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Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
The Squirrels
15 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In Part 2 of this two-parter, Shai and Lex zoom in on PDA communication—why “just do it” can feel like a nervous-system threat, how autonomy changes everything, and why intent and relationship context matter. They also unpack the reality of neurotypical workplace expectations (including the pressure to never say “I don’t know”), how masking becomes a survival tool, and what better support can actually look like in real time. To close, they share best practices ...
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Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In Part 2 of this two-parter, Shai and Lex zoom in on PDA communication—why “just do it” can feel like a nervous-system threat, how autonomy changes everything, and why intent and relationship context matter. They also unpack the reality of neurotypical workplace expectations (including the pressure to never say “I don’t know”), how masking becomes a survival tool, and what better support can actually look like in real time. To close, they share best practices ...
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Society & Culture
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (15/15)
Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Communication, Literally: Why How You Ask Matters (Part 2)- Ep 14
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In Part 2 of this two-parter, Shai and Lex zoom in on PDA communication—why “just do it” can feel like a nervous-system threat, how autonomy changes everything, and why intent and relationship context matter. They also unpack the reality of neurotypical workplace expectations (including the pressure to never say “I don’t know”), how masking becomes a survival tool, and what better support can actually look like in real time. To close, they share best practices ...
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5 days ago
48 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Communication, Literally: No Hidden Meanings Here (Part 1) - Ep 13
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! Ep 13 Communication, Literally: No Hidden Meanings Here (Part 1) In Part 1 of our two-part series on why diagnosis can be so complicated, we zoom in on communication — what it looks like, what gets misunderstood, and why “reading between the lines” can be exhausting (and unnecessary). We unpack how autistic communication often shows up as direct, literal, and script-supported, while ADHD communication can be fast, tangent-friendly, high-energy, and interruption-p...
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1 week ago
48 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Neurodiversity in Real Life (Part 2): Info Dumping, Sensory Overload & Being Neuroaffirming - Ep 12
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In Part 2 of our series on Neurodivergent terminology, we’re breaking down the everyday terms that shape our lived experience as neurodivergent women of color. We dig into what masking, stimming, sensory needs, and info-dumping actually mean — beyond the stereotypes. We also talk about how these terms show up in our real lives, why context matters, and how understanding the language of neurodivergence helps us better understand ourselves, our needs, and our relat...
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2 weeks ago
51 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Neurodiversity in Real Life (Part 1): Language, Labels & Masking - Ep 11
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In this Part 1 episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl, Squirrel!, Shai and Lex kick off a two-part deep dive into the language of neurodiversity—from what “neurodiversity” actually means to how “neurodivergent” and “neurotypical” show up in real life for women of color. They unpack masking, why so many of us learned to perform “normal” just to survive, and how that constant code-switching of our brains can lead to burnout. They also share personal stories about stimmi...
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3 weeks ago
41 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
The Struggle Continues (Part 2): Masking, Mislabels & Missed Signs in a Neurotypical Society - Ep 10
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In Part 2 of our series on the challenges of getting diagnosed as neurodivergent women of color, we’re shifting the conversation from the medical system to society itself. This time, we’re digging into the cultural, racial, and gender-based barriers that kept us overlooked and misunderstood for decades. From being labeled “gifted” instead of supported, to masking to survive, to being called “standoffish,” “too emotional,” or “too much”—so much of what we lived ...
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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Why Is Diagnosis So Dang Hard?! Medical Hurdles & Neurodivergent Women of Color - Ep 9
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In this episode, we get real about why getting diagnosed as a neurodivergent woman of color can feel like a whole journey, a side quest, and a spiritual test—all at the same time. 🐿️💛 We talk honestly about how ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, PCOS, autoimmune issues, chronic pain, hormone shifts, and sensory overload all overlap and make diagnosis ridiculously complicated. And because most medical research was built around young white boys, many of u...
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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Do I Squirrel, Too? — ADHD Types, Symptoms & Late Diagnosis in Women - Ep 8
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In this episode, we finally turn the spotlight on ADHD — what it is, how it shows up for us, and why so many women (especially women of color) don’t get diagnosed until later in life. We break down the three types of ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive, and combined) in real-life, “this is actually my life” terms — from lost keys and half-finished tasks to talking nonstop, interrupting, procrastinating, and living with a browser full of open tabs in our brains. We a...
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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Autism Symptoms: What They Are and How They Felt - Ep 7
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In this episode, we open up about our experiences with ADHD and autism — those moments when you realize the things you’ve always done weren’t just quirks; they were clues. We laugh through our shared chaos, talk openly about diagnosis, and unpack what “severity” and “masking” really mean for women of color like us. We dive into sensory overload, self-regulation, and the difference between surviving and thriving in a neurotypical world. From fidgeting to needing...
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1 month ago
57 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
When a Diagnosis Feels Like a Key - Ep 6
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In this thoughtful and deeply affirming episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl, Squirrel!, we explore the life-changing clarity that comes with a late-in-life neurodivergent diagnosis. Through personal stories, gentle humor, and honest reflection, we uncover how learning that we are Autistic/ADHD reshaped the way we see our childhoods, relationships, emotions, and identities. From masking in playground days to people-pleasing in adulthood, we revisit moments that on...
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2 months ago
55 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Same Brain Energy: New Name for It? Owning Our Neurodivergent Identities - Ep 5
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! 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 wh...
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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Sis, We Just Putting A Name on It - Ep 4
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! “What do I call myself?” We’re going in…exploring various labels and identities within the neurodivergent community. We frankly discuss the implications of terms like 'neurospicy' and 'Aspies', the importance of self-identification, and the intersectionality of disability in the workplace. We talk everything from self-acceptance to the need for accommodations to the importance of self-care for neurodivergent individuals. Ultimately, we learn to embrace our identi...
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2 months ago
50 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
So…I Brought Autism Up in Therapy - Ep 3
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! Sharing her personal journey, Alexis shares her journey from confusion to clarity, highlighting the exhaustion that comes with masking and the liberation found in embracing her true self. This episode focuses on self-discovery, the impact of diagnosis on identity, and the challenges of navigating social situations. TL;DR Alexis shares her journey from confusion to clarity, and the liberation found in embracing her true self. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:...
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2 months ago
52 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
From Chaos to Clarity: My ADHD Journey - Ep 2
In this episode we start exploring our personal journeys with neurodivergence starting with Shai. She shares her emotional journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis and the subsequent acceptance of her neurodivergent identity. Shai discusses the challenges of managing her emotions, the impact of her diagnosis on her life, and the importance of educating others about neurodiversity. She emphasizes the need for community support and the normalization of diverse experiences, encouraging listeners t...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
The Accidental Podcasters - Ep 1
Ever find yourself mid-thought, mid-story… and suddenly chasing a squirrel of your own? Yeah, us too. Welcome to Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color. In this very first episode — “The Accidental Podcasters” — we (Shai and Alexis) share how we stumbled into podcasting and why we decided to stay. From our experiences as neurodivergent women of color to the messy, hilarious, and honest detours along the way, this is the start of a space that feels like...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
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Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Send us a text on Buzzsprout! In Part 2 of this two-parter, Shai and Lex zoom in on PDA communication—why “just do it” can feel like a nervous-system threat, how autonomy changes everything, and why intent and relationship context matter. They also unpack the reality of neurotypical workplace expectations (including the pressure to never say “I don’t know”), how masking becomes a survival tool, and what better support can actually look like in real time. To close, they share best practices ...