336 - Neurodiversity and Academia with Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu
336 - Neurodiversity and Academia with Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu
Listeners, we are back this week with Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu
On today's episode of Cafe con Pam Dr. Martinez-Vu delves into her empowering journey of owning her and her husband's neurodivergent identities, navigating higher education as a first-generation student, and the powerful impact of childhood experiences on adult achievements. From sharing her struggles with finishing books to discussing the gatekeeping of higher education, Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu offers a candid and inspiring conversation about resilience, advocacy, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. Join us as we explore her experiences, her new book "Is Grad School for Me," and her valuable work in empowering 1st generation BIPOC individuals in higher education.
Dra. Yvette Martínez-Vu is a first-generation chronically ill and neurodivergent Chicana academic coach, author, and speaker. She is the producer and host of the globally top-rated Grad School Femtoring Podcast and founder of Grad School Femtoring, LLC where she empowers first-generation BIPOCs as they navigate higher education. Dra. Yvette is the co-author of the book, Is Grad School For Me?: Navigating the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students with the University of California Press and co-editor of the bestselling Chicana M(other)work Anthology with the University of Arizona Press.
During this episode we talked about:
06:03 Realized 1st gen identity through college experience.
09:23 Grief, survival, family, therapy, loss, conversation, home.
10:31 Family dynamics shaped siblings' diverse life paths.
15:49 Graduate school led to impactful career trajectory.
17:59 Advocacy, research, collectives supporting nontraditional students.
21:49 Mom skeptical of studying English, proud later.
23:08 Grateful for being able to enjoy coffee.
28:03 Child received early speech therapy and autism diagnosis.
31:46 Audiobooks transformed how I retain information.
34:40 Supportive community helped during severe postpartum depression.
37:10 Exploring deep reprogramming of beliefs and memories.
38:52 Supporting others through academic and personal growth.
44:53 Tailored grad school admissions guide for excluded students.
46:18 Degrees and licensing not always necessary. Grad school: pros and cons.
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