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Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Welcome to Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel! — the podcast for Black, Hispanic, Latina, and Asian women who are Neurodivergent (or wondering if they might be).
We’re your Sista Squirrels 🐿️ Shai and Lex — here to celebrate the chaos, the brilliance, and the hilarity of brains that don’t follow the “default settings.” Around here, tangents are the point.
We talk about life with:
- 🌀 ADHD — from hyperfocus to forgotten keys (again).
- ✨ Autism / AuDHD — deep dives, sensory adventures, and social “huh?” moments.
- 💭 Anxiety & Depression — the not-so-fun side quests.
- 💡 Self-diagnosis & discovery — figuring it out as we go.
Expect unfiltered stories, laughter that derails into tangents, and the relief of knowing you’re not the only one. Whether you’ve got a diagnosis, are self-identifying, or just suspect your brain might be running on a custom operating system, you belong here.
So grab your snacks, follow the chaos, and come squirrel with us. Life’s way more fun (and way less lonely) when you realize “off the rails” is the best track.
Episodes
27 episodes
Season 2 Episode 8 - Different Brains at Work: Communication, Advocacy & Inclusive Leadership
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, Shai and Alexis unpack Neurodiversity at work, workplace communication, self-advocacy, and inclusive leadership. From communication mismatches to accommodations to allyshi...
Season 2 Episode 7 - Running a Business With ADHD and Chronic Illness (Part 1)
What does it really look like to run a business with ADHD and chronic illness?In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, Shai shares the real behind-the-scenes of Neurodivergent entrepreneurship, including executive dys...
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S2E6 - ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Self-Acceptance: Learning to Be Okay With the Extras
Trigger warning: This episode includes brief mentions of self-harm. Please protect your mental health and check the show notes for resources.In part two of our conversation with our show bestie Jazz, we continue talking about ADHD...
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S2E5 - ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Comorbidities: Real Talk on Diagnosis, Therapy, & Self-Advocacy
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, we welcome our show bestie Jazz for part one of a real and hilarious conversation about ADHD, bipolar disorder type 2, anxiety, fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, therapy, diagnosis, an...
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S2E4 - When ADHD Big Ideas Meet Autistic Structure: Our Podcast Partnership
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, we talk about what it’s like to build a podcast together as Neurodivergent women of color with different brains. From ADHD creativity and big-picture thinking to autistic clarity, dir...
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S2E3 - 12 Years of Growth, Friendship, and Understanding
In this episode, we explore the nuances of friendship, neurodivergence, and personal growth through our candid stories about our friendship journey, communication styles, and the importance of understanding and acceptance.Chapters and Ti...
S2E2 - From Friendship to Growth: Our Journey Together
Join us as we explore the journey of friendship, self-acceptance, and the behind-the-scenes of podcasting as neurodivergent women of color. We share personal stories, fears, growth, and plans for future episodes, emphasizing authenticity and co...
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S2E1 - Where you been friend?
***Trigger Warning***Discussion about grief and mental healthIn this heartfelt episode, hosts Shai and Lex share their personal stories of health challenges, grief, and resilience. They discuss the impact of illness, loss, and menta...
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S1E18 - Same Brain Energy: New Name for It? Owning Our Neurodivergent Identities [S1E5 Rebroadcast]
In this episode, we get real about our journeys with neurodivergence — the ups, the confusion, the “wait, is it just me?” moments, and everything in between. We talk about what it’s been like navigating life with ADHD and autism, the messy m...
S1E17 - When the Diagnosis Feels Like a Key [S1E6 Rebroadcast]
In this thoughtful and deeply affirming episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl, Squirrel!, we explore the life-changing clarity that comes with a late-in-life neurodivergent diagnosis. Through personal stories, gentle humor, and honest reflection...
S1E16 - So...I Brought Autism up in Therapy [S1E3 Rebroadcast]
Sharing her personal journey, Alexis shares her journey from confusion to clarity, highlighting the exhaustion that comes with masking and the liberation found in embracing her true self. This episode focuses on self-discovery, the impact of...
S1E15 - The Accidental Podcasters [S1E1 Rebroadcast]
Ever find yourself mid-thought, mid-story… and suddenly chasing a squirrel of your own? Yeah, us too. Welcome to Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color.In...
S1E14 - Communication, Literally (Part 2): Why How You Ask Matters
In Part 2 of this two-parter, Shai and Lex zoom in on PDA communication—why “just do it” can feel like a nervous-system threat, how autonomy changes everything, and why intent and relationship context matter. They also unpack the reality of ...
S1E13 - Communication, Literally (Part 1): No Hidden Meanings Here
Ep 13 Communication, Literally: No Hidden Meanings Here (Part 1)In Part 1 of our two-part series on why diagnosis can be so complicated, we zoom in on communication — what it looks like, what gets misunderstood, and why “readin...
S1E12 - Neurodiversity in Real Life (Part 2): Info Dumping, Sensory Overload & Being Neuroaffirming
In Part 2 of our series on Neurodivergent terminology, we’re breaking down the everyday terms that shape our lived experience as neurodivergent women of color. We dig into what masking, stimming, sensory needs, and info-dumping ac...
S1E11 - Neurodiversity in Real Life (Part 1): Language, Labels & Masking
In this Part 1 episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl, Squirrel!, Shai and Lex kick off a two-part deep dive into the language of neurodiversity—from what “neurodiversity” actually means to how “neurodivergent” and “neuroty...
S1E10 - The Diagnosis Struggle Continues (Part 2): Masking, Mislabels & Missed Signs in a Neurotypical Society
In Part 2 of our series on the challenges of getting diagnosed as neurodivergent women of color, we’re shifting the conversation from the medical system to society itself.This time, we’re diggi...
S1E9 - Why Is Diagnosis So Dang Hard?! Medical Hurdles & Neurodivergent Women of Color
In this episode, we get real about why getting diagnosed as a neurodivergent woman of color can feel like a whole journey, a side quest, and a spiritual test—all at the same time. 🐿️💛We talk ho...
S1E8 - Do I Squirrel, Too? — ADHD Types, Symptoms & Late Diagnosis in Women
In this episode, we finally turn the spotlight on ADHD — what it is, how it shows up for us, and why so many women (especially women of color) don’t get diagnosed until later in life.We break down the three types of ...
S1E7 - Autism Symptoms: What They Are and How They Felt
In this episode, we open up about our experiences with ADHD and autism — those moments when you realize the things you’ve always done weren’t just quirks; they were clues. We laugh through our shared chaos, talk openly about diagnosis, and u...
S1E6 - When a Diagnosis Feels Like a Key
In this thoughtful and deeply affirming episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl, Squirrel!, we explore the life-changing clarity that comes with a late-in-life neurodivergent diagnosis. Through personal stories, gentle humor, and honest reflection...
S1E5 - Same Brain Energy: New Name for It? Owning Our Neurodivergent Identities
In this episode, we get real about our journeys with neurodivergence — the ups, the confusion, the “wait, is it just me?” moments, and everything in between. We talk about what it’s been like navigating life with ADHD and autism, the messy m...
S1E4 - Sis, We Just Putting A Name on It
“What do I call myself?” We’re going in…exploring various labels and identities within the neurodivergent community. We frankly discuss the implications of terms like 'neurospicy' and 'Aspies', the importance of self-identification, and the ...
S1E3 - So…I Brought Autism Up in Therapy
Sharing her personal journey, Alexis shares her journey from confusion to clarity, highlighting the exhaustion that comes with masking and the liberation found in embracing her true self. This episode focuses on self-discovery, the impact of...
S1E2 - From Chaos to Clarity: My ADHD Journey
In this episode we start exploring our personal journeys with neurodivergence starting with Shai. She shares her emotional journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis and the subsequent acceptance of her neurodivergent identity. Shai discusses th...