Latine ADHD

What does it mean to be strong when you were raised to keep pushing through? In this Season 6 finale of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro is joined by Sara Diaz, licensed clinical social worker, founder of The First Gen Madrina, and host of The First Gen Madrina Podcast, for a conversation about ADHD, anxiety, burnout, first-generation identity, and the messages many of us inherit about success, sacr...

You've learned about ADHD. You understand yourself differently. So why do those old thoughts still show up the moment you make a mistake? In this solo episode of Latine ADHD, psychologist Dr. Janice Castro explores why self-blame can be so difficult to let go of—even after gaining a new understanding of yourself. She explains how old beliefs become automatic, why our brains tend to look for eviden...

What happens when finally getting an answer brings emotions you weren't expecting? In this solo episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro explores why learning about ADHD—or finally receiving a diagnosis—can bring both relief and grief at the same time. While new understanding can validate years of struggle, it can also lead people to look back on their lives through a different lens and wonder wh...

What if the goal isn't to control your teen's behavior—but to understand what's happening underneath it? In this episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro is joined by licensed clinical social worker Katie to explore how ADHD affects emotions during adolescence and why those emotions are often misunderstood by adults. Together, they discuss how culture, parenting, and ADHD intersect, especially in...

What if the story you've been telling yourself didn't actually start with you? In this solo episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro explores how messages from family, school, culture, and everyday experiences can quietly shape the way people see themselves long before they ever learn about ADHD or mental health. Many people grow up believing things like: "I'm lazy." "I'm irresponsible." "I never...

What happens when you grow up hearing “just try harder" even though something has always felt different? In this episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro sits down with health coach Emily Nader to talk about growing up in a multicultural family where mental health and ADHD were rarely discussed. Emily shares how years of hearing "just apply yourself" shaped the way she talked to herself, delayed...

What is it like to discover ADHD in adulthood, especially after becoming a mother? In this season 5 finale of Latine ADHD , Dr. Janice Castro sits down with therapist Lehuanani, LMFT, to talk about receiving an ADHD diagnosis at age 33 — seven months postpartum — and how that moment reshaped how she understands herself, her culture, and her life. For years, Lehuanani believed she was navigating an...

In this solo episode of Latine ADHD , Dr. Janice Castro explores what self-trust looks like before burnout. Most people don’t think about self-trust until it feels broken. But self-trust isn’t built in a crisis. It’s practiced in ordinary moments. This episode breaks down what self-trust is and what it isn’t. Self-trust is not: • Being consistent all the time • Never struggling • Always following...

In this episode of Latine ADHD , Dr. Janice Castro sits down with Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu, a first-gen Chicana coach, author, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and host of the award-winning Grad School Femtoring Podcast . This conversation is for anyone who has been praised for being a high achiever… while quietly burning out behind the scenes. Dr. Yvette shares what sustainable success really means, e...

In this solo episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro breaks down what burnout really is and why it’s not a personal failure. Burnout isn’t about being weak. And it isn’t about not caring enough. Burnout happens when the demands on your system exceed your available capacity for too long. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ The difference between motivation and mental access ✨ How ADHD burnout can...

In this episode of Latine ADHD , Dr. Janice Castro sits down with Latina therapist Chantall Hernandez, LMFT, to talk about how ADHD shows up inside romantic relationships. ADHD doesn’t only impact work or school. It shows up in relationships. You might see: • Missed follow-through • Time blindness • Difficulty prioritizing • Emotional overwhelm • Perfectionism • Resentment building on both sides C...

In this Season 5 opener of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro explores why trusting yourself can feel so hard, especially when ADHD and cultura collide. Before talking about tools or change, this episode starts with understanding. Many people don’t wake up one day and decide not to trust themselves. Self-trust often gets disrupted slowly over time. It can begin with survival messages like: Push throug...

In this Season 4 finale episode of Latine ADHD , I’m joined by Dr. Hurtado-Alvarado, Licensed Psychologist and co-founder of Prickly Pear Therapy and Training in Austin, Texas, a bilingual, bicultural practice grounded in trauma-informed and culturally affirming care. We talk about what it really means to offer neuro-affirming care from understanding masking and ableism, to navigating assessments...

Do bright lights, loud rooms, or crowded family gatherings drain you faster than everyone else? You’re not imagining it and you’re not “too sensitive.” In this episode of Latine ADHD , Dr. Janice Castro breaks down what sensory overload looks like through an ADHD lens, especially for those of us raised in Latine families where noise, music, and constant stimulation tend to be part of the culture....

In this episode of Latine ADHD , host Dr. Janice Castro sits down with Chantall Hernandez , LMFT, a Latina relationship therapist and founder of Generational Mental Wellness Therapy , who shares her personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD and learning to break the shame cycle through self-compassion. We talk about how negative self-talk shows up when ADHD symptoms like forgetfulness or losing...

In this solo episode of Latine ADHD , licensed psychologist Dr. Janice Castro talks about one of the hardest things to rebuild after years of shame or self-doubt, trusting yourself. If you’ve ever promised you’d start earlier, be on time, or take a break and then didn’t? You’re not alone. Dr. Castro shares how these moments can chip away at self-confidence, especially for adults with ADHD, and how...

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying everyone else’s stress on your shoulders and forgetting about yourself in the process? In this episode of Latine ADHD , I sit down with Licensed Educational Psychologist and small business owner, Lucia Serio, to talk about life as an empath with ADHD. Lucia describes what it feels like to be “a sponge” picking up on the emotions, tension, and energy of peopl...

We’re kicking off Season 4 of Latine ADHD with something we don’t talk about enough when it comes to ADHD community. In this solo episode, Dr. Janice Castro breaks down why connection is its own kind of medicine . You’ll learn how oxytocin and co-regulation calm the nervous system, how loneliness impacts ADHD, and how Latine cultural values like familismo shape our relationships for better and som...

In this episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro talks about ADHD and addiction. Sometimes, people with ADHD might use alcohol, weed, or other things to feel better or to calm their minds. This can be very hard, especially for men who are told not to cry and to handle things on their own. Dr. Castro discusses why it’s important to get help and introduces a tool called H.A.L.T. This tool can help...

In this episode of Latine ADHD, host Dr. Janice Castro talks with Marc Almodovar, a life coach and founder of the largest ADHD support group for men. Marc shares his personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD at 16, growing up in a Latine community, and dealing with depression. He discusses the stigma around mental health, especially for men, and the importance of vulnerability. He also talks abo...

In this episode, Dr. Bryan Rojas-Araúz talks about his journey with ADHD from nearly being diagnosed in college to finally receiving a diagnosis during his doctoral program. He shares his struggles and realizations, including the challenges of having been an undocumented immigrant and a doctoral student under the Trump presidency. Bryan highlights the importance of therapy, managing ADHD with medi...

Why Am I So Angry? Welcome to Latine ADHD with Dr. Janice Castro! In this episode, we talk about anger and ADHD. Sometimes, people with ADHD feel anger really strongly and fast. This is called emotional dysregulation. If you've heard things like 'men don't cry' or 'be a man,' this episode is for you. We'll explain why it's hard to handle anger if you have ADHD and give you a tool called S.T.O.P. t...

Tumi's Journey with Dyspraxia: From Nigeria to the UK Tumi shares his story of living with dyspraxia, a condition that affects coordination, time management, and daily life. He talks about growing up in a Nigerian Christian household in the UK, the challenges he faced, and how culture shaped his experience. He also clears up some of the most common misunderstandings about dyspraxia and why it’s so...

Season 3: Men's Mental Health and ADHD Welcome to season three of Latine ADHD with Dr. Janice Castro! This season is all about men's mental health, especially for men of color with ADHD. Dr. Castro explains how culture, gender roles, and ADHD intersect. She shares stories from fathers, advocates, and business owners about their experiences with ADHD. There's also a helpful tool called The Invisibl...

In this last episode of season 2 of Latine ADHD podcast, we learn about how to find motivation and manage the feeling of boredom, especially if you have ADHD. I talk about two types of motivation: extrinsic (rewards like money and trophies) and intrinsic (doing things because you enjoy them). I will share tips inspired by Dr. Tamara Rosier’s book, “Your Brain’s not broken,” to help you feel motiva...