We explore masking as ADHD mums—what it is, how it starts, and why it drains us—then share ways to unmask gently without losing safety. Stories from school, work, family, and the school gate show how expectations and stigma push women and kids to perform “fine” while struggling underneath. • Masking defined as hiding ND traits to appear neurotypical • Everyday masking examples in speech, routines and stillness • Gendered expectations and why women are diagnosed later • Burn...
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We explore masking as ADHD mums—what it is, how it starts, and why it drains us—then share ways to unmask gently without losing safety. Stories from school, work, family, and the school gate show how expectations and stigma push women and kids to perform “fine” while struggling underneath. • Masking defined as hiding ND traits to appear neurotypical • Everyday masking examples in speech, routines and stillness • Gendered expectations and why women are diagnosed later • Burn...
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Folklorist Feminism, Euro Tours, and Calves That Go POP!
The ADHD MUMS Pod
33 minutes
1 week ago
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Folklorist Feminism, Euro Tours, and Calves That Go POP!
We juggle a sleepover recording, a sudden calf tear, and a night of folklore feminism that turns into a debate on neurodiversity. Touring stories bring sensory overload, body image wobble, and new joy in a younger fanbase, all stitched together with gallows humor and care. • lost phone and charger spiral leading to injury • self-triage vs hospital anxiety and DVT worries • boots, crutches, accessibility and community swaps • folklore talk on women’s credit and representation • neurodiversity...
The ADHD MUMS Pod
We explore masking as ADHD mums—what it is, how it starts, and why it drains us—then share ways to unmask gently without losing safety. Stories from school, work, family, and the school gate show how expectations and stigma push women and kids to perform “fine” while struggling underneath. • Masking defined as hiding ND traits to appear neurotypical • Everyday masking examples in speech, routines and stillness • Gendered expectations and why women are diagnosed later • Burn...
