• The Big Family Elephant in the Room | Neurospicy Black Girl
    Nov 21 2024

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    With the holidays approaching, Alani discusses the huge elephant in the room: family estrangement. Listen on as she talks about how to deal with this situation if you are neurospicy.

    Articles mentioned:

    • Late diagnosis in girls and women: https://360info.org/you-dont-look-autistic-why-neurodivergent-women-have-been-sidelined/


    • Slate article about family enstrangement: https://slate.com/life/2024/08/no-contact-parents-meaning-family-estrangement.html

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    13 mins
  • Those Damn Roommates (and Apartment Searching in General) | Neurospicy Black Girl
    Nov 7 2024

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    Well, one good thing that comes from conflict with annoying roommates is that it provides good material for this episode. Follow along as Alani discusses her grievances with her roommates and roommate/apartment searching. Send good vibes and/or prayers she can move out soon!

    Gray rocking method article: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/grey-rock-method

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    13 mins
  • The Struggle to Be Creative | Neurospicy Black Girl
    Oct 24 2024

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    Don't you hate when you try to be creative but then things like having no time, no energy, and your brain simply hating you, get in your way? Try living that every day.

    Follow Alani as she explains the things that impact her ability to be creative and learn how you can work around these hurdles.

    SOURCES:

    • Spoon theory: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/
    • Revenge bedtime procrastination: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/revenge-bedtime-procrastination
    • Waiting mode: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-waiting-mode
    • Find out if you qualify for Medicaid: https://www.usa.gov/benefits
    • The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
    • Find a counselor: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
    • National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/
    • Manifest House, a virtual wellbeing space: https://www.manifesthouse.com/

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    21 mins
  • What's the Deal With Friendships? | Neurospicy Black Girl
    Oct 10 2024

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    Join Alani as she discusses the challenges of making and maintaining friendships as a neurospicy black girl. Communication may be a two-way street, but in her experience, it's more of a roundabout. Plus, learn about the challenges of going to pop up events in New York City!

    Link to the Dr. Vivek Murthy article mentioned: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/us-surgeon-general-warns-dangers-loneliness/story?id=111050040

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    15 mins
  • Corporate America Hates Me | Neurospicy Black Girl
    Sep 26 2024

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    In "Corporate America Hates Me", Alani dives into the harsh realities of navigating a corporate world designed by neurotypicals, sharing how biases against neurodivergent people create frustrating, everyday challenges.

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    15 mins