Latine ADHD

In this episode, host Dr. Janice Casto sits down with Dr. Shauna Pollard, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and ADHD expert, who brings a unique mix of personal and professional experience. Diagnosed with ADHD after earning her Ph.D., Dr. Shauna has a firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with managing ADHD as both a mental health professional and entrepreneur.

Managing money with ADHD can be tough. Forgetting to pay bills, struggling to stay organized, or making impulsive purchases are common challenges that can pile up over time. Dr. Shauna shares how these struggles, combined with the stress of being a person of color in a society with financial inequalities, can create extra layers of difficulty.

We also talk about:

• The “ADHD tax”—unexpected costs that happen because of ADHD, like late fees, parking tickets, or paying more for last-minute flights, and navigating healthcare systems.

• The financial stress of getting an ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and even pursuing higher education when you don’t come from wealth.

• How undiagnosed ADHD in Black and Brown boys can lead to them being punished in school instead of supported, A.K.A. School to Prison Pipeline, which can create a cycle of struggle that impacts their financial future.

Contact Dr. Shauna Pollard:

• Dr. Shauna's group for BIPOC therapists with ADHD: https://drspllc.com/online-therapy/adhd-groups/bipoc-clinicians-with-adhd/
• Email: [email protected]
• Follow Dr. Shauna Pollard on IG: drshaunap

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In this episode, we talk about neurodiversity—the idea that everyone’s brain works differently, and that’s okay! People with ADHD and other conditions have unique strengths, but they also face challenges, especially in a world built for “typical” brains.

I’ll explain why it’s important to celebrate these differences and make the world more inclusive for everyone. We’ll also discuss the extra struggles faced by people of color who are neurodivergent, like mistrusting doctors or facing stigma. Finally, I’ll share simple ways we can all support neurodiversity by learning, listening, and creating communities where everyone belongs.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What neurodiversity means and why it’s important.
• Why people from marginalized groups face extra challenges.
• Easy ways to support neurodivergent friends, coworkers, and loved ones.

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In this episode of the Latine ADHD podcast, host Dr. Janice Castro talks with Joel Orozco, a grad student at Colorado State University, about his ADHD diagnosis later in life. Joel shares the struggles he faced before and after being diagnosed and how counseling, medication, and learning tools helped him. He also gives tips on how colleges can better support students with ADHD. We talk about why it’s okay to use different ways of learning and how cultural stories can help people with ADHD remember things better.

00:00 Introduction and Call for Guests

00:38 Meet Joel Orozco: Background and Journey

02:43 Joel's ADHD Diagnosis Story

05:36 Navigating Grad School with ADHD

13:48 Tools and Strategies for Success

22:31 Advice for Latine Students with ADHD

31:57 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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In this episode, our guest is Dr. Yanira Hernandez, a bilingual, bicultural Latina therapist and founder of Palante Therapy Inc. Dr. Hernandez shares her experiences having worked in school systems supporting Latine families and children with ADHD through psychoeducation and advocacy. We talk about barriers such as cultural stigma and language differences that affect mental health care access, the importance of early diagnosis and intervention, and the various supports available, such as IEPs and 504 plans. The episode concludes with practical advice for parents on navigating these challenges and advocating for their children's mental health needs.

Dr. Yanira Hernandez links:

Website

Instagram @palantherapy

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Additional ADHD resources:

https://www.understood.org/

https://chadd.org/

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:59 Challenges Faced by Latina Families in ADHD Care

04:14 Language Barriers in Mental Health Services

05:11 Misinterpretation of ADHD Symptoms

11:03 Support Systems in Schools

16:51 Understanding IEP and 504 Plans

20:24 Empowering Parents and Students

26:37 Advice for Parents Suspecting ADHD

34:10 Contact Information and Resources

36:55 Conclusion and Call to Action

Introduction to Latine ADHD with Dr. Janice Castro

In this inaugural episode of the Latine ADHD podcast, Dr. Janice Castro shares her personal background, from being a Latina daughter of Peruvian immigrants to becoming a licensed counseling psychologist. She recounts her experiences navigating predominantly white educational institutions, the challenges she faced, including a major setback during her PhD program, and how these experiences shaped her career and mission. Dr. Castro emphasizes the importance of advocacy, boundaries, and self-compassion, particularly for neurodivergent individuals.

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00:00 Welcome to Latine ADHD

00:23 Meet Dr. Janice Castro

01:07 Navigating Academia as a Latina

03:37 The Turning Point: Overcoming Burnout

06:48 Empowering Others with ADHD

08:46 Call to Action: Share Your Story or Expertise

10:10 Conclusion and Future Hopes