The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about the complications of 2E life - such as having ADHD and being ‘gifted’. The relationship between giftedness and ADHD, the impact of ableism and learned helplessness, and the experiences of adults with ADHD and Autism. Katie and I talk about: The importance of deep listening and acceptance in relationships with Autistic folks, and shifting away from trying to change them, Understanding the overlap between giftedness and ADHD, How can we support kids with ADHD and giftedness in the school system? The impact of school systems on mental health, What is internalized ableism and how does it affect neurodivergent individuals? What are the implications of ‘potential’ and thriving vs. struggling in individuals with neurodiversity? Resources for After the Show:  Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety. The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, Cognitive characteristics of intellectually gifted children with a diagnosis of ADHD Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive, by Marc Brackett,Ph.D Find Katie (CRPO #11244): Website | Instagram 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

I’m your host, Psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Clinical Psychologist Dr.  Jonathan Stea from Calgary, Alberta, and we’re talking about his newly published book, Mind the Science: Saving your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry. Dr. Stea and I cover: What makes certain wellness practices "sticky" and why do people become rigid proponents of them? How can clinicians navigate the tension between cultural competency and evidence-based care in the wellness industry? How can clinicians balance patient preferences and values with scientific evidence and clinical judgment in their practice? What resources are important for psychotherapists to follow up on? About our Guest:  Jonathan N. Stea, Ph.D., R. Psych., is a full-time practicing clinical psychologist and adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. Clinically, he specializes in the assessment and treatment of concurrent addiction and mental disorders. He's a two-time winner of the University of Calgary's Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision and co-editor of the book Investigating Clinical Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies. He was the 2022 recipient of the John G. Paterson Award from the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA), which is an annual award presented for the exceptional contribution to portraying psychological knowledge to the public. Find Dr. Stea: Website | X Resources for After the Show:  Mind the Science: Saving your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry, by Jonathan Stea, PhD.  Check out: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: A therapists rebuttal: Fighting medication stigma 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 your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about all things AuDHD, the acronym that is meant to indicate someone who is both Autistic and also has ADHD.  Katie and I talk about: Ableism, and internalized ableism,  The Squirrel Club in University, Should adults seek a formal Autism diagnosis?  Myriad presentations of AuDHD (ADHD + Autism), The power of validation. Resources for After the Show:  Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: The Second Reckoning, by Katie Richardson Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety, by Christina Crowe AuDHD & camouflaging, by Eden Arefaine  The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, to learn more about accessing appropriate screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment in Ontario.  Find Katie (CRPO #11244): Website | Instagram 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

Christina and Katie are two Canadian psychotherapists, who met online, became colleagues IRL and now, great friends. Come hang out in the sometimes quirky and mostly nerdy therapy world of Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, both Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario, Canada.  Today’s chat covered topics such as the pervasive effects of ableism and internalized ableism within the medical system and education, the impact of stoicism on emotional isolation, and the need for open conversations about mental health and existential topics. The conversation was reflective and insightful, touching on personal and professional aspects of their lives, including their complementary work styles and the impact of perfectionism and ableism. Highlights: Ethical communication in podcasting for therapists, Navigating ableism and internalized ableism, particularly in the context of the medical system and education, Being unafraid to engage in discussions with people in positions of power, Psychological Safety and social media - the good side (how we met) Reflections on Youthful Joy and Self-Expression, The intersection of perfectionism, ableism and self-awareness. Find Katie (CRPO #11244): Website | Instagram 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

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Season Four is here, and to kick off, I’m re-sharing an episode on Perfectionism and ADHD that covers content that comes up over and over again in therapy sessions. Resources for After the Show: Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially Late-Diagnosed ADHD and Shame, by Connie Marasco, RP 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, Dig Deeper School discount codes: Get 15% off on DIY*ADHD with code CCPODCAST, therapists, get 15% off DIY*ADHD:Couples with code PEBBLE. 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 have the privilege of speaking with medical oncologists Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley and Dr. Christine Simmons, co-chairs of the Junior Mentoring Program JuMP that fosters mentorship of junior medical oncology faculty across Canada, and strong advocates for psychological safety in medicine. Together, we cover: How does the hierarchy in medicine impact psychological safety and healthcare practitioners? What role does mentorship play in supporting junior medical oncologists? How can doctors manage the pressures of their job while continuing to provide the best care for their patients? What are the key aspects of psychological safety for health care workers? What are the specific disparities and challenges faced by medical professionals in different specialties? About our Guests:  Dr. Christine Simmons is a Medical Oncologist at the BCCA Vancouver and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She completed her residency training in Toronto, and completed a fellowship at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. She recently founded the Sarcoma Outcomes Unit at the BC Cancer Agency and is Founder and Chair of the not for profit organizations, Women in Cancer and All in Cancer. She co-chairs the Junior Mentoring Program JuMP that fosters mentorship/sponsorship of junior medical oncology faculty across Canada and serves on the executive of WinC (Women in Cancer/All in Cancer).  Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley, is a practicing Medical Oncologist and the Medical Director of the Cancer Program at Sinai Health System in Toronto, Canada. She is also the Director of the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Sinai Health and holds the Marvelle Koffler Chair in Breast Research. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and an Associate Scientist at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Toronto, Canada. Dr. Brezden treats both breast and gastrointestinal (colorectal and gastric cancers) malignancies, which are her major areas of research interest. She co-chairs the Junior Mentoring Program JuMP that fosters mentorship/sponsorship of junior medical oncology faculty across Canada and serves on the executive of WinC (Women in Cancer/All in Cancer). She is an advocate for patients and serves as a board member of ReThink Breast Cancer and MyGutFeeling and also serves on the scientific committee for the Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network. After the Show:  Check out Women in Cancer/All in Cancer, The Canadian Cancer Society, The Canadian Medical Association Wellness for Doctors site, Information about Psychological Safety in Medicine from the CMPA, Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario, Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Official Pod Squad Merch! ​100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program ​operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON. 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

Today I have the privilege of speaking with returning guest Dr Joan Flood, a Family Physician who treats ADHD in all ages, from Toronto. Dr. Flood is here to share with you the work that your dedicated physician advocates do behind the scenes and after hours, to help families, healthcare professionals and educators get the resources they need to provide the care people with ADHD deserve. We cover:  Why we should all care about ADHD advocacy and access to treatment,  The challenges and successes in treating ADHD across the lifespan, How Canadians fare with medication shortages and generics, What is Bill-C329 and the Creating Equitable Access to Care for ADHD in Canada Action Plan?, How you can help.  About our Guest: Dr. Joan Flood (she/her) is a Board Member of CADDRA, the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance—an organization that provides physicians across Canada with scientifically-supported guidelines for diagnosing and treating ADHD. In CADDRA, Dr. Flood shares her expertise and leadership on several committees. She chairs the Advocacy Committee, a group dedicated to speaking with government officials and advocating for disability tax credit and medication coverage on behalf of individuals with ADHD. Dr. Flood also serves on CADDRA’s Education Committee, a group sharing specific standards of practice for ADHD assessment and treatment with Canadian clinicians. Dr. Flood treats ADHD at The Possibilities Clinic in Toronto.  After the Show:  Action Plan: Creating Equitable Access to ADHD Care in Canada Get financial support for your ADHD brand name medications - see “Need Help With Medication Costs?” about halfway down our ADHD & Treatment resource page,,  Ontario: get an ADHD assessment, diagnosis and treatment with the NP-led clinic at Dig a Little Deeper, ADHD clinician or researcher? Come to the annual CADDRA conference, Sept. 27-29th in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Find your MP in Ottawa and let them know you support Bill C329, and want their support too.  Find an ADHD-trained psychotherapist in Canada: Find a Therapist, The Dig Deeper School: use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD, or use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples. Official Pod Squad Merch! ​100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program ​operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON. 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

Today I’m introducing the 2nd of 2 solo episode series talking about psychological safety. Today's show will build upon what I shared last week, about psychological safety at work, by now applying the same lens to our home and family life. I’ll share what psychological safety means in the context of family and how exploring it together can help build your family bonds.  I’m covering:  Learning how to create an emotionally safe environment fosters open communication, mutual respect, and emotional support among family members, Learn how signs like willingness to take interpersonal risks, ability to express vulnerabilities, and encouragement of diverse opinions within the family dynamic foster emotional safety, Learn how you can implement techniques that  foster shared values, promote empathy and understanding, establish rituals and traditions, and model open communication at home, Know when to get outside help. Remembering you don’t have to do this alone. Family therapy can help you understand and address challenges, strengthening your family dynamic to build trust. After the Show:  Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario, The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples. Official Pod Squad Merch! ​100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program ​operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON. 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

Welcome back to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we like to talk about both the obvious, but more importantly, the not so obvious, in our worlds, in service of more accessible mental health information. I’m your host psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m introducing the first of 2 solo episodes, talking about psychological safety. Today's show will offer a brief introduction to the concept of psychological safety at work. I’ll share what it means, where the concept came from, and why it’s the most important factor shared between high performing teams. I cover: what builds and kills trust at work, the difference between safety and trust, how leaders can truly lead and the importance of understanding emotion at work.  After the Show:  Read: Learn more about the art of mindful communication and mastering your emotions at work, Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario, The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples. Official Pod Squad Merch! ​100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program ​operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON. 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

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible.  Today I have the privilege of speaking with André Brisson.  Today’s episode is chock full of topics related to professional identity and entrepreneurship. We  explore our own experiences being founders and successful project and company launcher’s, the need for distinct types of leadership at different stages of business growth, and the challenges of transitioning professionally.  We also discussed the impact of ADHD on motivation and the ability to focus, as well as the nuances of quick start energy and follow-through in the context of entrepreneurship and the critical importance of self-awareness and the need to break old habits to achieve better time management and work-life balance. Come hang out with us as we meander through the rich context of neurodivergent entrepreneurship, leadership and transformations throughout our careers. About our guest: André Brisson is the host of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast, the podcast for the high-achieving ADHD entrepreneur.  André owns an entrepreneurial consulting engineering company and recently started Tactical Breakthroughs where he is developing the ADHD Transformation Journey Program. Diagnosed late in life with severe ADHD, the mechanisms and systems he created to overcome his undiagnosed ADHD helped him succeed.  He credits his undiagnosed ADHD as key to his success and also a factor in restricting success.  Find André: Facebook | LinkedIN |  André’s Blog | The Impulsive Thinker Podcast | Tactical Breakthroughs After the Show:  Read: ⁠The Dig Deeper Blog⁠, Access: Our list of ⁠mental health resources⁠ and connections, and some ⁠free downloads⁠, or ⁠low cost counselling ⁠in Ontario, The OG: ⁠The ADHD Resource Hub⁠, Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on ⁠DIY*ADHD⁠. Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on ⁠DIY*ADHD:Couples⁠. ⁠Official Pod Squad Merch⁠! ​100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program ​operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON. 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