Neurodivergence & Invisible Disabilities with Charisma Starr

Just dropped! 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫

What if the world isn’t built for how you think? And what if that’s not a problem—but a superpower?

In this powerful episode, Bree and Angie sit down with 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫 to unpack the complexity, beauty, and challenges of neurodivergence in the legal world.

We cover:

◈ Defining what it means to be neurodivergent (and why it’s not just about diagnoses).

◈ How sensitivity, perception, and communication differ across neurotypes.

◈ The pressure to “mask” in legal spaces—and how to find empowerment instead.

◈ Why empathy and environment matter more than you think.

💬 Whether you’re ND yourself or want to better support your colleagues, this one’s for you. What resonated most? Let’s talk in the comments.

• Resource recommendations
  • “Empire of Normality” by Robert Chapman
  • “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture” by Gabor Maté MD (Author), Daniel Maté (Author, Narrator)
  • “The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work” by Ludmila N. Praslova, PhD
  • “How to be You: Say Goodbye to Should, Would and Could So That You Can” by Ellie Middleton
  • “Un-Typical: How the World Isn’t Built for Autistic People and WHat We Should All Do About It” by Pete Wharmby
  • “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
  • “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing” by Bruce D Perry and Maia Szalavitz
  • “Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!” by Dr. Megan Anna Neff

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