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
Neurodiversity in Real Life (Part 2): Info Dumping, Sensory Overload & Being Neuroaffirming - Ep 12
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 actually mean — beyond the stereotypes. We also talk about how these terms show up in our real lives, why context matters, and how understanding the language of neurodivergence helps us better understand ourselves, our needs, and our relationships.
This episode is all about putting words to what we've been feeling our whole lives, so we can name it, claim it, and navigate the world with more clarity and compassion. And, we hope it helps our allies who want to show up better, listen deeper, and support us in neuroaffirming ways.🐿️💜
TL;DR
In this episode, we break down the core terminology that shapes the neurodivergent experience — masking, stimming, sensory needs, info-dumping, and executive dysfunction — and explain how each one shows up in our daily lives as women of color. We also explore burnout, emotional regulation, and how intersectionality influences how we're perceived and supported. It’s a practical, real-talk guide to understanding the language of neurodivergence so we can better understand ourselves and each other.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 — Welcome Back
00:45 — Why Terminology Matters
01:40 — What Masking Really Means
05:20 — Stimming: What It Is (and Isn’t)
09:30 — Sensory Overload & Sensory Seeking
13:40 — Info-Dumping as Communication
17:50 — Executive Dysfunction Defined
20:50 — Burnout & Emotional Capacity
24:10 — Intersectionality & Misinterpretation
27:40 — Final Thoughts & Community Invitation
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Editor: Payton Cross Productions
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