Neurodivergent Unmasking: What If You Don’t Know Who You Are Without the Mask?

Sign up for N.E.R.D. Notes and get weekly nerdy neurodivergent insights!What happens after you unmask and suddenly realize you’re not sure who you really are? In this solo episode of Neurodivergent Solutions, Dr. Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. explores the identity crisis that often follows late-diagnosed ADHD or autism, and why not knowing who you are without the mask is completely normal.Regina shares why high-masking neurodivergent adults often lose touch with their preferences, emotions, and even their sense of self and what to do about it. With compassion, personal stories, and reflective prompts, this episode guides you through the messy, beautiful process of rediscovering who you are beneath the performance.You’ll learn:Why masking can overwrite identityHow grief and fear show up after unmaskingWhere to start when you don’t know your likes, needs, or voice anymoreGentle strategies for rebuilding a sense of self, one moment at a timeIf you’ve ever asked, “Who am I, really?”—this one’s for you.Book a Clarity Call with ReginaAbout Dr. Regina McMenomy PhD,Regina is an educator, consultant, and founder of Divergent Paths Consulting. With over two decades of experience in higher education and instructional design, she now helps individuals create more inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming spaces. A late-diagnosed ADHDer herself, Regina blends academic insight, personal experience, and a healthy dose of nerdy joy to help others unmask, heal, and thrive.