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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.

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Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color

S1E2 - From Chaos to Clarity: My ADHD Journey

October 08, 2025 • The Squirrels • Season 1 • Episode 2

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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