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Sunday Roundup: Cannabis Conversations, Masking & Understanding Neurodivergent Support

This week’s AuDHD And Then Some roundup is all about something so many neurodivergent people experience without even realising… Masking. The years spent adapting. The pretending you’re okay. The hiding parts of yourself. The exhaustion of constantly trying to fit into a world that wasn’t designed for your brain. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been happening inside our neurodivergent community this week — from conversations around ADHD, autism, support, medical cannabis discussions, and our biggest topic this month… ✨ Unmasking and reconnecting with yourself ✨ We talk about: 💜 ADHD & autistic masking 💜 late diagnosis and identity 💜 why traditional support doesn’t always fit neurodivergent brains 💜 feeling “too much” 💜 burnout from years of pretending 💜 learning who you are underneath the mask This month inside our community, Tasha has released our 56-page Masking Toolbox & Guide — a printable resource created to gently explore masking, identity, self-understanding, and what it means to slowly reconnect with yourself. Members also get access to: 🌈 printable workbooks & guides 🌈 neurodivergent resources 🌈 relaxation audios 🌈 exclusive conversations 🌈 deeper discussions 🌈 our growing resource library Because so many of us spent years asking: “What’s wrong with me?” When maybe the question should have been: “How long have I been hiding who I really am?” You can join our Facebook Subscriber Hub (which includes complimentary Patreon access for the month ✨) Or join Patreon directly: https://www.patreon.com/AuDHDandThenSome?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator A little corner of the internet where you don’t have to mask 💜 Topics: ADHD, autism, AuDHD, neurodivergent, masking, autistic masking, ADHD women, late diagnosed autism, late diagnosed ADHD, burnout, identity, self discovery, executive dysfunction, emotional regulation.

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

🌸 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

My brother, prison and undiagnosed Neurodivergence

In this deeply personal Unmasked Diary Room episode, I open up about my brother, our complicated relationship, and the painful reality of watching someone struggle through life feeling misunderstood. We talk about undiagnosed neurodivergence, high intelligence, emotional dysregulation, shame, isolation, and how ADHD/autistic traits can sometimes go unnoticed for years — especially in people who don’t fit the stereotypes. This episode isn’t about excusing harmful choices or romanticising prison. It’s about grief, loyalty, family, and wondering how different life might have been if somebody had recognised the signs sooner. A raw and emotional AuDHD reflection on love, misunderstanding, and the people society often gives up on too quickly. #AuDHD #ADHDPodcast #AutismPodcast #Neurodivergent #LateDiagnosis #MentalHealthPodcast #ADHDWomen #UnmaskedDiaryRoom

Medical Cannabis & ADHD | Honest Conversations, Pros, Cons & Real Experiences

Man On Pause Ellie Audhd Today, Man On Pause joined my podcast, where we spoke about all things medical cannabis, cannabis for medical use alongside different ailments, and ADHD. I went into the conversation without a strong opinion because I honestly didn’t know too much about it beforehand. The discussion made me much more aware of the realities, benefits, and wider conversations surrounding medical cannabis. I’m really grateful to Man On Pause for sharing his knowledge, experiences, and perspective, and for helping bring more awareness to the community through such an open and honest conversation. Honestly, I just want to thank Man On Pause for coming back onto the show. It’s always a pleasure talking with you, and I’m looking forward to having many more interesting conversations together in the future. If you’d like to listen to the episode or explore the podcast and community, you can find everything here: https://linktr.ee/Ellieaudhd

My School Reports Were Screaming ADHD & Autism… Nobody Noticed

Late diagnosed ADHD and autism explained through the lens of old school reports, masking, burnout, gifted child syndrome, emotional dysregulation and the neurodivergent traits teachers missed for years. In this episode of AuDHD and Then Some, Ellie talks about the classic school report comments so many neurodivergent adults relate to: “Very bright but lacks focus.” “Needs to apply herself.” “Talks too much.” “Distracts others.” Why were so many ADHD and autistic girls overlooked at school? Why did neurodivergent children grow up believing they were lazy, dramatic or not trying hard enough? And why do old school reports suddenly hit differently after a late diagnosis? This episode explores: * ADHD in girls * Autism in women * AuDHD traits * masking in school * late diagnosis grief * gifted but struggling children * executive dysfunction * rejection sensitivity * neurodivergent burnout * school trauma and shame If you were constantly told you had “potential” but struggled silently underneath, this episode will probably feel painfully familiar.