ADHD, Masking, and Letting Your Guard Down

from Not From Concentrate · host Catherine Smart

In this solo episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart shares a personal essay about ADHD masking, embarrassment, and the effort of trying to seem easygoing, capable, and “normal.”She reflects on how sensitivity, people-pleasing, and a strong social radar can be exhausting—but can also make us thoughtful friends, generous hosts, and deeply caring people.This is a personal reflection on understanding old patterns with more compassion and learning when it might be okay to let your guard down.Read the essay at catherinesmart.substack.com.Not From Concentrate is a food podcast for busy brains about ADHD creativity, cooking, and finding more joy in and out of the kitchen.

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