Ep 25. The Real Cost of Masking

We hear a lot about masking in the ADHD space—but what if the real energy drain isn’t masking itself, but how we think about it?In this episode, Ana Urban challenges the idea that basic emotional regulation is “pretending to be normal,” and reframes what’s actually happening beneath the surface. ⏳ In this episode:00:55 – The quote that sparked this episode02:33 – What’s really making us tired (hint: it’s not small talk)02:47 – Why not interrupting people isn’t suppression08:57 – The hidden trap of seeing regulation as performance09:12 – What The Expectation Effect reveals about fatigue and mindset11:38 – Why Ana shifted from ADHD coaching to resilience work🌱 Ready to stop second-guessing and start trusting yourself—no matter what emotions arise?🎟️ Save your seat for the live 2-day workshop: Rewire Your Brain for Emotional Resilience in Just 5 Minutes a Day🗓️ May 20 & 22 | Included for Untamed members💻 Grab your ticket today!Want to go even deeper? Join the Untamed coaching experience and build the emotional resilience, clarity, and confidence to create a life that aligns with your values.✨ Weekly live coaching with Ana✨ Emotional regulation & mindset tools✨ The Untamed Freedom Formula course✨ Live masterclasses & workshops every month plus our entire library of past classes on everything from decluttering to perfectionism✨ A wildly relatable, supportive community👉🏽 Join now at anaurban.com/adhd-untamed