The Black Spectrum

Diane Laidlaw
  • 4.7 (3)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

The place where Black and Brown communities in the UK share anonymous stories related to mental health and neurodiversity. Topics including ADHD, Autism, OCD, Bipolar, depression, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, physical and learning disabilities as well as parenting and education. Join the conversation Website https://theblkspectrum.com The information on this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Episodes

  1. 08/25/2022

    E6 - From hyperactivity to bliss. How spirituality helped a woman manage her ADHD

    In this Episode we speak to a 38 year teacher who after a spiritual awakening found the tools to help alleviate most if not all of her symptoms of ADHD. We hear about her rebellious teenage years and how after her getting her diagnoses and taking medication she found temporary relief. But the real relief came when she decided to leave her job and create a lifestyle which more suited her. Did this episode move you? Talk to me about it on the social. Join the conversation Instagram - http://bit.ly/blkspecins Facebook – http://bit.ly/blkspecfac YouTube - http://bit.ly/blkspecyou Twitter - http://bit.ly/blkspectwi Why not be a guest on the show? http://bit.ly/blkspecgue Website https://theblkspectrum.com Email hello@theblkspectrum.com

    39 min

  2. 02/11/2021

    E5 - How making time was the answer to her AUTISM.

    What happens when you don't display the obvious signs?  You get overlooked.  In this episode you will get to speak to woman who later on in life got diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and OCD.  We speak about her life, her sister who also is Autistic, her acceptance of her diagnosis as well as her 14 year relationship with her partner, who has supported her through everything.  Did this topic move you?  Join the conversation Instagram - http://bit.ly/blkspecins Facebook – http://bit.ly/blkspecfac YouTube - http://bit.ly/blkspecyou Twitter - http://bit.ly/blkspectwi Why not be a guest on the show? http://bit.ly/blkspecgue Website https://theblkspectrum.com Email hello@theblkspectrum.com

    27 min

  3. 01/11/2021

    E4 - How a pen up the nose indicated DYSPRAXIA

    In this episode we speak to a 35 year old West African woman who has Sickle Cell, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia.   She is currently waiting for a 4th diagnoses for ADHD which she fully suspects might answer to her lack of focus.  We talk about her childhood and how an unexpected turn of events led to a parent outing their own neurological disorder.  We speak about the ups and downs of relationships, friendships and being the weird one out of the group.  Did this episode move you? Talk to me about it on the social. Join the conversation Instagram - http://bit.ly/blkspecins Facebook – http://bit.ly/blkspecfac YouTube - http://bit.ly/blkspecyou Twitter - http://bit.ly/blkspectwi Why not be a guest on the show? http://bit.ly/blkspecgue Website https://theblkspectrum.com Email hello@theblkspectrum.com The information on this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

    1h 6m
  4. E3 - How a mother of two found AUTISM in the midst of chaos.

    12/11/2020

    E3 - How a mother of two found AUTISM in the midst of chaos.

    In this episode we speak to a mother of two who has depression, CPTSD, ADHD and suspected Autism.  Her recent diagnoses with ADHD allowed her to connect the dots to a side of her she had been trying to understand for most of  her life.  Through a troubled childhood, bullying, and difficulty at school she had a psychotic break at 19 which meant she was in and out of mental hospitals for a number of years. Determined to battle her mental illnesses she continued following her passion into the world of classical music and photography.  Now at 41 she talks to The Black Spectrum about her childhood, her kids and separation, her recent diagnoses, her supportive partner and how she managed to find herself in the midst of all the chaos. Did this episode move you? Talk to me about it on the social. Join the conversation Instagram - http://bit.ly/blkspecins Facebook – http://bit.ly/blkspecfac YouTube - http://bit.ly/blkspecyou Twitter - http://bit.ly/blkspectwi Why not be a guest on the show? http://bit.ly/blkspecgue Website https://theblkspectrum.com Email hello@theblkspectrum.com The information on this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

    1h 2m
  5. E2 - The questions of my dysfunctional life was answered by ADHD

    11/11/2020

    E2 - The questions of my dysfunctional life was answered by ADHD

    In this episode, due to the constant conversations I’ve had with many women online during ADHD Awareness Month I decided to dedicate this podcast to my journey with ADHD.  It’s very personal but an interesting eye opener to my struggles from a child to an adult and how I became aware of my condition and how being medicated helped me see the forest through the trees. Did this episode move you? Talk to me about it on the social. Join the conversation Instagram - http://bit.ly/blkspecins Facebook – http://bit.ly/blkspecfac YouTube - http://bit.ly/blkspecyou Twitter - http://bit.ly/blkspectwi Why not be a guest on the show? http://bit.ly/blkspecgue Website https://theblkspectrum.com Email hello@theblkspectrum.com The information on this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

    1h 31m
  6. E1 - Welcome to The Black Spectrum

    10/11/2020

    E1 - Welcome to The Black Spectrum

    Welcome to the first episode of The Black Spectrum the podcast where Black and Brown communities in the UK talk openly about mental health and neurodiversity.  In this episode I will be introducing you to The Black Spectrum and telling you a bit about how this podcast came about as well as my journey  in the world of neurodiversity.  I’m a work at home mum with a son who has ADHD. I have ADHD too but I never knew until my son’s diagnoses. I was 38.  Follow me as I talk to other people about their journeys and help destigmatise  these conversations Did this episode move you? Talk to me about it on the social. Join the conversation Instagram - http://bit.ly/blkspecins Facebook – http://bit.ly/blkspecfac YouTube - http://bit.ly/blkspecyou Twitter - http://bit.ly/blkspectwi Why not be a guest on the show? http://bit.ly/blkspecgue Website https://theblkspectrum.com Email hello@theblkspectrum.com The information on this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

    19 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

The place where Black and Brown communities in the UK share anonymous stories related to mental health and neurodiversity. Topics including ADHD, Autism, OCD, Bipolar, depression, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, physical and learning disabilities as well as parenting and education. Join the conversation Website https://theblkspectrum.com The information on this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Information

  • Creator
    Diane Laidlaw
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Diane Laidlaw
  • Show Website
    The Black Spectrum