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E45: Stepfamilies: the Beginning, the Boundaries and the Brighter days ahead, with therapist Connie Marasco
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04/17/23 • 52 min
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 things no one talks about feeling,
- The importance of the step-parent and step child relationship, and
- Concepts from human development that parents can use to help shape their efforts with their kids.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Recommended reading: Stepfamilies: Love, parenting and marriage in the first decade by James Bray, PhD., and Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids by Christina McGhee
- Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.
About our guest:
Connie Marasco is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a masters degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and additional training in trauma, couples therapy, ADHD-informed psychotherapy and more recently, equine-assisted therapy. In addition to the skills she’s learned in practice and training, she also uses her wicked sense of humor, unrelenting curiosity and personal experience with mental health, to help create positive change for her clients. Connie hopes to focus the future of her work on supporting blended families on their journey to building safety in connections. Currently you can find Connie on the Dig a Little Deeper team, where she continues finding opportunities for new learning and inspiration.
Find Connie: Instagram | Work with Connie (Ontario)
Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | TikTok
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 in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.
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E49: Reconciling the medical model of ADHD, and the neurodiversity paradigm, with ADHD coach Liz Lewis
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11/13/23 • 47 min
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 medical model and the neurodiversity paradigm be reconciled in understanding and treating ADHD?
- What are the specific challenges and expectations faced by women with ADHD?
- How can the ADHD community navigate the challenges of social media and online influencers?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Check out The 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD
- The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
- Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
- Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
About our guest:
Liz Lewis is a writer, coach and ADHD mom who started talking about ADHD women before it was cool. Liz is the Founder of ADHD Enclave, an online community built to enhance and inspire the lives of brilliant but overwhelmed women and moms with ADHD. Liz’s favorite hobbies include reading, working out, and watching trashy tv. Sometimes all at the same time.
Find Liz: Instagram | Website | Email to join her Reading Circle: [email protected]
Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Our Online Courses | Instagram |TikTok
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 in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.
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E55: How to think about making the “right” decision a little differently.
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12/26/23 • 49 min
E53: Hormones, Hearts, and ADHD: A Deep Dive with Dr. Dora Wynchank
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12/12/23 • 53 min
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 hormones.
We cover:
- How does circadian rhythm affect the sleep patterns of people with ADHD?
- The impact of perimenopause, menopause and the comeback of hormonal treatments for women with ADHD,
- The effects of ADHD on romantic relationships, including the impact of societal norms, gender roles/expectations and perfectionism,
- New research and tools coming: the Diva Diagnostic Interview, adjusted for girls and women.
Resources for After The Show :
- NEW: Female-specific pharmacotherapy in ADHD: premenstrual adjustment of psychostimulant dosage
- Article: Zeitgebers Are the Key to Helping Control Your Circadian Rhythms
- The DIVA Foundation and assessment scales,
- The Holland Sleep Disorders questionnaire
- Take part in the ADHD in Women research survey (for English, scroll down the page)
- The ADHD Powerbank - educational videos on ADHD (link coming in January 2024 - check back!),
- Light Therapy glasses for morning bright light.
- The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
- Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
- Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.
About our guest: Dora Wynchank, MBChB, MMed, FCPsych, Ph.D. works as a psychiatrist at the Intensive Specialist Program for ADHD and as a researcher at the Expertise Centre, ADHD, The Hague. Originally from South Africa, she studied medicine in Cape Town and Johannesburg, where she was active in student politics. Until 2014, she worked as a consultant psychiatrist in state hospitals and in private practice. During this time, she was a clinician, conducted pharmacological research, served on the Executive Committee of the Society of Psychiatrists and was Director of the patient advocacy group for Depression and Anxiety. In August 2014, she relocated with her family to The Netherlands, where she completed a PhD on adult ADHD and biological rhythms, at the Free University of Amsterdam. During the last 6 years, she has researched, published widely and presented her research internationally. She is editor of the DIVA Foundation. The DIVA is a diagnostic interview for the diagnosis of ADHD, available in 30 languages. She is currently working in the field of Adult ADHD at a psychiatric clinic called PsyQ and is a proud member of ADHD Europe.
Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Our Online Courses | 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 in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.
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E50: Spot the Difference: ADHD vs. Depression Demystified, with ADHD Therapist, Christina Crowe
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11/20/23 • 23 min
E26: Calling for back-up: trauma, policing and transformation, with Mark Baxter and Sandra Richardson
The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE
10/10/22 • 50 min
Today, we are making invisible things visible for first responders who have experienced traumatic injury on the job. We are talking to two guests. First we have Mark Baxter, the president of the Police Association of Ontario here representing the voice of over 28,000 sworn and civilian police personnel from 45 police associations across Ontario. We are also joined by Dig a Little Deeper therapist Sandra Richardson, who before she became a Registered Psychotherapist, was a police officer in Toronto, and now specializes in the treatment of trauma in first responders.
We cover:
- Why police officers are at great risk for moral injury and occupational stress injury or post traumatic stress disorder,
- How both police and civilian colleagues can help officers make sustainable returns to work,
- What is being done to shift the culture of policing?
- Details about the first of its kind in Ontario, trauma treatment centre for first responders in Caledon, ON.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Boots on the Ground: Peer support for First Responders
- Toronto Beyond the Blue
- PAO Mental Health and Wellness Resource page.
- Check out the ADHD Resource Hub for more info for all parts of the journey.
- Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
Guest Bios: Mark Baxter is President of the Police Association of Ontario (PAO). Mark was first elected to the PAO Board of Directors in 2014 as a Uniform Director. Since that time, Mark has been actively engaged in provincial matters related to policing, including holding the position of Board Chair for five of the last seven years.
Find Mark: PAO Website | PAO Twitter | PAO Facebook
Sandra Richardson’s primary focus of practice is supporting First Responders and their families. Prior to receiving her Masters Degree, Sandra served 30 years as a municipal police officer in a variety of fields within policing. Sandra offers trauma therapy to first responders and their families with Dig a Little Deeper, in Ontario, and also works with Toronto Beyond the Blue and Boots on the Ground: Peer Support for First Responders.
Find Sandy: Sandy’s Bio page
E63: Making ADHD Visible: A Physician's Call to Action, with Dr. Joan Flood
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02/26/24 • 71 min
Today I have the privilege of speaking with returning guest Dr Joan Flood, a Family Physician who treats ADHD in all ages, from Toronto. Dr. Flood is here to share with you the work that your dedicated physician advocates do behind the scenes and after hours, to help families, healthcare professionals and educators get the resources they need to provide the care people with ADHD deserve.
We cover:
- Why we should all care about ADHD advocacy and access to treatment,
- The challenges and successes in treating ADHD across the lifespan,
- How Canadians fare with medication shortages and generics,
- What is Bill-C329 and the Creating Equitable Access to Care for ADHD in Canada Action Plan?,
- How you can help.
About our Guest: Dr. Joan Flood (she/her) is a Board Member of CADDRA, the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance—an organization that provides physicians across Canada with scientifically-supported guidelines for diagnosing and treating ADHD. In CADDRA, Dr. Flood shares her expertise and leadership on several committees. She chairs the Advocacy Committee, a group dedicated to speaking with government officials and advocating for disability tax credit and medication coverage on behalf of individuals with ADHD. Dr. Flood also serves on CADDRA’s Education Committee, a group sharing specific standards of practice for ADHD assessment and treatment with Canadian clinicians. Dr. Flood treats ADHD at The Possibilities Clinic in Toronto.
After the Show:
- Action Plan: Creating Equitable Access to ADHD Care in Canada
- Get financial support for your ADHD brand name medications - see “Need Help With Medication Costs?” about halfway down our ADHD & Treatment resource page,,
- Ontario: get an ADHD assessment, diagnosis and treatment with the NP-led clinic at Dig a Little Deeper,
- ADHD clinician or researcher? Come to the annual CADDRA conference, Sept. 27-29th in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
- Find your MP in Ottawa and let them know you support Bill C329, and want their support too.
- Find an ADHD-trained psychotherapist in Canada: Find a Therapist,
- The Dig Deeper School: use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD, or use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.
- Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.
Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Our Online Courses | 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 main podcast webpage.
LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:
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E37: How horses help us heal, with Christina Crowe, RP
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01/23/23 • 13 min
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 experiences with horses,
- Who we are partnering with for equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP),
- A brief touch on the science behind EAP,
- The conditions EAP can help treat,
- Where you can learn more.
Resources:
- READ: How horses help us heal, on The Dig Deeper Blog,
- Learn about Program offerings and Sign up for our Equine Therapy newsletter,
- Learn about the neuroscience behind equine-assisted psychotherapy,
- Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
- Looking for one on one support or treatment in Ontario, Alberta or PEI? Meet the Team.
Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
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 in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.
LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:
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E72: Beyond Grades: the ADHD Assessment Blind Spot, with special guest, Tim Crowe
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10/21/24 • 54 min
Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about our own report cards as late diagnosed ADHDers. And we have an extra special guest with us today - Mr. Tim Crowe, whose report cards, as you will hear, have rightfully earned him the mic.
Katie, Tim and I talk about:
- Societal pressures related to academic performance and the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, particularly in the context of their high school experiences
- What did all of our teachers and parents miss?
- How our experiences with report cards shape our self-perception?
- The factors that ultimately contributed to being late-diagnosed adults.
Resources for After the Show:
- Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: Family life, parenting & solutions that work and ADHD: More than a Buzzword
- Neurodivergent-affirming classroom management: 3 perspective shifts for teachers
- The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, and for Ontario, our Integrated Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-led Assessment and Treatment Clinic.
- CADDAC: Types of classroom accommodations (Ages 7-17)
- CADDAC: Post secondary classroom accommodations
- CADDAC: Understanding ADHD as a Disability in the Post-Secondary Environment
- How to be an Effective Advocate for your Child
Find Katie (CRPO #11244): Website | 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 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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E62: Psychological Safety, Part 2, Fostering Love & Trust at Home
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02/19/24 • 34 min
Today I’m introducing the 2nd of 2 solo episode series talking about psychological safety. Today's show will build upon what I shared last week, about psychological safety at work, by now applying the same lens to our home and family life.
I’ll share what psychological safety means in the context of family and how exploring it together can help build your family bonds.
I’m covering:
- Learning how to create an emotionally safe environment fosters open communication, mutual respect, and emotional support among family members,
- Learn how signs like willingness to take interpersonal risks, ability to express vulnerabilities, and encouragement of diverse opinions within the family dynamic foster emotional safety,
- Learn how you can implement techniques that foster shared values, promote empathy and understanding, establish rituals and traditions, and model open communication at home,
- Know when to get outside help. Remembering you don’t have to do this alone. Family therapy can help you understand and address challenges, strengthening your family dynamic to build trust.
After the Show:
- Read: The Dig Deeper Blog,
- Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
- The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
- Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.
- Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.
- Official Pod Squad Merch! 100% of the profits from Dig Deeper Merch sales support the FREE psychotherapy program operated by Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling in Caledon, ON.
Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Our Online Courses | 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 main podcast webpage.
LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic RSS
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