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Cassie Day on Unmasking, Burnout & Belonging


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🎙️ Episode Title
Late Diagnosis, Loud Identity: Cassie Day on Unmasking, Burnout & Belonging

✨ In This Episode
This episode, Joanne sits down with longtime friend and powerhouse human Cassie Day for an unfiltered chat about late-diagnosed neurodivergence, unravelling identity, and rebuilding from burnout. Cassie shares with raw honesty what it felt like to be diagnosed with ADHD (and a “side-serve” of autism) at 47 — and how she's still finding her place in a world that’s only just catching up.

đź§  What We Talk About

  • 00:05 – Cassie’s late-diagnosis story and slipping through the cracks

  • 09:00 – Parenting neurodivergent children while realising your own traits

  • 14:00 – Processing diagnosis shame and the internalised “not enough”

  • 22:00 – Imposter syndrome, self-trust, and deciding not to justify yourself anymore

  • 27:00 – Burnout, business, and rediscovering identity beyond being a carer

  • 35:00 – Neurodivergent communication quirks in relationships (kitchens beware)

  • 42:00 – Cassie’s biggest message to other late-diagnosed women

đź’¬ Memorable Moments

“I’m just me. This is how the world works, right? How can I be different when I’ve always just been... me?”

“I get to say no. I get to draw the line. I get to choose different.”

“Don’t second guess yourself. You already have everything you need — and you’re okay exactly as you are.”

📚 Resources + Mentions

  • Cassie Day’s website: www.cassieday.com

  • Instagram: @days_of_cassie

  • Cassie on LinkedIn

  • Joanne’s programs & offerings: https://betterbeingme.com.au

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