Humanist in the Southern while Black and Neurodivergent

What does it mean to move through the world with deep awareness in a place shaped by tradition, expectation, and unspoken rules?

In this episode of The Southern Humanist with Markieta Carter, Markieta explores her lived experience as a Black, neurodivergent woman navigating the South through a humanist lens. She shares what it feels like to be highly perceptive in environments that often reward conformity, and how that awareness can be both a gift and a challenge.

From early experiences of reading the room and masking to the internal tension of questioning deeply rooted cultural and spiritual norms, this conversation unpacks the reality of living at multiple intersections. Markieta reflects on how humanism became an anchor—offering a framework grounded in compassion, accountability, and truth.

This episode also reframes sensitivity as strength, not weakness, and highlights the importance of honoring your nervous system, setting boundaries, and choosing authenticity over performance.

If you’ve ever felt “too aware,” too different, or out of alignment with your environment, this episode will remind you that your perception is not a flaw—it’s a form of clarity.

If this episode resonates with you and you’re ready to explore your own growth, awareness, and alignment on a deeper level, connect with Markieta at www.markietacarter.com to learn more and book a discovery call.