ADHD in Adulthood: Exploring Neurodivergence with Dr. Chanda

The Black Girl Bravado

Black Girl Bravado

Health & Fitness

4.9 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2023

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

If your FYP is anything like ours, you’ve likely noticed an increasing amount of awareness around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adult women. Because of the diagnosis gap between boys and girls, women typically live undiagnosed with ADHD and later in life begin to discover differences between themselves and others. Today we’re joined by Psychologist Dr. Chanda to get the scoop on ADHD. Whether you’ve been properly diagnosed as neurodivergent, suspect you’re “neuro-spicy” or looking for more insight on ADHD, today's episode will jumpstart your understanding from a credible expert homegril! In this episode we discuss: Common and uncommon symptoms of ADHD and how women go misdiagnosed To what degree self-diagnosing is appropriate and when to seek professional assistance for a formal diagnosis. How to discuss being diagnosed (or suspecting) with your friends + family And much more! Connect with Dr. Chanda This week’s gem: Good Mom’s Guide to Making Bad Choices by Jamilah Mapp & Erica Dickerson Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	We are getting to the root of what ADHD is once and for all.
0:03.7	Dr Shonda is here to break it all down for us.
0:06.2	Stick around.
0:07.2	What's the skill you really wish you'd learned earlier?
0:09.7	Cooking, DIY, what about being good with money?
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0:37.0	On BBC A Player.
0:39.0	I am doing life.
0:41.0	A few more years means nothing to me.
0:44.0	I'm pregnant.
0:45.0	Dredge's go easy, I'm pregnant women.
0:47.0	I've had all my electricity, that's all.
0:50.0	I don't think I should even be in here.
0:51.0	A new series of the Bafter Award winning, Time.
0:55.0	You tell anyone, and I mean anyone about me,
0:59.0	I will kill you.
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