Sistas with ADHD

Torrian discusses the concept of "masking" and how it can manifest in Sistas with ADHD!  What's in the episode? (1:12) #RabbitholeRewind - A childhood where are they now story (3:54) A classical ode to the show title  (5:56) Definition and origin of the concept of ADHD masking  (7:55) Masking and the spectrum of ADHD symptoms  (8:56) Common ADHD Masking personas  (10:36) #WordUp - "Neurodiversity" (18:35) ADHD Masking and the Black Community (A risk analysis)  (21:47) Women and Masking  (22:48) Torrian's Experience with Masking  (25:52) The Risks of Masking  (27:51) How to begin unmasking  Books/Articles mentioned in this episode: 1. Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley 2. A Radical Guide for SIstas with ADHD   3. Very Well Minds Article about Masking  Don't forget to leave a rating and review!! Follow Sistas with ADHD -  Instagram | Website Connect with Torrian - Instagram | Twitter  Want more? Read my blog post about "My ADHD Diagnosis Story" Interested in being a guest? We love company! Fill out Guest Inquiry Form and we will get in touch! Are you struggling on your ADHD journey? It happens to the best of us sis! Submit an #AskMySista letter to get your questions answered ON AIR!

Torrian touches down for episode ONE to share her ADHD diagnosis story and to welcome you to the Sistas with ADHD podcast!  What's in the episode? Torrian explains why she used to lie as a little girl, how she became a D1 collegiate basketball player, was kicked out the College of Education and grew to be the bold, neurodivergent sista she is today!    Follow Sistas with ADHD -  Instagram | Website Connect with Torrian - Instagram | Twitter  Want more? Read my blog post about "My ADHD Diagnosis Story" Interested in being a guest? We love company! Fill out Guest Inquiry Form and we will get in touch! Are you struggling on your ADHD journey? It happens to the best of us sis! Submit an #AskMySista letter to get your questions answered ON AIR!

Rainbow Coalition is a sneak peak, pre-release episode in honor of Women's History Month! Torrian and her company, Laura Hoyos of Latina with ADHD, chat about our cultural experiences as Black and LatinX women with ADHD! This episode takes a look at the intersection of first gen immigrants, mental health, and womanhood!   What's in the episode? Laura & Torrian's recent rabbit holes on the #RabbitholeRewind Fashion-based imposter syndrome? Laura's experience at a predominantly white, private institution in DC LatinX-specific barriers in the mental health space We should probably talk about Bruno  The power of a made up bed Cultural parallels with LatinX and Black communities Spanish labels around ADHD symptoms  The spectrum of emotional dysregulation  Connect with Laura - @latina.with.adhd | Latina with ADHD Podcast  Connect with Torrian - Instagram | Twitter  Sistas with ADHD -  Instagram | Website  Interested in being a guest? We love company! Fill out Guest Inquiry Form and we will get in touch! Are you struggling on your ADHD journey? It happens to the best of us sis! Submit an #AskMySista letter to get your questions answered ON AIR!

Welcome to the Sistas with ADHD Podcast hosted by Torrian Timms! We are a sistahood of Black women navigating intersection of living with ADHD.  Join Torrian and her company (guest co-hosts) as we unpack topics such as stigma, relationships and workplace, just to give a little tea! This is a podcast about living with ADHD to help Black and brown women embrace radical self acceptance, then advocate and accommodate until they create a life they actually love! *psst…we gone cuss a lil, but we DO love the Lord!* Expect to laugh, cry, and learn hacks to work with your beautiful brain! Finally, a podcast for the Sistas with ADHD! --------------------- Need advice about your own ADHD struggles? Submit a #HeySisLoveLetter and Torrian and guest co-hosts will give neurodiverse-friendly advice on AIR!  Would you like to be featured as a guest?? Torrian would love to have you!  Head to sistaswithad.com for more information  Sistas with ADHD Instagram @sistaswithadhd Check out Torrian's Instagram @torrianisallthings  As a disclaimer: Torrian is not a doctor and the Sistas with ADHD Podcast should not be used in lieu of consulting a mental health professional for your own unique needs. Torrian is ADHD educator and advocate who prides herself on being a lifelong learner and dot connector! All findings on this podcast are a result of independent research and a collective of lived experiences.