ADHD &...with Jorie Houlihan

ADHD &... Masking: The Hidden Energy Cost (and How to Drop It Safely)

28 Oct 2025

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This week—very on-theme for Halloween—we’re talking about masking: the learned habit of covering or changing parts of yourself to meet outside expectations.Jorie breaks down why masking is so common for ADHDers (especially women), how it shows up in everyday life, and how to begin dropping the mask safely. Expect compassionate, practical steps you can use right away.In this episode:What “masking” really means for ADHD brainsHow early messages like “sit still, stop talking, pay attention” shape maskingThe hidden energy cost of constant self-editingThe difference between fitting in and belonging (and why it matters)Low-stakes ways to practice unmasking safelyBuilding routines and systems that fit your actual brainSelf-advocacy: choosing environments and people where you can be yourselfDon’t Miss ThisIf this episode spoke to you, make sure to:✅ Follow and review the podcast so more women can discover it✅ Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement on her ADHD path✅ Check out the ADHD Action Blueprint to learn to start taking action with your ADHD brain.✅ Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://joriehoulihan.substack.com) for weekly resources, insights, and practical tools for women with ADHDI’m a life coach, not a medical or mental health professional—this content is for education only, not a substitute for professional care.Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand#ADHDWomen #ADHDLife #NeurodivergentWomen #ADHDPodcast

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ADHD &...with Jorie Houlihan

ADHD &... Masking: The Hidden Energy Cost (and How to Drop It Safely)

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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