Latine ADHD

Dr. Janice Castro
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Welcome to Latine ADHD with Dr. Janice Castro, a licensed psychologist and your host. This is a space where ADHD and cultura intersect—a place to learn, feel seen, and build resilience. Whether you have ADHD, care for someone who does, or work in mental health, this podcast offers real-life strategies and culturally relevant insights. Join us for conversations with experts and everyday people as we tackle stigma, share stories, and explore practical tools for thriving with ADHD. Subscribe now and celebrate the connection between ADHD and Latine culture, one story at a time! Want to learn more about your host, Dr. Janice Castro? Visit my website: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/

  1. 5D AGO

    S5 E3: ADHD Burnout Explained

    In this solo episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro breaks down what burnout really is and why it’s not a personal failure. Burnout isn’t about being weak. And it isn’t about not caring enough. Burnout happens when the demands on your system exceed your available capacity for too long. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ The difference between motivation and mental access ✨ How ADHD burnout can look different from typical burnout ✨ Why “try harder” often makes things worse ✨ What task paralysis, emotional flooding, and brain fog may actually signal ✨ What it really means to “listen to your body” Many people with ADHD care deeply — about their work, their relationships, their responsibilities — and still feel unable to act the way they want to. That gap between caring and capacity can be painful. This episode reframes burnout as protection, not punishment. Instead of action steps, you’ll leave with gentle reflection questions to help you notice patterns in your energy, focus, and recovery time. Because burnout isn’t laziness. It’s communication. Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources 🎧 Follow Latine ADHD wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Share this episode with a friend who feels stuck between caring deeply and feeling worn out. Hasta la próxima. 💛 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    9 min

  2. MAR 4

    S5 E2: ADHD in Relationships

    In this episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro sits down with Latina therapist Chantall Hernandez, LMFT, to talk about how ADHD shows up inside romantic relationships. ADHD doesn’t only impact work or school. It shows up in relationships. You might see: • Missed follow-through • Time blindness • Difficulty prioritizing • Emotional overwhelm • Perfectionism • Resentment building on both sides Chantall shares how ADHD can create painful misunderstandings, especially when one partner feels like they’re trying hard, and the other feels like they’re not trying at all. This episode explores: ✨ Why follow-through is harder than intention ✨ How shame from childhood can resurface in adult relationships ✨ The impact of cultural expectations, especially for Latinas ✨ How compassion and accountability can exist at the same time ✨ What to say if you feel misunderstood in your relationship This is not about excusing behavior. It’s about understanding what’s happening underneath it. Communication changes when there’s clarity. And relationships grow stronger when there’s grace on both sides. If you suspect ADHD is affecting your relationship, this conversation offers language, insight, and hope. Connect with Chantall Hernandez, LMFT: Instagram: @Chantall.lmft Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad:https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources 🎧 Follow Latine ADHD wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Share this episode with someone navigating ADHD in love. Hasta la próxima. 💛 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min

  3. FEB 25

    S5 E1: When Self-Trust Breaks

    In this Season 5 opener of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro explores why trusting yourself can feel so hard, especially when ADHD and cultura collide. Before talking about tools or change, this episode starts with understanding. Many people don’t wake up one day and decide not to trust themselves. Self-trust often gets disrupted slowly over time. It can begin with survival messages like: Push through. Work harder. Don’t complain. Be grateful. In many Latine families, those messages were rooted in love, sacrifice, and survival. Staying strong wasn’t a personality trait, it was protection. But when ADHD shows up in environments that reward consistency and pushing past limits, something painful can happen. You might start believing: “Something must be wrong with me.” “I can’t trust myself.” This episode reframes self-trust as a relationship, one shaped by experience, culture, expectations, and nervous system patterns. Difficulty trusting yourself doesn’t mean you’re broken. It may mean survival strategies worked too well. Inside this episode: How cultural survival messages shape self-trust   Why pushing through can feel safer than pausing   How ADHD traits get misread as character flaws   A gentle reframe: self-trust can be rebuilt   Reflection question for the week: When did pushing through become the safest option for you? This conversation is about curiosity, not judgment. Understanding comes before change. Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources 🎧 Follow Latine ADHD wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Share this episode with a friend who needs language for what they’ve been feeling Hasta la próxima. Cuídate mucho. 💛 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    8 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    S4 finale: Neuro-Affirming Care

    In this Season 4 finale episode of Latine ADHD, I’m joined by Dr. Hurtado-Alvarado, Licensed Psychologist and co-founder of Prickly Pear Therapy and Training in Austin, Texas, a bilingual, bicultural practice grounded in trauma-informed and culturally affirming care. We talk about what it really means to offer neuro-affirming care from understanding masking and ableism, to navigating assessments and therapy as BIPOC adults with ADHD. Dr. Hurtado breaks down the barriers many Latine and multilingual clients face in finding providers who truly “get it,” and shares practical tips for self-advocacy and finding the right therapeutic fit. If you’ve ever wondered how culture, language, and neurodiversity intersect in mental-health care, this conversation is for you. Connect with Prickly Pear Therapy and Training: Website: https://pricklypeartherapy.com/ Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources 🎧 Follow Latine ADHD wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Share this episode with a friend who might need it Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    19 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    S4 E5: ADHD, Sensory Overload & Our Latine Families

    Do bright lights, loud rooms, or crowded family gatherings drain you faster than everyone else? You’re not imagining it and you’re not “too sensitive.” In this episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro breaks down what sensory overload looks like through an ADHD lens, especially for those of us raised in Latine families where noise, music, and constant stimulation tend to be part of the culture. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why the ADHD brain processes sounds, lights, smells, and textures differently 🔹 What research says about sensory sensitivity, avoidance, seeking, and low registration 🔹 How sensory overwhelm shows up in our familias during holidays and gatherings 🔹 Why honoring your capacity is not disrespectful, it’s self-respect 🔹 A simple 3-step ADHD-friendly tool to help you plan for sensory overwhelm before it hits You'll also hear a personal story about choosing rest during the holidays even when it felt uncomfortable or “out of tradition.” Listening to your body isn’t selfish. It’s wisdom. ✨ If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “too sensitive,” or confused by your reactions, this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone. 🪴 If you’re an adult looking for a therapist who understands ADHD and cultura, I’m currently accepting new clients for online therapy in California. You can reach me at: contact@jcpsychologicalservices.com My approach is collaborative, culturally aware, and ADHD-friendly. Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources 🎧 Follow Latine ADHD wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Share this episode with a friend who might need it   Research article referenced in episode:   Jurek, Lucie, et al. “Sensory processing in individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder compared with control populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, vol. 64, no. 10, Oct. 2025, pp. 1132–1147, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2025.02.019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    6 min

  6. 11/19/2025

    S4 E4: Shame, ADHD & Healing

    In this episode of Latine ADHD, host Dr. Janice Castro sits down with Chantall Hernandez, LMFT, a Latina relationship therapist and founder of Generational Mental Wellness Therapy, who shares her personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD and learning to break the shame cycle through self-compassion. We talk about how negative self-talk shows up when ADHD symptoms like forgetfulness or losing items trigger frustration and how small mindset shifts can help us respond with kindness instead of criticism. Chantall opens up about her late diagnosis, how growing up without answers affected her self-esteem, and the powerful practice of saying “hold on” before shame takes over. This conversation reminds us that healing starts with how we speak to ourselves and that compassion is a radical act of self-love in our comunidad. Connect with Chantall Hernandez:  Instagram: @Chantall.lmft Website: https://chantalllmft.clientsecure.me/     Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources   🎧 Follow Latine ADHD wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Share this episode with a friend who might need it Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    20 min

  7. 11/12/2025

    S4 E3: The One Promise

    In this solo episode of Latine ADHD, licensed psychologist Dr. Janice Castro talks about one of the hardest things to rebuild after years of shame or self-doubt, trusting yourself. If you’ve ever promised you’d start earlier, be on time, or take a break and then didn’t? You’re not alone. Dr. Castro shares how these moments can chip away at self-confidence, especially for adults with ADHD, and how to start healing that inner trust through small, compassionate steps. You’ll learn: ✨ Why shame can feel physically painful ✨ How to start rebuilding trust through micro-promises ✨ The “One Promise Rule” an ADHD-friendly way to keep commitments to yourself ✨ How self-compassion helps calm the inner critic This episode is a gentle reminder: trust isn’t built on perfection, it’s built on kindness, one small promise at a time. 🪴 If you’re an adult looking for a therapist who understands ADHD and cultura, I’m currently accepting new clients for online therapy in California. Contact me at contact@jcpsychologicalservices.com or website www.drjanicecastro.com I’m excited to share a trailer for The Grad School Femtoring Podcast, hosted by Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu. This award-winning show supports first-gen BIPOC students and professionals in navigating grad school, careers, and productivity in sustainable, values-aligned ways. Give it a listen and grab Yvette’s free Sustainable Productivity Playbook plus curated podcast playlist here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.kit.com/29b17bb6a4   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    6 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    S4 E2: Empaths with ADHD: How to Avoid Burnout

    Have you ever felt like you’re carrying everyone else’s stress on your shoulders and forgetting about yourself in the process? In this episode of Latine ADHD, I sit down with Licensed Educational Psychologist and small business owner, Lucia Serio, to talk about life as an empath with ADHD. Lucia describes what it feels like to be “a sponge” picking up on the emotions, tension, and energy of people around her and how that can lead to overwhelm and burnout if boundaries slip away. Together, we explore: ✨ The first warning signs that show you might be overextending yourself ✨ How ADHD makes it harder to notice (or act on) your own needs in the moment ✨ Why mind-body connection is crucial for regulating emotions ✨ Three practical tips Lucia uses to protect her energy and avoid burnout Lucia also shares a deeply personal story about how the L.A. fires of January 2025 pushed her into overextension mode and how she found creative ways to help her community without burning herself out. Her reflection is a powerful reminder that being highly empathetic is not a weakness. It’s a gift that can be managed with the right boundaries and tools. This conversation is especially for you if you’ve ever been told: “You’re too sensitive.”  “You care too much.”  Or felt guilty for wanting to step back when the world demands more of you.🌿 Listen in to learn how to honor your empathy, protect your energy, and thrive with ADHD, without sacrificing yourself in the process. Resources & Connect with Lucia: Learn more about Lucia’s private practice and offerings for educators, families, and individuals with disabilities: www.bookwormedpsych.com  Follow her work in sexuality education and disability empowerment: @bookwormedpsych Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources 🎧 Follow Latine ADHD wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Share this episode with a friend who might need it ✨ Remember: sensitivity is not a flaw. It’s proof of your humanity. With the right boundaries, it can become your biggest strength. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to Latine ADHD with Dr. Janice Castro, a licensed psychologist and your host. This is a space where ADHD and cultura intersect—a place to learn, feel seen, and build resilience. Whether you have ADHD, care for someone who does, or work in mental health, this podcast offers real-life strategies and culturally relevant insights. Join us for conversations with experts and everyday people as we tackle stigma, share stories, and explore practical tools for thriving with ADHD. Subscribe now and celebrate the connection between ADHD and Latine culture, one story at a time! Want to learn more about your host, Dr. Janice Castro? Visit my website: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/

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  • Creator
    Dr. Janice Castro
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Dr. Janice Castro
  • Show Website
    Latine ADHD

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