Seen & Heard: “Oh… It’s ADHD” with Special Guest Ashley Swain

In this episode of Seen & Heard, I talk with creator Ashley Swain (The Overstimulated Girly) about her ADHD journey as a Black woman—from being diagnosed at 38 to redefining strength, challenging stigma, and rediscovering herself with more honesty and self-compassion. We explore how expectations around Black women’s “strength” can hide real struggles, why ADHD is often missed or misunderstood in Black women, and how diagnosis can feel like a rebirth. Ashley also shares what she wants people to understand about ADHD medication, personal choice, and the message she has for Black women who are searching for clarity and permission to be fully themselves. Resources Follow Ashley On IG & TikTok: @theoverstimulatedgirly for her e- book "Oh, It Was ADHD The Whole Time", and free ADHD guide!