In this “Share Your Voice” episode of The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast, host Paul welcomes Gabe Galand and Stacey Smith — two individuals who found clarity and self-acceptance later in life through their ADHD and autism diagnoses.
Gabe, a producer from Vancouver who grew up in France, shares how years of being misunderstood shaped his sense of self — and how an ADHD diagnosis at 29 helped him rewrite his story. Stacey, diagnosed autistic at 35, reads a heartfelt letter to her younger self about masking, sensory overwhelm, and learning to give herself grace.
This episode is a reminder that every voice matters — especially the ones that have been quiet for too long.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast
00:58 Understand ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
01:57 The Journey to Diagnosis and Self-Acceptance
03:12 Embracing Neurodiversity: A Personal Journey
05:34 Reflections on Childhood and Identity
05:59 Call to action
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