On Exceptionalism & Black Excellence

This episode looks at Black Excellence and exceptionalism and how this might be experienced with neurodivergence. NOTE: I do stick to centering race in this episode, but I believe that depending on the different identities you hold there will be a lot of familiar feelings here. There's a lot of complexity in these topics. Three thoughts on navigating exceptionalism while trying to excel:1. Access implications2. Imposter syndrome3. Whiteness as the reference pointConnect with me:IG: @nd.narrativesTwitter: @ndnarrativesSite: Neurodivergent NarrativesClick for my free EBOOK on self-compassion: They Were Wrong About You!Resources:Narrative Therapy with Coaching: an introductionWe Need to Talk about the Pressure of Black Excellence Intro & Outro music: Joseph McDadeSupport the show

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Sandra is the writer behind @nd.narratives that was @theadhdgoodlife on Instagram, a page where she shares her experiences and insights from her late in life ADHD diagnosis and Autistic self-diagnosis as a Black femme and transracial adoptee. This podcast explores the unique experiences of neurodivergent people (particularly those who've been historically excluded from mainstream neurodivergent narratives), often considering intersectionality and social justice lenses while sharing tools and strategies to promote self-knowledge, self-acceptance, radical responsibility and self-love. Living in a society that wasn't made for neurodivergent brains in mind isn't easy, especially depending on the overlapping oppressions you must navigate. Sandra looks at ways that neurodivergent people can access their own inner knowing and lean into their differences so that they can access their strengths, manage their challenges and thrive along the way.