No.1 AuDHD Expert: The Lonely Side Of AuDHD Nobody Talks About

Dr. Samantha Hiew is an ADHD and Autism expert with a PhD in Medical Sciences and lived experience of being AuDHD. In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of masking Autism, the identity crisis that can follow a late diagnosis, why making friends can feel so difficult, and how to find your true self after years of pretending to be someone you're not. If you've ever felt different, misunderstood, or like you don't know who you really are, this conversation is for you. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 Why Autism Often Goes Unnoticed 03:22 My Emotional Reaction To An Autism Diagnosis 04:59 The Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About 07:18 Processing A Late Autism Diagnosis 11:39 Why Traits Can Feel Stronger After Diagnosis 12:59 The Hidden Cost Of Masking AuDHD 16:40 How To Find Yourself Again 20:32 Tiimo Advert 23:12 Why Making Friends Is So Difficult 25:39 Finding Love As An AuDHDer 30:57 The Stages Of AuDHD Acceptance 35:50 Audience questions Visit Sam’s website 👉 https://samanthahiew.com Learn more about Sam's new AuDHD Women's Practitioner Masterclass: https://hub.adhdgirls.co.uk/AuDHD-in-women-masterclass Find Sam on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/samanthahiewphd/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Alex Partridgehost

Jun 1, 202639mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 1, 2026
Duration: 39m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr. Samantha Hiew is an ADHD and Autism expert with a PhD in Medical Sciences and lived experience of being AuDHD. In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of masking Autism, the identity crisis that can follow a late diagnosis, why making friends can feel so difficult, and how to find your true self after years of pretending to be someone you're not. If you've ever felt different, misunderstood, or like you don't know who you really are, this conversation is for you. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 Why Autism Often Goes Unnoticed 03:22 My Emotional Reaction To An Autism Diagnosis 04:59 The Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About 07:18 Processing A Late Autism Diagnosis 11:39 Why Traits Can Feel Stronger After Diagnosis 12:59 The Hidden Cost Of Masking AuDHD 16:40 How To Find Yourself Again 20:32 Tiimo Advert 23:12 Why Making Friends Is So Difficult 25:39 Finding Love As An AuDHDer 30:57 The Stages Of AuDHD Acceptance 35:50 Audience questions Visit Sam’s website 👉 https://samanthahiew.com Learn more about Sam's new AuDHD Women's Practitioner Masterclass: https://hub.adhdgirls.co.uk/AuDHD-in-women-masterclass Find Sam on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/samanthahiewphd/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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Alex Partridge
host
Host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast and interviewer for this episode on AuDHD.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge, No.1 AuDHD Expert: The Lonely Side Of AuDHD Nobody Talks About explores late AuDHD diagnosis: identity upheaval, masking costs, and rebuilding connection Late AuDHD diagnosis commonly triggers grief, anger, and sadness about years spent misunderstood and unsupported.

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