Unmasked — Pegsy on Late ADHD Diagnosis and a Lifetime of Not Knowing Why

Imagine spending decades adapting, compensating, and wondering why everything feels harder than it should — and then finding out there was a reason all along. In this episode SJ and Pegsy explore Pegsy's personal experience of late ADHD diagnosis — the years of masking before she knew that's what she was doing, the ways it shaped how she worked and who she became, and the profound emotional impact of finally having an answer. Honest, warm, and genuinely illuminating — this is essential listening for anyone who suspects they might be neurodivergent, anyone supporting a colleague who is, or anyone who has ever felt like they were quietly running a different operating system to everyone else. In this episode: What masking is — and the toll it takes over a lifetime The everyday quirks and genuine strengths of ADHD Workplace challenges and what actually helps Practical steps for seeking a late diagnosis How to support yourself — and help your colleagues understand you — after diagnosis Think this might resonate with someone you know? Share it. ☕ Support us on Buy Me a Coffee 🎧 Listen & subscribe: https://heelsinthehierarchy.podbean.com/ ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeelsintheHierarchy Links mentioned in this episode: ADHD and Job Loss — HuffPost UK #HeelsInTheHierarchy #ADHD #LateDiagnosis #ADHDWomen #Neurodiversity #Masking #NeurodivergentWomen #WorkplaceNeurodiversity #PodcastForWomen #ADHDAwareness