In this Hot Take, psychotherapist and group practice owner Christina Crowe, RP, shares an unfiltered look at why running a group practice is not just “more therapy” but an entirely new career path in entrepreneurship and leadership.
Drawing from a decade of experience building a successful Ontario group practice, Christina breaks down the training gaps, financial strains, leadership struggles, and blind spots that many clinicians face when they dive into business ownership without preparation.
If you’re a therapist considering starting a group, this episode offers both a reality check and encouragement. It’s not about failure; it’s about understanding the truth of what you’re signing up for and why mentorship, systems, and self-awareness are non-negotiable for long-term success.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why group practice ownership is a different job than clinical work.
The hidden costs and financial strain most therapists underestimate.
Common pitfalls: messy hiring, compliance blind spots, and marketing mistakes.
Why leadership skills — not clinical skills — determine success.
The crucial role of mentors and champions in navigating business ownership.
If you’ve ever thought about starting a group practice, if you’re already in one and struggling — this episode is for you.
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How do we make an impact without falling into the trap of co-opting ideas or voices that aren’t our own?
In this short hot-take episode, Christina Crowe, RP, reflects on the importance of authenticity, attribution, and integrity in the mental health field and beyond. Drawing on years of professional and lived experience, she challenges us to slow down, acknowledge those who came before us, and recognize the difference between being inspired and taking credit.
This candid reflection unpacks why crediting sources matters, how to avoid performative advocacy, and why real impact depends on trust, reciprocity, and community.
What You’ll Take Away:
Why giving credit is essential for authenticity and trust.
How advocacy without attribution risks hypocrisy and burnout.
The role of process and structure in creating sustainable impact.
Why true community is built on reciprocity — not just taking.
Resources for After the Show:
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub.
Real life advice from our team of ADHD therapists on The Dig Deeper Blog.
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Instagram | Podcast page
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What if slowing down was the key to better mental health, not a sign of falling behind?
In this milestone 100th episode, Christina Crowe, RP, is joined by psychotherapist Katie Richardson to unpack one of the biggest challenges for adults with ADHD, learning how to pace life sustainably. Together, we explore why rest is not laziness, how to balance ambition with wellbeing, and why “rise and grind” culture is harming more than helping.
From personal stories of navigating ADHD, parenting, and entrepreneurship to systemic critiques of capitalism and productivity culture, this conversation offers insight for anyone craving a healthier rhythm of life. Whether you’re neurodivergent, self-employed, or simply exhausted by the pressure to do more, this episode will help you reclaim balance, energy, and joy.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why adults with ADHD struggle to slow down, even after diagnosis and treatment.
How pacing, buffer time, and concepts like “good nothing time” (thanks Simon!) protect mental health.
The hidden costs of overcommitment in work and family life.
How different generations (Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z) are reshaping the meaning of work and wellbeing.
Practical strategies for setting boundaries, preventing burnout, and creating space for what matters most.
Resources for After the Show:
ADHD and Worklife recommended resources and links
Our Resources: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub.
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Instagram | Podcast page
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ADHD doesn’t end with a prescription, and living well with ADHD means learning to play the long game.
In this episode, psychotherapist Christina Crowe breaks down why ADHD treatment is never a one-time fix and what real, lifelong care looks like.
You’ll hear:
Why ADHD is a lifelong condition, not something you “grow out of.”
Resources for After the Show:
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Today your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe is talking to Certified Financial Planner Jeff Chapman, from G.E. Chapman Financial Services Inc. in Burlington, Ontario.
In this episode, we explore the complex connection between mental health, money mindsets, and everyday life skills. From how ADHD and time-blindness impact financial habits, to the invisible and visible money lessons kids absorb, we uncover why so many adults struggle to talk about money openly. We also discuss the role of certified financial professionals (CFPs), how to spot misleading “fin-fluencers,” and where to turn for help—even if you don’t have “wealth” yet. Tune in for real-life tips, mindset shifts, and strategies to build a healthier relationship with money and your mental health.
Resources for After the Show:
CFPs recommended by our Guest:
Our own resources:
About our Guest: Jeff Chapman, CFP is the President + Head Financial Planner for G.E. Chapman Financial Services Inc. Jeff has been providing his clients with trusted and sound advice for their insurance and wealth management goals for over 15 years. He earned his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2010. As a former high school teacher, he takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and helping people understand financial planning-related topics.
Find Jeff: Website | Twitter |LinkedIn
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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.
We also discuss how neurodivergence, like ADHD, can shape conflict dynamics and what therapists, parents, and professionals can do to respond effectively.
Whether you’re a therapist, parent, leader, or navigating a personal dispute, this episode will leave you with tools you can use right away.
Resources for After the Show:
Our Resources: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub.
About our Guest: Bill Eddy is an attorney, therapist, mediator, and Director of Innovation for the High Conflict Institute based in Arizona and California. He has trained professionals in managing high-conflict personalities worldwide in over 40 states and 14 countries. He is the author of several books, including: Mediating High Conflict Disputes, High Conflict People in Legal Disputes, BIFF for CoParent Communication, and BIFF for Lawyers and Law Offices.
Find Bill: It's All Your Fault Podcast | Website
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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, we explore how cultural guilt, hustle culture, and the struggle to belong can make rest feel impossible, and why this tension takes such a toll on first-generation mental health.
Resources for After the Show:
Latina Women, Marianismo, and the Pressure to Be Perfect by Jessica Batres, MSW, RSW
Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski,
Self-Care for Latinas by Raquel Reichard and
My Grandmothers Hand by Resmaa Menakem
About our Guest: Jessica Batres is a trilingual therapist based in Ontario and the founder of Raíces Flourish Counseling. Jessica’s path into mental health is rooted in years of frontline work with people experiencing homelessness, followed by roles in social policy focusing on housing and immigration. Today, she brings all of that insight into her therapy practice, where she supports women, young adults, and the Latine community in navigating anxiety, depression, and the weight of cultural expectations. Find Jessica: Website/Blog | Instagram
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Instagram | Podcast page
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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 how understanding your nervous system, learning to set healthy boundaries, and building self-trust can help you move from frustration to clarity.
Together, we discuss how slowing down, getting curious, and creating safety in connection with others can help you navigate change without losing yourself.
Whether you’re facing burnout, identity shifts, or ongoing relationship stress, this conversation offers a compassionate roadmap to help you go from stuck to steady, at your own pace.
Resources for After the Show:
Check out Permission to Be, and sign up for the next available session.
Our Resources: The Dig Deeper Blog.
About our Guests: Sabrina Belo, a trauma-informed counsellor, conscious parenting coach, and somatic practitioner, helps people navigate life’s transitions with clarity and compassion. From healing generational wounds to finding presence in parenting, or processing grief and identity shifts, Sabrina creates a supportive space for deep, lasting change. With certifications in somatic therapy, grief work, and conscious parenting, she blends science and soul to guide clients back to their true selves. Find Sabrina: Website | Instagram
Connie Marasco, Registered Psychotherapist, helps individuals and couples deepen connection, navigate conflict, and build more fulfilling relationships. With training in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and a warm, culturally informed approach, Connie supports clients in understanding how their thoughts, attachment patterns, and past experiences shape how they relate to others. Find Connie: Website | Instagram
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Instagram | Podcast page
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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 nonprofit for supportive housing, Liana offers insight, hope, and powerful lessons for families, educators, and allies of children with special needs.
Highlights:
What happens after your child gets a life-changing diagnosis,
What it means to live alongside your child,
The impact of having a medically complex child on their siblings,
Understanding the mandate of Close to Home Caledon, fundraising for new housing solutions for special needs children in Caledon,
The stories we tell ourselves and leaving a meaningful legacy.
Resources for After the Show:
Shining Through: Finding the balance between heartache and hope while raising a child with special needs, by Liana Cancian
Three Bolton Women Unite to find a Special Needs Housing Solution by Patti Foley
Connect with others! Everyday Heroes Kids | Brampton-Caledon Community Living | Cassie’s Place | ErinOak Kids
Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: Finding the community that heals, by Katie Richardson
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X
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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 personal roots in neurodivergent family life and professional leadership in compassionate care, Kerry-Anne opens up about how therapeutic spaces — and the people who run them — can evolve.
Whether you're a clinician, caregiver, or someone with lived experience, this conversation is for anyone reckoning with the past and hopeful for a better future in autism support.
Highlights:
A Radical Redesign: Inside the Progressive Life Centre, a therapeutic space built for and with neurodivergent individuals.
Beyond Compliance: Why true neurodiversity-affirming care is a direction, not a destination.
Culture Shift in Behavioural Therapy: What it takes to retrain, reframe, and reimagine ABA through a trauma-informed lens.
Empowering Parents & Providers: How to ask the right questions, name your concerns, and centre informed consent and client autonomy.
Resources for After the Show:
About our Guest: Kerry-Anne Robinson is the Executive Director of Progressive Life Centre and Owner/Clinical Director of Progressive Steps Training and Consultation Inc. Kerry-Anne is leading a crucial paradigm shift in therapeutic support, mentoring therapists to move away from harmful traditional practices toward compassionate, accepting approaches. At Progressive Life Centre, she's created an environment where neurodivergent individuals aren't just supported
– they're celebrated. Her innovative approach combines evidence-based practices with deep respect for neurodivergent experiences, demonstrating how therapeutic spaces can evolve to truly honour and empower the community they serve. Find Kerry-Anne: Website | Instagram | Email Kerry-Anne
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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, and connection with your loved one.
Highlights:
Why internalized ableism often goes unrecognized in loving families, and how to begin noticing it in everyday reactions and beliefs.
The hidden harm of interpreting ADHD traits as laziness, defiance, or lack of effort, and how this misunderstanding derails connection and support.
How unaddressed neurodivergence in parents and siblings complicates family dynamics, especially in diagnosis and emotional validation.
What families can do to challenge ableism and shift toward affirming, supportive relationships, even if they’re just starting to learn about neurodiversity.
Resources for After the Show:
Read the Post: When Love Isn’t Enough: A Compassionate Look at Internalized Ableism in ADHD Families
Balancing Love and Limits: Managing Family Criticism in ADHD Parenting by Christina Crowe, RP
The Reckoning: Reflecting on a (late) ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult by Christina Crowe, RP
For therapists and mental health clinicians: Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety by Christina Crowe, RP
Medication and Mental Health: Debunking Myths and Ending Stigma by Erika Belledent, RP
Parenting through transformative experiences: how an ADHD diagnosis can change your family life for the better by Sabrina Belo, CCPMC
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub
Our ADHD Courses at The Dig Deeper School
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | Podcast page.
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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 self, advocating for a nuanced understanding of neurodivergence and the significance of early intervention in therapy is also addressed.
We explore:
Sheena’s experience as a therapist navigating her own diagnostic journey, while working with ADHD clients,
How can therapists ensure their experiences do not overshadow their clients' work?
How societal pressures and ableism within the mental health community contribute to misunderstandings about the condition,
How clients can ask their therapists to ensure they are offering them the ADHD strategies that are recommended by global treatment guidelines.
Resources for After the Show:
Take the Adult ADHD Masking Measure (AAMM): Questionnaire | Background info
Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially:
ADHD: More Than a Buzzword, by Sheena Scott, RP Qualifying
The Reckoning: Reflecting on a (late) ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult, by Christina Crowe, RP
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub.
About our Guest: Sheena Scott is a neurodivergent-affirming therapist in Ontario with a special interest in helping adults who were recently diagnosed or suspect they have ADHD symptoms. Sheena completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and has been working with Dig a Little Deeper Psychotherapy since 2023. Work with Sheena: Website | Instagram
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | Podcast page.
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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 about identity development and cultural connections?
What are some of the nuances of growing up in a multicultural family, or community, on one’s mental health?
How can we retain our brown parts of identity to be celebrated and passed on to future generations?
What should clients do if they want to break any troubling cycles of family issues?
Resources for After the Show:
Do I have ADHD? (South Asian Woman Edition.) by Mona Virk
SOCH community events | South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario
Looking for promo codes for The Dig Deeper School? Use CCPODCAST or PODSQUADVIP for 15% off any course.
About our Guest: Mona Virk is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying in Caledon, ON at Dig a Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling. Her experience in health care for over a decade strengthens her counselling approach grounded in creating strong alliances. Mona completed an undergraduate degree from McMaster University, had been a Chiropodist for over a decade before returning to grad school to complete her Master of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Find Mona: Website | Instagram
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | Podcast page.
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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 reshaping the future of mental health care.
We dive into:
The flaws in Ontario’s current mental health system (and how we’re addressing them),
How our NP-led model improves access, reduces wait times, and integrates care,
The debate around private vs. public healthcare—and why collaboration is key,
What this means for clients, clinicians, and the future of mental health care.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible beyond the waitlist, this episode is for you.
About our Guest: Carole Gionet is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, with a Master’s Degree in Nursing. She has over 20 years’ experience in primary health care and mental health care. Carole has worked in a variety of settings: community health centres, university health centres and various hospitals. She currently works at SickKids Hospital in psychiatry and also for Dig a Little Deeper, providing private services across Ontario. At Dig Carole offers comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment for common mental health conditions to children through to adults.
Find Carole: Website
Resources for After the Show:
Our Clinic: Integrated Mental Health and all service our FAQ’s.
Check out the NPAO, and learn about NP Led Clinics
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, learn about getting an ADHD Diagnosis in Canada.
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | Podcast page.
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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.
🔍 In this episode, we explore:
If you've ever struggled to get an ADHD diagnosis or wondered why so many adults fall through the cracks, this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Tune in now to hear how we can bridge the ADHD diagnosis gap!
Resources for After the Show:
Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: The Reckoning: Reflecting on a (late) ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult by Christina Crowe, and ADHD: More than a Buzzword by Sheena Scott
About our Guest: Dr. Betty Tang is an adult psychiatrist interested in shared care with primary caregivers, providing education to clinicians, patients and the public. Dr. Tang currently works in British Columbia, for Vancouver Coastal Health Authority for remote rural communities. There’s two teenagers at home who make her laugh and lovingly make fun of her on the daily.
Find Katie (CRPO #11244):Website | Instagram
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | Podcast page.
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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:
From systemic reform to practical solutions, this conversation sheds light on the urgent need for change—and what we can do about it.
🎧 Tune in now for an insightful, solutions-driven discussion on the future of mental health care!
Resources for After the Show:
Smith's Patient Centered Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Method, Fourth Edition
Ontario therapists: Get Involved This Election!
Canada wide: ADHD Advocacy - what you can do to help.
Burnout in healthcare: what you can do to protect yourself, by Christina Crowe, RP
About our Guest: Dr. Robert C. Smith is a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based mental health care and doctor-patient communication. A University Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Michigan State University, Dr. Smith developed the first patient-centered method to train medical professionals to build strong partnerships with their patients. Dr. Smith’s expertise and dedication to reforming mental health care make Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? essential reading for policymakers, health care professionals, and anyone concerned about the future of mental health in America.
Find Dr. Smith: Website | X | LinkedIn
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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:
If you or someone you love is navigating ADHD in midlife or beyond, this episode is packed with insights, validation, and actionable strategies.
🎧 Tune in now for a deep dive into the latest science on ADHD in women!
Resources forAfter the Show:
NEW: Stick around after the show for the Katie and Christina debrief!
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. Dr. Wynchank is currently working in the field of Adult ADHD at a psychiatric clinic called PsyQ and is a proud member of ADHD Europe.
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Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about what really happens in group therapy, with Jared Dalton, from Blueprint counselling in London, ON.
Highlights:
Important differences between group therapy and individual therapy,
The benefits of group therapy for people with social anxiety in particular,
How to figure out what’s important to you before you sign up,
A side quest: learning about the use of group ketamine therapy in Ontario.
Resources for After the Show:
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.
Find Jared: Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn
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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:
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:
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X
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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:
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!
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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
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