What Is Masking? AuDHD, ADHD & Autism + Finding Your Authentic Self

Are you masking… or have you become a chameleon without even realising?If you’re AuDHD, ADHD, or autistic, you might have spent years adapting, people pleasing, and changing yourself to fit in — until you’re not even sure who your “real” self is anymore.In this episode, I explore neurodivergent masking, identity, and what it means to be authentic after years of blending in.We talk about:– what masking actually is (ADHD, autism & AuDHD)– why so many neurodivergent people become “chameleons”– the link between masking, people pleasing, and burnout– losing your sense of identity after late diagnosis– how to start reconnecting with your authentic selfThis isn’t about suddenly “unmasking perfectly” — it’s about gently noticing where you’ve been hiding and giving yourself permission to exist as you are.If you’ve ever thought“I don’t know who I am without masking…”this episode is for you.