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Ya'll Gotta Go Wit MeMJ: Queer Icon?Michael Jackson Studies pt. 2 with @deconstructingneuro, my lil' sis, Tierra Jamaica Pogue. We take a deep dive into queerness within the neurodivergent spectrum through the case study of Legendary, remarkable, incomparable Michael Joseph Jackson!! Be enlightened and enjoy
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/GoWitMe/support2024-09-261h 42
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. ChatIntersectionality, identity and community as a Black AuDHDer - with Christina SchmidtWhat a fabulously important (and fun!) chat with Christina Schmidt as she shared perspectives as a Black AuDHDer, Speech Therapist and deep thinker. Join us for some fabulous metaphors, and stay for the essential intersectional and cultural competency discussions. Connect with Christina Schmidt: https://www.freetobemespeech.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/freetobeme.speech/ https://www.facebook.com/freetobemespeech 2024 Autism in Black Women and Girl's Summit - https://funnel.autisminblack.org/black-autistic-girls-and-womens-summit?aff=Christina-Schmidt Christina's free tool: Improving Cultural Competency: A Practical Resource for SLPs and Teachers - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Improving-Cultural-Competency-A-Practical-Resource-for-SLPs-and-Teachers-12056756?st=2b5e1be4ea72a0105e...2024-09-241h 03
Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 2.6 - Desi THE ArtistWelcome to Episode 2.6 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
This week I have the pleasure of introducing you to a captivating artist whose work transcends boundaries and preconceptions. Desiree, known in the art world as Desi THE Artist, is not just a creator of lifestyle and conceptual portraits; she is a transformative force, reshaping the way we perceive art, identity, and autism.
As an artist, Desi THE Artist uses her...2023-11-301h 37
Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 2.5 - DOUBLE EPISODE W/ Praise Ara and Jesenia (Neurospicy Networking)Welcome to Episode 2.5 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
In Part 1 of a special Double Episode of Beyond Deconstructing Neurodivergence, I have the privilege of introducing you to a voice of wisdom, healing, and profound self-acceptance. Praise Ara is not just an advocate for self-care, trauma healing, and wellness; she's a beacon of light in the world of neurodivergent perspectives.
In a world often obsessed with self-improvement and the noti...2023-11-222h 39
Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 2.4 - Rachel LowensteinWelcome to Episode 2.4 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
Today's episode is sponsored by: The Neurospicy Bodega
Welcome to The Neurospicy Bodega, where we're all about embracing your neurospicy identity in the most fashionable way possible. Whether you're on the spectrum, embracing minimalism, or seeking solace in sensory protection, The Neurospicy Bodega has something for everyone. Join us in celebrating the multifaceted nature of neurodiversity. Wear your story with prid...2023-11-071h 08
Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 2.3 - Ben Van HookWelcome to Episode 2.3 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
Today's episode is sponsored by: The Neurospicy Bodega
Welcome to The Neurospicy Bodega, where we're all about embracing your neurospicy identity in the most fashionable way possible. Whether you're on the spectrum, embracing minimalism, or seeking solace in sensory protection, The Neurospicy Bodega has something for everyone. Join us in celebrating the multifaceted nature of neurodiversity. Wear your story with prid...2023-10-241h 20
Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 2.2 - Morgan Harper NicholsWelcome to Episode 2.2 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
Today's episode is sponsored by: The Neurospicy Bodega
Welcome to The Neurospicy Bodega, where we're all about embracing your neurospicy identity in the most fashionable way possible. Whether you're on the spectrum, embracing minimalism, or seeking solace in sensory protection, The Neurospicy Bodega has something for everyone. Join us in celebrating the multifaceted nature of neurodiversity. Wear your story with prid...2023-10-171h 05
Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 2.1 - Tatum (Pot8um)Welcome to Episode 2.1 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
Today's episode is sponsored by: The Neurospicy Bodega
Welcome to The Neurospicy Bodega, where we're all about embracing your neurospicy identity in the most fashionable way possible. Whether you're on the spectrum, embracing minimalism, or seeking solace in sensory protection, The Neurospicy Bodega has something for everyone. Join us in celebrating the multifaceted nature of neurodiversity. Wear your story with pride, and make a stat...2023-10-101h 18Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.16 - Tori Anderson (Unmasked Tornado)Welcome to Episode 1.16 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
In the Season 1 finale I had a stimulating and extremely validating conversation with the sprightly Tori Anderson. Join us as we discuss the journey of deconstructing our experiences as AFAB, late diagnosed autistics learning to navigate the world and heal from decades of trauma endured before understanding how and why our brains work the way they do.
Learn more about Tori...2023-06-201h 32Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.15 - Christele (Plomcake)Welcome to Episode 1.15 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with the effervescent Christele aka Plomcake. We discuss the transformative nature of becoming your truest self that often accompanies the process of unmasking after being diagnosed as autistic later in life. Her perspective is informed by being a Black woman, the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, and a highly masking person.
You...2023-06-061h 17Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.14 - Jesenia (Neurospicy Networking)Welcome to Episode 1.14 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
TW: Suicide
In this episode I had an electrifying conversation with Jesenia, founder of the Neurospicy Network and One Free Community. We dive into how intersectionality plays a role in how often women of color are not seen or represented in the conversation about autism. We also explain how the colonial mindset and all of it's children (the ISMs - racism, sexism, capitalism, ableism, etc...2023-05-231h 15Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.13 - Stephen BrodeurWelcome to Episode 1.13 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
TW: Depression / Suicide
In this episode I welcome back Stephen Brodeur (Episode 1.10) and have a very candid conversation about the struggles of living in a society that is designed to disadvantage us all, but doubles down on those with marginalized identities. It is just as important to highlight the ways we struggle as we do with our "autistic superpowers" because not showing both sides of t...2023-05-021h 21Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.12 - Doug Blecher (Autism Personal Coach)Welcome to Episode 1.12 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
Now, anyone who knows me (or knows anything about AuDHD folks) you won’t be surprised to know that I wasn’t able to keep up with the posting schedule as perfectly as I wanted to and subsequently pushing back a release a day or two turned into it being 2 months since I’ve posted a new video. I’ve had a ton of major...2023-04-1835 min
Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.11 - Dr. Lilith Butler (Fierce Liberation)Welcome to Episode 1.11 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
In this episode I had the opportunity to chat once again with Dr. Lilith Butler. We hopped right into the conversation breaking down the neurodivergent to cultish pipeline and discussed the recent state of the autistic community online – especially on TikTok. We also explore the link between neurodivergence and sexuality and how the journey of unmasking also includes deconstructing your own sexuality and gen...2023-02-0859 minBeyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.10 - Stephen BrodeurWelcome to Episode 1.10 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Stephen Brodeur - a fellow late diagnosed autistic navigating a neurotypical world full of illogical rules and no playbook for us, the clueless. We dive into how capitalism, ableism, and basically all of the -isms are tied to the colonial mindset (aka palm colored supremacy) and how we need to be unafraid to qu...2023-01-3152 minBeyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.9 - TR Sun the TerminatorWelcome to Episode 1.9 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
TW: Trauma / Mental Health
In this episode I had the opportunity to chat with TR Sun - artist and creator of the Autizzy Tok hit “Stimming”. You can find links to his music and social media at: https://withkoji.com/@trsun
I can be found @deconstructing.neuro on Tiktok and Instagram as well as @tjamaicapogue on all socials. If you'r...2023-01-2450 minBeyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.8 - The Neurospicy Bunch (Compilation)Welcome to Episode 1.8 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
You may have wondered where last week's episodes of Beyond Deconstructing and Untethered wandered off to. Welp, ya girl needed to take a break. I'm not quite ready to spill all of the tea, but trust I will in due time. In the meantime, please enjoy this compilation where I and my first few guests share our unique journeys with discovering our neurodi...2023-01-171h 07Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.7 - Kameron (Earthto.Kam)Welcome to Episode 1.7 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
In this episode, I sat down with the lovely Kameron, also known as Earthto.Kam. Join us as we discuss our ever-evolving journeys with understanding our authentic, autistic selves and actively unmasking in front of a world that doesn’t take us seriously. We touch on an array of topics from self-diagnosis, early vs. late diagnosis, having autistic family members, and how our sen...2023-01-031h 06Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.6 - Tré WilsonWelcome to Episode 1.6 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
TW: suicide / depression: In this episode I had the opportunity to chat with Tré Wilson. He is a Film Director, Director of Photography and Digital Colorist. “My goal is to create art that represents how diverse the world is around me. I want to help those who don’t get to express their creativity be seen by the world. I believe that one of th...2022-12-271h 12Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.5 - Dr. Lilith Butler (Fierce Liberation)Welcome to Episode 1.5 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
In this episode I had an opportunity to chat with Dr. Lilith Butler. I'm so excited to share this conversation with you all as it is something that I have hinted at in the past but haven't had a chance to fully expand on. My journey through spirituality is integral to my growth and understanding that I am inherently different than what is con...2022-12-2046 min
Autism StoriesAutism Stories: T Jamaica Pogue"Many of us, if we're just provided the proper accommodations, and if we're provided the opportunities to advocate for ourselves and be taken seriously, we would thrive. We would be able to live lives that we shape ourselves as opposed to having society impose on us what we're supposed to be based on how they assume we are from an outsider view," says T Jamaica Rogue. T Jamaica Rogue joins joins this episode to discuss deconstructing autism and ADHD one fallacy at a time, intersectionality in research, and her podcast. To learn more about T Jamaica Pogue visit https...2022-12-1925 minBeyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.4 - Jaiden DalbelloWelcome to Episode 1.4 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism.
In this episode I had an opportunity to chat with Jaiden Dalbello - autistic writer and TikTok content creator. Join us as we discuss our experiences with facing the social norms of neurotypical society and learn more about Jaiden's series "God Bless America" - a television show with two autistic protagonists written by an #actuallyautistic writer.
Be sure to follow Jaiden...2022-12-131h 20Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.3 - Jes Perkins (Jes Diverges)Welcome to Episode 1.3 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism. We will be deconstructing the harmful stereotypes and assumptions about neurodivergent people and the many negative effects that hinder us from receiving a proper diagnosis and adequate accommodations to live a life where we can thrive instead of fighting to survive.
In this episode I had an opportunity to chat with AuDHD Coach, Jes Perkins, also known as Jes Diverges. Jes is an AuD...2022-12-061h 08Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.2 - Erika HeidewaldWelcome to Episode 1.2 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism. We will be deconstructing the harmful stereotypes and assumptions about neurodivergent people and the many negative effects that hinder us from receiving a proper diagnosis and adequate accommodations to live a life where we can thrive instead of fighting to survive.
In this episode I had an opportunity to chat with the phenomenal and funny Erika Heidewald. We touched on the ways self...2022-11-301h 07
Beyond Deconstructing NeurodivergenceBeyond Deconstructing Episode 1.1 - R. ReneeWelcome to Episode 1.1 of Beyond Deconstructing. I’m T Jamaica Pogue, affectionately known as Deconstructing Neuro, and I’m on a journey to help reframe how we understand and treat neurodivergence - in particular autism. We will be deconstructing the harmful stereotypes and assumptions about neurodivergent people and the many negative effects that hinder us from receiving a proper diagnosis and adequate accommodations to live a life where we can thrive instead of fighting to survive.
Along the way, we will hear from other neurodivergent people, or as I like to call them, the Neurospicy Gang, who will...2022-11-211h 10
Rethinking RealityRethinking Your Neurotypical Reality: Interview with T. Jamaica Pogue on Realizing You're Autistic as an AdultI interviewed T. Jamaica Pogue on her realization as an adult that one of her fundamental assumptions about reality had been incorrect - she wasn't neurotypical. We talk about the experience of realizing you're autistic as an adult and the re-assessment that follows of your beliefs about other people and your relationships with them, the rules of the society you live in, and what you've been told about yourself. You can find T on Tiktok at @deconstructing.neuro or at her Patreon:patreon.com/tjamaicapogueor her website www.tjamaicapogue.com You can find me, Erika Heidewald here:twitter.com...2022-06-161h 28
GymnasticsVille PodcastJerit Pogue | Galveston Island Winter Beach Blast InvitationalThe wait is finally over, well at least in about two weeks it will be. The senior elite men’s gymnastics season will kick off on Saturday January 16th at 7:30 pm cst in Texas at the Galveston Island Winter Beach Classic. This event will be the first in time since last February that the best gymnasts in the world will compete to kickoff the 2021 Olympic year. The line-up is stacked with world team members from the United States, Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Columbia. In addition to multiple national champions and world cup medalists. On today’s show, Gymnas...2021-01-041h 00