This week’s podcast is for anyone who walks away from conversations feeling tense and drained. If one text, one tone of voice, or one last-minute change can throw you off for hours, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about five simple ways to protect your energy without becoming a different person.Want meaningful relationships? Click here.Grab your spot at the Social Connections Summit!It's a free, 2-day virtual event happening September 24 and 25.You’ll hear from late-identified Autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD professionals who’ve lived your experience and from leaders and allies who are ready to learn with care, not guilt.There are short talks, real strategies, and honest stories that meet you where you are.There’ll be giveaways, special bonuses for those who invite others, and full access to replays—so don’t sweat it if you can’t make it live.Join us at www.socialconnectionssummit.com.#autisticadult #unmasking #latediagnosedautistic #friends
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Will This Get Me Uninvited Next Time?
This week’s podcast explores when getting invited to a social gathering sends you into a spiral of self-doubt and uncertainty. If you overthink what to bring, worry about being judged, and feel like every social moment is a test you didn’t study for, this episode is for you.Want meaningful relationships? Click here.Grab your spot at the Social Connections Summit!It's a free, 2-day virtual event happening September 24 and 25.You’ll hear from late-identified Autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD professionals who’ve lived your experience and from leaders and allies who are ready to learn with care, not guilt.There are short talks, real strategies, and honest stories that meet you where you are.There’ll be giveaways, special bonuses for those who invite others, and full access to replays—so don’t sweat it if you can’t make it live.Join us at www.socialconnectionssummit.com.#autisticadult #unmasking #latediagnosedautistic #friends
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We Both Said ‘Friend’ But Meant Different Things
In this episode, I talk about how we label people "friends" but never set expectations on how we want a "friend" to show up for us. We'll look at some common types of friends and how I categorize my relationships to keep me from expecting too much and being disappointed.Want meaningful relationships? Click here.Grab your spot at the Social Connections Summit!It's a free, 2-day virtual event happening September 24 and 25.You’ll hear from late-identified Autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD professionals who’ve lived your experience and from leaders and allies who are ready to learn with care, not guilt.There are short talks, real strategies, and honest stories that meet you where you are.There’ll be giveaways, special bonuses for those who invite others, and full access to replays—so don’t sweat it if you can’t make it live.Join us at www.socialconnectionssummit.com.#autisticadult #unmasking #latediagnosedautistic #friends
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The Pain of Wanting to Heal with People Who Won’t
In this episode, I talk about the heartbreak of being blamed for the very conversations that could bring you closer, how desperation for connection can push people further away and most importantly, what you can do about it.Want meaningful relationships? Click here.Group coaching is finally here. 12 weeks. 4 people. 1 massive transformation.We start July 30: Learn more.Grab your spot at the Social Connections Summit!It's a free, 2-day virtual event happening September 24 and 25.You’ll hear from late-identified Autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD professionals who’ve lived your experience and from leaders and allies who are ready to learn with care, not guilt.There are short talks, real strategies, and honest stories that meet you where you are.There’ll be giveaways, special bonuses for those who invite others, and full access to replays—so don’t sweat it if you can’t make it live.Join us at www.socialconnectionssummit.com.#autisticadult #unmasking #trust #latediagnosedautistic #rejection
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Helping them almost broke me (and they still wanted more)
In the latest episode we talk about how others take advantage of our kindness, what keeps us in these cycles, and how to begin choosing yourself without guilt. If you're stuck between compassion and depletion, this one’s for you.Want meaningful relationships? Click here.Group coaching is finally here. 12 weeks. 4 people. 1 massive transformation.We start July 30: Learn more.#autisticadult #unmasking #overgiving
If you're a late-identified autistic (or suspecting) adult who feels disconnected at work, drained by socializing, or tired of masking to be accepted, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by Coach Lee Hopkins, an autistic transman and social confidence coach, each episode delivers honest insights and practical tools to help you unmask, set boundaries, and build real relationships that don’t cost your identity.
New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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