Neurodivergence & Invisible Disabilities with Charisma Starr

Just dropped! 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫What if the world isn’t built for how you think? And what if that’s not a problem—but a superpower?In this powerful episode, Bree and Angie sit down with 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫 to unpack the complexity, beauty, and challenges of neurodivergence in the legal world.We cover: ◈ Defining what it means to be neurodivergent (and why it’s not just about diagnoses). ◈ How sensitivity, perception, and communication differ across neurotypes. ◈ The pressure to “mask” in legal spaces—and how to find empowerment instead. ◈ Why empathy and environment matter more than you think.💬 Whether you’re ND yourself or want to better support your colleagues, this one’s for you. What resonated most? Let’s talk in the comments.Resource recommendations “Empire of Normality” by Robert Chapman “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture” by Gabor Maté MD (Author), Daniel Maté (Author, Narrator)“The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work” by Ludmila N. Praslova, PhD“How to be You: Say Goodbye to Should, Would and Could So That You Can” by Ellie Middleton“Un-Typical: How the World Isn’t Built for Autistic People and WHat We Should All Do About It” by Pete Wharmby“The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing” by Bruce D Perry and Maia Szalavitz “Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!” by Dr. Megan Anna Neff🐔 Flock on, followers!