Welcome to Neuroprovocateurs, the podcast all about neurodiversity and self acceptance. Want to hear all about how neurodiversity affects culture, relationships, sexuality and identity? You’ve come to the right place.

In our first episode, hosts Pam Shaffer, Jessica Stoya, and Laurie Penny discuss their experiences with neurodivergence, creativity, and cultural expectations. We explore the concept of the “Manic Pixie Dream Girl” trope and its impact on our lives, and (spoiler alert) noting how societal perceptions often limit our authenticity and sense of self (sound familiar to you?) We also delve into the challenges of transitioning beyond tired cultural tropes about neurodiverse femmes, emphasizing the importance of self-definition and the need for societal acceptance of neurodiversity. Our conversation highlights the intersection of personal identity, cultural norms, and the evolving understanding of neurodivergence.

So basically, we decided to just hop right in. Thank you for joining us and hope to hear how you all feel about the manic pixie dream girl to burned out ADHD autistic gremlin pipeline.

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