Melanated ADHD

Annette

At Melanated ADHD, we are on a mission to showcase and interview as many voices in one space to emphasize the need for support and research on BIPOC living with ADHD, especially Black and Brown women. Through this podcast, we aim to profile and elevate voices that are often underrepresented in mainstream ADHD discussions, reshape perceptions of how ADHD impacts our communities and explore pathways to flourish and thrive, together. Help us reach our goal to interview as many BIPOC with undiagnosed or clinically diagnosed ADHD. You can do this by sharing our podcast or joining us as a guest (anonymously or named). We want to let others know who look like us that they are not alone. --- Follow us for updates on all things Melanated ADHD Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/melanated-adhd/ Instagram: @Melanated_ADHD YouTube: MelanatedADHD Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annettewashere

Episodes

  1. 12/02/2024

    Breaking Barriers: A Nigerian-American’s ADHD Journey with Christa Kaodi

    In this episode of Melanated ADHD, host Annette interviews Christa Kaodi*, a first-generation Nigerian-American whose upbringing in Kentucky and a series of pivotal events in 2020 led to her late diagnosis of ADHD in her early 30s. Christa shares her journey toward self-awareness, discussing how ADHD intersects with her multifaceted identity and the importance of culturally competent healthcare providers who can break down barriers to receiving proper care. Through Christa’s story, we hope you find aspects that resonate with your own experience and gain insights into building a healthy support system on your path to self-discovery. *Preferred name has been used to maintain anonymity. — Chapters 0:33 Meet Christa and how she learned that she had ADHD 4:16 - Differentiating between what might be typical behaviours and ADHD 8:04 -The things that seem very trivial 9:20 - The kitchen is a problem 10:08 - How does ADHD show up at work? 11:39 - Journey to the ADHD diagnosis 16:54 - Removing barriers to get diagnosed 21:24 - Conversations with family and friends 27:17 - Comments on Mental Health Support and Telemedicine 35:10 - Access to Mental Health Support in Canada 36:34 - Self care and ADHD 37:56 - Puzzles and routines - Link below (not a paid or affiliate link) 41:57 - Reframing milestones and achievements 48:40 - You don’t realize how hard you’re working until your routines are disrupted 54:04 - Final thoughts/call to action LINKS REFERENCED Puzzle Name and Puzzle Artist: Cosmos by Satwika Kresna UK/Europe shoppers: https://www.cloudberries.co.uk/product/cosmos-small-batch-1000-pieces/ US shoppers: puzzledly.com Intro/Outro Background music clip by https://jippy.bandcamp.com ABOUT US At Melanated ADHD, we are on a mission to showcase and interview as many voices in one space to emphasize the need for support and research on BIPOC living with ADHD, especially Black and Brown women. Through this podcast, we aim to profile and elevate voices that are often underrepresented in mainstream ADHD discussions, reshape perceptions of how ADHD impacts our communities and explore pathways to flourish and thrive, together. Podcast Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/melanated-adhd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanated_adhd/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MelanatedADHD Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/annettewashere

    Breaking Barriers: A Nigerian-American’s ADHD Journey with Christa Kaodi

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About

At Melanated ADHD, we are on a mission to showcase and interview as many voices in one space to emphasize the need for support and research on BIPOC living with ADHD, especially Black and Brown women. Through this podcast, we aim to profile and elevate voices that are often underrepresented in mainstream ADHD discussions, reshape perceptions of how ADHD impacts our communities and explore pathways to flourish and thrive, together. Help us reach our goal to interview as many BIPOC with undiagnosed or clinically diagnosed ADHD. You can do this by sharing our podcast or joining us as a guest (anonymously or named). We want to let others know who look like us that they are not alone. --- Follow us for updates on all things Melanated ADHD Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/melanated-adhd/ Instagram: @Melanated_ADHD YouTube: MelanatedADHD Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annettewashere