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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.
Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
From Chaos to Clarity: My ADHD Journey - Ep 2
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 the challenges of managing her emotions, the impact of her diagnosis on her life, and the importance of educating others about neurodiversity. She emphasizes the need for community support and the normalization of diverse experiences, encouraging listeners to embrace their uniqueness and seek understanding.
TL;DR
Shai shares her emotional journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis and the subsequent acceptance of her neurodivergent identity.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction
02:56 Personal Journeys to Diagnosis
05:51 Navigating Symptoms and Misdiagnosis
09:02 The Impact of ADHD on Daily Life
11:56 Reflections on Childhood Experiences
14:50 The Intersection of Neurodivergence and Education
17:45 Embracing the Diagnosis
21:01 The Spectrum of Neurodivergence
24:41 Understanding ADHD Diagnosis
30:28 Emotional Journey of Acceptance
36:07 Navigating Neurodivergence
42:04 Educating Others on Neurodiversity
47:20 Creating a Supportive Community
RESOURCES
Therapist and Mental Health Resources
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CREDITS
Editor: Payton Cross Productions
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