AuDHD and Then Some.

The Mask I Didn’t Know I Was Wearing | ADHD, Autism & Late Diagnosis

3 min · 31. Mai 2026
Episode The Mask I Didn’t Know I Was Wearing | ADHD, Autism & Late Diagnosis Cover

Beschreibung

🌸 The Mask I Didn’t Know I Was Wearing | ADHD, Autism & Late Diagnosis 🌸 This week inside AuDHD And Then Some, we’re talking all about something so many neurodivergent people experience without even realising… Masking. The smiling when you’re exhausted. The rehearsing conversations before they happen. The hiding your excitement because someone once told you that you were “too much.” The pretending you’re okay when your nervous system is screaming. For so many ADHD, autistic and AuDHD people — especially those of us who were diagnosed later in life — masking wasn’t a choice. It was survival. But what happens when you’ve been adapting yourself for so long that you’re not even sure who you are underneath anymore? In this episode I talk about: 💜 why neurodivergent people mask 💜 the exhaustion of constantly trying to fit in 💜 late diagnosis and identity 💜 unlearning shame 💜 finding yourself underneath the mask ✨ This month’s community topic is MASKING ✨ Inside our paid community, Tasha has created a beautiful 56-page Masking Toolbox & Guide. A printable workbook designed to help you gently explore your own masking, understand where it came from, reconnect with yourself, and start recognising the parts of you that have been hidden for too long. You can: 🌈 download it 🌈 print it 🌈 write in it 🌈 keep it forever 🌈 share it with somebody who may need it Our members also get access to: ☁️ our growing resource library ☁️ workbooks & guides ☁️ relaxation audios ☁️ exclusive conversations ☁️ deeper reflections ☁️ our supportive neurodivergent community You can join our Facebook Subscriber Hub (and receive complimentary Patreon access for the month ✨) @ellieaudhd OR come straight over and join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AuDHDandThenSome?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator A little corner of the internet where you don’t have to mask 💜 Love, Ellie & Tasha

Kommentare

0

Sei die erste Person, die kommentiert

Melde dich jetzt an und werde Teil der AuDHD and Then Some.-Community!

Loslegen

2 Monate für 1 €

Dann 4,99 € / Monat · Jederzeit kündbar.

  • Podcasts nur bei Podimo
  • 20 Stunden Hörbücher / Monat
  • Alle kostenlosen Podcasts

Alle Folgen

77 Folgen

Episode The Real Reason My AuDHD Diagnosis Changed My Life | Late Diagnosis Reflections (Part 2) Cover

The Real Reason My AuDHD Diagnosis Changed My Life | Late Diagnosis Reflections (Part 2)

Welcome back to Part 2 of this conversation about late diagnosis, ADHD, autism and AuDHD. In this episode, I share how receiving a diagnosis helped me replace years of self-criticism with self-understanding, why diagnosis can impact entire families, and the surprising ways it helped me build confidence and self-compassion. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to seek an ADHD, autism or AuDHD diagnosis, this episode is for you. Because sometimes a diagnosis doesn’t change who you are. It helps you understand who you’ve always been. #AuDHD #LateDiagnosis #ADHDWomen #AutisticAdults #Neurodivergent #ADHDSupport #AutismAcceptance #AuDHDPodcast #NeurodiversityPodcast #AdultDiagnosis 💜 Bonus Ellie-style title option if you want something a bit more clickable:

8. Juni 20266 min
Episode What’s The Point Of A Late Autism & ADHD Diagnosis? | My Journey To AuDHD Validation (Part 1) Cover

What’s The Point Of A Late Autism & ADHD Diagnosis? | My Journey To AuDHD Validation (Part 1)

In this episode of AuDHD And Then Some, I answer a question that comes up again and again in neurodivergent communities: “What’s the point of getting diagnosed later in life?” For years, I felt too much, not enough, too weird, too sensitive, and like I was somehow failing at being a person. As my children were diagnosed with ADHD and autism, I began to recognise myself in their experiences and started my own late-diagnosis journey. In Part 1, I talk about growing up feeling different, the labels I carried throughout my life, and why seeking an AuDHD diagnosis changed everything. #AuDHD #ADHD #Autism #LateDiagnosis #Neurodivergent #WomenWithADHD #AdultAutism #Neurodiversity #ADHDPodcast #AutismPodcast

8. Juni 20265 min
Episode Why Do So Many Neurodivergent People Think They’re Psychic? | ADHD, Autism, AuDHD & Magical Thinking Cover

Why Do So Many Neurodivergent People Think They’re Psychic? | ADHD, Autism, AuDHD & Magical Thinking

Have you ever been convinced you were psychic, magical, different, or somehow able to sense things other people couldn’t? In this episode, I explore something I’ve noticed in myself and in countless other neurodivergent people: the surprising link between ADHD, autism, AuDHD, intuition, pattern recognition, spirituality, and magical thinking. From believing I had special abilities as a child to noticing how many neurodivergent people are drawn to tarot, astrology, synchronicities, spirituality, and reading people, I unpack why this might be more common than we think. Is it intuition? Hypervigilance? Pattern recognition? Imagination? Trauma? Or something else entirely? Let’s talk about it. #ADHD #Autism #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #Psychic #Intuition #MagicalThinking #PatternRecognition #Spirituality #LateDiagnosis #ADHDWomenandmen

4. Juni 20265 min
Episode The Cat Shat on the Floor | ADHD, Executive Dysfunction & Letting Go of Shame Cover

The Cat Shat on the Floor | ADHD, Executive Dysfunction & Letting Go of Shame

Why can one small thing—like discovering your cat has shat on the floor—feel like the final straw when you have ADHD or AuDHD? In this episode, I talk about executive dysfunction, ADHD overwhelm, task paralysis, neurodivergent shame, emotional regulation, burnout, and the reality of trying to stay on top of everyday life when your brain doesn’t always cooperate. We explore why seemingly simple tasks can feel impossible, the guilt many neurodivergent people carry around housework and responsibilities, and why it’s time to let go of some of that shame. If you’ve ever stared at a mess, felt completely overwhelmed, and then judged yourself for struggling, this episode is for you. Topics include: * ADHD and executive dysfunction * AuDHD and daily life * Task paralysis * Neurodivergent burnout * ADHD overwhelm * Emotional dysregulation * Shame and self-compassion * Housework and ADHD * Late-diagnosed neurodivergence * Real-life ADHD struggles #ADHD #AuDHD #ExecutiveDysfunction #TaskParalysis #Neurodivergent #ADHDWomen #Autism #LateDiagnosis #Burnout #MentalHealth #ADHDPodcast #NeurodivergentLife 💜

4. Juni 20262 min
Episode Narcs & Neurodivergent People: Why We Become Easy Targets | ADHD, Autism & People Pleasing Cover

Narcs & Neurodivergent People: Why We Become Easy Targets | ADHD, Autism & People Pleasing

Why do so many ADHDers and autistic people seem to attract narcissists, toxic friendships, and unhealthy relationships? In this episode, I talk about people pleasing, masking, rejection sensitivity, weak boundaries, trauma, and why neurodivergent people can find themselves stuck in cycles of manipulation. We explore narcissistic behaviour, red flags, self-worth, and how to protect yourself without losing your kindness. #ADHD #Autism #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #Narcissism #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #ToxicRelationships #LateDiagnosis #MentalHealth If you want something even more SEO-focused, I’d actually go with: Why Narcissists Target Neurodivergent People | ADHD, Autism, AuDHD & People Pleasing That title is packed with terms people actively search for on Spotify and Google. 💜

4. Juni 20263 min