This week our special guest is Izzie Chea who shares her insights and experience on how to embrace your neurodivergence. Izzie is a Dominican-Mexican-American creative, educator, storyteller, and mental health advocate. After a late diagnosis of ADHD at age 35, she took her content creation talent to Instagram, where she has experienced tremendous growth. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Psychology and Human Development and lives in Houston, TX, with her husband, two boys, and a rescue cat and dog.
In this episode Izzie shares her journey of learning about her neurodivergence and documenting her experience on social media. She talks about the intersections between neurodivergence and being Latine/x and the challenges that come with that. We discussed the validity of self-diagnosis and the barriers to accessing mental health care for marginalized communities. We also address the importance of embracing neurodivergence and finding community both on and offline.
You can follow Izzie on Instagram via @izzieandadhd and @accountableottersclub. You can also subscribe to the Accountable Otters Club here.
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187: Weird and Wonderful: How to Embrace Your Neurodivergence with Izzie Chea | Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
