Navigated to 009: Masking, Misdiagnosis, and More w/ Javelin Laurence

009: Masking, Misdiagnosis, and More w/ Javelin Laurence

April 30
48 mins

Episode Description

In this episode, Jes sits down with Javelin Laurence to explore the complexities of psychology through a neurodivergent lens. They discuss Javelin's journey of self-discovery, from early fascinations with personality tests to understanding their ADHD and autistic identity. The conversation delves into the limitations of Western psychology, the challenges of misdiagnosis, and the importance of recognizing individual experiences in mental health. Javelin shares insights from their coaching work and personal experiences, offering a critical and compassionate perspective on neurodiversity.


(Episode description & transcript generated by otter.ai)


Links & Resources:


Book Mentioned: Neurotribes by Steve Silberman


Javelin’s Website & Blog: https://www.alchemycoaching.ca

Javelin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemydivergencecoaching

Javelin’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@JavelinLaurence


Other Links & Resources:


Join The Combo Platter: https://www.patreon.com/jesdiverges

Jes’s Website: ⁠https://www.jesdiverges.com⁠

Jes’s Email: ⁠⁠jes@jesdiverges.com⁠⁠

Join My Email List: ⁠https://www.jesdiverges.com/newsletter⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jesdiverges⁠

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jesdiverges⁠

Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@jesdiverges⁠

Transcript Document: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/UnshamingAuDHDTranscripts⁠

See all episodes