What if you got so good at being “normal” (or acting neurotypical) that you convinced yourself—and everyone around you—that there was nothing different about you at all?
In Episode 3 of Late to the Spectrum, we explore the idea of masking and whether much of Geoff's life has been spent learning how to fit in, perform, and appear comfortable—even when doing so came at a significant cost.
From public speaking and small talk to eye contact, social rules, and the difference between public Geoff and private Geoff, he starts asking a bigger question:
What did masking cost me?
This isn't about having all the answers. He's still figuring out what was masking, what was simply personality, and what happens when you finally become aware of the difference.
And maybe the questions Geoff is asking about his life will get you thinking about yours.
If something in this episode resonates with you—or if you have questions, thoughts, feedback, a story to share, or even disagree with something Geoff says—send an email to podcast@geoffkullman.com. He'd love to hear from you.
Because sometimes the most important question isn't “Can I do this?”
It's “What does it cost me?”
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