🎙 Le Hawkesbury Social Wellness Podcast: Mental Health, Relationships, Pain Management & Communication: With Host Adam Stacey, Founder & Podcast Host + Mental Health & Addictions Counselor 1st Year College Student.

This episode explores how mental health deeply impacts our relationships, especially during seasons of pain, illness, anxiety, depression, or major life stress. When one person is struggling internally, every relationship around them feels it. Anxiety can increase irritability and hypervigilance. Depression can reduce emotional availability. Chronic pain can heighten stress and exhaustion. Over time, this can create misunderstanding, distance, and emotional strain.

A central truth is this: no matter how much you love someone, you can only give from what you currently have within you. When your emotional or physical capacity is low, your ability to show up fully is limited. That doesn’t mean you don’t care, it means you’re human.

The focus is not blame, but growth. Healthy relationships require nervous system regulation, honest communication about emotional bandwidth, and realistic expectations during difficult seasons. Structured check-ins, boundary setting without guilt, and separating the person from the pressure can significantly improve connection.

Whether in friendships, family relationships, or romantic partnerships, shared responsibility is key. Healing yourself is not selfish, it strengthens your ability to love others well. Awareness, compassion, and practical tools are the foundation for relational resilience.

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Cheers,

Adam Stacey, Founder & Podcast Host

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Dr. Shila Patel was born in Kenya and completed her medical training in Scotland and England before moving to the United States at age 26. A licensed psychiatrist for over 25 years, she has worked extensively with both children and adults. During the pandemic, witnessing a sharp rise in mental health challenges, she authored three books, Us, US Unhinged, and US Fractured, to encourage self-awareness, personal responsibility, and healing. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to creating positive change and leaving a meaningful legacy for future generations.

📈 Rising ADHD Diagnoses and Medication Prescriptions

• Rates of ADHD diagnosis in children have increased significantly over the past decades in many countries. For example, surveys in the U.S. showed around 11 % of children have received an ADHD diagnosis, up from lower rates in earlier years.
• In Ontario (Canada), prescriptions for stimulant medications to treat ADHD grew by about 157 % from 2015 to 2023, reflecting a marked rise in medicated child patients.
• Evidence suggests overdiagnosis and overtreatment of ADHD in children and adolescents may be occurring, especially in cases with milder symptoms or borderline cases. A systematic review found indications that many diagnosed cases and subsequent medication use might not strictly reflect true underlying disorder rates.
• Some research shows that children who are younger within their school grade (and may be developmentally less mature) are more likely to be diagnosed and medicated, which can indicate mislabeling normal behavior as ADHD.
• Diagnostic practices vary widely by location and clinician, which can contribute to inconsistencies in who gets diagnosed and treated.
• Better awareness among parents and clinicians and reduced stigma have likely increased diagnosis and treatment access.
• However, looser application of symptom criteria, social and school pressure, and caregiving expectations might contribute to diagnosing children who don’t strictly meet full diagnostic thresholds.
• Some experts argue that increased diagnosis reflects better recognition of previously underdiagnosed children, including girls and adults.
• Others caution that medicating children without thorough assessment may expose some to unnecessary pharmacological treatment and its side effects.

❗ Concerns About Over diagnosis and Inappropriate Medication🧠 Why the Trend Is Happening⚖️ Balance of Perspectives

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Welcome to Season 2 of Le Hawkesbury Social: Looking Within. I’m excited to welcome back my friend Nuki Cansella, returning after an incredible response to his last appearance—so many wonderful comments about how much listeners loved the episode.

Now newly based in Australia, Nuki continues his meaningful work supporting people, patients, friends, and anyone who may be struggling, by helping them organize their thoughts and navigate the challenges of everyday life. For many, each day can feel overwhelming, and Nuki’s approach offers grounding, clarity, and compassion.

In this episode, Nuki and I reconnect for an honest and thoughtful conversation about finding your way back, reconnecting with the earth’s natural qualities, being mindful of what we put into our bodies, and understanding how those choices shape our mental and emotional well-being.

If you’re feeling a little lost or in need of guidance, reach out to Nuki and take a step toward finding your balance again. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed catching up.

Cheers,

— Adam Stacey, Founder, Podcast Host, Writer, Author, & Mental Health and Addictions 1st Year Counselor Student and loving it.

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Episode #4 - Season #2 - Part #1 & #2 - Meet Adam Stacey and Le Hawkesbury Social Podcast Presenting Pierre Charbonneau (cover only)⁠

As I Ask Him About His Musical Journey and How Music Can Sooth The Soul When It Comes To Mental Health. Meet Pierre A Hawkesbury native with strings attached and a deep respect for music as a healer. Picking away on acoustic guitar since age 12, self-taught and driven by raw emotion, Pierre believes music calms the soul and gives voice to feelings we often struggle to say out loud. Whether jamming with bands or performing solo, his heartfelt tunes connect mental health, emotion, and lived experience. From local gigs to intimate spaces, Pierre sings the feelings, because when the music is real, the healing is real. Pierre is Available For Bookings Please Contact Via Facebook & His Link on The Spotify Additional Information Tuesday Night! A Very Happy Valentines Day For Us and Meeting Pierres Wife Was A Delight.