Episode 17 - Is completely unmasking a Realistic goal?

On episode 17, I go a bit deeper into the reality and complexities of unmasking. I question if it really is harmful, or bad for us, or is it an unrealistic expectation that puts unnecessary pressure on us?. I also weigh the risks and benefits while discussing why some parts of the late diagnosis journey (and maybe even goals of neurodiversity) may be unrealistic for most of us. -----> Plus info on my new Patreon account!

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• September 2019
  • Sep 6, 2019 Episode I - Could I Be Autistic? | The Not Neurotypical Podcast Sep 6, 2019
  • Sep 8, 2019 Episode 2 - My Adult Autism Evaluation Sep 8, 2019
  • Sep 9, 2019 Episode 3 - Myths and Stigma About Autism Sep 9, 2019
  • Sep 15, 2019 Episode 4 - Growing Pains of A Late Diagnosis Sep 15, 2019
• October 2019
  • Oct 5, 2019 Episode 5 - Take Yourself Out of the Box & ADHD Awareness Month Oct 5, 2019
  • Oct 21, 2019 Episode 6 - Perception is a New Reality Oct 21, 2019
  • Oct 26, 2019 Episode 7 - Ableism Goes Both Ways Oct 26, 2019
• November 2019
  • Nov 7, 2019 Episode 8 - Coming Out of The Autistic Closet Nov 7, 2019
  • Nov 18, 2019 Episode 9 - The Art of Unmasking (VIDEO PODCAST) Nov 18, 2019
• December 2019
  • Dec 13, 2019 Episode 10 (VIDEO) - EVERYTHING you need to know about #ActuallyUnmasking Dec 13, 2019
  • Dec 19, 2019 Episode 11 - Where I've come from and where I'm going (Season 2 Opener) Dec 19, 2019
• January 2020
  • Jan 1, 2020 Episode 12 (VIDEO PODCAST) - When An Autism Evaluation Goes Wrong Jan 1, 2020
• February 2020
  • Feb 3, 2020 Episode 13 (VIDEO PODCAST) - Tips for Navigating The Workplace Feb 3, 2020
  • Feb 8, 2020 Episode 14 (VIDEO PODCAST) - Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Relationships Feb 8, 2020
  • Feb 19, 2020 Episode 15 - Feedback, Infighting, Cancel Culture Feb 19, 2020
  • Feb 24, 2020 Episode 16 - Masking, Emotional Regulation, Relationships, & Acceptance vs Excuses Feb 24, 2020
• March 2020
  • Mar 4, 2020 Episode 17 - Is completely unmasking a Realistic goal? Mar 4, 2020
  • Mar 29, 2020 Episode 18 - Meltdowns, Burnout, and Mental Traps Mar 29, 2020
• April 2020
  • Apr 11, 2020 Episode 19 - Let's Chat about Trauma Response (GASP) Apr 11, 2020
• May 2020
  • May 19, 2020 Episode 20 - Disillusioned May 19, 2020
• June 2020
  • Jun 14, 2020 (Video Podcast) Episode 21 - Coming out, AGAIN? (My Gender Identity) + Autism Jun 14, 2020
• July 2020
  • Jul 20, 2020 Episode 22 - Unlearning Neurotypical Jul 20, 2020
• September 2020
  • Sep 22, 2020 Episode 23 - (Emphatic sigh followed by a loud) I AM NOT NEUROTYPICAL! Sep 22, 2020
  • Sep 22, 2020 Episode 24 - Learning the "Language" of Others and why IT'S EVERYTHING! Sep 22, 2020
  • Sep 30, 2020 Episode 25 - Social Media (or lack of) and Social Rules Sep 30, 2020
• October 2020
  • Oct 6, 2020 26. "Refrigerator Mothers" Oct 6, 2020
  • Oct 13, 2020 27. Get Organized Oct 13, 2020
  • Oct 20, 2020 28. Time "Management" 🙄 Oct 20, 2020
  • Oct 27, 2020 29. Connection Oct 27, 2020
  • Oct 29, 2020 30. BREAKING: Interview w/ Dan from @TheAspieWorld (and get info about his new program here, first!) Oct 29, 2020
• November 2020
  • Nov 5, 2020 31. Interview with Kristen Carder, ADHD Coach and Host of the I Have ADHD Podcast Nov 5, 2020
  • Nov 24, 2020 32. I Hit Massive Burnout: Here Is What I Did Nov 24, 2020
• January 2021
  • Jan 19, 2021 33. Why Mindset Matters Jan 19, 2021
• April 2021
  • Apr 21, 2021 34. Hi! I'm Back :D Apr 21, 2021