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ADHD Chatter PodcastThe Hidden Cost Of Masking Nobody Talks About (Explained by Identity Expert)
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Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- March 10, 2026
- Duration
- 49m
- Channel
- ADHD Chatter Podcast
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Dana Dzamic is a world leading ADHD consultant, specialising in female masking and loneliness. Dana has helped thousands of ADHD women understand their diagnosis and themselves. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:45 What is masking 05:11 Why ADHD people are expert maskers 07:24 What ADHD kids hide their true self 11:43 The positive side of masking 16:08 Women’s societal expectations 18:42 How to stop shaming your true self 20:23 The root cause of shame 21:48 How masking delays an ADHD diagnosis 23:12 Tiimo advert 26:07 The risks of masking 29:18 The link between RSD and masking 34:30 The link between masking and loneliness 37:22 Patreon advert 38:12 The link between masking and alcohol 41:48 The truth about unmasking and grief 43:32 How to unmask 44:55 Top 3 audience questions about un-masking Visit Dana’s website 👉 https://adhdinsighthub.com/ Find Dana on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-dzamic-she-her-3481861bb/ 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 Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=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
hostHost of the ADHD Chatter Podcast.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge, The Hidden Cost Of Masking Nobody Talks About (Explained by Identity Expert) explores ADHD masking explained: shame, loneliness, risks, and unmasking steps Masking is framed as a coping strategy to gain inclusion and avoid rejection, ranging from subtle “good listening” performances to mirroring accents, gestures, and personas across contexts.
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