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Welcome to this very special bloomoon episode of the Neurospicy scholar! When we come upon an extra Saturday of the month we will post a bonus 'bloomoon' episode. This month we have a special guest, Michael Castillo (aka Donna's baby brother). Sit back as we talk about how growing up as tiny species has left lasting impacts and what we do today to manage the fall out. 

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Welcome back spicies! Join Miranda and Donna as they take a dive into the spaces that work and do not work for neurodiverse people. Full of those wonderful side quests you love, listen in as these besties discuss their experiences moving through academic spaces dodging the pitfalls along the way!

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Hello again lads, lasses, and other classes! Join your almost organized co-hosts for another deep dive into social constructs from the neurodiverse perspective. We take on injustices; not just those that are common to the neurospicy scholar, but also those that we actively rally against along our various educational journies. Enjoy our side quests as we share stories from our lived experiences and how we have personally navigated society tapping out on us (& others) and how we have tapped out on neurotypical social constructs.

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Hello, you beautiful agents of chaos! Welcome back to another fun-filled time with your crazy  Aunties, Donna 'the comeback kid' Garcia, and 'Almost Dr.' Miranda, the Rouge Rose. In part One of Social Tap Critiques we invite you to gather 'round as we regale the tale of our highly non-conforming origin story..How I met your Auntie, neurospicy style! We also delve into some pretty heavy topics (you have been warned) on how society perceives us and how we perceive it from this side of the fence.  Enjoy a couple 'moments of soapbox', a dash of mad ravings, and a metric buttload of comedic easter eggs as we deconstruct some of society's long-held beliefs regarding the differently abled. 

P.s. Miranda says she loves you and is sorry if any of our content is triggering or heavy on the heart..meanwhile, Auntie Donna continues to give off her IDGAF attitude to social norms from her designated corner.  Enjoy our masterful distractions as we explore what it means to be a Scholar of Spice! 
Ok, love you, byyyeee! 

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Donna and Miranda discuss the neurodiverse  experience  of 'faking it till you make it', aka masking and passing. Have you found yourself hiding how you feel? Not saying all the things?  Or presenting a different side of yourself to fit into a 'normal' environment?  Well my friend, you may be masking. Join us as we talk about the tendency of neuro diverse people to hide in plain sight in order to pass as just another student and explore the effects of a lifetime of blending in as well as some tips for dealing with the pressure of being normal all the time! Trigger warning for listeners, this discussion includes sensitive subjects regarding anxiety, depression, and Suicidal Ideation. If these concepts are too overwhelming for you please feel free to skip this trip with us. If you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm thoughts reach out by calling or texting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit their website at https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/  for more information.

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Welcome to the NeuroSpicy Scholar Podcast's very first episode! In episode zero you get to meet your lovely co-hosts, Donna and Miranda. Join us as we go on a roundabout tour of our podcast's purpose/goals, as well as our varied and colorful backgrounds. Follow along as we talk about experiences unique to Neurodiversity in Graduate school, work, and family. Listen to our coming-of-age stories, and the struggles we faced that clued us into our diagnosis, ultimately leading to a triumph over (or at least uneasy trues with) systems that were never built for us. So sit back and enjoy our no-holds-bar, unedited conversations about our passion for cultivating a supportive community and providing a glimmer of hope to those who see themselves reflected in these unhinged stories.