Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about the complications of 2E life - such as having ADHD and being ‘gifted’. The relationship between giftedness and ADHD, the impact of ableism and learned helplessness, and the experiences of adults with ADHD and Autism.

Katie and I talk about:

1. The importance of deep listening and acceptance in relationships with Autistic folks, and shifting away from trying to change them,

2. Understanding the overlap between giftedness and ADHD,

3. How can we support kids with ADHD and giftedness in the school system? The impact of school systems on mental health,

4. What is internalized ableism and how does it affect neurodivergent individuals?

5. What are the implications of ‘potential’ and thriving vs. struggling in individuals with neurodiversity?

Resources for After the Show:

• Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety.
• The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
• Cognitive characteristics of intellectually gifted children with a diagnosis of ADHD
• Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive, by Marc Brackett,Ph.D

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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I’m your host, Psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jonathan Stea from Calgary, Alberta, and we’re talking about his newly published book, Mind the Science: Saving your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry.

Dr. Stea and I cover:

1. What makes certain wellness practices "sticky" and why do people become rigid proponents of them?

2. How can clinicians navigate the tension between cultural competency and evidence-based care in the wellness industry?

3. How can clinicians balance patient preferences and values with scientific evidence and clinical judgment in their practice?

4. What resources are important for psychotherapists to follow up on?

About our Guest: Jonathan N. Stea, Ph.D., R. Psych., is a full-time practicing clinical psychologist and adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. Clinically, he specializes in the assessment and treatment of concurrent addiction and mental disorders. He's a two-time winner of the University of Calgary's Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision and co-editor of the book Investigating Clinical Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies. He was the 2022 recipient of the John G. Paterson Award from the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA), which is an annual award presented for the exceptional contribution to portraying psychological knowledge to the public. Find Dr. Stea: Website | X

Resources for After the Show:

1. Mind the Science: Saving your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry, by Jonathan Stea, PhD.
2. Check out: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: A therapists rebuttal: Fighting medication stigma
3. 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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Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about all things AuDHD, the acronym that is meant to indicate someone who is both Autistic and also has ADHD.

Katie and I talk about:

1. Ableism, and internalized ableism,

2. The Squirrel Club in University,

3. Should adults seek a formal Autism diagnosis?

4. Myriad presentations of AuDHD (ADHD + Autism),

5. The power of validation.

Resources for After the Show:

Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially:

• The Second Reckoning, by Katie Richardson

• Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety, by Christina Crowe

• AuDHD & camouflaging, by Eden Arefaine

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, to learn more about accessing appropriate screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment in Ontario.

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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Christina and Katie are two Canadian psychotherapists, who met online, became colleagues IRL and now, great friends. Come hang out in the sometimes quirky and mostly nerdy therapy world of Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, both Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario, Canada.

Today’s chat covered topics such as the pervasive effects of ableism and internalized ableism within the medical system and education, the impact of stoicism on emotional isolation, and the need for open conversations about mental health and existential topics. The conversation was reflective and insightful, touching on personal and professional aspects of their lives, including their complementary work styles and the impact of perfectionism and ableism.

Highlights:

• Ethical communication in podcasting for therapists,
• Navigating ableism and internalized ableism, particularly in the context of the medical system and education,
• Being unafraid to engage in discussions with people in positions of power,
• Psychological Safety and social media - the good side (how we met)
• Reflections on Youthful Joy and Self-Expression,
• The intersection of perfectionism, ableism and self-awareness.

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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I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Season Four is here, and to kick off, I’m re-sharing an episode on Perfectionism and ADHD that covers content that comes up over and over again in therapy sessions.

Resources for After the Show:

• Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially Late-Diagnosed ADHD and Shame, by Connie Marasco, RP
• 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,
• Dig Deeper School discount codes: Get 15% off on DIY*ADHD with code CCPODCAST, therapists, get 15% off DIY*ADHD:Couples with code PEBBLE.

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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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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.

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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.

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