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
Do I Squirrel, Too? — ADHD Types, Symptoms & Late Diagnosis in Women - Ep 8
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 ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive, and combined) in real-life, “this is actually my life” terms — from lost keys and half-finished tasks to talking nonstop, interrupting, procrastinating, and living with a browser full of open tabs in our brains. We also talk about anxiety, depression, perimenopause, chronic illness, and how all of that can overlap, complicate symptoms, and delay diagnosis.
We share how ADHD traits have shown up in our work, relationships, and friendships, the systems we’ve built to function (hello, calendars, alarms, and support squads), and how our neurodivergent community has helped us feel less “broken” and more understood.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this just me… or do I squirrel, too?” this conversation is for you.
TL;DR
We break down ADHD types and symptoms through our own lived experiences, talk about how anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and perimenopause can complicate diagnosis, and share the systems and support that help us function. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “too forgetful,” or “too scattered,” this episode will help you see yourself with more clarity and a lot more compassion.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 – Welcome Back
01:10 – Picking Up from Autism: Now We’re Talking ADHD
02:40 – “Technically We’re All Neurodivergent” — Every Brain is Different
03:10 – ADHD 101: Inattentive, Hyperactive & Combined Types
04:15 – Inattentive ADHD in Real Life (Details, Follow-Through & Forgetting Everything)
07:10 – Hyperactive ADHD Traits: Fidgeting, Restlessness & Squirrel Moments
12:50 – Combined ADHD: When It’s All Rolled Into One Brain
15:05 – Patterns, Disorganization & How Symptoms Show Up Day-to-Day
19:20 – Messy Desk, Clean Cube: What Our Spaces Say About Our Minds
23:55 – Calendars, Reminders & Why We Need External Systems
27:25 – Anxiety, Quiet vs Noise & Comfort Shows on Repeat
31:35 – “You Talk Too Much”: Family, School & Feeling Misunderstood
37:55 – Interrupting, Brainstorms & Learning How Different Brains Communicate
45:45 – How Clinicians Look at ADHD, Co-Occurring Conditions & Misdiagnosis
50:30 – Perimenopause, Rage & the ADHD/Late Diagnosis Connection
55:40 – Labels, Identity & Finding Our Place in the Neurodivergent Community
58:00 – Building Your Support System & Knowing You’re Not Alone
1:01:50 – Closing Love Note to Our Sister Squirrels 🐿️
RESOURCES
ADHD Symptoms in Adults (The Cleveland Clinic)
Therapist and Mental Health Resources
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CREDITS
Editor: Payton Cross Productions
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