The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

Ever felt trapped in a conflict that seems impossible to resolve?
In this episode, I sit down with Bill Eddy, a world-renowned expert on high-conflict personalities, to explore why some disputes spiral and what you can do about it.

Bill introduces his proven BIFF response method (Brief, Informative, Friendly, Firm) and shares practical strategies for handling intense situations in relationships, workplaces, and family law.
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Today I’m talking to Jessica Batres, a trilingual therapist based in Ontario, about the unique experiences of first generation Canadians, our mental health and our evolving cultural identity. 

Brief Summary: Many first-generation Canadians feel the invisible weight of living between two cultures — pulled between the sacrifices of the generation before them and the pressure to succeed in the one they were born into. In this episode, ...

Today I’m joined by Permission to Be group co-creators Sabrina Belo and Connie Marasco, to talk about what it’s like to be stuck with ourselves …  knowing something in your relationships or life needs to change, but not knowing how to make it happen, or feeling discouraged after past attempts have failed.

We explore how the contemplation stage of change can be a powerful place to begin when supported in the right way. You’ll hear ho...

In this heartfelt episode, psychotherapist Christina Crowe speaks with advocate and parent Liana Cancian about the emotional and practical realities of raising a medically complex child. Liana shares her journey navigating her daughter’s rare seizure disorder, the challenges of accessing care and resources, and how community support and emotional resilience have shaped their family’s story. From cannabis therapy to founding a nonpr...

What if behaviour analysis didn’t have to be a source of trauma for Autistic people? In this episode, Christina Crowe and co-host Katie Richardson speak with Kerry-Anne Robinson, Executive Director of the Progressive Life Centre in Ajax, Ontario. Kerry-Anne shares her powerful journey from traditional behaviour therapy to building a groundbreaking neurodiversity-affirming centre designed to celebrate, not suppress, difference. With...

What if everything you believed about “helping” your neurodivergent loved one needs a second look? This episode invites parents, caregivers, and extended family members to explore how internalized ableism may be unconsciously shaping their responses to neurodiversity. With compassion and evidence-based insights, I’m inviting listeners to take a beat for curiosity, in hopes of opening a pathway to genuine understanding, inclusion, a...

Sheena and Christina explore  the complexities of diagnosing and treating ADHD, emphasizing the critical need for thorough assessments to uncover underlying issues. Sheena shared her experience of receiving a late ADHD diagnosis as a therapist, as well as highlighted the societal pressures and ableism she sees her clients continuing to face.

The importance of pacing self-discovery and the gradual process of integrating one's true s...

Today I’m talking to psychotherapist Mona Virk, from Caledon, Ontario, about Brown Girl Mental Health. Mona leads us through her own experiences and why now as a psychotherapist, she is dedicated to stating conversations that matter within in the South Asian community, about mental health. 

We talk about:

What are the cultural stigmas and barriers to seeking help in the South Asian community?

What is important to discern when talking ...

Long wait times. Limited access. A mental health system struggling to keep up. But what if there was another way?

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of Dig A Little Deeper’s Nurse Practitioner-led mental health clinic, an innovative model that’s bridging gaps in Ontario’s healthcare system. Our lead NP joins me to share the origin story—how we built this clinic, the challenges we faced, and why Nurse Practitioners are re...

Many adults with ADHD go undiagnosed for decades, often dismissed or misdiagnosed along the way. But what happens when they finally get the right diagnosis?

Today, we sit down with Dr. Betty Tang from Vancouver Coastal Health’s Remote Coastal Psychiatric Clinic to discuss the challenges of identifying ADHD in adults—especially in women—and the critical gaps in mental health training that contribute to missed diagnoses.

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The cracks in our healthcare systems are more visible than ever—but how did we get here, and more importantly, how do we fix them?

Today, your hosts, psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, sit down with Dr. Robert C. Smith to tackle the big questions shaping the future of mental health care.

Together, we explore:

• How mental health training differs between the U.S. and Canada—what’s working and what’s not,
• Evid...

ADHD in women has been overlooked for far too long—but new research is changing the conversation.

Today, we sit down with Dr. Dora Wynchank from PsyQ in The Hague to explore groundbreaking findings on how ADHD evolves across a woman’s lifespan—especially during perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why flexible psychostimulant dosing is crucial for women with ADHD,
• The importance of thorough assessment...

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 gro...

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...

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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 o...