The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

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

Today I’m coming to you solo, talking about the intense emotional experiences of the ADHD brain, and how to make communication more mindful. In this episode, I talk about: What parts of our brain are implicated in both emotional regulation and ADHD? Where are the places in our lives we see the impact of ADHD-associated emotional dysregulation? Why are difficult conversations harder for people with ADHD? How can a “we-first” versus “me-first” perspective build your communication skills? Resources mentioned in this episode: Use coupon CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD The Five Keys to Mindful Communication: Using Deep Listening and Mindful Speech to Strengthen Relationships, Heal Conflicts, and Accomplish Your Goals by Susan Gillis Chapman. Christina Crowe is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and relentless mental health advocate. 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

Join me today, as André and I talk about what happens when you unlock the gifts of an ADHD brain AT WORK. We cover work life as an entrepreneur, workplace relationships, radical candor, and self-managed teams.  Why is strength-finding so important for adults with ADHD?  What is the deal with the intensity of people with ADHD at work?  How does knowing how your brain works improve your relationships?  Finding the beauty of ‘mistakes’.  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.  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  Sh!tlist Link Find André: Facebook | LinkedIN | The Impulsive Thinker Podcast | Tactical Breakthroughs  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 mental health of health care workers. I’m SO stoked Dr. Jessi Gold, psychiatrist from Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, joins us today, to talk to me about this incredibly important issue. You might know her from her strong advocacy and public platforms (@DrJessiGold) for both her patients and her fellow physicians.  In this episode, Dr. Gold and I talk about:  What are the signs of burnout in mental health clinicians?  Why should we be concerned about the mental health of healthcare workers?  What is moral injury and how can other workplaces (like teachers and first responders) also heal from this?  How can we speak up about our mental health to our boss at work?  Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. She is a nationally recognized expert on healthcare worker mental health and burnout (particularly during the pandemic), college mental health, using social media and media for mental health advocacy, and the overlap between pop culture and mental health, including celebrity self-disclosure.  Find Dr. Gold: Instagram | Twitter | Full Bio | Articles | Academic Publications  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Our resource list for mental health supports around pandemic issues.  CAMH: Mental health and COVID-19 resources for health care workers  Use coupon CCPODCAST to get 15% off 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

Join us today, as Certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach Sabrina Belo, walks us through exactly what ‘Conscious Parenting’ is, and how to do it. We talk about why it’s a natural fit for ADHD families and cover off: What is ‘Conscious Parenting’? What can be hard about it at first? Why is this perspective shift so helpful for ADHD families? What are 'transitions in parenting' and how do we make them? Resources mentioned in this episode: Sabrina’s curated Youtube playlist The book: The Conscious parent: transforming ourselves, empowering our children by Shefali Tsabry, PhD Use coupon CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD Sabrina Belo is a Certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach of the Dr. Shefali Institute. Sabrina has a certification in Grief Counselling, Diplomas in Psycho-Spirituality Studies, Transitional Support, is a Self-Reg Champion with Dr. Shanker’s Self-Reg Foundations Program & The Mehrit Centre, and is a Integrative Somatic Trauma Practitioner. Find Sabrina: Website bio | Instagram | Facebook | Sabrina’s eBook: Simple Steps to Self-Reg from Home 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’s Guest is Lisa Clark-Musschoot, a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, owner of Nero's House in Regina, Saskatchewan and fierce ADHD Advocate. In this episode, Lisa and I talk about: How does ADHD affect the whole family? What do we do about medication misinformation? Was it a “pill problem” or a “provider problem”? What are the 3 things we can expect ADHD medications to do for us? How is early intervention in ADHD actually protective for kids? Find Lisa at Nero’s House, on Instagram, and Facebook. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC-17) CADDAC - Canada’s ADHD Patient Advocacy Group, and the 2021 Girls and Women Policy Paper. CADDRA - The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance CCPODCAST to get 15% off 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