ADHDAF - Episode 4: Unmasking a lifetime of ADHD Masking

Episode 4: Unmasking a lifetime of ADHD Masking

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05/24/22 • 63 min

ADHDAF

Unmasking...how do we do it?! No really!

Trying to unlearn the learnt behaviour of hiding our neurodivergence to ‘fit in’.

In this episode we divulge the stats from our Masking insta Poll {@adhdasfemales} before answering the questions ourselves.

We share the ways in which we have historically masked ADHD, and explore how to take off the mask.

We conclude with our weekly segments; ‘Differences’ to display how differently ADHD can present from person to person and ‘The most ADHD thing we have each done this week’We are so excited to announce our first guest!
Dr James Brown from The ADHD Adults Podcast, Focus Mag (a free online magazine about Adult ADHD) and cofounder of the charity: ADHD Adult UK.
We will be interviewing him for Episode 5.

If unidentified ADHD left you feeling like an Alien YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Let’s UNITE at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show invading 13 UK Cities this Spring/Summer to connect local ADHDers TICKETS HEREFind out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

TRIGGER WARNING: Seemingly, part of unmasking for us is swearing like sailors! Apologies. We touch on some sensitive topics: severe mental health and relationship struggles.
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
Dawn stepped down in Oct '23 to give her all to her degree, she explains all HERE
...and I continue ADHDAF solo.
I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A LIVE SHOW very soon
BIG LOVE
Laura

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Unmasking...how do we do it?! No really!

Trying to unlearn the learnt behaviour of hiding our neurodivergence to ‘fit in’.

In this episode we divulge the stats from our Masking insta Poll {@adhdasfemales} before answering the questions ourselves.

We share the ways in which we have historically masked ADHD, and explore how to take off the mask.

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Previous Episode

Episode 3: Self-care, Struggles and Shame

Following on from the poll we posted on our @adhdasfemales insta story, we discuss the very questions those that participated so kindly answered.
We expose how ADHD has caused us both to struggle with consistent self-care routines. We felt very vulnerable discussing some of these topics, due to shame. The honesty of the poll entrants showed us that we are not alone; which gave us the courage to talk about these common issues that many people with ADHD have.
After exploring topics such as hygiene. dental appointments, and financial struggles, we revisit the weekly segment of ‘differences’. This time with the theme of self-care, before concluding with ‘the most ADHD thing we have done this week.’
We tried and failed to shorten the episode length, but we've decided to practice what we preach: self-compassion. This is how it's working for us right now, and bizarrely, each episode is almost exactly the same length!
We hope you enjoy it. Feel free to share any feedback... and hit those stars! :)
If unidentified ADHD left you feeling like an Alien YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Let’s UNITE at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show invading 13 UK Cities this Spring/Summer to connect local ADHDers TICKETS HEREFind out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

TW:In this episode, we touch on some very sensitive topics; such as eating disorders, debt, and anxiety.
Luckily, we managed to cut down on the word ‘absolutely’ this time! Seemingly, the word for this week is INTERESTING! :)
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
Dawn stepped down in Oct '23 to give her all to her degree, she explains all HERE
...and I continue ADHDAF solo.
I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A LIVE SHOW very soon
BIG LOVE
Laura

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Episode 5: Dr James Brown

This one's totes emosh! In this episode, we interview one half of the duo who inspired us to start this podcast with theirs - The ADHD Adults Podcast.

Dr James Brown:
- Associate Professor, School of Biosciences Aston University
- Co-founder of the charity ADHD Adult UK
- Co-founder of Focus, a free online magazine about Adult ADHD
- Co-host of the aforementioned podcast with Dr Alex Conner, which continues to be an enormous help to us both on our late ADHD diagnosis journeys
Despite causing James great distress with our Dr Alex Conner style greeting; he answered questions about his ADHD journey, and finding his purpose in helping folks like us, before making us cry for his own amusement. Well played after that greeting! :)
We are SO GRATEFUL to James for being our first ADHDAF guest! THANK YOU!
If unidentified ADHD left you feeling like an Alien YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Let’s UNITE at ADHD AF Alien Nation, an ADHD Awareness raising Live Show invading 13 UK Cities this Spring/Summer to connect local ADHDers TICKETS HEREFind out more about ADHDAF Live Events HERE CONNECT ONLINE in the Peer Support Community: PLANET ADHDAF for Zoom Blethers, Body Doubling, Accountability Pod Meetings, Self Care Club Meetings, Blogs, Vlogs, Behind The Scenes Content, Exclusives, First Dibs and Discounts on ADHDAF Accessories & Apparel, Meet-ups and MORE...
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB TICKETS HERE

*TRIGGER WARNING*
This is very sweary, and we mention Suicide, Eating Disorders and Mental Health Crisis
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
Dawn stepped down in Oct '23 to give her all to her degree, she explains all HERE
...and I continue ADHDAF solo.
I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A LIVE SHOW very soon
BIG LOVE
Laura

Support the show