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 - Diversity In Neurodiversity
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In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we’re joined by Janella (she/they), creator of Diversity in Neurodiversity and a Korean-Filipino American advocate using her voice to center intersectionality in the autism space.
Janella shares what it means to navigate life as a BIPOC AuDHD adult while managing chronic fatigue, and why continuing to talk openly about race, ableism, and identity is essential for real change. We also talk about the importance of creating safe, honest spaces for marginalized voices, balancing advocacy with rest, and finding joy through hobbies like reading, knitting, and traveling.
This conversation is a reminder that advocacy can coexist with softness, creativity, and care and that intersectionality must always be at the center of neurodivergent conversations.