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: Soup, Spills, and Re-Framing Dating Apps
The ADHD MUMS Pod
23 minutes
1 month ago
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Soup, Spills, and Re-Framing Dating Apps
Again the ADHD mums ride a week of small chaos and big feelings: the mystery of a missing soup maker lead, executive dysfunction flare-ups, and why reality TV can be therapeutic. We also reframe dating as play, by sharing conversation prompts that filter for values. • the soup maker mishap and expectations • cleaning the kitchen, mold discovery, small wins • reality TV as calming routine and daily rhythm • Big Brother debates, diversity, and measured pushback • wardrobe overload, identity af...
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...