ADHD, Masking, and Letting Your Guard Down
About this episode
Catherine Smart shares a personal essay reflecting on ADHD masking and the complexities of social interactions.
In this solo episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart shares a personal essay about ADHD masking, embarrassment, and the effort of trying to seem easygoing, capable, and “normal.” She reflects on how sensitivity, people-pleasing, and a strong social radar can be exhausting—but can also make us thoughtful friends, generous hosts, and deeply caring people. This is a personal reflection on understanding old patterns with more compassion and learning when it might be okay to let your guard down. Read the essay at catherinesmart.substack.com. Not From Concentrate is a food podcast for busy brains about ADHD creativity, cooking, and finding more joy in and out of the kitchen.
People in this episode
Host: Catherine Smart
Topics covered
- ADHD
- masking
- personal reflection
- sensitivity
- people-pleasing
- social radar
- compassion
Keywords
- ADHD
- masking
- personal essay
- sensitivity
- people-pleasing
- social interactions
- compassion
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