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Send us Fan Mail From ADHD to NeuroFloe. When Your Struggle Becomes Your Assignment | Featuring Shawana Gatlin What if your biggest struggle became the very thing God used to help thousands of other people? In this episode of Distracted, Not Disqualified, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and NeuroFloe founder Shawana Gatlin for an honest conversation about living with ADHD, receiving a diagno...

Send us Fan Mail Hiding in Plain Sight | Loán Lake's Story of Trichotillomania, Shame & Self-Acceptance For more than 30 years, Loán Lake has lived with Trichotillomania, a body-focused repetitive behavior disorder that causes compulsive hair pulling. Most people never knew. As a communications strategist, public relations professional, and community leader, Loán spent decades managing a...

Send us Fan Mail Why Clear Communication Matters (When Common Sense Isn’t Common) We say “it’s just common sense” like everyone received the same instructions. They didn’t. In this episode of Distracted, Not Disqualified, I sit down with Tawana Wiggins to talk about ADHD brains, executive function, and why unclear communication creates unnecessary frustration in parenting, leadership, education, a...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you finally learn you have ADHD… and instead of just relief, you feel grief? In this episode of Distracted, Not Disqualified, I sit down with Latrice Prater, neurodivergent CEO, author, and founder of The Digital Solutions Team, to talk about late ADHD diagnosis, growing up Black where mental health wasn’t centered, and the complicated emotions that come when cla...

Send us Fan Mail Embracing ADHD: A Journey of Self-Discovery This episode is personal. In this episode of the Distracted, Not Disqualified podcast, hosts Dari Crawford and Tiara Perry share their personal journeys with ADHD, discussing the challenges and triumphs they face. They explore the importance of support systems, the impact of ADHD on self-perception, and the role of technology in managing...

Send us Fan Mail You can be exceptional in some areas. Strategic. Bold. Visionary. And still struggle with basic follow-through, admin, or the everyday things that “should” be easy. In this episode of Distracted, Not Disqualified, I sit down with Alice Draper, Founder of Hustling Writers and host of My Rejection Story, to talk about the tension of being successful on paper but struggling in real l...

Send us Fan Mail We finally talk politics through the lens of faith and purpose. No sides. Just honest conversation about staying grounded in what matters. A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World Support the show Cutting Up With The Crawfords  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en Distracted, No...

Send us Fan Mail Faith and fitness aren’t separate. They go hand in hand. In this episode of Cutting Up With the Crawfords, Dari and Derrick share how accountability, worship, and prayer have transformed their garage workouts into something deeper than just exercise. From neighbors becoming workout partners to friends gathering for garage gym sessions, this conversation shows why God never designe...

Send us Fan Mail What if the “strong, organized Black woman” is actually silently struggling? In this powerful episode of Cutting Up With The Crawfords, Derrick interviews Dari about her recent ADHD diagnosis and what it uncovered after years of high-achieving, over-functioning, and masking. Dari opens up about the hidden symptoms, cultural stigmas, and internal chaos she experienced before finall...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Cutting Up With The Crawfords , Derrick and Dari share what it is like to live, love, and lead as introverts in a world that seems to always be “on.” From family gatherings to ministry events to unexpected drop-ins, they unpack the challenges of protecting your peace when everyone else’s battery runs at full speed. Dari talks about her need for quiet spaces to p...

Send us Fan Mail Straight from the podcast room and dangerously unsupervised, this episode of Cutting Up With The Crawfords is packed with hot takes, real talk, and the kind of commentary that might get us canceled. Derrick and Dari are going all in. No script, no filter, no holding back. From random rants to full on soapbox moments, this is what happens when two opinionated people sit in front of...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description  In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode of Cutting Up With The Crawfords , Derrick and Dari open up about life with chronic illness, Crohn’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and what it looks like to love, lead, and laugh through flare-ups, fatigue, and faith. From multi doctor visits to daily joint pain, they’re sharing the real stuff: how chronic ill...

Send us Fan Mail S2 E5: “Built Different: How a Father-Daughter Bond Stays Strong Through Every Season” Dari sits down with her dad for a heartfelt, faith-filled convo on what’s kept their bond strong through every season of life. From childhood laughs to adult wisdom, they dive into stories of growth, grace, and the power of presence. Perfect for: Father-daughter relationships Faith and family co...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode of Cutting Up with the Crawfords, Derrick and Dari Crawford sit down with their kids, D’Wayne and Dasia, for an honest conversation about what happens when life doesn’t go as planned. From post-graduation uncertainty to dreams that detoured, this full-family conversation brings wisdom, laughter, and real talk about navigating disappointmen...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary   In this powerful episode of *Cutting Up with the Crawfords*, Derrick and Dari Crawford—an interracial couple navigating life and love with faith and intentionality—get real about emotional health, communication, and the transformative power of regular relationship check-ins.   They share vulnerable insights from their own marriage, exploring how emotional check-i...

Send us Fan Mail Who or What is Discipling You? Summary: In this episode of 'Cutting Up with the Crawfords', Dari and Derrick explore the concept of discipleship, discussing its importance in personal growth and spiritual development. They share personal experiences and insights on how various influences shape our lives, emphasizing the need for accountability, community, and mentorship....

Send us Fan Mail Blessings in the Chaos: Finding God Through Change Keywords: Crawfords, faith, job transitions, community, God, blessings, financial changes, emotional journey, family, podcast Summary: In this episode of 'Cutting Up With The Crawfords', Dari and Derrick share their journey of returning to the podcast after a hiatus, discussing the emotional transitions in their lives, p...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an insightful episode of "Cutting Up With The Crawfords" as Dari takes the mic with her closest girlfriends to explore one of the vital "F" words of marriage: Friends. In this candid conversation, Dari and her girlfriends unravel the layers of friendship within the context of marriage. From reminiscing about the single days when friendship meant l...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a candid and unfiltered journey with Dasia and Tucker in the latest episode of "Cutting Up With The Crawfords" titled "Navigating Life's Campus." In this insightful conversation, our dynamic duo shares their experiences navigating the twists and turns of high school, college, dating, and beyond. Join Dasia and Tucker as they reflect on the valuab...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another candid and insightful episode of "Cutting Up With The Crawfords"! In this episode, our dynamic duo, Derrick and Dari, cut up one of the crucial 'F' words of marriage: FAMILY. Join us as we open up about the profound impact of family dynamics on our relationship. From navigating the joys and challenges of building a family together to the less...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another heartwarming episode of "Cutting Up With The Crawfords"! Join us in this special edition, "Tiny Triumphs and Touchdowns: Travis Talks Turning 6 and Tackling Sports," featuring the adorable and enthusiastic Travis Carr. In this delightful conversation, we dive into the world of a soon-to-be 6-year-old with Travis as our guide. From his favorit...

Send us Fan Mail Finances: The 'F' Words of Marriage | S1 E5 [ Cutting Up: Finances ] Ever wondered about the real "F" words in marriage? 🤔 Well, it's not what you might think! Derrick and Dari dive deep into a crucial “F” word of marriage: FINANCES 💰. In this episode, we delve into: Understanding your credit score and reviewing your credit report. The importance of budg...

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Send us Fan Mail Mother + Daughter Relationships [ Living with The Crawford's ] Youtube + Amazon Music + Spotify + Instagram #cuttingupwiththecrawfords #podcast #season1 Support the show Cutting Up With The Crawfords  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en Distracted, Not Disqualified YouTube: https://www.yout...