The Cost Of Masking ADHD & Autism (Explained by Female ADHD & Autism Expert)

Dr Carly Jones MBE is a trail blazing influence in the ADHD & Autism space. With over 20 years of experience she has dedicated her life to making the world a better place for people with AuDHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:11 Signs of AuDHD 04:17 Subtle signs of autism 09:38 What AuDHD masking looks like 15:55 Consequences of undiagnosed AuDHD 22:05 The risk of being love bombed 39:14 Tiimo advert 40:17 Forgiving yourself 42:49 Grieving a late AuDHD diagnosis 44:41 RSD in AuDHD 48:38 The AuDHD ‘push and pull’ 51:11 Why women were missed 56:40 Advice for newly diagnosed AuDHD 01:09:44 1st audience question 01:12:27 2nd audience question 01:13:33 3rd audience question 01:16:23 A letter to my younger self Find Carly on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drcarlyjonesmbe/ Visit Carly’s website 👉 https://drcarlyjonesmbe.uk ADHD Chatter LIVE show tickets 👉 https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/adhd-chatter/?cpch=AEGPRESUK_SOCIAL&cpcn=AEGPRESUK_ADHDChatter_London_SOCIAL_Artist_11032026_OGNC_&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Join the ADHD Chatter Patreon community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/cw/ADHDChatter 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

Apr 20, 20261h 18mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: April 20, 2026
Duration: 1h 18m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Carly Jones MBE is a trail blazing influence in the ADHD & Autism space. With over 20 years of experience she has dedicated her life to making the world a better place for people with AuDHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:11 Signs of AuDHD 04:17 Subtle signs of autism 09:38 What AuDHD masking looks like 15:55 Consequences of undiagnosed AuDHD 22:05 The risk of being love bombed 39:14 Tiimo advert 40:17 Forgiving yourself 42:49 Grieving a late AuDHD diagnosis 44:41 RSD in AuDHD 48:38 The AuDHD ‘push and pull’ 51:11 Why women were missed 56:40 Advice for newly diagnosed AuDHD 01:09:44 1st audience question 01:12:27 2nd audience question 01:13:33 3rd audience question 01:16:23 A letter to my younger self Find Carly on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drcarlyjonesmbe/ Visit Carly’s website 👉 https://drcarlyjonesmbe.uk ADHD Chatter LIVE show tickets 👉 https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/adhd-chatter/?cpch=AEGPRESUK_SOCIAL&cpcn=AEGPRESUK_ADHDChatter_London_SOCIAL_Artist_11032026_OGNC_&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Join the ADHD Chatter Patreon community 👉 https://www.patreon.com/cw/ADHDChatter 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.

SPEAKERS

Alex Partridge
host
Host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast who interviews guests about ADHD and related neurodivergence topics.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge, The Cost Of Masking ADHD & Autism (Explained by Female ADHD & Autism Expert) explores female AuDHD realities: masking, vulnerability, boundaries, and late-diagnosis healing journey AuDHD in women can be subtle and fluctuating over time, influenced by life stages (including hormones/perimenopause) and often missed by male-centric diagnostic tools.

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