S4 E1: Community Is Medicine

We’re kicking off Season 4 of Latine ADHD with something we don’t talk about enough when it comes to ADHD community.In this solo episode, Dr. Janice Castro breaks down why connection is its own kind of medicine. You’ll learn how oxytocin and co-regulation calm the nervous system, how loneliness impacts ADHD, and how Latine cultural values like familismo shape our relationships for better and sometimes for burnout.You’ll also get a simple, ADHD-friendly tool to help you stay connected without draining your energy: the Check-In Before You Help method.✨ Because comunidad isn’t just about giving, it’s also about receiving.Let’s Stay Connected:💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad:https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources🌿 Your voice matters. Help shape the future of ADHD in our comunidad — take our 3-min anonymous survey: https://forms.gle/kD6qg86CzB6aaah99 🎧 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.