Is your "professional persona" just a very expensive mask?

This week, Emma is joined by Sue Conboy for a candid, unfiltered look at the lighter—and much louder—side of neurodivergence. We’re diving into the exhausting world of living with undiagnosed ADHD and the radical freedom that comes when you finally drop the act. Sue and Emma explore how humor isn’t just a distraction; it’s a tool for resilience, a way to build community, and a signal to other neurodivergent people that it's safe to be themselves.

Stop trying to be "reliable" in a way that breaks you. We’re reframing authenticity as the ultimate productivity hack and creating a roadmap for environments where you can finally thrive without the filter.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Masking Fatigue: Why "fitting in" is the fastest way to burn out at work.
• Humor as Medicine: Using wit and self-irony to navigate the ADHD "chaos."
• The Journey to Self-Acceptance: Moving from "I’m too much" to "I’m exactly enough."
• Building Your Tribe: How to find (and create) supportive spaces for neurodivergent minds.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Neurodiversity

01:10 Sue's Journey and Background

04:34 Understanding ADHD and Diagnosis

09:02 Identity and Personal Growth

12:14 The Role of Adrenaline in Neurodivergent Careers

15:27 Reflections on Bullying and Motivation

19:50 The Importance of Humor and Authenticity

27:39 Strengths and Challenges in High-Pressure Careers

29:18 Embracing Authenticity

30:48 Navigating Identity and Transition

34:33 Reflections on Neurodiversity

38:45 The Struggles of Masking

41:40 Coping with Perimenopause and ADHD

44:38 Understanding ADHD and Daily Life

49:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery

52:46 Empowerment Through Vulnerability

58:10 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations

resources

Sue Conboy’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueconboy

Blue Light Neurodiversity Project - https://bluelightneurodiversity.org

Brilliantly Diverse (Saskia's organization) - https://brilliantlydiverse.com

Chesney Hawks - Smash It To Pieces - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example

Dolly Parton - https://www.dollyparton.com

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