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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

S1E5 - Same Brain Energy: New Name for It? Owning Our Neurodivergent Identities

October 29, 2025 • The Squirrels • Season 1 • Episode 5

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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 mix of self-doubt and relief that comes with getting a diagnosis, and how it’s changed the way we show up in relationships, at work, and with family.

We also unpack that need for validation — wanting people to get it — and what happens when they don’t. Through laughter, honesty, and a few squirrel moments (because of course 🐿️), we explore what self-acceptance really looks like and why understanding our brains has been such a game-changer.

If you’ve ever questioned your own wiring or just needed to hear “you’re not alone,” this one’s for you.

TL;DR

We open up about our journeys with ADHD and autism — the doubts, the “aha” moments, and learning to embrace how our brains really work. From family reactions to finding self-acceptance (and a few squirrel tangents 🐿️), we’re keeping it real about what it means to own your neurodivergence with confidence and grace.

TIME STAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Neurodivergence

01:13 Personal Experiences with Diagnosis

04:57 The Fear of Acceptance

09:49 The Need for Validation

14:50 Understanding Neurodivergence in Relationships

19:48 Communication Challenges and Adjustments

24:31 Navigating Family Reactions

29:38 Self-Acceptance and Education

34:28 Final Thoughts on Neurodivergence

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