The Calm Cast

In Episode 2 of The Calm Cast, Alison, Ashley and Stephanie Keezer explore one of the most common questions people are asking today: "Do I have ADHD?"With ADHD conversations becoming increasingly common online, it can be difficult to know whether symptoms like forgetfulness, overwhelm, difficulty concentrating, or emotional dysregulation point to ADHD—or something else entirely.Stephanie shares her expertise as a psychologist specializing in both ADHD and trauma, helping listeners understand the complex relationship between brain development, childhood experiences, and mental health.In this episode, we discuss:✨What ADHD actually is—and what it isn't✨Why ADHD is often misunderstood and over-simplified online✨The connection between trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and ADHD-like symptoms✨How childhood experiences shape brain development✨Why ADHD assessments require more than a checklist✨The differences between ADHD symptoms and trauma responses✨How ADHD often presents differently in women✨The role genetics play in ADHD✨The importance of comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosisAbout Our GuestStephanie Keezer, PsychologistStephanie is a psychologist here at The Calm Place in St. John's, Newfoundland. She specializes in comprehensive adult ADHD assessments, with expertise in identifying subtle and internalized presentations across high-functioning adults, including women, whose symptoms are frequently overlooked in standard evaluations.Her approach is collaborative and relational, focused on creating a safe space to understand patterns and explore how unprocessed stress, trauma, and early experiences may shape emotional and cognitive functioning.Her practice is grounded in genuine connection, thoughtful assessment, and clear, practical guidance. Connect With UsHave questions you'd like us to cover in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you.Follow The Calm Place on social media and send us your thoughts, questions, and topic ideas for future episodes of The Calm Cast @thecalmplace_nlRemember: Calm isn't something you find. It's something you practice. 💜

Welcome to the very first episode of The Calm Cast! 🎙️In this introductory episode, Alison and Ashley sit down (with energy drinks in hand) to kick off the podcast and share what listeners can expect this season. From honest conversations about mental wellness to learning how therapy actually works, this episode is all about getting comfortable in the world of healing — no therapy couch required.Ashley brings the curiosity and questions many people have when entering the wellness space for the first time, while Alison shares insight from her work as a psychologist and director of The Calm Place.Together, they dive into conversations around:✨ What really happens in therapy ✨ Why therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all ✨ The difference between talk therapy and approaches like EMDR ✨ Trauma, PTSD, and healing ✨ Nervous system regulation✨ A preview of upcoming topics this seasonPlus, hear a few behind-the-scenes laughs, some best-friend banter, and why Ashley may—or may not—be the “personality hire.”Whether you're already on a healing journey or just curious about wellness, we're so happy you're here.Remember: calm isn't something you find — it's something you practice.Follow along and subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes.Connect with us: @thecalmplace_nlHave a topic you want us to cover? Send us a message — we'd love to hear from you.