ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast
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November 27, 2024 5:15pm
45m
This week, I’m joined by the inspiring Abigail Agyei-Jones, MBE, a neurodiversity advocate, policy advisor, and champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Abigail has over a decade of experience working with marginalized and underrepresented groups, including in top government roles.
Named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women of 2022, Abigail’s work focuses on intersectionality, amplifying the voices of Black women, and breaking down barriers in education, healthcare, and workplaces. As someone with ADHD and dyspraxia, she draws from her personal journey to push for systemic change and more inclusive spaces.
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent women, especially within the Black community, and how societal expectations, cultural stigmas, and systemic barriers lead to late diagnoses and misdiagnoses.
Abigail shares her personal story of navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, overcoming internalized ableism, and becoming an advocate for representation and equity.
In this episode we talk about:
Chapters:
04:31 - Navigating neurodiversity in education
14:22 - The impact of adultification on black youth
22:10 - Healthcare disparities and advocacy for change
28:34 - Cultural expectations and mental health in black communities
35:20 - Embracing neurodivergence with self-compassion
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in building inclusive communities and breaking down societal taboos about neurodiversity. Abigail’s insights offer hope, practical advice, and a call to action for fostering a world where everyone can thrive.
You can connect with Abigail via her Instagram. Watch her TedX talk on ADHD in Black Women.
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