The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

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

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), otherwise known as ‘The Doubt Disorder.’ I’m talking to OCD advocate Tia Wilson, and OCD therapist, licensed professional counselor and Clinical Marketing Director at NOCD, Jenna Overbaugh. NOCD (“No-CD”) is an organization dedicated to the treatment of OCD, with therapists across the world. In this episode, Tia and Jenna shine a light on many of the nuances of OCD (including the overlap of ADHD and OCD), leave us with important take-aways, and describe the gold standard treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. We cover: Why is OCD becoming known as ‘the doubt disorder’? Is OCD ‘curable’? What do ADHD and OCD have in common, and how are they really different from each other? What is Perfectionism OCD and how is it different from regular perfectionism? Guest links: Find Tia: Website | Instagram | Tia’s Podcast Find Jenna: Website  | Instagram | Jenna’s Podcast Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn about different subtypes of OCD, on TreatMyOCD.com Check out the NOCD: Effective care for OCD App Meet the Ontario Dig a Little Deeper OCD/ERP therapist Stefan Milosevic. 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

In today’s solo episode, I’m unveiling the invisible symptoms of ADHD. 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: What is the ‘ADHD-adaption’ a therapist needs to make for a client with ADHD? Why do people with ADHD struggle with time? Why is time management for ADHD brains different from the ‘typicals? What is the sweet spot in Christina’s Boredom/Overwhelm Venn Diagram? Resources mentioned in this episode: FREEe-book: Take Back Your Calendar: Time Mastery for the Time-Challenged, The original Blog post: Managing ‘Overwhelm’ (and other invisible symptoms of ADHD/ADD), Want more free stuff? Sign up for The Dig Deeper Newsletter.  Like self-paced courses? Use discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ for 15% of DIY*ADHD: Everything you need to know in the first year after diagnosis.  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 make VISIBLE the systemic challenges our kids with ADHD have to face in the public and Catholic school systems in Ontario. I'm talking to Heidi Bernhardt, Director of Education and Advocacy for CADDAC, who has been fighting the good fight for over 30 years on behalf of Ontario parents. Heidi gives us the insider scoop on a few major issues and helps us understand how we parents in Ontario can make our voices heard to our elected officials this Spring.  We cover: Why did Ontario’s Ministry of Education get an “Unsatisfactory/Fail” on its performance for children with ADHD? (Ouch!) What will make the biggest difference for kids with ADHD in Ontario schools? What should parents and ADHD advocates ask their local MPs in the upcoming Ontario election campaigns? Over the past 30 years, Heidi Bernhardt has helped raise awareness and understanding of ADHD among parents, those with ADHD, educators, health care professionals, industry leaders, government officials and the public through presentations, conferences, media interviews, and advocacy work. Heidi Bernhardt, is a psychiatric nurse by training, mother of three grown sons with ADHD and the founder of the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC), a Canadian charity dedicated to awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD. Heidi currently focuses on  ADHD education material and systemic advocacy while holding the role of Director of Education and Advocacy for CADDAC. She also continues to teach and present on ADHD for CADDAC. Find Heidi: CADDAC | Heidi’s bio and the CADDAC origin story  Resources mentioned in this episode: The 2022 CADDAC Ontario Election Toolkit Read that report card: 2021 Report Card: ADHD in the School System Read: CADDAC’s policy paper, Understanding ADHD as a Disability in the Post-Secondary Environment Use coupon CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD Tips for Early Childhood Educators and Parents and Strategies for the Classroom 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.

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people with ADHD, who are challenged by their relationship with food and regular eating. In today’s episode, I am talking to Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Dietitian, Josée Sovinsky, from Ottawa, Ontario about a fairly common struggle in the day-to-day lives of individuals and families with ADHD, who may not even really realize all that might be at the root of their struggles.  Josée and I cover:  Why is the old thinking of 'BMI' evil? Why is any food better than no food? How do people with ADHD experience hunger differently? What role does executive dysfunction play in disordered eating? How to shake up our idea of what meals should be. Resources mentioned in the show: The Bizarre and Racist History of the BMI Find Josee: Website | Instagram | Facebook 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

S1, E9: Building the skill of intentional decision making, with psychotherapist Christina Crowe In these solo episodes, I’m addressing common themes in questions coming in from our listener audience. 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? 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