Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors)

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Welcome to Season 2! In this episode we start out STRONG. I had the honor of having a discussion with Angela Davis aka the Kitchenista. She allowed me to create a safe space to discuss her journey of neurodivergent discovery. She shares her thoughts on going from being misdiagnosed when she was younger (all too common for Black women) while feeling it wasn't a perfect fit and ultimately finding clarity through ADHD and autism identification. Angela has built a very successful brand online showcasing her amazing recipes and cooking skills. She's a self-taught culinary virtuoso on a mission to empower home cooks. Listen as she reflects on her experiences growing up and how those insights inform her self-awareness and healing as an adult. We discuss how difficult it can be feeling no one else understands your experience while also having a very public an established persona. Now that she's making meaningful shifts in her life and feeling more empowered to communicate with and choose HER people, we talk a bit about what that looks like. Ultimately, this episode is an emotional exploration of the early-stages of neurodivergent discovery and acceptance. I'm just SO glad that allowed me to create a container for her to vulnerably and accessibly share her story.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Angela Davis, the Kitchenista
• 09:51 Discovering Neurodivergence and Embracing Creativity
• 25:56 Navigating Burnout and Mental Health
• 46:04 Recognizing and Understanding Neurodivergence
• 53:46 The Power of Community
• 01:01:35 Awareness and Ableism
• 01:09:39 Navigating Communication and Participation
• 01:17:48 Finding Supportive Friends

Connect with Angela Davis - The Kitchenista:

• https://patreon.com/kitchenista
• @thekitchenista on Instagram

Helpful Links:

• SuperNova Momma Discusses Culturally Relevant Stimming
• Community for Black/BIPOC Gifted Adults - Our Wild Minds
• Bloomers Gifted and 2E Facebook Group
• Umbrella US - Non-profit focused on neurodivergent advocacy
• Neurodivergent Sanctuary Facebook Group
• Submit your Questions or Misunderstood Insights

Intro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "It Couldn't Be" from the album Nevermore

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