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The Black Spectrum

The Black Spectrum

Written by: Diane Laidlaw
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 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.Diane Laidlaw Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • E6 - From hyperactivity to bliss. How spirituality helped a woman manage her ADHD

    E6 - From hyperactivity to bliss. How spirituality helped a woman manage her ADHD
    Aug 25 2022
    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
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    39 mins
  • E5 - How making time was the answer to her AUTISM.

    E5 - How making time was the answer to her AUTISM.
    Feb 11 2021

    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
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    27 mins
  • E4 - How a pen up the nose indicated DYSPRAXIA

    E4 - How a pen up the nose indicated DYSPRAXIA
    Jan 11 2021

    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.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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