The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

A late-in-life ADHD diagnosis can feel like a bombshell—bringing clarity, grief, and a flood of emotions. But what happens after the diagnosis?In this solo episode, host Christina Crowe, psychotherapist, dives deep into something she talks about all the time, but has never dedicated a full episode to before: The Reckoning.In this episode, Christina unpacks: The three distinct phases of "The Reckoning" and how long it really lasts, How to find opportunities in your late ADHD diagnosis, Key questions to ask yourself as you process your new reality, Where to find the best resources for support and growth,If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, this episode will help you make sense of your journey, find self-compassion, and move forward with clarity.🎧 Listen now and start making sense of your ADHD Reckoning!Resources for After the Show:  The Reckoning: Reflecting on a (late) ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult Nigg, J. T., John, O. P., Blaskey, L. G., Huang-Pollock, C. L., Willcutt, E. G., Hinshaw, S. P., & Pennington, B. (2002). Big five dimensions and ADHD symptoms: links between personality traits and clinical symptoms. Journal of personality and social psychology, 83(2), 451–469. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.83.2.451 Take a Big 5 Personality test The OG: The ADHD Resource HubFind Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | XA gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our  Resources page on our website.LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio | AmazonMusic | RSS

What if understanding your brain could change the way you think about mental health, relationships, and self-compassion?Today on The Christina Crowe Podcast, we’re connecting the dots with my favorite teacher of neurobiology, Juliane Taylor Shore. Jules brings fascinating insights into how our brains shape our experiences—and how we can work with our minds instead of against them.🔬 In this episode, we explore: The differences between integrated vs. less integrated brain states, How self-compassion plays a crucial role in behaviour change & mental health, The impact of neurodiversity on processing emotions and experiences, Strategies to foster psychological safety in relationships.If you're curious about the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, and relationships, this conversation is packed with insights that will change how you see yourself and others.🎧 Listen now and start making sense of your mind!Resources for After the Show:  Setting Boundaries that Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected and Empowered by Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT, The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especially about ADHD and Emotions, and ADHD and Trauma. Guest Bio: Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT, LPC, SEP, is a therapist, author, and teacher who is creating spaces where people can move into more self-compassion, self-trust, empowerment, and integrity. Jules regularly teaches and speaks to people from all around the world and translates new understandings in neurobiology into practices that can support brain change. She is the author of Setting Boundaries that Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected and Empowered. Find Jules:Juliane Taylor Shore | Instagram: @JulianetaylorshoreFind Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | TikTok | XA 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 or our Resources page on our website.LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic |RSS

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible.  Today I’m sharing a re-play that covers content that comes up over and over again in therapy sessions. In today’s episode, I'm breaking down the nuances between the coexistence of ADHD and Depression. 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:  In Ontario? Get low-cost CBT from our supervised and ADHD-trained counselling intern clinic.  Thriving Through the Seasons: Coping with Seasonal Depression and ADHD, by Julia D'Addurno  On Depression: The Why, The Beginning and the Recovery, by Christina Crowe Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or sign up for quality affordable therapy in Ontario, The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especially on ADHD and all its comorbidities Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | 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 Resources page on our website. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible.  Today I’m sharing a re-play to cover us over the winter break, that covers content that comes up over and over again in therapy sessions. Today, listen in as Certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach Sabrina Belo, walks us through exactly what ‘Conscious Parenting’ is, and why it's a great fit for ADHD families. We talk about why it’s a natural fit for ADHD families, but also, What’s really hard about it (at first)? Why this perspective shift can be so transformational, not only for kids, but also for parents.   Resources for After the Show:  Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, Finding Joy in the Holidays: Rethinking Traditions with Heart by Sabrina Belo  Parenting through transformative experiences: how an ADHD diagnosis can change your family life for the better, by Sabrina Belo  The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, including ADHD and Parenting: Family life, parenting & solutions that work. Get 25% off anything at the Dig Deeper School - use coupon HOHOHO24 until Dec 31st.  Find Sabrina: Work with Sabrina | Instagram  Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | 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 Resources page on our website. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS

The link between ADHD and substance use disorders (SUD) is often misunderstood—but getting it right is critical for effective treatment.In this solo episode, host Christina Crowe, psychotherapist, revisits one of the podcast’s most important topics to share new insights and updated recommendations for those navigating both ADHD and substance use.🧠 In this episode, Christina covers: The connection between untreated ADHD and substance use, The short- and long-term effects of cannabis on the ADHD brain, Why understanding substance use within the ADHD context is so important, What therapists need to know when treating ADHD alongside SUD, The pros and cons of ADHD medication for those with a history of substance use.Whether you're a clinician, someone with ADHD, or supporting a loved one, this episode breaks down the critical nuances of ADHD and addiction—so treatment can be safe, informed, and effective.🎧 Tune in now for the latest on ADHD & substance use!Resources for After the Show:  The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, in particular, ADHD & Special Topics: SUD Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts and Additional Resources + Substance Use Disorder and ADHD: Safe, Effective Treatment Options, Webinar with Dr. Wilens Cannabis and ADHD – A CADDRA Policy Statement ConnexOntario: 24/7 Access to Mental Health, Addiction, and Problem Gambling Information Primary reference: Ahmed, G. and Chang, S. (2024, Sept. 28). Overcoming Challenges in ADHD Care: Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Concurrent Substance Use Disorders. [Conference presentation]. CADDRA Annual Conference, Winnipeg, MB.Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | XA gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS

Sabrina Belo, a Certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach and counselor, shares her expertise on navigating ADHD in romantic relationships. She highlights the unique challenges partners face, discussing the emotional complexities and common misconceptions about ADHD. Sabrina emphasizes the importance of compassion, communication, and self-awareness for healthier dynamics. The conversation also addresses the impact of untreated ADHD on family structures and advocates for supportive environments, encouraging couples to work together to improve understanding and connection.

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m doing a solo, answering some special request questions I’ve received from our audience this season. Today, I’m talking to the parents of ADHD kids who are dreading upcoming family gatherings because you aren’t getting what you need from your extended family members. Let’s talk about what’s going on, and how to get more of what you need.  I cover today:  Asking for Support as an ADHD Parent - why is it hard? Tactful responses to triggering comments, How to explore what might be really going on, How to plan for a better experience,  before you get there.  Resources for After the Show:  How to Manage Family Stress over the Holidays by Kim Crossman  The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS

Today I’m bringing you a solo - Part 2 - on the more messy parts of neurodiverse workplaces - which is every workplace, (if you don’t know by now!). I’m psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and  of course I like talking about messy things and invisible things and laying it out on the table so we can all get to it, together.  So today’s topic is Neurodivergent Teams: Navigating the Messy Middle of ADHD at Work. I cover today:  How do the core symptoms of ADHD show up in the workplace?  Why is it hard to manage this between neurotypes?  Why is it important to learn about the cost of untreated ADHD to workplaces?  Some of my ‘hot tips’ to consider for both bosses and employees.  Resources for After the Show:  Read: Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety, CADDAC’s detailed workplace accommodation chart  from Manulife (nice to see!) How to help people with ADHD succeed in the workplace  The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, and our Work/Career article section.  Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our  Resources page on our website. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS

What does it mean to be a neurodivergent business owner, leader, and health care provider? How can we create workplaces where neurodivergent minds thrive?In this solo episode, host Christina Crowe, psychotherapist, answers the big questions she often gets about neurodivergent leadership, workplace culture, and team dynamics.💡 In this episode, Christina covers: The connection between psychological safety and neurodivergent-affirming practices, Why neurodivergent-affirming care is a form of cultural competence—and why it matters, Best practices for leading and managing a team of adults with ADHD, How to cultivate your team’s strengths and create a thriving, inclusive workplace.If you're a business owner, leader, or just passionate about neurodivergent-affirming spaces, this episode is packed with insights and actionable strategies.🎧 Tune in now to learn how to lead with neurodivergence in mind!Resources for After the Show:  Read: Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety, What Is Psychological Safety? by Amy Gallo OAMHP course: Skill-Building for Therapists: Creating Neurodivergent Affirming Practices, Psychological Safety Is Not About Being Safe CMAJ: Harassment in the Field of Medicine: Cultural Barriers to Psychological Safety HBR: High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety: Here’s How to Create It The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub CADDAC: ADHD Workplace Accommodations ChartFind Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | XA gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our  Resources page on our website.. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic  RSS

Today I have a brief solo episode for you on some emerging data about the experience of folks with both ADHD and Autism (AuDHD) on stimulant medication. This episode is meant to share a snapshot of this new data, and you can read more by referencing the resources linked below! I’m highlighting: Specific side effects of stimulant medications that are more common in individuals with both ADHD and Autism, The impact of stimulant meds on our interpersonal relationships in folks with ADHD and Autism, Unmasking, hyperfocus, sensory sensitivities and anxiety. Resources for After the Show:  The effect of stimulants on irritability in autism comorbid with ADHD: a systematic review Ahuja, V. (2024, June 11). Q: “Can adhd meds unmask autism?” ADDitude. https://www.additudemag.com/audhd-medication-side-effects Pharmacotherapy of ADHD in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Effectiveness and Side Effects Psychostimulants for ADHD-like symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorders The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, and our ADHD & Treatment resource page.  Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | 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 or our resources page on our website.  LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS