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 - Kat Lee
In this week’s episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we sit down with educator, writer, and creative Kathleen “Kat” Lee, founder of Mindful Bloom Studio and the whimsical mind behind @kathleezzzy.
Kat opens up about navigating burnout, unmasking, and intentionally rebuilding her life with clarity, compassion, and softness. We talk about her journey as an autistic educator and her commitment to creating inclusive, accessible spaces for both neurodivergent and neurotypical learners.
She shares how theatre, storytelling, and yoga influence her approach to teaching and community-building, and how her Instagram became a space for inner child healing, creativity, and joyful, fairy-inspired self-expression.
We also dive into her long-term dreams—traveling the world, hosting retreats, writing children’s literature, and building communities rooted in imagination, belonging, and emotional wellness.
This is a grounding, magical, deeply human conversation you don’t want to miss.