The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

This is a re-play, during our holiday break, on a issue that comes up a LOT in the psychotherapy session room. Please share your thoughts, own nuanced experiences - it helps to make the invisible visible for so many. 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...

Today, I have a re-play for you of one of my first solo episodes tackling the inner emotional experiences of some of us with ADHD brains. I’m coming to you solo, talking about the intense emotional experiences of the ADHD brain, and how to make communication more intentional and mindful. In this episode, I talk about:  What parts of our brain are implicated in both emotional regulation and ADHD? ...

Today we are making invisible things visible, with adult psychiatrist and ADHD researcher, Dr. Dora Wynchank , from The Netherlands. Dr. Dora Wynchank shares her expertise in Dr. Dora Wynchank shares her expertise in diagnosing & treating ADHD in women, the impact on couples & families, and through perimenopause. We also break down some of the maddening mystery behind the role of sleep and...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Psychologist Cindy Goodman Stulberg, from Toronto, ON. Cindy and I break down what Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) actually is, why it works and about how I came to believe IPT was the most natural psychotherapeutic framework for adults with ADHD.  Join us as we explore: What strategies can be used to improve relationships affected by ADHD? How can ind...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Lesley Cook, who you might know as @lesleypsyd on TikTok. Lesley and I talk about what our evolving experiences have been, watching the groundswell of mental health and therapist social media explode throughout the course of the pandemic. We had a great time covering many fascinating angles, and we dig into these common questions for you: What are th...

In today’s episode, I'm breaking down the nuances between the coexistence of ADHD and Depression. From the perspective of an ADHD psychotherapist (with lived experience), I’ll share with you why they might coexist, how to tell them apart, and what to do about it.  Resources for After The Show:  Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free do...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with ADHD coach, Liz Lewis, and we break down some of our observations and the nuances behind how the ADHD coaching industry has evolved over the last few years. We also talk about a ‘whole person’ look at the diagnosis as an adult, and how to think about personalizing your care.  We cover: Why ADHD is about a lot more than executive dysfunction, How can the...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Nelson Handal, and we break down some of the mystery behind why it is so important, and also so challenging, to get an accurate diagnosis in mental health today. We cover: How can accurate diagnosis be achieved in mental health? What are the challenges of diagnosing and treating comorbid conditions? What are some common challenges in doctor-patient c...

Season three is almost here!  Things are changing in the mental health landscape. Never before have we seen communities learning, sharing their lived experiences and it has really been inspiring to watch the scientific, academic and clinician community embrace and welcome the voices of everyday people into their research and advocacy projects.  This podcast isn't just for therapists and physicians...

In today’s episode, we are making invisible things visible for people courageously living in step- or blended families . I'm speaking with psychotherapist Connie Marasco, who has both lived and clinical experience, working to help blended or step family life feel supported. We cover: Connie and Christina’s experiences stepkid and stepmom respectively, The myths about blended families and hard thin...

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I have the privilege of speaking with global hyper-mobility experts Dr. Nimish Mittal and Dr. Jessica Eccles, and we break down some of the mystery behind the connections between hyper-mobility syndromes, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome(s) and neurodivergent conditions like ADHD, Autism and Tourette’s. Stay tu...

Welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, and I’m your host, Psychotherapist Christina Crowe. I love making invisible things visible, and today I'm speaking with Cathy Gatlin, founder of Improv4Health in Toronto, ON. Cathy is an improv instructor who recently reintroduced me to the immense benefits of improv and how it can help get us out of our heads, into our bodies and actually feel comfortable d...

In today’s episode, I'm breaking down the mystery behind the couples that we couple therapists were SO sure would make it, but for some reason, they didn’t.  Was the mystery in fact that the couple modality was not neurodivergent-affirming? Did we miss a diagnosis?  In couple therapy today, there are a few well described and successful approaches, like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Me...

In today’s episode, I'm breaking down a familiar tyranny of positivity - the mentally strong checklist. It's fantastic that we are all seeking to insulate ourselves from things that keep us off the ‘mentally strong’ list. However the phrase might suggest to some that we are mentally weak if we don’t follow the checklist. I’m here to tell you, that is absolutely absurd. Resources mentioned in the s...

In today’s episode, I'm speaking with executive ADHD coach Cameron Gott , from Virginia. I first learned about Cameron’s coaching perspective many years ago when I came across his website and his ADHD adapted version of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The simplicity of his tool, as many things in ADHD life go, serve as grounding reminders of what we should be prioritizing.  We talk about:  How Cam de...

Hello everyone, welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we connect the dots in search for more balanced mental health. I’m your host Christina Crowe and today we are talking about the powerful combination of creativity and human connection, and how my two guests, Cheryl Bower and Rob Russell from Voices Rock Canada , have leveraged that in their lives. Today we talk about: The power of singi...

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who struggle with either behavioural or substance use disorders, and may also have ADHD . It can be hard to appreciate just how closely intertwined these conditions are, and I’m here to shine a light on them. Today I cover: Why do people with ADHD self-medicate more than others? Is ADHD the real 'gateway' risk? What if you have a history of...

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people interested in psychotherapy with horses! Equine-assisted psychotherapy has been around for quite some time, and after my own personal, and now professional experiences, I can’t wait to share more about how therapy with horses might be exactly the experience your nervous system is looking for. I cover: The backstory of my interest and experie...

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people recovering from problematic substance use, and we talk about what recovery is REALLY like if you are a teen/young adult, or if you are the loved one of someone who struggles with the grips of problematic substance use. I’m with everyone’s favourite psychiatrist, @TheKicksShrink , Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza. I started watching Euphoria after I rea...

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who love to think about our human condition, the philosophers(!), and people with ADHD who struggle with the meaning of life, our purpose and how to make sense of our experience as humans. I cover: How my pursuit of a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis revealed some interesting (and obvious) signs of ADHD, from one of my philosophy professors, What...

Today we are going to talk about one of the most interesting “interventions” we use as trauma therapists - EMDR Therapy.  EMDR in many ways can feel like the most direct intervention we do, almost like a psychological neurosurgery.  Luckily, we have an EMDR specialist here to talk us through it today, my great friend and colleague, Christina Janiga. We talk about: What exactly is EMDR therapy? Wha...

In today’s episode, I am talking to Tom Ebeyer, founder of the Aphantasia Network . We love making invisible things visible, and this might truly be the most invisible thing we have ever discussed on the show! Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who don’t see visual images when they are asked to imagine things. I am talking to Tom Ebeyer, founder of the Aphantasia Network. I h...

It’s a solo short today friends! This has been on my mind quite a lot lately, and it's something I don’t think we talk enough about - the adult bullies in our lives.  Today, I'm coming to you with some straight talk about: The different types of adult bullies we encounter in our lives, The psychological and physical impacts of adult bullying,  ADHD & 'conflict-seeking' behaviour,  The critical...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses non-suicidal self-harm and childhood sexual abuse. This is intended to be an educational and supportive episode. In today’s episode, I am talking to multi-platform entertainer, storyteller, and the hardest working broadcaster in Canada, Roz Weston. Roz’s memoir, bestseller A Little Bit Broken , is a beautiful tribute to the relationship both with himself, an...

In today’s episode, I am talking to certified ADHD Coach, Dusty Chipura , from Vancouver, British Columbia. We are talking about neurodivergent pregnancy and how it's a bit of a different experience from the neurotypical story we grow up with.  We talk about:  How the emotional experience of pregnancy can be very different if you have ADHD,  Practical tips for pregnancy & your postpartum days,...