S5 E5: Practicing Self-Trust

S5 finale: Postpartum or ADHD? What I Discovered at 33

What is it like to discover ADHD in adulthood, especially after becoming a mother? In this season 5 finale of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro sits down with therapist Lehuanani, LMFT, to talk about receiving an ADHD diagnosis at age 33 — seven months postpartum — and how that moment reshaped how she understands herself, her culture, and her life. For years, Lehuanani believed she was navigating anxiety and depression on her own. But after the birth of her child, everyday routines became harder. Systems that once worked stopped working. That turning point led her to ask a new question: Could this be ADHD? Receiving a diagnosis helped her make sense of a lifetime of feeling different. In this conversation, we explore the emotional and cultural layers of late ADHD diagnosis — especially for women. As someone who identifies as both Latina and Hawaiian, Lehuanani reflects on the mixed messages she grew up with about being agreeable and “easygoing.” Together, we talk about what it means to move from confusion to clarity — and how people begin building systems that actually support their brain instead of forcing themselves into expectations that were never designed for them. In this episode, we talk about: * What it can feel like to receive an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood * Why many women are labeled “too sensitive” or “too emotional” * Cultural messages around gender roles and behavior * How ADHD symptoms can become more visible after major life changes like motherhood * Moving away from people-pleasing and learning to set boundaries * Rethinking self-care in ways that support the nervous system * A calming tool Lehuanani uses: binaural beats If this conversation resonates with you: You may also want to listen to Season 2, Episode 4 of Latine ADHD, where Ari shares her experience discovering ADHD after becoming a mother and building systems that work for her brain. Both conversations explore late diagnosis — through different lenses of identity, culture, and self-understanding. Resources & Connect with Lehuanani Perez: Instagram: @lateadhdtherapist  [https://www.instagram.com/lateadhdtherapist/?hl=en] Website: https://www.neuroprismcounseling.com/ [https://www.neuroprismcounseling.com/] Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources [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 [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

S5 E5: Practicing Self-Trust

In this solo episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro explores what self-trust looks like before burnout. Most people don’t think about self-trust until it feels broken. But self-trust isn’t built in a crisis. It’s practiced in ordinary moments. This episode breaks down what self-trust is and what it isn’t. Self-trust is not: • Being consistent all the time • Never struggling • Always following through perfectly • Having more willpower Self-trust grows through honesty. Through repair. Through small promises you can actually keep. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why broken promises are information — not proof you can’t be trusted ✨ How punishment disrupts trust ✨ Why compassion is structural, not optional ✨ The power of one realistic, aligned choice ✨ How self-trust functions as preventative care This conversation is about micro-moments. Not dramatic reinventions. Not personality overhauls. Just one honest pause. One boundary. One five-minute reset. Because self-trust is a practice. If you want deeper support around self-compassion, you can revisit the Season 1 finale: Feeling Broken and Finding Strength. Self-trust doesn’t eliminate hard seasons. It just means you don’t abandon yourself inside them. Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources [https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources] 🎧 Follow Latine ADHD wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Share this episode with someone who needs a gentler way of thinking about change. Hasta la próxima. Cuídate mucho. 💛 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

S5 E4: Sustainable Success

In this episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro sits down with Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu, a first-gen Chicana coach, author, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and host of the award-winning Grad School Femtoring Podcast. This conversation is for anyone who has been praised for being a high achiever… while quietly burning out behind the scenes. Dr. Yvette shares what sustainable success really means, especially for people who are neurodivergent, first-gen, and carrying heavy cultural expectations. Together, Dr. Janice and Dr. Yvette talk about: ✨ How perfectionism and “push through” culture can lead to burnout ✨ Why rest is not the same as laziness (and why that label can cause harm) ✨ What it means to define success without sacrificing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being ✨ The difference between a “perfect” home and a functional home ✨ The concept of “good enough” when capacity is limited ✨ Spoon Theory (and how energy works differently for different bodies and brains) You’ll also hear honest reflections about how cultural messages around productivity can show up in everyday life — even in things like cleaning before guests come over, feeling pressure to “do it all,” and trying to meet impossible standards. This episode is an invitation to slow down, get curious, and build a version of success that doesn’t cost your health. Connect with Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradschoolfemtoring/ [https://www.instagram.com/gradschoolfemtoring/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettemartinezvu/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettemartinezvu/]   Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources [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 [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [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 [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [https://www.instagram.com/chantall.lmft/?hl=en] Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad: https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources [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 [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.