{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67895b07981eb82ca6374d35/67e9d97ffb25a5be59374200?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"E11 | What is masking and how does it prevent diagnosis?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67895b07981eb82ca6374d35/1743378279079-c3894540-9be1-46f8-889e-6129021c1237.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we dive deep into masking—the conscious and unconscious ways that neurodivergent people camouflage their traits to fit into a neurotypical world. We explore what masking is, why we do it, how it impacts mental health, and the long-term cost of constantly suppressing our true selves. We also share personal experiences of masking and briefly discuss the journey toward unmasking and self-acceptance. Next week we will dive deeper on the unmasking side of things.</p><p><br></p><p>SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast</p><p><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/wtfisaudhdpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>LINKTREE</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Ellie & Paige Harwood"}