ADHD Masking in Women: Why It Breaks You & 6 Ways to Embrace Your Authentic Self

Send Caitlin a Text!Ever feel like you’re faking it just to survive motherhood/adulthood? Spoiler: It’s not impostor syndrome—it’s ADHD masking. Learn how to ditch the exhausting act without setting your life on fire.Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenMoms who feel like they’re pretending to function while drowning in chaos.Women who downplay their struggles because “we’re all tired.”Anyone who’s been called “too much” or “scatterbrained” but knows there’s more to the story.—What You Get In This EpisodeThe truth about masking: Why ADHDers (especially moms) become masters of disguise—and how it backfires.Burnout red flags: How to tell if you’re actually burned out (and not just really tired).Unmasking strategies: Practical ways to honor your brain without abandoning responsibilities.The “should” trap: Why societal expectations set moms up to fail—and how to rewrite the script.Rest as rebellion: Why sleep isn’t selfish (and how to fight guilt-free for it).—BiosCaitlin Kindred: ADHD mom, former teacher, and perpetual chaos wrangler who’s survived burnout (twice). Specializes in laughing so she doesn’t cry.Ariella Monti: Author, ADHD creative, and yoga teacher who actually understands neurodivergent brains (no essential oil pseudoscience here).—Sources & Mentions Why ADHD Masking Is a Form of Self-Sabotage | by Sharon Saline, Psy.D., Nathaly Pesantez for ADDitude Magazine Rising from ADHD Burnout: A Recovery Kit for Women | by Kate Moryoussef for ADDitude Magazine🎮 Squirrel Bingo: The anti-shame game for ADHDers (linked in blog!)📱 Bird Feeder Cam: Caitlin’s hyperfixation (because squirrels are menaces)📚 Roots in Ink: Ariella’s spicy novel (Use code CKANDGK for 20% off!)Welcome to Not Quite Grownup. Let's do this.  Subscribe to join other Not Quite Grownups here >>>Follow on Instagram and Threads @not_quite_grownup.Please, rate, review, and subscribe for more Not Quite Grownup stories. Love you, mean it. Support the showVisit notquitegrownup.com for more content and the latest updates. Or connect on social media @not_quite_grownup on Instagram and Threads.