Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color
Welcome to Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel! — the podcast for Black, Hispanic, Latina, and Asian women who are Neurodivergent (or wondering if they might be). We’re your Sista Squirrels 🐿️ Shai and Lex — here to celebrate the chaos, the brilliance, and the hilarity of brains that don’t follow the “default settings.” Around here, tangents are the point. We talk about life with: 🌀 ADHD — from hyperfocus to forgotten keys (again). ✨ Autism / AuDHD — deep dives, sensory adventures, and social “huh?” moments. 💭 Anxiety & Depression — the not-so-fun side quests. 💡 Self-diagnosis & discovery — figuring it out as we go. Expect unfiltered stories, laughter that derails into tangents, and the relief of knowing you’re not the only one. Whether you’ve got a diagnosis, are self-identifying, or just suspect your brain might be running on a custom operating system, you belong here. So grab your snacks, follow the chaos, and come squirrel with us. Life’s way more fun (and way less lonely) when you realize “off the rails” is the best track.
Episodes
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 ca...
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 h...
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 l...
The Struggle Continues (Part 2): Masking, Mislabels & Missed Signs in a Neurotypical Society - Ep 10
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 “standof...
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 m...
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, ...
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 ...
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 d...
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 unpa...
“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 sel...
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...
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 ...
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 mes...
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