S6 finale: Redefining Strength

What does it mean to be strong when you were raised to keep pushing through? In this Season 6 finale of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro is joined by Sara Diaz, licensed clinical social worker, founder of The First Gen Madrina, and host of The First Gen Madrina Podcast, for a conversation about ADHD, anxiety, burnout, first-generation identity, and the messages many of us inherit about success, sacrifice, and asking for help. Sara shares her experience receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult and how it helped explain years of anxiety, perfectionism, and feeling like she simply needed to try harder. Together, they explore how culture can shape the way we understand mental health, why many first-generation adults struggle to slow down, and what it means to redefine strength beyond constant achievement. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why ADHD often goes unnoticed in Latinas until adulthood The connection between anxiety, burnout, and undiagnosed ADHD How first-generation values can shape perfectionism, guilt, and hustle culture Why asking for help can be one of the strongest things you do How self-compassion and community can support healing without abandoning accountability The relationship between ADHD, money, and executive functioning This episode also marks the end of Season 6 and the beginning of a pause for Latine ADHD. After six seasons and 38 episodes, Dr. Castro reflects on why she's choosing sustainability over obligation and shares what's next as she focuses on her therapy practice, speaking, and leadership consulting. Thank you for being part of this comunidad. Whether you've been listening since Season 1 or just found the podcast, thank you for your curiosity, your openness, and for allowing these conversations to be part of your journey.Connect with Sara Diaz, LCSW, CFSW: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-diaz-lcsw/ https://www.instagram.com/thefirstgenmadrina/ Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for updates, future projects, and whether Latine ADHD returns:https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources 📱 Follow Dr.JaniceCastro on social media to stay connected. 🎙️ Browse all 38 episodes of Latine ADHD—they'll continue to be available wherever you listen to podcasts. 📲 If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone 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.