Neurodivergence and Misdiagnosis

Explicit

What happens when the story you’ve been told about your brain is wrong? In this episode, we unpack the common patterns of misdiagnosis among neurodivergent people—especially those who are autistic, have ADHD, or both. We explore how misdiagnosis happens, why it’s so common in women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ folks, and how finding the right diagnosis can shift a person’s entire understanding of themselves.

Most people think autism is diagnosed in childhood—but for many, it isn’t. This episode focuses on the increasing number of adults being diagnosed as autistic, often after decades of misdiagnosis or confusion. We explore what late diagnosis feels like, why it happens, and how it can bring both grief and healing.

Autism diagnoses are on the rise—and with it, so are questions. Are we overdiagnosing autism, or are we finally catching up to rea ...