This week I sit down with Heather and Sarah Taylor, hosts of the Braaains podcast who have a rich background in the film and TV industry. We delve into ADHD in pop culture, why that matters, and how it's been going.
Highlights:
- How neurodivergent people are represented in TV and film
- Examples of misrepresentation
- A watchlist of examples of it done right
- The key to achieving better representation
- You’re Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness (a 3-part series from Braaains)
- Inequality in 1,600 Popular Films - Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
- Joy Organics - visit AdultingWithADHD.com/Joy to save 20%!
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