The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

Today’s Guest is John Foulkes, Registered Psychotherapist, ADHD Couples therapist and my colleague at Dig a Little Deeper. It’s Valentine's Day, so John and I are talking about:  How does ADHD show up on the couples therapy couch?  How do we take responsibility for ourselves?  What is an over-functioner to do?  How to stop the 'Find the Bad Guy' dance in an ADHD couple dynamic?  Why is ADHD like a stone in your shoe?  Find John on Website | Instagram | John’s book: My Mindful Compass: Bringing Focus into your Life Resources mentioned in this episode: Article co-written by Christina & John: ADHD couples: solutions beyond traditional couples therapy. The Dig A Little Deeper ADHD Resource Hub CCPODCAST to get 15% off DIY*ADHD Find Christina: 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 below. (CRPO #003908). Further support: The Dig a Little Deeper ADHD Resource Hub. Other Ontario-based support lines and free mental health resources. Kids Help Phone or call 1-800-668-6868. Canada-wide crisis services, or call 1-833-456-4566, (in QC: 1-866-277-3553). LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS Original music, courtesy of Tim Crowe.

In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of sitting with Mindy Bilotta, a Registered Psychotherapist, from the Niagara region in Ontario, Canada. Mindy is my (anti)perfectionism and self-compassion expert, and I’m very pleased to be able to share this conversation with you. Mindy and I talk about: What is perfectionism really? Why do we do it? Are there different types? Why should we have self-compassion? Is it an antidote to perfectionism? Why can people with ADHD seem rigid in their thinking & coping? Why is “undoing aloneness” an essential part of healing? Mindy practices from the perspective that people have a wired-in capacity to heal and grow. Mindy is a Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF), an AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) trained therapist and Mindy has run 13 marathons (wow!).  Find Mindy:  Ready to Rise Psychotherapy | Facebook | Instagram. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let go of who you think you are supposed to be and embrace who you are. By Brené Brown, PhD. The Self-Compassion Test The Wholehearted Inventory 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

We are so lucky today! Our expert guest is family physician and ADHD expert, Dr. Joan Flood. Dr Flood MD, CCFP, FCFP is from Toronto, ON and specializes in ADHD. Dr Flood is on the board of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) and chairs the Advocacy Committee. In this episode, Dr. Flood and I talk about: How does ADHD really affect families? HOW should we talk to our family doc about ADHD? What do we need to know about ADHD meds? Where can family docs learn more about ADHD? Resources mentioned in this episode: CADDRA and ADHD Learn (free for CADDRA members!) CADDRA is an independent, not-for-profit, resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in the field of ADHD. CADDAC – the national patient advocacy organization for ADHD in Canada. Find Christina: 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. (CRPO #003908). Further support: The Dig a Little Deeper ADHD Resource Hub. Other Ontario-based support lines and free mental health resources. Kids Help Phone or call 1-800-668-6868. Canada-wide crisis services, or call 1-833-456-4566, (in QC: 1-866-277-3553). LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS Original music, courtesy of Tim Crowe.

EVERYONE deserves access to high quality, accurate mental health information. On this podcast, as your host, Registered Psychotherapist Christina Crowe, I'm making it my job to connect some mental health dots - making invisible things visible.  In this Episode 0, I share a bit of Why this podcast, and Why now. This show is going to make mental health information more accessible, so you can go to your trusted health care partner and advocate for yourself with a clearer sense of the kinds of conversations you can have.  Please join me for Season One, where I'm bringing the people I turn to for support, mentorship and inspiration when it comes to the every day work of more balanced mental health.  Find Christina: 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. (CRPO #003908).  Further support: The Dig a Little Deeper ADHD Resource Hub. Other Ontario-based support lines and free mental health resources. Kids Help Phone or call 1-800-668-6868. Canada-wide crisis services, or call 1-833-456-4566, (in QC: 1-866-277-3553). LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS Original music, courtesy of Tim Crowe.