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
Episodes
12 episodes
Black Girl Diagnosed - Dr Kay Coghill
In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we’re joined by Dr. KáLyn “Kay” Coghill, an AuDHD educator, activist, and advocate whose work focuses on digital misogynoir, online gender-based violence, and protecting Black communities...
Black Girl Diagnosed - Autism Acceptance Month with Charlotte Bachelor
In this special Autism Acceptance Month episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we welcome back returning guest Charlotte Bachelor for an honest and affirming conversation centered on Black autistic women and the importance of t...
Black Girl Diagnosed - Lyric Rivera
This week and for the final episode of season 1 of Black Girl Diagnosed we’re joined by Lyric Rivera, creator of the NeuroDivergent Rebel blog and author of the best-selling book Workplace Neurodiversity Rising, praised by Forbes...
Black Girl Diagnosed - Pastiche Graham
In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we’re joined by children’s author and autism advocate Pastiche Graham, creator of Pia Pistachio Gets a Job! — a book inspired by her lived experience as an autistic woman....
Black Girl Diagnosed - Diversity In Neurodiversity
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.<...
Black Girl Diagnosed - Ky Kennedy
In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we’re joined by Ky Kennedy a neurodivergent and physically disabled mother, lactation consultant, published author, nonprofit founder, public speaker, and disability activist.K...
Black Girl Diagnosed - Dr Destiny Huff
In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we’re joined by Destiny Huff, a late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHD mental health professional, licensed therapist, and non-attorney special education advocate.With over 15 years of exp...
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 bu...
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 ...
Black Girl Diagnosed - Charlotte Bachelor
Charlotte Bachelor is a late-diagnosed Autistic/ADHD writer and speaker from Detroit, MI. She began documenting her diagnostic journey as a student at Michigan State University, where she earned a B.A. in Professional and Public Writing and...
Black Girl Diagnosed - Cheryl Poe
This week on Black Girl Diagnosed we are beyond honored to welcome Cheryl A. Poe — Founder & Executive Director of Advocating 4 Kids, Inc. and the visionary behind the “Advocating While Black™” movement....
Black Girl Diagnosed - Chante Douglas
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 insight...