The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

By Christina Crowe, RP (CRPO#003908)

Christina Crowe is a Registered Psychotherapist and RELENTLESS mental health advocate. Christina believes mental health education should be available to everyone, and loves creating content that makes all of the invisible things VISIBLE.

This neurodivergent affirming show covers the more nuanced aspects of adult ADHD life, that ultimately affect everyone navigating a late-diagnosis, including family life, romantic relationships and worklife. Share with a friend, keep talking about it. Make the invisible visible.

A reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist.

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E34: EMDR, ADHD & the art of treating trauma, with EMDR Therapist Christina Janiga

The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLEDec 19, 2022

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E64: The Human Side of Healthcare: Unlocking Psychological Safety in Medicine, with Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley and Dr. Christine Simmons

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I have the privilege of speaking with medical oncologists Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley and Dr. Christine Simmons, co-chairs of the Junior Mentoring Program JuMP that fosters mentorship of junior medical oncology faculty across Canada, and strong advocates for psychological safety in medicine.

Together, we cover:

How does the hierarchy in medicine impact psychological safety and healthcare practitioners?
What role does mentorship play in supporting junior medical oncologists?
How can doctors manage the pressures of their job while continuing to provide the best care for their patients?
What are the key aspects of psychological safety for health care workers?
What are the specific disparities and challenges faced by medical professionals in different specialties?

About our Guests:

Dr. Christine Simmons is a Medical Oncologist at the BCCA Vancouver and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She completed her residency training in Toronto, and completed a fellowship at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. She recently founded the Sarcoma Outcomes Unit at the BC Cancer Agency and is Founder and Chair of the not for profit organizations, Women in Cancer and All in Cancer. She co-chairs the Junior Mentoring Program JuMP that fosters mentorship/sponsorship of junior medical oncology faculty across Canada and serves on the executive of WinC (Women in Cancer/All in Cancer).

Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley, is a practicing Medical Oncologist and the Medical Director of the Cancer Program at Sinai Health System in Toronto, Canada. She is also the Director of the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Sinai Health and holds the Marvelle Koffler Chair in Breast Research. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and an Associate Scientist at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Toronto, Canada. Dr. Brezden treats both breast and gastrointestinal (colorectal and gastric cancers) malignancies, which are her major areas of research interest. She co-chairs the Junior Mentoring Program JuMP that fosters mentorship/sponsorship of junior medical oncology faculty across Canada and serves on the executive of WinC (Women in Cancer/All in Cancer). She is an advocate for patients and serves as a board member of ReThink Breast Cancer and MyGutFeeling and also serves on the scientific committee for the Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network.

After the Show:

Check out Women in Cancer/All in Cancer,

The Canadian Cancer Society,

The Canadian Medical Association Wellness for Doctors site,

Information about Psychological Safety in Medicine from the CMPA,

Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,

Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.

Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above and on the main podcast webpage.

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Mar 04, 202401:08:39

E63: Making ADHD Visible: A Physician's Call to Action, with Dr. Joan Flood

Today I have the privilege of speaking with returning guest Dr Joan Flood, a Family Physician who treats ADHD in all ages, from Toronto. Dr. Flood is here to share with you the work that your dedicated physician advocates do behind the scenes and after hours, to help families, healthcare professionals and educators get the resources they need to provide the care people with ADHD deserve.

We cover:

Why we should all care about ADHD advocacy and access to treatment,
The challenges and successes in treating ADHD across the lifespan,
How Canadians fare with medication shortages and generics,
What is Bill-C329 and the Creating Equitable Access to Care for ADHD in Canada Action Plan?,
How you can help.

About our Guest: Dr. Joan Flood (she/her) is a Board Member of CADDRA, the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance—an organization that provides physicians across Canada with scientifically-supported guidelines for diagnosing and treating ADHD. In CADDRA, Dr. Flood shares her expertise and leadership on several committees. She chairs the Advocacy Committee, a group dedicated to speaking with government officials and advocating for disability tax credit and medication coverage on behalf of individuals with ADHD. Dr. Flood also serves on CADDRA’s Education Committee, a group sharing specific standards of practice for ADHD assessment and treatment with Canadian clinicians. Dr. Flood treats ADHD at The Possibilities Clinic in Toronto.

After the Show:

Action Plan: Creating Equitable Access to ADHD Care in Canada
Get financial support for your ADHD brand name medications - see “Need Help With Medication Costs?” about halfway down our ADHD & Treatment resource page,,
Ontario: get an ADHD assessment, diagnosis and treatment with the NP-led clinic at Dig a Little Deeper,
ADHD clinician or researcher? Come to the annual CADDRA conference, Sept. 27-29th in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Find your MP in Ottawa and let them know you support Bill C329, and want their support too.
Find an ADHD-trained psychotherapist in Canada: Find a Therapist,
The Dig Deeper School: use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD, or use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.
Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

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Feb 26, 202401:11:01

E62: Love & Trust: Fostering Psychological Safety at Home

Today I’m introducing the 2nd of 2 solo episode series talking about psychological safety. Today's show will build upon what I shared last week, about psychological safety at work, by now applying the same lens to our home and family life.

I’ll share what psychological safety means in the context of family and how exploring it together can help build your family bonds.

I’m covering:

Learning how to create an emotionally safe environment fosters open communication, mutual respect, and emotional support among family members,
Learn how signs like willingness to take interpersonal risks, ability to express vulnerabilities, and encouragement of diverse opinions within the family dynamic foster emotional safety,
Learn how you can implement techniques that foster shared values, promote empathy and understanding, establish rituals and traditions, and model open communication at home,
Know when to get outside help. Remembering you don’t have to do this alone. Family therapy can help you understand and address challenges, strengthening your family dynamic to build trust.

After the Show:

Read: The Dig Deeper Blog,
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.
Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

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Feb 19, 202434:55

E61: Psychological Safety, Part 1: Our emotions at work, with psychotherapist Christina Crowe

Welcome back to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we like to talk about both the obvious, but more importantly, the not so obvious, in our worlds, in service of more accessible mental health information. I’m your host psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible.

Today I’m introducing the first of 2 solo episodes, talking about psychological safety. Today's show will offer a brief introduction to the concept of psychological safety at work. I’ll share what it means, where the concept came from, and why it’s the most important factor shared between high performing teams.

I cover:

what builds and kills trust at work,
the difference between safety and trust,
how leaders can truly lead and
the importance of understanding emotion at work.

After the Show:

Read: Learn more about the art of mindful communication and mastering your emotions at work,
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.
Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

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Feb 12, 202440:07

E60: Transformational Leadership: ADHD, achievement & healthy workplace culture, w/ André Brisson.

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I have the privilege of speaking with André Brisson. Today’s episode is chock full of topics related to professional identity and entrepreneurship. We explore our own experiences being founders and successful project and company launcher’s, the need for distinct types of leadership at different stages of business growth, and the challenges of transitioning professionally.

We also discussed the impact of ADHD on motivation and the ability to focus, as well as the nuances of quick start energy and follow-through in the context of entrepreneurship and the critical importance of self-awareness and the need to break old habits to achieve better time management and work-life balance.

Come hang out with us as we meander through the rich context of neurodivergent entrepreneurship, leadership and transformations throughout our careers.

About our guest: André Brisson is the host of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast, the podcast for the high-achieving ADHD entrepreneur. André owns an entrepreneurial consulting engineering company and recently started Tactical Breakthroughs where he is developing the ADHD Transformation Journey Program. Diagnosed late in life with severe ADHD, the mechanisms and systems he created to overcome his undiagnosed ADHD helped him succeed. He credits his undiagnosed ADHD as key to his success and also a factor in restricting success.

Find André: Facebook | LinkedIN | André’s Blog | The Impulsive Thinker Podcast | Tactical Breakthroughs

After the Show:

Read: ⁠The Dig Deeper Blog⁠,
Access: Our list of ⁠mental health resources⁠ and connections, and some ⁠free downloads⁠, or ⁠low cost counselling ⁠in Ontario,
The OG: ⁠The ADHD Resource Hub⁠,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on ⁠DIY*ADHD⁠.
Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on ⁠DIY*ADHD:Couples⁠.
⁠Official Pod Squad Merch⁠! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

Jan 29, 202401:12:55

E59: Unveiling the invisible symptoms of ADHD, with Christina Crowe, RP

Join us for a brief season intermission, and a replay of a favourite solo episode from Season One!

In today’s replay solo episode, I’m addressing common questions, so important to make visible in the pursuit of change in ADHD life with a psychotherapist. Today, I’m talking about the importance of the ‘ADHD lens’ when we are both engaging in therapy, in coaching and most importantly, in the task of knowing ourselves more completely. We have to know ourselves before we can self-advocate, which comes before we can talk about what’s important to us, why we do the things we do, and to hopefully end up feeling more connected with our loved ones. I cover:

What does the ‘adaption’ a therapist needs to make for a client with ADHD look like?
Why do people with ADHD struggle with time?
Why is time management for ADHD brains different from the ‘typicals?
What is the sweet spot in Christina’s Boredom/Overwhelm Venn Diagram?

Resources for After the Show:

Read: The Dig Deeper Blog,
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.
Check out our Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.

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Jan 22, 202417:09

E58: Health care people truly need: life after the ADHD diagnosis, with Dr. Mitra Motamedi

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Mitra Motamedi, an incredibly passionate physician advocate for ADHD in British Columbia, Canada. We cover everything from why diagnosing ADHD in primary care is quite challenging, how screening and access to treatment should be improved, to show to improving training in health care education.

Together we unpack:

What are the challenges for family doctors, in diagnosing adults with ADHD?
What can be done to address the lack of resources and training for ADHD in the healthcare system?
How can healthcare professionals improve the screening and management of ADHD?
How can individuals with ADHD access resources and support?

Resources mentioned in the show:

Read more about treating adults with ADHD on The Dig Deeper Blog,
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Clinicians: Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.

About our guests: Dr. Motamedi is a family physician in Vancouver, BC with a special interest in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Motamedi is originally from Iran, immigrated to Canada in 2010, and completed the UBC Family Medicine Residency program in 2017. Dr. Motamedi is actively involved in medical education, serving as a clinical instructor for medical students at UBC when available. Her medical philosophy centers around an evidence-based, yet holistic approach to healthcare. With a keen interest in mental health disorders, particularly ADHD, Dr. Motamedi's focus has intensified during the global COVID pandemic, where she primarily sees patients with mental health problems. This experience has deepened her commitment to understanding and addressing mental health concerns.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Motamedi actively advocates for the improvement of mental health and ADHD care in British Columbia and in Alberta. Find Dr. Motamedi: Website | Blog

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Jan 15, 202456:45

E57: The Soundtrack Within: Tinnitus, Trauma, and ADHD, with author Glenn Schweitzer

Today’s episode offers something a little bit different. Tinnitus affects roughly 10% of the general population, but in the music industry that number is closer to 40-50%. In the ever evolving Venn diagram of ADHD and other health conditions, I couldn’t help but notice the overlap between the ADHD creative types, and musicians with ADHD who have progressive hearing loss as they get older. One of the most challenging consequences of hearing loss or damage over time is tinnitus.

In today’s episode, I'm talking to author Glenn Schweitzer, who wrote Rewiring Tinnitus, a book about how to retrain your brain to cope with this unrelenting condition, and the intersections of self-advocacy in our medical systems, in both of our worlds.

Glenn and I cover:

The vicious cycle of anxiety and powerlessness in tinnitus,
The traumatizing long term effects of experiences in our medical systems,
Why understanding Tinnitus as a stress disorder is helpful, (not unlike PTSD),
The powerful things tinnitus sufferers can do to regain control of their lives, and
The helpful roles loved ones can play they might not be aware of.

Resources for After The Show:

Get the book: Rewiring Tinnitus: How I Finally Found Relief From The Ringing In My Ears, by Glenn Schweitzer
Tinnitus, Powerlessness, and PTSD: Framing Tinnitus as an Acute Stress Disorder
Read: The Dig Deeper Blog,
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Get your Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

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Jan 08, 202401:05:51

E56: Reclaiming Masculinity: the emotional inner lives of boys and men, rethinking masculinity and debunking old myths.

I’m your host Christina Crowe and I love making invisible things visible. Today I have the privilege of speaking with Brendan Kwiatkowski, Ph.D. an Educator & Researcher of Masculinity, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education and Social Justice. Today we break down some of the myths around masculinity and learn more about the emotional inner lives of boys and men.

Together we tackle:

What are the main challenges teenage boys face in expressing their emotions?
How can parents support their children's development and navigate their own growth?
How can parents learn to understand and navigate their own nervous system function?
How can society transcend the polarization around masculinity?
How does intersectionality impact accountability and personal growth?

Resources for after the show:

Check out our guests website, research and resources: Brendan’s Website,
Read: The Dig Deeper Blog,
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.
Check out our Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

About our guest:

Brendan Kwiatkowski, Ph.D. is an Educator & Researcher of Masculinity, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education, Social Justice. Brendan successfully defended his Ph.D. in Education at the University of Edinburgh at the end of 2022. His research spans multiple disciplines (psychology, sociology, and education) and investigated Canadian teenage boys’ emotions, masculinities, and schooling experiences. He is focused on making academic knowledge accessible for all and on conducting research that is transformative and practically useful for helping people in the real-world. Find Brendan: TikTok| Website | X | Instagram

Jan 02, 202453:23

E55: How to think about making the “right” decision a little differently.

This is a re-play, during our holiday break, on a issue that comes up a LOT in the psychotherapy session room. Please share your thoughts, own nuanced experiences - it helps to make the invisible visible for so many. Today, I’m talking about making better decisions for ourselves, by applying some intentionality, and elevating often invisible considerations – like what might be actually best for us. Main take-aways: How to think differently about life’s small and big decisions, Dealing with the pressure of the ‘thou shalt’s”, What are four considerations you can ask yourself about a decision you need to make? Resources for After the Show: Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario, The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, NEW: Finally, we made Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Our Online Courses | Instagram |TikTok | X A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic |RSS

Dec 26, 202349:42

E54: RSD, Emotional impulsivity and ADHD

Today, I have a re-play for you of one of my first solo episodes tackling the inner emotional experiences of some of us with ADHD brains.

I’m coming to you solo, talking about the intense emotional experiences of the ADHD brain, and how to make communication more intentional and mindful.

In this episode, I talk about:

What parts of our brain are implicated in both emotional regulation and ADHD?
Where are the places in our lives we see the impact of ADHD- associated emotional dysregulation?
Why are difficult conversations harder for people with ADHD?
How can a “we-first” versus “me-first” perspective build your communication skills?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Five Keys to Mindful Communication: Using Deep Listening and Mindful Speech to Strengthen Relationships, Heal Conflicts, and Accomplish Your Goals by Susan Gillis Chapman.
Free tools: Practical advice: When ADHD and PMS collide from The Dig Deeper Blog.
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
NEW: Finally, we made Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

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Dec 18, 202326:13

E53: Hormones, Hearts, and ADHD: A Deep Dive with Dr. Dora Wynchank

Today we are making invisible things visible, with adult psychiatrist and ADHD researcher, Dr. Dora Wynchank, from The Netherlands. Dr. Dora Wynchank shares her expertise in Dr. Dora Wynchank shares her expertise in diagnosing & treating ADHD in women, the impact on couples & families, and through perimenopause. We also break down some of the maddening mystery behind the role of sleep and hormones.

We cover:

How does circadian rhythm affect the sleep patterns of people with ADHD?
The impact of perimenopause, menopause and the comeback of hormonal treatments for women with ADHD,
The effects of ADHD on romantic relationships, including the impact of societal norms, gender roles/expectations and perfectionism,
New research and tools coming: the Diva Diagnostic Interview, adjusted for girls and women.

Resources for After The Show:

NEW: Female-specific pharmacotherapy in ADHD: premenstrual adjustment of psychostimulant dosage
Article: Zeitgebers Are the Key to Helping Control Your Circadian Rhythms
The DIVA Foundation and assessment scales,
The Holland Sleep Disorders questionnaire
Take part in the ADHD in Women research survey (for English, scroll down the page)
The ADHD Powerbank - educational videos on ADHD (link coming in January 2024 - check back!),
Light Therapy glasses for morning bright light.
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.

About our guest: Dora Wynchank, MBChB, MMed, FCPsych, Ph.D. works as a psychiatrist at the Intensive Specialist Program for ADHD and as a researcher at the Expertise Centre, ADHD, The Hague. Originally from South Africa, she studied medicine in Cape Town and Johannesburg, where she was active in student politics. Until 2014, she worked as a consultant psychiatrist in state hospitals and in private practice. During this time, she was a clinician, conducted pharmacological research, served on the Executive Committee of the Society of Psychiatrists and was Director of the patient advocacy group for Depression and Anxiety. In August 2014, she relocated with her family to The Netherlands, where she completed a PhD on adult ADHD and biological rhythms, at the Free University of Amsterdam. During the last 6 years, she has researched, published widely and presented her research internationally. She is editor of the DIVA Foundation. The DIVA is a diagnostic interview for the diagnosis of ADHD, available in 30 languages. She is currently working in the field of Adult ADHD at a psychiatric clinic called PsyQ and is a proud member of ADHD Europe.

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Dec 12, 202353:21

E52: ADHD and Better Relationships: Insights from IPT, with psychologist Cindy Stulberg

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Psychologist Cindy Goodman Stulberg, from Toronto, ON. Cindy and I break down what Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) actually is, why it works and about how I came to believe IPT was the most natural psychotherapeutic framework for adults with ADHD.

Join us as we explore:

What strategies can be used to improve relationships affected by ADHD?
How can individuals with ADHD navigate societal expectations and perfectionism?
How can individuals with ADHD improve their attention and focus?
How can therapists effectively work with clients who have ADHD?

Resources for you, After the Show:

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Feeling Better: Beat Depression and Improve your Relationships with Interpersonal Psychotherapy, by Cindy Goodman Stulberg, CPsych, & Ronald Frey, Ph, D. CPsych.
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
Therapists: Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.

About our guest: Cindy Goodman Stulberg is a Psychologist and Director at the Institute for Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and a Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Cindy has been providing psychological assessments and counselling to children, adolescents and adults, individuals, couples, groups and families for almost 40 years. She has worked in hospitals, community mental health clinics, schools and private practice. She currently provides consultation and supervision for clinicians and trainees, and also supervises and provides certification in Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Cindy is the Co-Author of Feeling Better: Beat Depression and Improve your Relationships with Interpersonal Psychotherapy.

Find Cindy: Email

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Dec 04, 202344:08

E51: ADHD, Therapy, and TikTok: Witnessing an Evolution, with Dr. Lesley Cook

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Lesley Cook, who you might know as @lesleypsyd on TikTok. Lesley and I talk about what our evolving experiences have been, watching the groundswell of mental health and therapist social media explode throughout the course of the pandemic. We had a great time covering many fascinating angles, and we dig into these common questions for you:

What are the challenges and benefits of consuming mental health content on social media?
How can therapists ensure their online content is ethical and helpful?
How can therapists support clients who are seeking a diagnosis for ADHD?
How can therapists create a psychologically safe space for neurodivergent clients?

Resources for After the show:

Full Sped Ahead: Resources for teachers and therapists
Check out Understood.Org’s resources for the public, parents and teachers,
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
Therapists: Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.

About our guest: Dr. Lesley Cook is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years in the field. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders including adhd, autism and learning disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings including in schools, day treatment and private practice. She has a strong belief in the power of relationships and enjoys sharing new ways to think about supporting members of the neurodivergent community.

Find Dr. Cook: TikTok

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Nov 27, 202359:04

E50: Spot the Difference: ADHD vs. Depression Demystified, with ADHD Therapist, Christina Crowe

In today’s episode, I'm breaking down the nuances between the coexistence of ADHD and Depression. From the perspective of an ADHD psychotherapist (with lived experience), I’ll share with you why they might coexist, how to tell them apart, and what to do about it. Resources for After The Show: Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario, The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Therapists, use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples. NEW: Finally, we made Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Our Online Courses | Instagram |TikTok A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS

Nov 20, 202323:04

E49: Reconciling the medical model of ADHD, and the neurodiversity paradigm, with ADHD coach Liz Lewis

Today I have the privilege of speaking with ADHD coach, Liz Lewis, and we break down some of our observations and the nuances behind how the ADHD coaching industry has evolved over the last few years. We also talk about a ‘whole person’ look at the diagnosis as an adult, and how to think about personalizing your care.

We cover:

Why ADHD is about a lot more than executive dysfunction,
How can the medical model and the neurodiversity paradigm be reconciled in understanding and treating ADHD?
What are the specific challenges and expectations faced by women with ADHD?
How can the ADHD community navigate the challenges of social media and online influencers?

Resources mentioned in the show:

Check out The 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.

About our guest:

Liz Lewis is a writer, coach and ADHD mom who started talking about ADHD women before it was cool. Liz is the Founder of ADHD Enclave, an online community built to enhance and inspire the lives of brilliant but overwhelmed women and moms with ADHD. Liz’s favorite hobbies include reading, working out, and watching trashy tv. Sometimes all at the same time.

Find Liz: Instagram | Website | Email to join her Reading Circle: healthyadhd@gmail.com

Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Our Online Courses | Instagram |TikTok

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Nov 13, 202347:38

E48: Demystifying Diagnosis: The quest for diagnostic clarity in mental health, with Nelson M. Handal, M.D.

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Nelson Handal, and we break down some of the mystery behind why it is so important, and also so challenging, to get an accurate diagnosis in mental health today.

We cover:

How can accurate diagnosis be achieved in mental health?
What are the challenges of diagnosing and treating comorbid conditions?
What are some common challenges in doctor-patient communication,
What are the innovations in mental health we can be excited about?

About our Guest: Dr. Nelson Handal is an adult psychiatrist and Clinical Faculty at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Nelson M. Handal is the Founder, Chairman, and Medical Director for Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic, a large and modern mental health clinic, where about 200 patients are seen daily. He is also the Founder and Medical Director of Harmonex Neuroscience Research where he participated in clinical research as a primary investigator in over 100 clinical trials for the past 16 years. Developing CliniCom® for over 15 years has been for him the most challenging and expensive endeavor, but it led to an article in Forbes in 2018 after CliniCom® was used by thousands of patients around the US. Clinicom was also awarded at the Psychiatry Innovation Lab at the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Handal was invited to testify before the United States House Committee on Veterans’ in reference to this technology.

Resources mentioned in the show:

CADDAC: Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada. (2021). Girls and Women with ADHD: our missed forgotten and most vulnerable.
Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Therapists, use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.

NEW: We made Official Pod Squad Merch! Check it out HERE! (100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.

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Nov 06, 202345:24

E47: Season 3 is here!

Season three is almost here! Things are changing in the mental health landscape. Never before have we seen communities learning, sharing their lived experiences and it has really been inspiring to watch the scientific, academic and clinician community embrace and welcome the voices of everyday people into their research and advocacy projects. This podcast isn't just for therapists and physicians; it's for everyone – from curious minds to those who've felt the impact of mental health firsthand. We know that the critical first step to getting the healthcare you need and deserve starts with the foundational information that unites everybody involved, which is learning all you can about mental health conditions in the first place. Resources for After The Show: Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario, The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub. NEW: Finally, we made Official Pod Squad Merch! Check it out HERE. (100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.) Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Our Online Courses | Instagram |TikTok| X A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio | AmazonMusic

Oct 30, 202303:48

E45: Stepfamilies: the Beginning, the Boundaries and the Brighter days ahead, with therapist Connie Marasco

In today’s episode, we are making invisible things visible for people courageously living in step- or blended families. I'm speaking with psychotherapist Connie Marasco, who has both lived and clinical experience, working to help blended or step family life feel supported.

We cover:

Connie and Christina’s experiences stepkid and stepmom respectively,
The myths about blended families and hard things no one talks about feeling,
The importance of the step-parent and step child relationship, and
Concepts from human development that parents can use to help shape their efforts with their kids.

Resources mentioned in the show:

Recommended reading: Stepfamilies: Love, parenting and marriage in the first decade by James Bray, PhD., and Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids by Christina McGhee
Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.

About our guest:

Connie Marasco is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a masters degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and additional training in trauma, couples therapy, ADHD-informed psychotherapy and more recently, equine-assisted therapy. In addition to the skills she’s learned in practice and training, she also uses her wicked sense of humor, unrelenting curiosity and personal experience with mental health, to help create positive change for her clients. Connie hopes to focus the future of her work on supporting blended families on their journey to building safety in connections. Currently you can find Connie on the Dig a Little Deeper team, where she continues finding opportunities for new learning and inspiration.

Find Connie: Instagram | Work with Connie (Ontario)

Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | TikTok

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Apr 17, 202352:47

E44: It’s more than bendy: hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and ADHD, with Drs. Jessica Eccles and Nimish Mittal

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I have the privilege of speaking with global hyper-mobility experts Dr. Nimish Mittal and Dr. Jessica Eccles, and we break down some of the mystery behind the connections between hyper-mobility syndromes, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome(s) and neurodivergent conditions like ADHD, Autism and Tourette’s. Stay tuned for an information packed episode today that will help so many people living with connective tissue and sensory disorders, find both validation and direction.

Today we:

We define what EDS is and isn’t,
Talk about how it's different from 'hyper-mobility'?,
Learn about the connection between EDS, ADHD and Autism, and
Learn from the doc's how can patients talk to their doctors effectively about the symptoms they are experiencing.

Resources mentioned in the show:

Learn more about Dr. Nimish Mittal’s GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic in Toronto,
Dr. Eccles recent research: Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence to Dysautonomia and Pain,
Free Downloadable Symptom Tracker from Dig a Little Deeper, to help share information with your primary care practitioner.
The EDS Society website Resources, and Understanding Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder’, a new book by Claire Smith
Learn about the presentation, symptoms and how to check if you might have a Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) ,
Learn about the 13 subtypes of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS),
Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.

About our guests:

Dr. Nimish Mittal is an Assistant Professor at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Mittal holds a cross-appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. He holds a Master’s in Health Research Methodology.

Dr Jessica Eccles is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the Department of Neuroscience. Her research is in brain-body interactions, particularly related to joint hypermobility. She is an adult liaison psychiatrist and consultant in the Sussex Neurodevelopmental Service and co-lead of their Neurodivergent Brain Body Clinic.

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Apr 10, 202349:05

E43: What improv teaches us about mental health, with Cathy Gaitlin

Welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, and I’m your host, Psychotherapist Christina Crowe. I love making invisible things visible, and today I'm speaking with Cathy Gatlin, founder of Improv4Health in Toronto, ON. Cathy is an improv instructor who recently reintroduced me to the immense benefits of improv and how it can help get us out of our heads, into our bodies and actually feel comfortable doing so.

We talk about:

What is improv, and who can do it?
How can improv help social anxiety?
What Cathy noticed about therapists in improv groups,
Listen in as Cathy & Christina do some improv, and
How improv can improve your self-confidence and help you feel comfortable in your own skin.

Our Guest: Cathy Gatlin is the instructor for Improv4Health. Over the last 22 years Cathy has taken classes at Second City, Bad Dog Theatre (formerly Theatresports) and most recently at the Kate Ashby Academy. For several years Cathy was in the improv troupe “Born a Swirly” and performed throughout the city of Toronto. Cathy's passion is building community, as well as strengthening confidence in kids and adults. Cathy currently teaches improv at Toronto’s St. Joseph’s Hospital, in the inpatient child mental health unit. Teaching at St. Joe's has helped Cathy create a strong online improv curriculum.

Find Cathy: Improv4Health | Instagram | Twitter and check out her upcoming classes: Increase Confidence, Creativity and Connection. April 4th (Tuesdays 7:30-9 pm Adult Class) April10 (Mondays 4:30-5:30 9-16 year old class).

Resources mentioned in the show:

Learn more about ADHD: The ADHD Resource Hub
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD, or ‘PEBBLE’ for 15% off DIY*ADHD: Couples.

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Apr 03, 202351:50

E42: Overcoming challenges in ADHD Couple Therapy, with psychotherapist Christina Crowe

In today’s episode, I'm breaking down the mystery behind the couples that we couple therapists were SO sure would make it, but for some reason, they didn’t. Was the mystery in fact that the couple modality was not neurodivergent-affirming? Did we miss a diagnosis?

In couple therapy today, there are a few well described and successful approaches, like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method or Relational Theories. Couples can find some initial success with these, and then there are some couples who continue to struggle, despite both partners having the best intentions.

Is your partner (or you) behaving the way they are in the relationship because they are choosing to do so, despite its effect on you? Or are they committed to the relationship, yet despite all their best efforts, they can’t seem to get it together and do not know why. Any of the traditional couples therapy approaches can be used when trying to discern the answer to that question, as long as the therapist knows that is the question they should be probing.

Resources mentioned in the show:

ADHD couples: solutions beyond traditional couples therapy.
Check out DIY*ADHD: Couples for couple therapists, coaches, family therapists and ADHD therapists.
The ADHD Resource Hub
Sign up for the DIY*ADHD: Couples Newsletter to stay up to date on updates or new digital download bundle add-ons.
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD, or ‘PEBBLE’ for 15% off DIY*ADHD: Couples.

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A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.

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Mar 27, 202319:11

E41: The case against the "mentally strong" checklist, with psychotherapist Christina Crowe

In today’s episode, I'm breaking down a familiar tyranny of positivity - the mentally strong checklist. It's fantastic that we are all seeking to insulate ourselves from things that keep us off the ‘mentally strong’ list. However the phrase might suggest to some that we are mentally weak if we don’t follow the checklist. I’m here to tell you, that is absolutely absurd.

Resources mentioned in the show:

Our Graduate Intern Clinic
The Dig Deeper Blog
Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads,
The ADHD Resource Hub
Sign up to be notified about the launch of DIY*ADHD: Couples for couple therapists.
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.

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Mar 13, 202309:10

E40: Getting meta: what adults with ADHD really need to know! with ADHD Coach Cameron Gott

In today’s episode, I'm speaking with executive ADHD coach Cameron Gott, from Virginia. I first learned about Cameron’s coaching perspective many years ago when I came across his website and his ADHD adapted version of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The simplicity of his tool, as many things in ADHD life go, serve as grounding reminders of what we should be prioritizing.

We talk about:

How Cam developed the 'ADHD Hierarchy of Needs',
The roles of coaching and psychotherapy in the treatment of ADHD,
The things we think adults with ADHD really need to know.

Find Cam: Translating ADHD Podcast | LinkedIN | Twitter

Resources mentioned in the show:

Do you need therapy or coaching for your ADHD? by Julia D'Addurno (Cam's ADHD Hierarchy of Needs inside!)
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Sign up to get early access to DIY*ADHD: Couples for couple therapists and ADHD couple coaches.

About Cam: An Executive ADHD coach since 2000, Cameron Gott, PCC works with creative leaders and business owners worldwide to help them take action more efficiently and lead more effectively. He co-hosts the Translating ADHD podcast and trains and mentors ADHD coaches through Coach Approach Training. He teaches group coaching classes through Translating ADHD and Melissa Orlov’s ADHD Marriage program. Cam speaks and teaches on a variety of topics including ADHD and coaching. He is now curious about the nexus of ADHD, Positive Intelligence and the role of emotion in leadership and motivation through his Equanimity group coaching effort. Cam lives outside of Charlottesville, VA in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains with his wife and two children.

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Feb 27, 202351:02

E39: Music is medicine, with Voices Rock Canada

Hello everyone, welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we connect the dots in search for more balanced mental health. I’m your host Christina Crowe and today we are talking about the powerful combination of creativity and human connection, and how my two guests, Cheryl Bower and Rob Russell from Voices Rock Canada, have leveraged that in their lives.

Today we talk about:

The power of singing and music, on our experiences after trauma and ongoing challenges with managing our mental health,
How a (really big!) group of Toronto doctors found healing through singing during the pandemic,
Why remembering the importance of community can save us all,
Most importantly, why no one is really tone deaf and how we could all sing a lot more.

Resources from today's show:

Check out Voices Rock Medicine - maybe your doc is there! and Voices Rock Medicine on Canada’s Got Talent, (whaaaa? So cool!)
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Find Voices Rock Canada: Voices Rock Canada | Facebook| Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

About our Guests:

Cheryl Bower is the founder and president of Voices Rock Canada, a Toronto-based rock and pop music organization focused on creating joy and community through the power of music. In addition to her work with Voices Rock Canada, Cheryl sits on the boards of numerous arts organizations in the GTA and won the Civic Service Award through the Toronto Real Estate Board for her organizational skills in raising over $140,000 for various causes.

Ron Russell, a retired letter carrier, has been singing with Voices Rock Canada since 2020. Prior to joining, Ron was also a professional entertainer. The focus on community and music provided by the choir has been a pillar of support for Ron as he navigated the COVID lockdowns and a cancer diagnosis.

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A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Resource list here and on the main podcast webpage.

Feb 20, 202349:17

E38: Unpacking the connection between UNtreated ADHD and substance use disorders, with Christina Crowe, RP

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who struggle with either behavioural or substance use disorders, and may also have ADHD. It can be hard to appreciate just how closely intertwined these conditions are, and I’m here to shine a light on them.

Today I cover:

Why do people with ADHD self-medicate more than others?
Is ADHD the real 'gateway' risk?
What if you have a history of substance use or addiction?
How do you know if you actually have a substance or behavioural 'addiction'?
What new data and Guidelines tell us about how to proceed.

Resources:

Check your use: The CRAFFT Questionnaire
The ADHD Resource Hub: Screeners, Guidelines, Treatmentand more.
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) 31st Annual Meeting in 2020: ADHD Meds May Boost Treatment Retention in Comorbid Addiction
From Canada’s Centre on Substance Use and Addiction: Finding Quality Addiction Care in Canada: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Guide, and Life in Recovery.
Understanding the science and goals behind Harm Reduction,
Knowing Your Limits with Cannabis: A Practical Guide to Assessing Your Cannabis Use

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Jan 30, 202325:30

E37: How horses help us heal, with Christina Crowe, RP

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people interested in psychotherapy with horses! Equine-assisted psychotherapy has been around for quite some time, and after my own personal, and now professional experiences, I can’t wait to share more about how therapy with horses might be exactly the experience your nervous system is looking for.

I cover:

The backstory of my interest and experiences with horses,
Who we are partnering with for equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP),
A brief touch on the science behind EAP,
The conditions EAP can help treat,
Where you can learn more.

Resources:

READ: How horses help us heal, on The Dig Deeper Blog,
Learn about Program offerings and Sign up for our Equine Therapy newsletter,
Learn about the neuroscience behind equine-assisted psychotherapy,
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Looking for one on one support or treatment in Ontario, Alberta or PEI? Meet the Team.

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Jan 23, 202313:18

E36: HBO's Euphoria: drugs, teens & what recovery really looks like, with Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people recovering from problematic substance use, and we talk about what recovery is REALLY like if you are a teen/young adult, or if you are the loved one of someone who struggles with the grips of problematic substance use. I’m with everyone’s favourite psychiatrist, @TheKicksShrink, Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza. I started watching Euphoria after I read his comments about it in a Time Magazine article, and I’m so glad I did.

We talk about:

What we love about HBO’s Euphoria, and what we’d like to tell people about what the show doesn’t cover,
What’s it like working with teens to reduce their use of substances?,
What’s the Sinclair Method and how does it help people reduce problematic drinking,
How long does recovery actually take?
What recovery from opioid use is like, and what should we know about the treatment options.

Our Guest: Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD is a triple board certified psychiatrist, in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as addiction medicine. He is based out of Northern Virginia and works primarily with children and adolescents through the major hospital system in the area, providing services as the psychiatrist for the adolescent partial hospitalization program, as well as outpatient medication management. He also has his own private practice, LouCouPsych, working with adults with a special interest in ADHD, addictions, depression and anxiety. He also works with the national basketball players association mental health and wellness program, and is available as a provider and resource for the Washington Wizards.

Find Dr. Mirza: Website | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter

Resources:

Time Magazine: What Euphoria Gets Right—and Wrong—About Teen Drug Use and Addiction
From Canada’s Centre on Substance Use and Addiction: Finding Quality Addiction Care in Canada: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Guide, and Life in Recovery.
Understanding the science and goals behind Harm Reduction,
Knowing Your Limits with Cannabis: A Practical Guide to Assessing Your Cannabis Use
Looking for help with treatment in Ontario? Try ConnexOntario to find support near you.
Check out the ADHD Resource Hub’s special subsections page for more on ADHD and Substance Use.
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.

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Jan 16, 202301:04:41

E35: Amor fati, Nietzsche and ADHD, with psychotherapist Christina Crowe

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who love to think about our human condition, the philosophers(!), and people with ADHD who struggle with the meaning of life, our purpose and how to make sense of our experience as humans.
I cover:

How my pursuit of a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis revealed some interesting (and obvious) signs of ADHD, from one of my philosophy professors,
What “bibliotherapy” is, and how stories that are hundreds of years old, can help us with our mental health struggles,
Nietzsche and concept of the Eternal Return,
The art of taking responsibility for your life.

Resources:

Check out our vetted and recommended BOOK LIST! Bibliotherapy for all. Specifically related to this episode, I might recommend When Nietzsche Wept: A Novel of Obsession by Irvin Yalom.
Learn about evidence-based treatment for ADHD, assessment and diagnosis pathways and find supportive articles HERE.
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Looking for one on one support or treatment in Ontario, Alberta or PEI? Meet the Team.

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Jan 09, 202320:56

E34: EMDR, ADHD & the art of treating trauma, with EMDR Therapist Christina Janiga

Today we are going to talk about one of the most interesting “interventions” we use as trauma therapists - EMDR Therapy. EMDR in many ways can feel like the most direct intervention we do, almost like a psychological neurosurgery. Luckily, we have an EMDR specialist here to talk us through it today, my great friend and colleague, Christina Janiga.

We talk about:

What exactly is EMDR therapy?
What really happens in an EMDR session?
How can EMDR deal with and heal nightmares or upsetting dreams,
When is dissociation 'adaptive,' and how do you know if you dissociate?
How we just named ‘precision psychotherapy’: getting creative with EMDR for neurodivergent brains.

Resources mentioned in the show:

EMDR Canada
Dissociative Experiences Scale - II
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
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About our Guest: Christina Janiga, she/her, is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDR Consultant in Training (CIT). Christina is the director and founder of Christina Janiga Psychotherapy. Christina provides psychotherapy services and clinical supervision for the Burlington area and across Ontario. Christina has presented in schools, learning centres, shelters, and high-performance athletic facilities, and offers specialized strategies and solutions aimed at helping people cope with and manage a wide range of life transitions, anxieties, and challenges. Christina loves learning, a positive outlook in life, and a passion for sports.

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Dec 19, 202254:59

E33: "Literally, can you picture it?" All about Aphantasia, with Tom Ebeyer

In today’s episode, I am talking to Tom Ebeyer, founder of the Aphantasia Network. We love making invisible things visible, and this might truly be the most invisible thing we have ever discussed on the show! Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who don’t see visual images when they are asked to imagine things. I am talking to Tom Ebeyer, founder of the Aphantasia Network. I had LOTS of questions for him, because over the past 2 years, I have quite the cohort of clients who have aphantasia, now that I have been asking the questions no one has ever asked them before. And I have Tom and the good ole CBC for that.

We talk about:

What the heck is ‘Aphantasia’ and how do I know if I have it?
How does aphantasia affect the way we make sense of our experiences in life?
Aphantasia, grief and PTSD
Why traditional therapy might not work for aphantasics,
How can an invisible thing like aphantasia can make anxiety worse?
How can I tell my therapist or doctor what they need to do differently to work with my brain?

Resources mentioned in the show:

The Aphantasia Network
The Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire
The Imagination Spectrum test
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About our Guest: Tom Ebeyer is the founder of the Aphantasia Network, a social purpose organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with aphantasia through research, advocacy and support to unleash the power of image-free thinking.

Find Tom & the Aphantasia Network: Instagram | Email | Twitter | Youtube | Facebook

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Dec 05, 202239:44

E32: When the bullies are the grown-ups, with Christina Crowe, RP

It’s a solo short today friends! This has been on my mind quite a lot lately, and it's something I don’t think we talk enough about - the adult bullies in our lives.

Today, I'm coming to you with some straight talk about:

The different types of adult bullies we encounter in our lives,
The psychological and physical impacts of adult bullying,
ADHD & 'conflict-seeking' behaviour,
The critical role bystanders play in stopping bullying, and
What parents and teachers need to do.

Check out the accompanying blog, When the bullies are the grown-ups, on The Dig Deeper Blog if you prefer a written version of the information presented here.

Resource mentioned:

Bullying Canada - Giving Bullied Kids a Brighter Future
Want to know what's illegal in Canada? Check the RCMP's Impacts and Consequences of Bullying and Cyberbullying.
Get support right now through Kids Help Phone by texting CONNECT to 686868.
If you identify as Indigenous, you can ask to be connected with a First Nations, Inuk or Métis crisis responder (if one’s available) by messaging FIRST NATIONS, INUIT or METIS to 686868 or through Facebook Messenger.
Resources if you are experiencing Family Violence, from the Government of Ontario.

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Nov 28, 202223:25

E31: Optimism, resilience and men's mental health, with Roz Weston

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses non-suicidal self-harm and childhood sexual abuse. This is intended to be an educational and supportive episode.

In today’s episode, I am talking to multi-platform entertainer, storyteller, and the hardest working broadcaster in Canada, Roz Weston. Roz’s memoir, bestseller A Little Bit Broken, is a beautiful tribute to the relationship both with himself, and with his dad.

We talk about:

The intertwined experience of grief and guilt,
Roz’s experience of living with Tourette Syndrome, and leads Christina through an experience of what it feels like,
Roz’s experience of non-suicidal self harm, childhood sexual assault,
The importance of supportive, anchoring relationships for boys and men.

Resources mentioned in the show:

A Little Bit Broken by Roz Weston
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.

About our Guest: Roz Weston is a multi-platform entertainer and storyteller who hosts three shows a day and sleeps five hours a night. In 2013 Hello! magazine named him one of the 50 Most Beautiful Canadians. He has not made the list since. Growing up in a small town with above-average confidence but low self-esteem, Roz knew he wanted an audience, but didn’t want to be noticed. On TV and radio, as host of The Roz & Mocha Show, ET Canada Live and Entertainment Tonight Canada, Roz now entertains millions without ever having to see a single one of them. Roz, a college dropout, is a Canadian Music and Broadcast Awards winner, New York Festival of Radio winner, and Canadian Screen Awards winner. He is a former factory-line worker, Howard Stern intern and late-night TV talk-host. Roz lives in Toronto with his girlfriend, their kid and four cats. He still misses his dad.

Find Roz: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | A Little Bit Broken by Roz Weston

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Nov 14, 202201:20:35

E30: Managing ADHD in Pregnancy and beyond, with Certified ADHD Coach, Dusty Chipura

In today’s episode, I am talking to certified ADHD Coach, Dusty Chipura, from Vancouver, British Columbia. We are talking about neurodivergent pregnancy and how it's a bit of a different experience from the neurotypical story we grow up with.

We talk about:

How the emotional experience of pregnancy can be very different if you have ADHD,
Practical tips for pregnancy & your postpartum days,
Why neurodivergent parents need neurodivergent parent friends,
New data to inform the discussion around ADHD medication and pregnancy.

Resources mentioned in the show:

Dusty’s ADHD and Pregnancy Journal,

Changing Estrogen Levels Affect Women’s ADHD Symptoms,
Essential Reads: Breastfeeding and ADHD Medications,
The Course of ADHD during Pregnancy (the A. Baker paper, Journal of Attention Disorders),
A new consensus statement updates what is known about ADHD in girls and women.
For interest in Dusty’s ADHD certification program: ADDCA. About our Guest: Dusty Chipura, she/her, AACC MCAC ADHD Coach Dusty Chipura (she/her) is the Henry Rollins of ADHD Coaching. She is a master certified ADHD Coach who coaches people of many backgrounds, but most often finds herself coaching artists, people in tech, queer people, and pregnant people. Dusty is the co-author of the ADHD and Pregnancy Journal, and currently offers the only ADHD coaching program specifically aimed at pregnant ADHDers, combining prenatal class with survival skills for this very tumultuous time of life. When not supporting very cool ADHDers, Dusty likes to play banjo, and guitar, spend time with her daughter and her pets, or engage in one of her various other hobbies.

Find Dusty: Twitter | TikTok | The ADHD Studio |Website

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Nov 07, 202254:32

E29: Neurodivergent parenting & permission to do it differently, with Renee Mayotte, RP

In today’s episode, I am talking to my friend and colleague, psychotherapist Renee Mayotte. Renee and I talk about why it can be so hard to parenting with ADHD, and why perfectionism and rejection sensitivity can be so present for moms with ADHD. Renee also shares work/life balance tips helpful for neurodivergent parents.

We talk about:

Why can being a neurodivergent parent be harder than being a neurotypical parent?
How does perfectionism creep into parenting? How can this be detrimental?
How does learned helplessness show up in our parenting?
Why self-compassion breaks down barriers for adults with ADHD.

Resources mentioned in the show:

Beaton, D. M., Sirois, F., & Milne, E. (2022). The role of self-compassion in the mental health of adults with ADHD. Journal of clinical psychology.
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Renee Mayotte is a Registered Psychotherapist at Dig a Little Deeper, serving the Northern Ontario community, and all of Ontario virtually. Renee offers services, and has experience, in children’s mental health, complex child and custody cases in Ontario, and working with the neurodivergent population through coaching and therapy within the last 2 years. Renee herself was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, while completing her Masters’ degree, and found a passion in helping other adults through the discovery journey of ADHD through self-compassion and finding their work/life balance. Renee is a mother of two young, active children, and has been learning to navigate through parenthood, work, and education, while continuing to have fun and connect with her large extended family and friends.

Find Renee: Full bio and booking links

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Oct 31, 202201:06:38

E28: Why can’t you settle down (at work)? with engineer André Brisson

Today, we are making invisible things visible for neurodivergent people at WORK, part II. In today’s episode, I am talking to André Brisson, an engineer and entrepreneur about our reflections on our workplace experiences as employee's v. entrepreneurs, with neurodivergent brains.

We cover:

What the resume of many adults with ADHD might look like (especially if they don’t know they might have it!)
How having an ADHD-brain is like being a firefighter without a team.
What is the difference between our personality and our strengths?
ADHD and the thrill of crisis management.

Resources mentioned in the show:

The ADHD Transformation journey – program for the successful high-achieving ADHD entrepreneur who just can’t get that last piece of the puzzle.
Kolbe A Index: Know your instinctive problem-solving strengths
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About our Guest: André Brisson is an engineer and entrepreneur, owner of Tactical Breakthroughs where he has developed his ADHD Transformation Journey program. Diagnosed late in life with severe ADHD, the mechanisms and systems he created to overcome his undiagnosed ADHD have helped him succeed. Like most entrepreneurs, André has started multiple companies, the first two of which failed for various reasons. Learning from those failures, André now operates three very successful companies, including a self-managing entrepreneurial engineering firm specializing in niche markets that require unique training, experience, and an impulsive instinct to try new things. While his undiagnosed ADHD created challenges, it was also the key to his success.

Find André: Facebook | LinkedIN | André’s Blog | The Impulsive Thinker Podcast | Tactical Breakthroughs

Oct 24, 202201:07:11

E27: Grace, self-acceptance and transformation, with Catherine Robertson

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people on the path to deep personal transformation - a messy and often painful process, but full of joy, freedom and connection to oneself. Our guest Catherine Robertson is a Wellbeing and Mindfulness Coach, Meditation Facilitator and dear friend from Australia. Catherine is passionate about supporting individuals - and companies - to increase their wellbeing and assist them on the path of transformation.

We talk about:

How Catherine knew she’d been compromising too much of herself,
The benefit of centered-ness with oneself,
How a personal consciousness shift can affect us in the workplace,
Working through the layers of transformation.

Resources:

Check out Catherine’s "Healthy and High Functioning Leader" program - a 6 week training and coaching program starting on the 26th October.
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Our guest: Catherine Robertson is a Wellbeing and Mindfulness Coach, Meditation Facilitator and iEQ9 Enneagram Coach. With a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, she has an acute awareness and understanding of the challenges employees, healthcare professionals and patients face in the modern world and has extensive experience in designing and facilitating corporate Wellbeing strategy and programs. Catherine established her private practice in 2015 and is a trained Positive Neuroplasticity Teacher, Inner Child Journey Practitioner, Reiki Master and has over five years’ experience co-facilitating Family Constellation Workshops and Wilderness Retreats through her work with Essential Wholeness Psychology.

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Oct 17, 202258:21

E26: Calling for back-up: trauma, policing and transformation, with Mark Baxter and Sandra Richardson

Today, we are making invisible things visible for first responders who have experienced traumatic injury on the job. We are talking to two guests. First we have Mark Baxter, the president of the Police Association of Ontario here representing the voice of over 28,000 sworn and civilian police personnel from 45 police associations across Ontario. We are also joined by Dig a Little Deeper therapist Sandra Richardson, who before she became a Registered Psychotherapist, was a police officer in Toronto, and now specializes in the treatment of trauma in first responders.

We cover:

Why police officers are at great risk for moral injury and occupational stress injury or post traumatic stress disorder,
How both police and civilian colleagues can help officers make sustainable returns to work,
What is being done to shift the culture of policing?
Details about the first of its kind in Ontario, trauma treatment centre for first responders in Caledon, ON.

Resources mentioned in the show:

Boots on the Ground: Peer support for First Responders
Toronto Beyond the Blue
PAO Mental Health and Wellness Resource page.
Check out the ADHD Resource Hub for more info for all parts of the journey.
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Guest Bios: Mark Baxter is President of the Police Association of Ontario (PAO). Mark was first elected to the PAO Board of Directors in 2014 as a Uniform Director. Since that time, Mark has been actively engaged in provincial matters related to policing, including holding the position of Board Chair for five of the last seven years.

Find Mark: PAO Website | PAO Twitter | PAO Facebook

Sandra Richardson’s primary focus of practice is supporting First Responders and their families. Prior to receiving her Masters Degree, Sandra served 30 years as a municipal police officer in a variety of fields within policing. Sandra offers trauma therapy to first responders and their families with Dig a Little Deeper, in Ontario, and also works with Toronto Beyond the Blue and Boots on the Ground: Peer Support for First Responders.

Find Sandy: Sandy’s Bio page

Oct 10, 202250:26

E25: Workplaces are like families (trauma and all), with Michael DeVenney, CFA, ICD.D

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people searching for the courage to both be vulnerable at work, and to influence their work culture toward something that feels more psychologically safe. In today’s episode, I am talking to Michael DeVenney, a trailblazing Canadian leader, who talks about the intersections of his own mental health journey and his experiences as an entrepreneur.
We cover:

What are the 2 things employees want from their leaders?
Why are entrepreneurs at higher risk for mental health problems?
How can you have both a high performing team and a supportive mental health culture?

Resources mentioned in the show:

From WorkInsights: A Letter to Leaders, by Michael DeVenney
Scars, by Michael DeVenney

Michael DeVenney created, implemented, and completed the largest survey in the world focused on the intersection of entrepreneurs and mental health with focus on decision making and wellbeing with eight published reports on the findings, The Mindset Project. Michael also founded and developed WorkInsights, a company focused on measuring and understanding the employee experience to enable healthier working environments. A recent project also included using analytics to develop the mental health strategy for a provincial organization.
Find Michael: LinkedIn | Twitter | WorkInsights | The Mindset Project
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A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.
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Oct 03, 202249:38

E24: The 'Double Empathy' problem in the Neurodivergent world, with Occupational Therapist, Jacquie Martin

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people interested in exploring the unique ways we all relate to each other as richly neurodiverse humans. Our guest Jacquie Martin, is a pediatric occupational therapist from Toronto, who shares her beautifully compassionate perspective on the really important shifts in the OT and psychotherapy fields, when it comes to truly being a neurodivergent-affirming clinician.

We talk about:

What’s the deal with the disruption going on in the occupational therapy and psychotherapy professions?
What does it mean to be a neurodivergent-affirming clinician?
What is the “double empathy” problem for Autistic people?

Resources:

Neurodiversity and neurodiversity-affirming therapy: what does this mean?
Autism and the double empathy problem: Implications for development and mental health
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Our guest: Jacquie Martin is a registered Occupational Therapist who works in private practice in West Toronto and Etobicoke providing in-home services for children aged 0 - 18 years and their families in the community. Jacquie has a passion for the power of play for both children and families and believes strongly in the importance of family-centred services. Jacquie received her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University in 2004, is associated with the University of Toronto’s Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy program as a sessional instructor, tutorial facilitator and clinical supervisor.

Find Jacquie: LinkedIn | Toronto Children’s Therapy Centre |

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Sep 26, 202254:31

E23: The Perfect Heart Attack: How ADHD almost killed me, with John Foulkes, RP

In today’s episode, I am talking to my friend and colleague, psychotherapist John Foulkes. He is sharing his very personal story about an event that rocked our worlds last summer, and almost killed him. This explosive and brutally honest session will give you the goods on the truth of how ADHD can be an ‘invisible’ contributor to mental and physical health issues, and John will share how he used this experience to create an ADHD LIFE RESET.

We talk about:

John’s experience of the ADHD ‘sleeper effect.’
The link between ADHD and other physical health problems.
What the ADHD Reset Plan is and how it supports an overall health plan, including mental health.

Resources mentioned in the show:

Canadian Heart & Stroke resources and First Aid training
Cardiovascular health: Women’s unique risk factors
6 things every woman should know about heart health
2022: Association between history of ADHD diagnosis and cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults
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John Foulkes is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Certified Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT), Certified Reality Therapy/Choice Theory Psychotherapist (RTCT), Certified Professional Coach/ADHD Coach at Dig a Little Deeper, here in Ontario.

Find John on Website | Instagram | John’s book: My Mindful Compass: Bringing Focus into your Life

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Sep 12, 202201:09:47

E22: Resilient workplaces: managing stress, psychological safety and authentic growth, with Kristina Harrison

Hello everyone, welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we connect the dots in search for more balanced mental health. Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who are looking to understand more about the potential for exponential growth within us. Through mentoring relationships, we can find a path forward. Joining us is one of the best coaches I have ever known, Kristina Harrison, from Ontario Canada.

We cover:

● What is modern and ethical coaching?

● What does great coaching feel like?

● How can bosses create psychologically safe workplaces?

● How do formative family experiences influence how we show up at work

Our guest: Kristina Harrison is an energetic and passionate leader of 22 years within the biopharmaceutical industry with experience in marketing, business development, sales, leadership development and executive, leader and team coaching. She is currently a Sales Director within the industry and is also a certified Co-Active Coach and certified with the International Coaching Federation. Her coaching passion focuses on leadership and new managers. She displays a deep commitment to her coachee’s development journey and goals and loves cutting through the BS and the fear that often get in the way. She has a Biology degree from McMaster University, an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and is a graduate of CTI’s (Coaching Training Institute) coaching certification and extensive leadership programs. She has facilitated sessions on leadership, coaching development, feedback, performance management and confidence.

Resources:

● Check out Christina’s Recommended Book List - scroll down to the Career and WorkLife section for more like this conversation.

● Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.

Find Kristina: LinkedIn

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Jul 11, 202201:08:51

E21: Growing up with mentally ill family members, with Erika Belledent

Hello everyone, welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we connect the dots in search for more balanced mental health. Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who grew up with a mentally ill parent at home, perhaps one of the last taboos. We are joined by psychotherapist Erika Belledent who helps shine a light on some of the invisible baggage many of us are hauling around.

We cover:

What are the consequences of growing up with family members that are struggling with mental illness?
Are all kids with mentally ill parents neglected?
What is it like growing up with parents who have undiagnosed ADHD?
Are some mental illnesses more serious than others?

Resources mentioned in the show:

Ten Tips For Family Members and Friends from Mood Disorders Canada.
Read about the complicated relationship between ADHD, family history and trauma.
Read about Late-Diagnosed ADHD and Shame.
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Jul 04, 202201:08:09

E20: The ADHD triple threat, with Krista Carlin, MSW, RSW

Hello everyone, welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we connect the dots in search for more balanced mental health. Today, we are making invisible things visible for people with ADHD who are looking for that magical connection with an amazing therapist, who also has ADHD, and who loves working with clients who have ADHD. And we’re going to talk about what it's like to be a therapist with ADHD, coming up in a very neurotypical system. I’m very pleased to introduce you to one of my favourite ADHD therapists, Krista Carlin MSW, RSW.

Krista and I talk about:

The loss and liberation of a late-diagnosis of ADHD.
What is ‘ADHD-adapted psychotherapy’?
What does it mean to be ‘neurotypical-adjacent’?
The value of lived experience in the world of mental health.

Find Krista: Website | Instagram

Resources mentioned in the show:

The ADHD Resource Hub
For clinicians: CADDRA, the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
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Jun 27, 202201:07:57

E19: Overcoming ADHD-powered procrastination, with Christina Crowe, RP

On The Christina Crowe Podcast, we are connecting the dots and making invisible things VISIBLE, in search of more balanced mental health. Today, we are making invisible things visible for people with ADHD who struggle with dreaded ADHD-powered procrastination.
In this short solo episode, I cover:

Is procrastination different for people with ADHD versus without ADHD?
How do I know if my procrastination is emotional or neurological?
Some of the procrastination strategies I use with my own clients,
A few ‘clinical pearls’ for therapists working with clients with ADHD.

Resources:

Check out our ADHD Coaching series on the Dig Deeper Blog, by starting HERE.
Learn about evidence-based treatment for ADHD, assessment and diagnosis pathways and find supportive articles HERE.
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Looking for one on one support or treatment in Ontario or PEI? Meet the Team.

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A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.
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Jun 20, 202222:09

E18: With or without you: conscious divorce, co-parenting and finding your calm, with Ashley Wood, Divorce Transition & Recovery Coach,

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who are struggling with the incredibly difficult experience of divorce, redefining the adult and parenting relationships inside - and outside - of a family unit, and how to find the support you need to get through to the other side. I am talking to Ashley Wood, Divorce Transition & Recovery Coach, Certified Divorce Coach® and our own Conscious Parenting Coach, Sabrina Belo.

We cover:

What is the one question you can ask yourself to regain some emotional regulation as a triggered co-parent?
What are the signs of a ‘high-conflict’ divorce, and what do I do if I’m in one?
How do you know if you have the right mediator?
Helpful perspective shifts for transitions in parenting.

Resources mentioned in the show:

What you should know about Family Law in Ontario,
Ashley’s checklist for hiring a family lawyer (or mediator),
Books Christina recommends: Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids by Christina McGhee, Two Homes by Claire Masurel, and Stepfamilies: Love, parenting and marriage in the first decade by James Bray, PhD.
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Find Ashley: Website | Instagram

Find Sabrina: Website bio | Instagram

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Jun 13, 202201:14:20

E17: All about the Benjamins, baby: Money and mental health, with Jeff Chapman, CFP

Today, we are making invisible things visible for anyone who has struggled with money, or recognizes their complicated relationship with money. Money and mental health problems have a long, entangled and bi-directional history. People with less money have more mental health problems, and people with mental health problems have more problems managing money.

We talk about:

The complicated relationship between money and mental health,
Why is managing money so hard when we have ADHD?
What are some easy ways to automate our finances so we are less overwhelmed?
Jeff’s Must Read books to level up your money game.

Resources mentioned in the show:

Jeff’s Recommended Money Reading: Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, Simple Wealth, Inevitable Wealth by Nick Murray
Check out the ADHD Resource Hub for more on parts of the journey.
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.

Our Guest: Jeff Chapman, CFP Jeff is the President + Head Financial Planner for G.E. Chapman Financial Services Inc. Jeff has been providing his clients with trusted and sound advice for their insurance and wealth management goals for over 15 years. He earned his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2010. As a former high school teacher, he takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and helping people understand financial planning-related topics. Away from the office, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife Jaimie and two kids, Henry and Jane. He is an avid sports fan who had his best-selling book, Ultimate Hockey, published in 1999. He is a proud supporter of Liverpool FC and the Toronto Raptors and Blue Jays.

Find Jeff: Website | Twitter |LinkedIn

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Jun 06, 202201:14:48

E16: What moms with ADHD really need to know, with ADHD coach Patricia Sung

Today, we are making invisible things visible for mom’s who are struggling to come to terms with and manage their own symptoms of ADHD. I am talking to Patricia Sung, a former teacher and transplanted midwesterner, offering compassion and strategies that work for ADHD brains and families, helping other mom’s navigate an area with not nearly enough support.

We cover:

What is the number one issue affecting moms with ADHD?
What are "the closet years"?
What do moms with ADHD need to give themselves permission to do?
How is your presentation of ADHD like Nonna's sauce?

How to find and follow Patricia: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Motherhood in ADHD Podcast

Resources mentioned in the show:

Get free stuff from Patricia to help you manage your life!
Check out the ADHD Resource Hub for more info for all parts of the journey.
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May 30, 202254:53

E15: Family Culture, Med School and ADHD, with Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD

Today, we are making invisible things visible for the people of colour, who happen to have ADHD, as also might have families who don't believe they can possibly have ‘mental health’ problems. I am talking to Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, whom some of you might know as “The Kicks Shrink” on social media, who makes wonderfully educational videos about all kinds of mental health conditions, including what it's like to be a doctor with a ‘brown dad’.

We talk about:

What it’s like being a high achiever with ADHD, including getting through medical school,
What it was like growing up in a Pakistani Punjabi family with ADHD,
How the Sinclair Method helps people reduce problematic alcohol use,
What people who have a history of substance use should know about treating their ADHD with stimulant medication.

Our Guest: Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD is a triple board certified psychiatrist, in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as addiction medicine. He is based out of Northern Virginia and works primarily with children and adolescents through the major hospital system in the area, providing services as the psychiatrist for the adolescent partial hospitalization program, as well as outpatient medication management. He also has his own private practice, LouCouPsych, working with adults with a special interest in ADHD, addictions, depression and anxiety. He also works with the national basketball players association mental health and wellness program, and is available as a provider and resource for the Washington Wizards. If that wasn’t enough, Dr Mirza has been cultivating his presence online with the goal of reducing the stigma around psychiatrists, psychiatry, and mental health discussions as a whole, providing a down to earth and approachable face, which has led to him having nearly 50,000 followers, being interviewed for TIME magazine, and appearing on NBC.

Find Dr. Mirza: Website | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter |

Resources mentioned in the show:

The Abstinence Myth: A new approach for overcoming addiction without shame, judgement or rules. by Adi Jaffe, PhD.
Check out the ADHD Resource Hub for more info for all parts of the journey.
Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.

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May 16, 202256:54

E14: How to get the Mental Health care you want in Ontario, with Jane Alway, RP, President OAMHP

Today, we are making invisible things VISIBLE for the people of Ontario and therapists, shining a light the landscape of mental health care in this province. In today’s episode, I am talking to the President of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), Registered Psychotherapist Jane Alway, about the barriers we face, and the opportunities for action.

We cover:

Why did both waitlists, and certain conditions like eating disorders, increase during the pandemic?
Exactly how can our provincial government increase everyday Ontarians' access to mental health care?
If we want to be able to be able to see a qualified therapist within a reasonable amount of time, what should we be asking our provincial candidates during the upcoming election?
How can psychotherapists in Ontario use their voices to help advocate for their clients?

Find Jane: Jane’s bio and message on the OAMHP site | Twitter |Facebook |LinkedIN

Resources mentioned in the show:

Find a therapist on the OAMHP directory
Learn about the 2022 OAMHP Fall Conference and catch the early bird registration.
Read about all of the incredible advocacy work the OAMHP does on behalf of its members and Ontarians seeking mental health care.
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May 09, 202250:55