187: Weird and Wonderful: How to Embrace Your Neurodivergence with Izzie Chea

<p>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&#39;s and master&#39;s degree in Psychology and Human Development and lives in Houston, TX, with her husband, two boys, and a rescue cat and dog.</p> <p><br></p> <p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>You can follow Izzie on Instagram via <a href="https://instagram.com/izzieandadhd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@izzieandadhd</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/accountableottersclub" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@accountableottersclub</a>. You can also subscribe to the Accountable Otters Club <a href="https://accountableottersclub.beehiiv.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>. </p> <p>Follow me on your favorite social media platforms: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gradschoolfemtoring/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettemartinezvu/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@gradschoolfemtoring">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gradschoolfemtoring">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gradschoolfemtoring">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/gradfemtoring">Twitter</a></p> <p>Sign up for my <a href="https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/2be1c0cf4b">free email newsletter </a>t