The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

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

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who are struggling with the incredibly difficult experience of divorce, redefining the adult and parenting relationships inside - and outside - of a family unit, and how to find the support you need to get through to the other side. I am talking to Ashley Wood, Divorce Transition & Recovery Coach, Certified Divorce Coach® and our own Conscious Parenting Coach, Sabrina Belo.  We cover:  What is the one question you can ask yourself to regain some emotional regulation as a triggered co-parent?  What are the signs of a ‘high-conflict’ divorce, and what do I do if I’m in one?  How do you know if you have the right mediator?   Helpful perspective shifts for transitions in parenting.  Resources mentioned in the show:  What you should know about Family Law in Ontario,  Ashley’s checklist for hiring a family lawyer (or mediator),  Books Christina recommends: Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids by Christina McGhee, Two Homes by Claire Masurel, and Stepfamilies: Love, parenting and marriage in the first decade by James Bray, PhD.  Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.  Find Ashley: Website | Instagram  Find Sabrina: Website bio | Instagram  Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | Instagram | TikTok  A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.  LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS

Today, we are making invisible things visible for anyone who has struggled with money, or recognizes their complicated relationship with money. Money and mental health problems have a long, entangled and bi-directional history. People with less money have more mental health problems, and people with mental health problems have more problems managing money.  We talk about:  The complicated relationship between money and mental health,  Why is managing money so hard when we have ADHD?  What are some easy ways to automate our finances so we are less overwhelmed?  Jeff’s Must Read books to level up your money game.  Resources mentioned in the show:  Jeff’s Recommended Money Reading: Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, Simple Wealth, Inevitable Wealth by Nick Murray  Check out the ADHD Resource Hub for more on parts of the journey.  Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.  Our Guest: Jeff Chapman, CFP Jeff is the President + Head Financial Planner for G.E. Chapman Financial Services Inc. Jeff has been providing his clients with trusted and sound advice for their insurance and wealth management goals for over 15 years. He earned his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2010. As a former high school teacher, he takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and helping people understand financial planning-related topics. Away from the office, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife Jaimie and two kids, Henry and Jane. He is an avid sports fan who had his best-selling book, Ultimate Hockey, published in 1999. He is a proud supporter of Liverpool FC and the Toronto Raptors and Blue Jays.  Find Jeff: Website | Twitter |LinkedIn  Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | TikTok  A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.  LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS

Today, we are making invisible things visible for mom’s who are struggling to come to terms with and manage their own symptoms of ADHD. I am talking to Patricia Sung, a former teacher and transplanted midwesterner, offering compassion and strategies that work for ADHD brains and families, helping other mom’s navigate an area with not nearly enough support. We cover: What is the number one issue affecting moms with ADHD? What are "the closet years"? What do moms with ADHD need to give themselves permission to do? How is your presentation of ADHD like Nonna's sauce? How to find and follow Patricia: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Motherhood in ADHD Podcast Resources mentioned in the show: Get free stuff from Patricia to help you manage your life! Check out the ADHD Resource Hub for more info for all parts of the journey. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS

Today, we are making invisible things visible for the people of colour, who happen to have ADHD, as also might have families who don't believe they can possibly have ‘mental health’ problems. I am talking to Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, whom some of you might know as “The Kicks Shrink” on social media, who makes wonderfully educational videos about all kinds of mental health conditions, including what it's like to be a doctor with a ‘brown dad’.  We talk about:  What it’s like being a high achiever with ADHD, including getting through medical school, What it was like growing up in a Pakistani Punjabi family with ADHD,  How the Sinclair Method helps people reduce problematic alcohol use,  What people who have a history of substance use should know about treating their ADHD with stimulant medication.  Our Guest: Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD is a triple board certified psychiatrist, in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as addiction medicine. He is based out of Northern Virginia and works primarily with children and adolescents through the major hospital system in the area, providing services as the psychiatrist for the adolescent partial hospitalization program, as well as outpatient medication management. He also has his own private practice, LouCouPsych, working with adults with a special interest in ADHD, addictions, depression and anxiety. He also works with the national basketball players association mental health and wellness program, and is available as a provider and resource for the Washington Wizards. If that wasn’t enough, Dr Mirza has been cultivating his presence online with the goal of reducing the stigma around psychiatrists, psychiatry, and mental health discussions as a whole, providing a down to earth and approachable face, which has led to him having nearly 50,000 followers, being interviewed for TIME magazine, and appearing on NBC.  Find Dr. Mirza: Website | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter |  Resources mentioned in the show:  The Abstinence Myth: A new approach for overcoming addiction without shame, judgement or rules. by Adi Jaffe, PhD. ​ Check out the ADHD Resource Hub for more info for all parts of the journey.  Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.  Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | TikTok  A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage. 

Today, we are making invisible things VISIBLE for the people of Ontario and therapists, shining a light the landscape of mental health care in this province.  In today’s episode, I am talking to the President of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), Registered Psychotherapist Jane Alway, about the barriers we face, and the opportunities for action. We cover: Why did both waitlists, and certain conditions like eating disorders, increase during the pandemic? Exactly how can our provincial government increase everyday Ontarians' access to mental health care? If we want to be able to be able to see a qualified therapist within a reasonable amount of time, what should we be asking our provincial candidates during the upcoming election? How can psychotherapists in Ontario use their voices to help advocate for their clients? Find Jane: Jane’s bio and message on the OAMHP site | Twitter |Facebook |LinkedIN  Resources mentioned in the show: Find a therapist on the OAMHP directory Learn about the 2022 OAMHP Fall Conference and catch the early bird registration. Read about all of the incredible advocacy work the OAMHP does on behalf of its members and Ontarians seeking mental health care. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS