Black Girl Diagnosed
Black Girl Diagnosed is a bold and necessary podcast that amplifies the voices of Black women navigating the intersections of neurodivergence, disability, & mental health. Through raw conversations, personal storytelling, and expert insights, this show creates space for Black women from all walks of life in every industry to be fully seen—beyond stereotypes, stigma, and silence.Hosted by a Black Autistic Autism & Disability advocate, each episode delves into the real-life experiences of women living with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, invisible, physical disabilities and more—while unpacking the cultural, medical, and societal systems that often overlook or misdiagnose them.From the challenges of masking and misdiagnosis to the healing power of community and self-discovery, Black Girl Diagnosed is where truth-telling meets liberation. This is not just a podcast—it's a reclamation of identity, joy, and power!Whether you're neurodivergent, disabled, or an ally, or just starting to explore the conversation, this podcast offers solidarity, education, and a reminder: Black women deserve to be heard, healed, celebrated, Lifted & seen whole.Topics discussed will consist of but not limited to :Navigating life as a Black disabled/neurodivergent womanThe intersections of race, gender, disability, and neurodivergenceUnmasking, code-switching, and self-advocacy“Coming out” as neurodivergent or disabled in Black communitiesInternalized ableism and reclaiming identity
Black Girl Diagnosed
Black Girl Diagnosed - Phenomenally Autistic
In this powerful solo episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, our host Ayanna Sanaa Davis opens up and shares her own diagnosis story in detail the challenges, realizations, and moments of clarity that shaped her journey as a Black autistic woman.
Ayanna is a passionate advocate, educator, and storyteller dedicated to uplifting the voices of Black neurodivergent women and girls. Through her work, she continues to build community, raise awareness, and push for representation in spaces where our stories are often overlooked.
This episode is raw, real, and deeply personal a look into what it means to seek understanding, fight for validation, and embrace identity in a world that rarely sees the full picture.
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