Beyond Deconstructing Episode 1.14 - Jesenia (Neurospicy Networking)

Beyond Deconstructing Neurodivergence

Welcome to Episode 1.14 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism. TW: Suicide In this episode I had an electrifying conversation with Jesenia, founder of the Neurospicy Network and One Free Community. We dive into how intersectionality plays a role in how often women of color are not seen or represented in the conversation about autism. We also explain how the colonial mindset and all of it's children (the ISMs - racism, sexism, capitalism, ableism, etc) impact all of us, but especially the most marginalized among us. You can learn more about Jesenia and her work by checking out her socials listec below. Link Tree https://linktr.ee/neurospicynetworking Neurospicy Network LinkedIn Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12623123/ Neurospicy Network Tiktok @neurospicynetworking One Free Community https://www.flowcode.com/page/onefreeapp One Free Community TikTok @onefreecommunity Kofi Link https://ko-fi.com/onefreecommunity I can be found @deconstructing.neuro on TikTok and Instagram, @decon_neuro on Twitter as well as @tjamaicapogue on all socials. * Deconstructing Neurodivergence is a series that aims to dismantle the harmful stereotypes and assumptions about neurodivergent people - in particular autistic and ADHDers - and the many negative effects that hinder us from receiving a proper diagnosis and adequate accommodations to live a life where we can thrive instead of fighting to survive. *