The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

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The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE episodes

January 27, 2025E85: Inside Group Therapy: What to Expect with Jared Dalton, RSW
Group therapy: mysterious, powerful, and sometimes a little intimidating. But what really happens in those sessions?
Today, your hosts, psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, sit down with Jared Dalton from Blueprint Counselling in London, ON, to pull back the curtain on group therapy—its benefits, misconceptions, and who it’s best suited for.

🔍 In this episode, we explore:

The key differences between group therapy and individual therapy

How group therapy can be life-changing for people with social anxiety

How to choose the right group by identifying what’s important to you

A fascinating side quest into group ketamine therapy in Ontario

If you’ve ever wondered whether group therapy is right for you, or just want to understand this powerful approach, this episode has you covered.

🎧 Tune in now and make the invisible, visible!

Resources for After the Show:

Read: Finding the community that heals, by Katie Richardson, RP.

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub.

About our Guest: Jared is a queer and neurodivergent registered social worker, psychotherapist and university lecturer. He lives, works and plays in the place colonially known as London, Ontario. He is passionate about exploring the intersection between spirituality and mental health and has dedicated his career to supporting communities often marginalized in health and mental health systems.
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Find Katie (CRPO #11244):Website | Instagram

Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | Podcast page.

A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.

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52 min
January 20, 2025E84: The Reckoning: Navigating a Late-in-Life ADHD Diagnosis, with Christina Crowe, RP
A late-in-life ADHD diagnosis can feel like a bombshell—bringing clarity, grief, and a flood of emotions. But what happens after the diagnosis?
In this solo episode, host Christina Crowe, psychotherapist, dives deep into something she talks about all the time, but has never dedicated a full episode to before: The Reckoning.

In this episode, Christina unpacks:

The three distinct phases of "The Reckoning" and how long it really lasts,

How to find opportunities in your late ADHD diagnosis,

Key questions to ask yourself as you process your new reality,

Where to find the best resources for support and growth,

If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, this episode will help you make sense of your journey, find self-compassion, and move forward with clarity.

🎧 Listen now and start making sense of your ADHD Reckoning!

Resources for After the Show:

The Reckoning: Reflecting on a (late) ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult

Nigg, J. T., John, O. P., Blaskey, L. G., Huang-Pollock, C. L., Willcutt, E. G., Hinshaw, S. P., & Pennington, B. (2002). Big five dimensions and ADHD symptoms: links between personality traits and clinical symptoms. Journal of personality and social psychology, 83(2), 451–469. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.83.2.451

Take a Big 5 Personality test

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub

Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X
A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.

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18 min
January 13, 2025E83:Neurobiology & Mental Health: Self-Compassion, Integration & Psychological Safety with Juliane Taylor Shore
What if understanding your brain could change the way you think about mental health, relationships, and self-compassion?

Today on The Christina Crowe Podcast, we’re connecting the dots with my favorite teacher of neurobiology, Juliane Taylor Shore. Jules brings fascinating insights into how our brains shape our experiences—and how we can work with our minds instead of against them.

🔬 In this episode, we explore:

The differences between integrated vs. less integrated brain states,

How self-compassion plays a crucial role in behaviour change & mental health,

The impact of neurodiversity on processing emotions and experiences,

Strategies to foster psychological safety in relationships.

If you're curious about the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, and relationships, this conversation is packed with insights that will change how you see yourself and others.

🎧 Listen now and start making sense of your mind!

Resources for After the Show:

Setting Boundaries that Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected and Empowered by Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT,

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especially about ADHD and Emotions, and ADHD and Trauma.

Guest Bio: Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT, LPC, SEP, is a therapist, author, and teacher who is creating spaces where people can move into more self-compassion, self-trust, empowerment, and integrity. Jules regularly teaches and speaks to people from all around the world and translates new understandings in neurobiology into practices that can support brain change. She is the author of Setting Boundaries that Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected and Empowered. Find Jules:Juliane Taylor Shore | Instagram: @Julianetaylorshore

Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | TikTok | X
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 above or our Resources page on our website.

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50 min
January 06, 2025E82: ADHD vs. Depression: Clarifying the Differences (Holiday Replay)
I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m sharing a re-play that covers content that comes up over and over again in therapy sessions. In today’s episode, I'm breaking down the nuances between the coexistence of ADHD and Depression. 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:
In Ontario? Get low-cost CBT from our supervised and ADHD-trained counselling intern clinic.

Thriving Through the Seasons: Coping with Seasonal Depression and ADHD, by Julia D'Addurno

On Depression: The Why, The Beginning and the Recovery, by Christina Crowe

Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or sign up for quality affordable therapy in Ontario,

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especially on ADHD and all its comorbidities

Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X
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 above and on the Resources page on our website.

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26 min
December 30, 2024E81: The Parenting Reckoning: Reflecting on Challenges and Growth (Holiday Replay)
I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m sharing a re-play to cover us over the winter break, that covers content that comes up over and over again in therapy sessions. Today, listen in as Certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach Sabrina Belo, walks us through exactly what ‘Conscious Parenting’ is, and why it's a great fit for ADHD families.
We talk about why it’s a natural fit for ADHD families, but also,

What’s really hard about it (at first)?

Why this perspective shift can be so transformational, not only for kids, but also for parents.

Resources for After the Show:
Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, Finding Joy in the Holidays: Rethinking Traditions with Heart by Sabrina Belo

Parenting through transformative experiences: how an ADHD diagnosis can change your family life for the better, by Sabrina Belo

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, including ADHD and Parenting: Family life, parenting & solutions that work.

Get 25% off anything at the Dig Deeper School - use coupon HOHOHO24 until Dec 31st.

Find Sabrina: Work with Sabrina | Instagram

Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X

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 above and on the Resources page on our website.

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1 hr 9 min
December 23, 2024E80: ADHD & Substance Use: What We Know Now About Co-Occurrence & Treatment
The link between ADHD and substance use disorders (SUD) is often misunderstood—but getting it right is critical for effective treatment.

In this solo episode, host Christina Crowe, psychotherapist, revisits one of the podcast’s most important topics to share new insights and updated recommendations for those navigating both ADHD and substance use.

🧠 In this episode, Christina covers:

The connection between untreated ADHD and substance use,

The short- and long-term effects of cannabis on the ADHD brain,

Why understanding substance use within the ADHD context is so important,

What therapists need to know when treating ADHD alongside SUD,

The pros and cons of ADHD medication for those with a history of substance use.

Whether you're a clinician, someone with ADHD, or supporting a loved one, this episode breaks down the critical nuances of ADHD and addiction—so treatment can be safe, informed, and effective.

🎧 Tune in now for the latest on ADHD & substance use!

Resources for After the Show:

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, in particular, ADHD & Special Topics: SUD

Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts and Additional Resources + Substance Use Disorder and ADHD: Safe, Effective Treatment Options, Webinar with Dr. Wilens

Cannabis and ADHD – A CADDRA Policy Statement

ConnexOntario: 24/7 Access to Mental Health, Addiction, and Problem Gambling Information

Primary reference: Ahmed, G. and Chang, S. (2024, Sept. 28). Overcoming Challenges in ADHD Care: Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Concurrent Substance Use Disorders. [Conference presentation]. CADDRA Annual Conference, Winnipeg, MB.

Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X

A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.
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33 min
December 16, 2024E79: Loving Someone with ADHD: A Conversation for their Supporters, with Sabrina Belo
Loving someone with ADHD can be beautiful, frustrating, exhausting, and deeply misunderstood. Today, we’re bringing you a love letter of sorts—to the compassionate, exhausted, anxious, angry, and relentless supporters in the ADHD community.
Host Christina Crowe, psychotherapist, is joined by Sabrina Belo, a certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach and counsellor, for an honest conversation about the real challenges and strengths of ADHD relationships.

💡 In this episode, we explore:

What partners of ADHDers tend to have in common,

How untreated ADHD impacts family dynamics & relationships,

The biggest misconceptions about ADHD that create relationship struggles,

How ADHDers & their partners can build a healthier, more connected relationship,

Steps partners can take to improve communication and understanding.

If you’re the partner of someone with ADHD—or you love someone who is—this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now for insights, validation, and real-world strategies for thriving in ADHD relationships.

Resources for After the Show:

Sign up for Sabrina & Connie’s Group: Navigating Life’s Currents: From Reaction to Response in Relationships and Beyond (5 Sessions)

Parenting through transformative experiences: how an ADHD diagnosis can change your family life for the better by Sabrina Belo

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especially: Resources for Couples, and Parenting support.

Find Sabrina: Work with Sabrina | Instagram

Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X

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 above or our Resources page on our website.

LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS
53 min
December 09, 2024E78: Setting Boundaries During the Holidays: A Guide for ADHD Families
I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m doing a solo, answering some special request questions I’ve received from our audience this season. Today, I’m talking to the parents of ADHD kids who are dreading upcoming family gatherings because you aren’t getting what you need from your extended family members. Let’s talk about what’s going on, and how to get more of what you need.

I cover today:
Asking for Support as an ADHD Parent - why is it hard?

Tactful responses to triggering comments,

How to explore what might be really going on,

How to plan for a better experience, before you get there.

Resources for After the Show:
How to Manage Family Stress over the Holidays by Kim Crossman

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub

Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X
A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.

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18 min
December 02, 2024E77: Navigating ADHD Challenges in Neurodivergent Teams: Practical Approaches (Part 2)
Today I’m bringing you a solo - Part 2 - on the more messy parts of neurodiverse workplaces - which is every workplace, (if you don’t know by now!). I’m psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and of course I like talking about messy things and invisible things and laying it out on the table so we can all get to it, together. So today’s topic is Neurodivergent Teams: Navigating the Messy Middle of ADHD at Work.

I cover today:
How do the core symptoms of ADHD show up in the workplace?

Why is it hard to manage this between neurotypes?

Why is it important to learn about the cost of untreated ADHD to workplaces?

Some of my ‘hot tips’ to consider for both bosses and employees.

Resources for After the Show:
Read: Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety,

CADDAC’s detailed workplace accommodation chart

from Manulife (nice to see!) How to help people with ADHD succeed in the workplace

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, and our Work/Career article section.

Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X
A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.

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38 min
November 25, 2024E76: Leading Neurodivergent Teams: Strategies for Managing High-Performance Groups (Part 1)
What does it mean to be a neurodivergent business owner, leader, and health care provider? How can we create workplaces where neurodivergent minds thrive?
In this solo episode, host Christina Crowe, psychotherapist, answers the big questions she often gets about neurodivergent leadership, workplace culture, and team dynamics.

💡 In this episode, Christina covers:

The connection between psychological safety and neurodivergent-affirming practices,

Why neurodivergent-affirming care is a form of cultural competence—and why it matters,

Best practices for leading and managing a team of adults with ADHD,

How to cultivate your team’s strengths and create a thriving, inclusive workplace.

If you're a business owner, leader, or just passionate about neurodivergent-affirming spaces, this episode is packed with insights and actionable strategies.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to lead with neurodivergence in mind!

Resources for After the Show:

Read: Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety,

What Is Psychological Safety? by Amy Gallo

OAMHP course: Skill-Building for Therapists: Creating Neurodivergent Affirming Practices,

Psychological Safety Is Not About Being Safe

CMAJ: Harassment in the Field of Medicine: Cultural Barriers to Psychological Safety

HBR: High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety: Here’s How to Create It

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub

CADDAC: ADHD Workplace Accommodations Chart

Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X
A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website..

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48 min

About The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

From the publisher's feed

Christina Crowe (CRPO#003908) is a Registered Psychotherapist and RELENTLESS mental health advocate from Ontario, Canada. Christina believes mental health education should be available to everyone, and loves creating content that makes all of the invisible things VISIBLE.