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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2024 · 13 MIN

ADHD AF TITBIT: Neuro-queer! Dating & Allyship with CJ Debarra

from ADHD AF · host Laura Mears-Reynolds

It's TITBIT 2! I just about managed to cram 40minutes of GOLD from CJ Debarra into this 10(ish)minute micro-interview with the LEGENDARY Author of Neuro-Queer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex and Everything Inbetween.Masking is something so many of us experience. CJ lived a lot of their life behind three different masks until coming out as Queer and Non Binary, and really exploring their Neurodivergence in their 30s.  Growing up in West Cork, Ireland, CJ knew they were ADHD, but its implications remained mysterious. In their book CJ fearlessly explores the raw realities of heartbreak, love, and sexuality, and the complexities of desire, the impact of distractions during intimacy, the role of dopamine, and the allure of unconventional sexual experiences. CJ sheds light on alarmingly low diagnosis rates for women, transgender individuals, and non-binary individuals, urging readers to advocate for improved healthcare. THAT'S A LOT TO CRAM INTO TEN MINUTES HEY! Which is why in this TITBIT we focus on Neuro-Queer Allyship and Neurodivergent Dating; in particular dating safety for ADHDers. Particularly those of us that either don't see those warning flags, or mistrust our judgement, so wait for them to turn a particular shade of red! It was an absolute joy to speak to this Leopard Print LEGEND! MASSIVE THANKS to CJ for sharing so many pearls of wisdom and for all of their amazing work!If unidentified ADHD left you feeling like an Alien UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show invading 14 UK Cities this Spring/Summer to connect local ADHDers with Intergalactic, Hun-tastic Extravaganzas! TICKETS HEREFind out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERECONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERETW: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter including: Ableism, dating dangers, sex,  If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT The incredible new jingle from Sessionz   features vocals from Kirsty Mason. Check out his phenomenal Audio Services HEREThe BIGGEST THANKS goes to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going so that others can benefit from these crucial conversations!I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soonBIG LOVELauraSupport the show

It's TITBIT 2! I just about managed to cram 40minutes of GOLD from CJ Debarra into this 10(ish)minute micro-interview with the LEGENDARY Author of Neuro-Queer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex and Everything Inbetween.Masking is something so many of us experience. CJ lived a lot of their life behind three different masks until coming out as Queer and Non Binary, and really exploring their Neurodivergence in their 30s.  Growing up in West Cork, Ireland, CJ knew they were ADHD, but its implications remained mysterious. In their book CJ fearlessly explores the raw realities of heartbreak, love, and sexuality, and the complexities of desire, the impact of distractions during intimacy, the role of dopamine, and the allure of unconventional sexual experiences. CJ sheds light on alarmingly low diagnosis rates for women, transgender individuals, and non-binary individuals, urging readers to advocate for improved healthcare. THAT'S A LOT TO CRAM INTO TEN MINUTES HEY! Which is why in this TITBIT we focus on Neuro-Queer Allyship and Neurodivergent Dating; in particular dating safety for ADHDers. Particularly those of us that either don't see those warning flags, or mistrust our judgement, so wait for them to turn a particular shade of red! It was an absolute joy to speak to this Leopard Print LEGEND! MASSIVE THANKS to CJ for sharing so many pearls of wisdom and for all of their amazing work!If unidentified ADHD left you feeling like an Alien UNITE WITH OTHER ALIENS at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show invading 14 UK Cities this Spring/Summer to connect local ADHDers with Intergalactic, Hun-tastic Extravaganzas! TICKETS HEREFind out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERECONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERETW: Contains swearing and mentions of sensitive subject matter including: Ableism, dating dangers, sex,  If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT The incredible new jingle from Sessionz   features vocals from Kirsty Mason. Check out his phenomenal Audio Services HEREThe BIGGEST THANKS goes to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going so that others can benefit from these crucial conversations!I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A  LIVE SHOW very soonBIG LOVELauraSupport the show

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It's TITBIT 2! I just about managed to cram 40minutes of GOLD from CJ Debarra into this 10(ish)minute micro-interview with the LEGENDARY Author of Neuro-Queer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex and Everything Inbetween.Masking is something so many...

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