Black and Diagnosed

health, fitness, mental, society, culture · EN

What happens when the 'Strong Black Person' mask finally cracks? Welcome to Black and Diagnosed, a soulful sanctuary where we navigate the complexities of mental health, neurodivergence, and disability within the Black community. Hosted by Gerron Scott, this podcast moves beyond clinical definitions to uncover the lived reality of what it actually means to be Black and diagnosed in a world that wasn't built for our healing. Each week, we step into the garden to pull back the weeds and rediscover our soil. We’re going deep into the conversations we usually have in whispers: • Depression & Anxiety: Beyond the "Strong Black Person" trope—unmasking the heaviness and finding the courage to exhale. • ADHD & Neurodivergence: Reclaiming our focus in a world that often mislabels our brilliance as "behavioral issues". • Bipolar Disorder: Navigating the highs, the