The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

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: 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. 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 above and on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: 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 ADHD & Treatment resource pageNP-led clinic at Dig a Little Deeperannual CADDRA conference, Sept. 27-29thFind your MP in OttawaFind a TherapistDIY*ADHDDIY*ADHD:CouplesOfficial 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 above and on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: After the Show: The Dig Deeper Blogmental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling The ADHD Resource HubDIY*ADHDDIY*ADHD:CouplesOfficial 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 above and on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: builds and kills trustthe difference trulyat work After the Show: Learn more about the art of mindful communication and mastering your emotions at work,mental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling The ADHD Resource HubDIY*ADHDDIY*ADHD:CouplesOfficial 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 above and on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic 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 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: ⁠The Dig Deeper Blog⁠⁠mental health resources⁠⁠free downloads⁠⁠low cost counselling ⁠⁠The ADHD Resource Hub⁠⁠DIY*ADHD⁠⁠DIY*ADHD:Couples⁠⁠Official 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 above and on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: Resources for After the Show: The Dig Deeper Blogfree downloadslow cost counsellingThe ADHD Resource HubDIY*ADHDDIY*ADHD:CouplesOfficial Pod Squad Merch100% 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 --- 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 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: Resources mentioned in the show: The Dig Deeper Blogmental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling The ADHD Resource HubDIY*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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: Resources for After The Show: Rewiring Tinnitus: How I Finally Found Relief From The Ringing In My EarsTinnitus, Powerlessness, and PTSD: Framing Tinnitus as an Acute Stress DisorderThe Dig Deeper Blogmental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling The ADHD Resource HubDIY*ADHDOfficial 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: Resources for after the show: Website,The Dig Deeper Blogmental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling The ADHD Resource HubDIY*ADHDDIY*ADHD:CouplesOfficial 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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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. Practical advice: When ADHD and PMS collidemental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling The ADHD Resource HubDIY*ADHDOfficial 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: Resources for After The Show: NEW: Female-specific pharmacotherapy in ADHD: premenstrual adjustment of psychostimulant dosage Zeitgebers Are the Key to Helping Control Your Circadian Rhythms and assessment scales, Holland Sleep Disorders questionnaire ADHD in Women research surveyLight Therapy glassesThe ADHD Resource HubDIY*ADHDDIY*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. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: Resources for you, After the Show: 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. mental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling 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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: Resources for After the show: Full Sped Ahead:Understood.OrgThe ADHD Resource Hubmental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling 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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: Resources mentioned in the show: International Conference on ADHDThe ADHD Resource Hubmental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling 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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: accuratethe challengesdoctor-patient communicationinnovations in mental health 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: Girls and Women with ADHD: our missed forgotten and most vulnerablemental health resourcesfree downloadslow cost counselling The ADHD Resource HubDIY*ADHDDIY*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. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe/message

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: Resources mentioned in the show: Stepfamilies: Love, parenting and marriage in the first decadeParenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure KidsDIY*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: and isn’t Resources mentioned in the show: GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence to Dysautonomia and PainDownloadable Symptom TrackerEDS Society website ResourcesUnderstanding Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum DisorderHypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) Learn about the 13 subtypes of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)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