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..

LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic RSS

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.

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..

LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic RSS