition
A warm introduction, what to expect, and how So Nutrition supports neurodivergent individuals and their families.
09:25am - Talk from Autism Angels
Hear from Autism Angels about their work, the community they’ve built, and the support available to local families.
09.35 - Neurodivergent eating patterns and practical strategies
Discover why eating can look different for those with ADHD and autism, together with realistic, judgement-free strategies to try at home so you can find better balance.
10.35 - Mindfulness session
A gentle, guided session to help you pause, breathe and reset.
11:10am - Break for smoothies
Take a break, enjoy a refreshing smoothie and chat with other guests.
11.25am - Choice of workshops (you will be asked to pre-select ahead of the event)
Safe foods and quiet spaces: Families and food. Explore practical ideas for creating calmer mealtimes and working with safe foods as a family.
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Calm, comfort and connection: tips for living well. A look at some simple everyday approaches to support wellbeing, regulation and connection.
12.20pm - Charity raffle and close
All for a great cause, we’ll draw our raffle winners and share some final reflections at the end of the workshop.
🙏 You’ll leave with:
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A deeper understanding of how ADHD and autism impact eating patterns
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Practical tools for living well, finding calm and improving emotional regulation
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Tailored advice for families and individuals that fits with daily life
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New connections with people who get it
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A sense of calm, clarity and empowerment
Guests will receive goody bags that include Sarah Osborne’s 100 ADHD-friendly Recipes and a host of welbeing treats, plus a £50 voucher that can be used with any of So Nutrition's testing kits.
Want to know more? Here's a little more information on who you’ll be hearing from on the day:
Meet the experts
Sarah Osborne
Award-winning nutritionist, ADHD coach, author and TEDx speaker Sarah Osborne is founder of So Nutrition, one of the UK’s top neurodivergent-focused nutrition and wellbeing practices.
Bringing a compassionate and evidence-based approach, Sarah advises individuals, families and medical professionals on ADHD and wellbeing, covering nutrition, nervous system regulation, gut health, hormones, genetics and eating behaviours.
Her pioneering work includes a new programme for families called Strong-A, a five-session, one-to-one programme for autistic children and young people experiencing difficulties with food, eating or mealtimes.
Natasha Rosenberg
Natasha Rosenberg is a registered nutritional therapist specialising in family nutrition, neurodiversity and brain health, with a particular focus on ADHD, autism and children’s eating behaviours.
As well as her clinical experience, Natasha has worked within school settings, supporting neurodivergent children. She also has first-hand family experience of neurodiversity and brings a deep and rounded understanding of the daily challenges families face around food, behaviour, energy, focus and emotional wellbeing.
Christine Bell
Founder of Harrogate Mindfulness, Christine Bell’s approach is grounded in neuroscience and psychology, working with individuals and groups to support mental health and wellbeing through mindfulness.
Applying both her professional mindfulness training and Masters degree in psychology, Christine takes an evidence-based approach, tailored to the needs of the individual, delivering practical strategies for daily life.
Christine also understands the challenges parents can face when it comes to neurodivergent traits impacting family life and has personal experience of this journey with one of her own children.
Autism Angels
Autism Angels is a North Yorkshire-based charity dedicated to redefining support for neurodivergent children, young people and their families. Founded in 2012 by Sarah Kekoa, the charity has grown in response to increased demand and provides a range of innovative and therapeutic services to support mental health and wellbeing.
The mission is to support and empower children and their families on a journey from trauma to transformation, from isolation to community and from withdrawal to purpose. Through heart centred, purpose-driven pathways, Autism Angels celebrates each person’s uniqueness, recognises stheir potential and empowers them to thrive, not just survive.
Book your spot at the event here.
