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#124 - Living In the Grey with Neurodiversity: A Dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg

#124 - Living In the Grey with Neurodiversity: A Dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg

FromConverging Dialogues


#124 - Living In the Grey with Neurodiversity: A Dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg

FromConverging Dialogues

ratings:
Length:
90 minutes
Released:
Mar 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg about the complexities of neurodiversity. They begin by defining neurodiversity and highly sensitive people. They also talk about Jenara's critiques of psychiatry and psychology, specifically the diagnostic process. They discuss the curious evolution of diagnoses and the grey areas where people have challenges but not a full diagnosis. They also talk about the difference between diagnosis and treatment and many other topics. 
Jenara Nerenberg is a journalist, author, and founder of The Neurodiversity Project. She has interdisciplinary training from Harvard in public health, business, and government. She is the author of the book Divergent Mind: Thriving In A World That Wasn't Designed For You. You can find her work and writing here. Twitter: @bopsource
Released:
Mar 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Converging Dialogues is a podcast that is designed to have honest and authentic conversations with a diversity of thoughts and opinions. Wide-ranging topics include philosophy, psychology, politics, and social commentary. A spirit of civility, respect, and open-mindedness is the guiding compass. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or associated parties. Original music and production: Luke Francis | Design: Gaby Bonilla