The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

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

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

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 FacebookSandra 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

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

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people interested in exploring the unique ways we all relate to each other as richly neurodiverse humans. Our guest Jacquie Martin, is a pediatric occupational therapist from Toronto, who shares her beautifully compassionate perspective on the really important shifts in the OT and psychotherapy fields, when it comes to truly being a neurodivergent-affirming clinician.We talk about: What’s the deal with the disruption going on in the occupational therapy and psychotherapy professions? What does it mean to be a neurodivergent-affirming clinician? What is the “double empathy” problem for Autistic people?Resources: Neurodiversity and neurodiversity-affirming therapy: what does this mean? Autism and the double empathy problem: Implications for development and mental health 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 | TikTokA 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.

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

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

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

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

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