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The Mental Health Impact of Masking for Neurodivergent Individuals


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I just couldn’t wrap up the Self Care series without talking about neurodiversity, masking, and mental health, and the perfect person for conversation is fellow therapist, coach, podcaster, speaker and advocate, Pasha Marlowe. 

In this vulnerable episode, you'll hear about the challenges and advantages of masking, understand the emotions of being neurodivergent in a world that is built by and for neurotypicals, and discover ways to foster radical self-acceptance, wherever you are. 

We're unpacking a variety of insections - from growing up with unidentified ADHD and autism,  attempting to hide emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity, a later-in-life recognition of queer identity, and the power of language in creating an inclusive society. 

Mic Drop Moment: 

 "It takes a physical and emotional toll to mask, to hide, to conceal anything or suppress any of our tendencies or identities or truths. It also feels, I think quite misaligned and lonely, but both are painful. Like it's painful to be judged and rejected and unsafe, and it's terribly painful to not be respected or seen and known."  Pasha Marlowe 

Mentioned during our convo:

  • Brene Brown quote (in purple, scroll down) 
  • Anais Nin quote
  • Jamie Shields 
  • Eric Maisel’s book “When Smart People Hurt”

Connect with Pasha Marlowe:

  • Website
  • Linked In
  • TikTok 

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Did you build your business with your neurodivergent traits and tendencies in mind? If not, you aren’t alone. 

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I choose to work with a limited number of 1:1 clients at a time, so I can customize our coaching engagement to be exactly what you need, no more, no less.   

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