The Power of Peer Support

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Black and Neurodiverse Podcast

Tyla Grant

7 episodes

3 days ago

Hosted by Tyla Grant, join us for 7 episodes of heartfelt, honest conversations, personal stories, and insights about life as a Black young person navigating adulthood with ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Sensory Processing differences ect. Celebrate the brilliance and innovation that arises from working with, not against your neurodiversity. Validate, empower, and learn in this inclusive space. Subscribe now for a transformative journey of understanding and celebration.

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The Power of Peer Support

Black and Neurodiverse Podcast

48 minutes 28 seconds

2 years ago

The Power of Peer Support

For most people, self-diagnosing with ADHD comes after a lot of research and what follows is getting a professional diagnosiss

Naomi and Opus are have been through this, brought together through the ADHD Babes community, they they now host group sessions and support the growth of the peer support community.

In this episode, they take us through the journey of getting their diagnosis, their lives before and after, and what their support systems look like.

We also get to learn about the ADHD Babes support group and how it helps black women by creating a safe space to address issues surrounding people living with ADHD.

Topics Discussed

[01:08] Meet the guests.

[02:13] An Intro to the ADHD Babes concept.

[04:09] Naomi and Opus's diagnosis journey

[11:12] Naomi's family's reaction to her diagnosis.

[12:29] The process of getting diagnosed, challenges, and expectations.

[27:23] The dynamics of their lives after diagnosis.

[30:44] Naomi and Opus's involvement with ADHD Babes group

[33:08] Naomi shares her experience with ADHD and other black support groups

[39:58] Systems that can help a neurodivergent people thrive.

Links

If you wish to support the ADHD group, join them or learn more about them, visit www.adhdbabes.com

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