Ep 74: ADHD & Trauma: The Hidden Connection with Cristal Sampson

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhd🧠 ADHD & Trauma: The Hidden Connection with Cristal Sampson, Yale PMHNPIn this powerful episode, Cristal Sampson shares expert insights on the often-overlooked connection between ADHD and trauma, drawing from her experience as a Yale-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Spirit Clinic.📌 Key Topics:Understanding Big T vs Little T traumaHow childhood experiences shape ADHD symptomsThe science behind EMDR therapyBreaking the cycle of emotional boxingPractical strategies for genuine rest and healingNavigating parent-child trauma dynamics🗣️ Featured Quote: "The trauma of being left can be a catalyst for ADHD symptoms - whether it's big T trauma of physical absence or little t trauma of emotional unavailability." - Crystal Sampson👤 About Our Guest: Cristal Sampson is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and founder of Spirit Clinic. Yale-educated, she specializes in anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and the intersection of ADHD and trauma, bringing a unique focus on presence and attunement to her practice.🔗 Connect with Cristal:Website: spiritclinic.comInstagram: @cristsampYouTube: @cristsampTikTok: @spiritclinic💡 Remember: Healing starts with presence. Your coping mechanisms served a purpose - now it's time to discover what serves you today.🔗 Useful Links Mentioned: Learn more about private coaching: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/services/Free Resources: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/freeresources/ Website: https://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/learntothrivewithadhd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learntothrivewithadhd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learntothrivewithadhd/#adhdtrauma #mentalhealth #traumahealing #adhdsupport #mentalhealthawareness #adhdcommunityClick here for full show notes.Send us Fan MailCLICK HERE for more resources. We're on this journey together!