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!
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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/
S2 E5: Managing Feelings and Focus with Dr. Kiara Manosalvas
Latine ADHD
30 minutes 40 seconds
9 months ago
S2 E5: Managing Feelings and Focus with Dr. Kiara Manosalvas
ADHD isn’t about a lack of focus—it’s about learning how to channel it in the right direction.In this episode, Dr. Kiara Manosalvas, a Licensed Psychologist, shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her mid-20s while pursuing her PhD, highlighting the struggles she faced during the pandemic and how medication transformed her perspective. She discusses the unique challenges women of color with ADHD encounter in high-intensity fields like law and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the societal pressures and emotional burdens they often carry. Dr. Manosalvas also breaks down the importance of intrinsic motivation and discovering one's "zone of genius" to navigate ADHD-related difficulties effectively. She encourages embracing strengths, building coping strategies, and seeking therapy or coaching as valuable tools for personal and professional growth.Listen to this episode to learn how Dr. Kiara Manosalvas navigates ADHD, helps women of color thrive in high-intensity careers, and unlocks the power of intrinsic motivation.Episode Highlights:Kiara Manosalvas' ADHD Diagnosis Journey Impact of ADHD on Work & Productivity Women of Color & ADHDEmotional Regulation & Self-CareFinding the "Zone of Genius" Overcoming Internalized ExpectationsBuilding Effective Coping StrategiesKiara’s Work & OfferingsConnect with Kiara Manosalvas:Website | kiaramanosalvasphd.comInstagram | @dr.kiara.manosalvasLinked In | www.linkedin.com/in/kiara-manosalvas🎧 Loved this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review to help more people find us! 👉 Listen here📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube! 👉Click here : https://www.youtube.com/@jcpsychologicalservices💡 Ready for self-growth? Join my newsletter for ADHD tips & get a FREE avoidance pattern worksheet! 👉 Sign up here : https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources🎙 Want to be a podcast guest? Fill out this quick form! 👉 Apply here : https://forms.gle/JAw7bZsbPe7bwtcw5📲 Let’s connect!📍 Facebook: Follow me at JC Psychological Services 📍 Instagram: @dr.janicecastro📍 YouTube: @jcpsychologicalservices📍 LinkedIn:
Latine ADHD
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/
