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
What happens when you finally understand your Neurodivergence and suddenly see parts of your past differently?
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, Shai and Alexis talk about the complicated work of forgiving yourself after a late Neurodivergent diagnosis.
We get into the labels we carried before we had the language to understand ourselves: awkward, too sensitive, bad at relationships, stupid, ...
Ever get to the end of the day and realize you have absolutely no decisions left in you?
Not what to eat. Not what to wear. Not where to go. Please don't even ask another question. 🫠
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, Shai and Alexis talk about decision fatigue and how it can show up differently with ADHD and autism.
For Alexis, making a decision can mean working through a mental decision tre...
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, Shai and Lex sit down with Dr. Jillian Lynum, clinical psychologist and founder of The Anchored Workplace, for a raw and necessary conversation about burnout, mental health, masking, survival mode, and what happens when “high functioning” becomes a cover for exhaustion.
Dr. Jillian breaks down why crisis does not have to be the first sign that s...
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, Shai and Alexis unpack Neurodiversity at work, workplace communication, self-advocacy, and inclusive leadership.
From communication mismatches to accommodations to allyship, they share practical ways leaders can better support Neurodivergent employees and create workplaces where different brains can thrive.
Because sometimes the issue is not perf...
What does it really look like to run a business with ADHD and chronic illness?
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, Shai shares the real behind-the-scenes of Neurodivergent entrepreneurship, including executive dysfunction, impulsive spending, procrastination, chronic pain, burnout, energy management, and learning to build systems that work with her brain.
We also talk about the strengths ADHD ...
Trigger warning: This episode includes brief mentions of self-harm. Please protect your mental health and check the show notes for resources.
In part two of our conversation with our show bestie Jazz, we continue talking about ADHD, bipolar disorder type 2, depression, medication, therapy, self-advocacy, and learning to be okay with “the extras” that can come with diagnosis.
Jazz shares what mania and depr...
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, we welcome our show bestie Jazz for part one of a real and hilarious conversation about ADHD, bipolar disorder type 2, anxiety, fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, therapy, diagnosis, and the comorbidities that can come with neurodivergence.
Jazz shares her perspective as both a certified pediatric nurse and certified neuroscience nurse, while also opening up ...
In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel!, we talk about what it’s like to build a podcast together as Neurodivergent women of color with different brains. From ADHD creativity and big-picture thinking to autistic clarity, direct communication, and systems, we explore how our friendship, communication, and collaboration make the show work.
We also get honest about the challenges, the funny mom...
In this episode, we explore the nuances of friendship, neurodivergence, and personal growth through our candid stories about our friendship journey, communication styles, and the importance of understanding and acceptance.
Chapters and Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Friendship Dynamics
02:49 Exploring the Origins of Our Friendship
05:40 Memorable Moments and Shared Experiences
08:38 Understanding Each Othe...
Join us as we explore the journey of friendship, self-acceptance, and the behind-the-scenes of podcasting as neurodivergent women of color. We share personal stories, fears, growth, and plans for future episodes, emphasizing authenticity and community support.
CHAPTERS AND TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Current Life Updates
02:04 The Importance of Support and Right Spaces
03:48 Goals for the ...
***Trigger Warning***
Discussion about grief and mental health
In this heartfelt episode, hosts Shai and Lex share their personal stories of health challenges, grief, and resilience. They discuss the impact of illness, loss, and mental health, emphasizing the importance of community, self-awareness, and seeking support during tough times.
CHAPTERS AND TIME STAMPS
0:00 Welcome Back to the Squirrel Tribe
1:48 H...
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.
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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-plea...
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 tru...
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...
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...
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 communicati...
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 he...
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 co...
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 &l...
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