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Neurospicy Black Girl
Hosted by Alani Weeks · EN
"Follow along with the misadventures of Alani, a Black neurodivergent woman who’s usually (always) misunderstood by her lack of fitting into social norms, yet no one in her circle wants to explain to her why that’s wrong. Must be a neurotypical thing that she will also not understand…"
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The Struggle to Be Creative | Neurospicy Black Girl
Nov 14, 202400:21:17Tap to summarizeEP3: Don't you hate when you try to be creative but then things like having no time, no energy, and your brain simply hating you, get in your way? Try living that every day. Follow Alani as she explains the things that impact her ability to be creative and learn how you can work around thesehurdles.Spoon theory: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/Revenge bedtime procrastination: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/revenge-bedtime-procrastinationWaiting mode: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-waiting-modeFind out if you qualify for Medicaid: https://www.usa.gov/benefitsThe Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/Find a counselor: https://www.psychologytoday.com/usNational Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Manifest House, a virtual wellbeing space: https://www.manifesthouse.com/Website link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407568
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What's the Deal With Friendships? | Neurospicy Black Girl
Nov 7, 202400:14:47Tap to summarizeEP2: Join Alani as she discusses the challenges of making and maintaining friendships as a neurospicy black girl. Communication may be a two-way street, but in her experience, it's more of a roundabout. Plus, learn about the challenges of going to pop up events in New York City!Link to the Dr. Vivek Murthy article mentioned: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/us-surgeon-general-warns-dangers-loneliness/story?id=111050040https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407568
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Corporate America Hates Me | Neurospicy Black Girl
Oct 31, 202400:14:35Tap to summarizeEP1: In "Corporate America Hates Me", Alani dives into the harsh realities of navigating a corporate world designed by neurotypicals, sharing how biases against neurodivergent people create frustrating, everyday challenges.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407568
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