The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

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 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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.  Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Find a Therapist | Instagram | TikTok | Dig Deeper Merch 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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!) Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. SIGN UP to be the first to know about DIY*ADHD Couples, coming soon! 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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find your Therapist | 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 Resource list here and on the main podcast webpage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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 Couples' therapists! Sign up to be notified about DIY*ADHD Couples: COMING SOON. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Find your Therapist | DIY*ADHD course | 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. Looking for one on one support or treatment in Ontario, Alberta or PEI? Find your Therapist LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Find a Therapist | Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. SIGN UP to get notified about the launch of DIY*ADHD: Couples, an online course for Couples Therapists on ADHD in romantic relationships. 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. Find Christina Janiga: Website | Instagram | Facebook Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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 Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. 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 Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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 Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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.  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  Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Find an ADHD Therapist | DIY*ADHD course | 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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. 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 Find host, Christina Crowe (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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 Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. 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. Find Catherine: LinkedIn | Instagram | Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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 Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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 neurodiversity-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 neurodiversity-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 Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. 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 | Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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 Use code 'CCPODCAST' at checkout for 15% off DIY*ADHD. 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 Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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 Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Find Erika: Website | Instagram Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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 Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Find Ashley: Website | Instagram Find Sabrina: Website bio | Instagram Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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 Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), otherwise known as ‘The Doubt Disorder.' I'm talking to OCD advocate Tia Wilson, and OCD therapist, licensed professional counselor and Clinical Marketing Director at NOCD, Jenna Overbaugh. NOCD (“No-CD”) is an organization dedicated to the treatment of OCD, with therapists across the world. In this episode, Tia and Jenna shine a light on many of the nuances of OCD (including the overlap of ADHD and OCD), leave us with important take-aways, and describe the gold standard treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. We cover: Why is OCD becoming known as ‘the doubt disorder'? Is OCD ‘curable'? What do ADHD and OCD have in common, and how are they really different from each other? What is Perfectionism OCD and how is it different from regular perfectionism? Guest links: Find Tia: Website | Instagram | Tia's Podcast Find Jenna: Website | Instagram | Jenna's Podcast Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn about different subtypes of OCD, on TreatMyOCD.com Check out the NOCD: Effective care for OCD App Meet the Ontario Dig a Little Deeper OCD/ERP therapist Stefan Milosevic. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram| Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher |RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

In today's solo episode, I'm unveiling the invisible symptoms of ADHD. 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 is the ‘ADHD-adaption' a therapist needs to make for a client with ADHD? 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 mentioned in this episode: FREEe-book: Take Back Your Calendar: Time Mastery for the Time-Challenged, The original Blog post: Managing ‘Overwhelm' (and other invisible symptoms of ADHD/ADD), Want more free stuff? Sign up for The Dig Deeper Newsletter. Like self-paced courses? Use discount code ‘CCPODCAST' for 15% of DIY*ADHD: Everything you need to know in the first year after diagnosis. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Today we make VISIBLE the systemic challenges our kids with ADHD have to face in the public and Catholic school systems in Ontario. I'm talking to Heidi Bernhardt, Director of Education and Advocacy for CADDAC, who has been fighting the good fight for over 30 years on behalf of Ontario parents. Heidi gives us the insider scoop on a few major issues and helps us understand how we parents in Ontario can make our voices heard to our elected officials this Spring. We cover: Why did Ontario's Ministry of Education get an “Unsatisfactory/Fail” on its performance for children with ADHD? (Ouch!) What will make the biggest difference for kids with ADHD in Ontario schools? What should parents and ADHD advocates ask their local MPs in the upcoming Ontario election campaigns? Over the past 30 years, Heidi Bernhardt has helped raise awareness and understanding of ADHD among parents, those with ADHD, educators, health care professionals, industry leaders, government officials and the public through presentations, conferences, media interviews, and advocacy work. Heidi Bernhardt, is a psychiatric nurse by training, mother of three grown sons with ADHD and the founder of the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC), a Canadian charity dedicated to awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD. Heidi currently focuses on ADHD education material and systemic advocacy while holding the role of Director of Education and Advocacy for CADDAC. She also continues to teach and present on ADHD for CADDAC. Find Heidi: CADDAC | Heidi's bio and the CADDAC origin story Resources mentioned in this episode: The 2022 CADDAC Ontario Election Toolkit Read that report card: 2021 Report Card: ADHD in the School System Read: CADDAC's policy paper, Understanding ADHD as a Disability in the Post-Secondary Environment Use coupon CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD Tips for Early Childhood Educators and Parents and Strategies for the Classroom Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people with ADHD, who are challenged by their relationship with food and regular eating. In today's episode, I am talking to Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Dietitian, Josée Sovinsky, from Ottawa, Ontario about a fairly common struggle in the day-to-day lives of individuals and families with ADHD, who may not even really realize all that might be at the root of their struggles. Josée and I cover: Why is the old thinking of 'BMI' evil? Why is any food better than no food? How do people with ADHD experience hunger differently? What role does executive dysfunction play in disordered eating? How to shake up our idea of what meals should be. Resources mentioned in the show: The Bizarre and Racist History of the BMI Find Josee: Website | Instagram | Facebook Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

S1, E9: Building the skill of intentional decision making, with psychotherapist Christina Crowe In these solo episodes, I'm addressing common themes in questions coming in from our listener audience. 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? Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Today I'm coming to you solo, talking about the intense emotional experiences of the ADHD brain, and how to make communication more 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: Use coupon CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD 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. Christina Crowe is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and relentless mental health advocate. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Join me today, as André and I talk about what happens when you unlock the gifts of an ADHD brain AT WORK. We cover work life as an entrepreneur, workplace relationships, radical candor, and self-managed teams. Why is strength-finding so important for adults with ADHD? What is the deal with the intensity of people with ADHD at work? How does knowing how your brain works improve your relationships? Finding the beauty of ‘mistakes'. 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. 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 Sh!tlist Link Find André: Facebook | LinkedIN | The Impulsive Thinker Podcast | Tactical Breakthroughs Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Today we make VISIBLE the mental health of health care workers. I'm SO stoked Dr. Jessie Gold, psychiatrist from Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, joins us today, to talk to me about this incredibly important issue. You might know her from her strong advocacy and public platforms (@DrJessiGold) for both her patients and her fellow physicians. In this episode, Dr. Gold and I talk about: What are the signs of burnout in mental health clinicians? Why should we be concerned about the mental health of healthcare workers? What is moral injury and how can other workplaces (like teachers and first responders) also heal from this? How can we speak up about our mental health to our boss at work? Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. She is a nationally recognized expert on healthcare worker mental health and burnout (particularly during the pandemic), college mental health, using social media and media for mental health advocacy, and the overlap between pop culture and mental health, including celebrity self-disclosure. Find Dr. Gold: Instagram | Twitter | Full Bio | Articles | Academic Publications Resources mentioned in this episode: Our resource list for mental health supports around pandemic issues. CAMH: Mental health and COVID-19 resources for health care workers Use coupon CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Join us today, as Certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach Sabrina Belo, walks us through exactly what ‘Conscious Parenting' is, and how to do it. We talk about why it's a natural fit for ADHD families and cover off: What is ‘Conscious Parenting'? What can be hard about it at first? Why is this perspective shift so helpful for ADHD families? What are 'transitions in parenting' and how do we make them? Resources mentioned in this episode: Sabrina's curated Youtube playlist The book: The Conscious parent: transforming ourselves, empowering our children by Shefali Tsabry, PhD Use coupon CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD Sabrina Belo is a Certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach of the Dr. Shefali Institute. Sabrina has a certification in Grief Counselling, Diplomas in Psycho-Spirituality Studies, Transitional Support, is a Self-Reg Champion with Dr. Shanker's Self-Reg Foundations Program & The Mehrit Centre, and is a Integrative Somatic Trauma Practitioner. Find Sabrina: Website bio | Instagram | Facebook | Sabrina's eBook: Simple Steps to Self-Reg from Home Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Today's Guest is Lisa Clark-Musschoot, a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, owner of Nero's House in Regina, Saskatchewan and fierce ADHD Advocate. In this episode, Lisa and I talk about: How does ADHD affect the whole family? What do we do about medication misinformation? Was it a “pill problem” or a “provider problem”? What are the 3 things we can expect ADHD medications to do for us? How is early intervention in ADHD actually protective for kids? Find Lisa at Nero's House, on Instagram, and Facebook. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC-17) CADDAC - Canada's ADHD Patient Advocacy Group, and the 2021 Girls and Women Policy Paper. CADDRA - The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Today's Guest is John Foulkes, Registered Psychotherapist, ADHD Couples therapist and my colleague at Dig a Little Deeper. It's Valentine's Day, so John and I are talking about: How does ADHD show up on the couples therapy couch? How do we take responsibility for ourselves? What is an over-functioner to do? How to stop the 'Find the Bad Guy' dance in an ADHD couple dynamic? Why is ADHD like a stone in your shoe? Find John on Website | Instagram | John's book: My Mindful Compass: Bringing Focus into your Life Resources mentioned in this episode: Article co-written by Christina & John: ADHD couples: solutions beyond traditional couples therapy. The Dig A Little Deeper ADHD Resource Hub CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD Find Christina: Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 below. (CRPO #003908). Further support: The Dig a Little Deeper ADHD Resource Hub. Other Ontario-based support lines and free mental health resources. Kids Help Phone or call 1-800-668-6868. Canada-wide crisis services, or call 1-833-456-4566, (in QC: 1-866-277-3553). LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS Original music, courtesy of Tim Crowe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of sitting with Mindy Bilotta, a Registered Psychotherapist, from the Niagara region in Ontario, Canada. Mindy is my (anti)perfectionism and self-compassion expert, and I'm very pleased to be able to share this conversation with you. Mindy and I talk about: What is perfectionism really? Why do we do it? Are there different types? Why should we have self-compassion? Is it an antidote to perfectionism? Why can people with ADHD seem rigid in their thinking & coping? Why is “undoing aloneness” an essential part of healing? Mindy practices from the perspective that people have a wired-in capacity to heal and grow. Mindy is a Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF), an AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) trained therapist and Mindy has run 13 marathons (wow!). Find Mindy: Ready to Rise Psychotherapy | Facebook | Instagram. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let go of who you think you are supposed to be and embrace who you are. By Brené Brown, PhD. The Self-Compassion Test The Wholehearted Inventory Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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 | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

We are so lucky today! Our expert guest is family physician and ADHD expert, Dr. Joan Flood. Dr Flood MD, CCFP, FCFP is from Toronto, ON and specializes in ADHD. Dr Flood is on the board of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) and chairs the Advocacy Committee. In this episode, Dr. Flood and I talk about: How does ADHD really affect families? HOW should we talk to our family doc about ADHD? What do we need to know about ADHD meds? Where can family docs learn more about ADHD? Resources mentioned in this episode: CADDRA and ADHD Learn (free for CADDRA members!) CADDRA is an independent, not-for-profit, resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in the field of ADHD. CADDAC – the national patient advocacy organization for ADHD in Canada. Find Christina: Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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. (CRPO #003908). Further support: The Dig a Little Deeper ADHD Resource Hub. Other Ontario-based support lines and free mental health resources. Kids Help Phone or call 1-800-668-6868. Canada-wide crisis services, or call 1-833-456-4566, (in QC: 1-866-277-3553). LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS Original music, courtesy of Tim Crowe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

EVERYONE deserves access to high quality, accurate mental health information. On this podcast, as your host, Registered Psychotherapist Christina Crowe, I'm making it my job to connect some mental health dots - making invisible things visible. In this Episode 0, I share a bit of Why this podcast, and Why now. This show is going to make mental health information more accessible, so you can go to your trusted health care partner and advocate for yourself with a clearer sense of the kinds of conversations you can have. Please join me for Season One, where I'm bringing the people I turn to for support, mentorship and inspiration when it comes to the every day work of more balanced mental health. Find Christina: Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | 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. (CRPO #003908). Further support: The Dig a Little Deeper ADHD Resource Hub. Other Ontario-based support lines and free mental health resources. Kids Help Phone or call 1-800-668-6868. Canada-wide crisis services, or call 1-833-456-4566, (in QC: 1-866-277-3553). LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS Original music, courtesy of Tim Crowe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

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