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The episode discusses the unique challenges of ADHD in women and AFAB individuals, emphasizing the impact of social expectations and the importance of reframing neurological differences.

Dr. Rebeccah Lyle, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, joins Kristie and Felicia to explore the nuanced reality of ADHD in women and AFAB individuals. Together, they break down how social expectations of "good behavior" sometimes mask ADHD symptoms in girls, leading to life-changing diagnoses in adulthood when the pressures of career and motherhood reach a breaking point. Some takeaways: Reframing neurological differences as strengths Understanding the psychological toll of masking and how it inevitably leads to burnout Shifting the narrative from self-blame for a "lack of discipline" to advocating for systemic accommodations and self-compassion For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Join our Substack community Follow WYTT on Instagram Follow Felicia on Instagram Connect with Rebeccah Mentioned in this episode: Am I Emotionally Numb? Signs Of Emotional Numbness and What To Do Next (WYTT, Season 1) *Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle *Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks *Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision . If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it…

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