ADHD masking can make you forget who you are beneath the performance. After going no contact with family, I had to ask: What do I even like? What parts of me are actually mine? This was the beginning of finding myself again. 🎧 Full Hypercast episode → https://youtu.be/Mz3zUbptYPg #ADHD #Masking #Neurodivergent #Identity #Unmasking

“Every time I try to reach out, I get rejected... so I created a space where I don’t have to prove I belong.” In this short, Brianna Morton shares what it feels like to face rejection sensitivity—and how ADHDers can stop chasing approval and start building community that feels safe by default. 🎧 Full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328723/episodes/17200558 📺 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/YcHLo5wtYDs 👉 Listen to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328723/episodes/17200558 💬 What does a safe space mean to you? Tell us in the comments. #ADHDCommunity #RejectionSensitivity #NeurodivergentBelonging #HypercastShorts

“If we keep trying to be the chameleon that matches everyone else, we’re just draining ourselves.” In this Hypercast short, Melissa reflects on the deep cost of masking and shape-shifting to fit in—especially for ADHDers and neurodivergent folks. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328723/episodes/17200558 📺 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/YcHLo5wtYDs 💬 Ever feel like you're shrinking yourself to make others comfortable? Let us know in the comments. #ADHDMasking #NeurodivergentEnergy #HypercastShorts #ADHDCommunity

They Get Me. There’s nothing like the moment you meet someone and just know they get it. This episode explores how ADHDers find that kind of connection—what it takes to build safe, supportive community and what it feels like when it finally clicks. 👉 Listen to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328723/episodes/17200558 🎥 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/YcHLo5wtYDs 💬 Has finding the right people changed things for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments. #ADHDCommunity #ADHDSelfCare #NeurodivergentSupport #Hypercast #Shorts #ADHD #Nerodiversity

They Get Me. There’s nothing like the moment you meet someone and just know they get it. This episode explores how ADHDers find that kind of connection, what it takes to build a safe, supportive ADHD Community, and what it looks and feels like when it finally clicks. 📌 In This Episode We talk about why community matters so much for ADHDers, how to find people who truly resonate with you, and how to create safe, shared spaces where you don’t have to mask to belong. Kate shares stories from the classroom, adult study halls, Mario Kart tournaments, and her new ADHD Discord—each a real-world example of scaffolding connection, not just hoping for it. You’ll also hear strategies for: Pressing boundaries without burning out Identifying red flags in relationships Building trust through consistency and shared interests Starting small and building connections at your own pace 🎙 Meet Your Hosts Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD coach + EP of Hypercast. She offers 1-to-1 coaching and corporate education on ADHD and neurodiversity. Learn more at: https://likemindcoaching.com Brianna Morton – ADHD coach + neuro-affirming therapist. She offers 1-to-1 coaching and therapy for ADHDers and neurodivergent individuals. Learn more at: https://understandingadhd.ca 🎧 Special Guest: Kate Sage Kate Sage is an executive function and ADHD coach for adults, and the founder of Sage EF Coaching. Her teaching background and strengths-based approach help clients develop sustainable strategies and build community rooted in shared values and authentic connection. 🌐 Website: https://www.sageef.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sageefcoaching/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-ef-coaching/ 💬 Join the Sage Collective ADHD Discord: https://www.sageef.com/sage-collective 🎥 Watch Next: ADHD & Masking → https://youtu.be/Mz3zUbptYPg ADHD & Mindfulness Pt 1→ https://youtu.be/Cl1WGE1_-eA (Unlocking Your True Potential: Mindfulness For ADHD Minds | ADHD & Mindfulness Series Pt. 1) 📒 Mentioned Tools & Spaces: Kate’s ADHD Discord community (linked above) How to Use Discord → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-tZpxncemg Meetup.com 💬 What helps you feel safe enough to connect with others? Share in the comments—we’d love to hear how you're building community. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Why community is critical for ADHDers 5:00 Scaffolding connection in schools and adult life 13:00 Comfort zones, special interests, and low-bar entry points 22:00 Healthy vs. unhealthy connections 25:00 Study halls, Discord, and how Kate builds community 29:00 Signs of real, supportive relationships 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more ADHD conversations that go deeper → https://www.youtube.com/@HypercastPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 📢 Some links may be affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. #ADHDCommunity #ADHDRelationships #NeurodivergentLife #HypercastPodcast #ADHDSupport

Cereal is soup? A hot dog is a sandwich?? Welcome to the ADHD zone, where logic gets weird and debates get delightfully chaotic. 🧠💥 This clip is from our upcoming episode on ADHD & Community Building—dropping Wednesday, May 21st on Hypercast. 🎙️ Subscribe so you don’t miss it: https://www.youtube.com/@HypercastPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

🧼 Why does cleaning feel so overwhelming with ADHD? You’re not lazy—you’re juggling executive dysfunction, sensory overload, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode, we unpack why “just cleaning” isn’t so simple when you have ADHD—and how to build systems that actually work with your brain. 📌 In This Episode: • Why spring cleaning with ADHD is never just cleaning • How to stop chasing neurotypical standards and create your own rhythm • Tools, tactics, and sensory tips that actually help • What to do when guilt and shame get in the way of cleaning • How to prioritize your energy without burning out 🎙 Meet Your Hosts Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD coach + EP of Hypercast. She offers 1-to-1 coaching and corporate education on ADHD and neurodiversity. Learn more at: https://likemindcoaching.com Brianna Morton – ADHD coach + neuro-affirming therapist. She offers 1-to-1 coaching and therapy for ADHDers and neurodivergent individuals. Learn more at: https://understandingadhd.ca 💬 Got tips or struggles you want to share? Let’s hear it in the comments—what helps you get through cleaning with ADHD? ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 1:30 – The Sponge Spiral & why spring cleaning hits different 2:50 – ADHD tangents, distractions, and the pressure to “just clean” 4:40 – Rant: Laundry loops, towel piles, and other domestic spirals 7:15 – How can I stop getting distracted while I clean? 9:40 – Tactics: Clean-as-you-go, June bugging, and tool placement 11:30 – Energy management and prioritizing by impact 12:50 – How do I stay motivated when I’m exhausted or burned out? 15:00 – Body doubling, pacing, and redefining what “done” means 16:10 – Shame, masking, and externalized expectations 16:55 – How do I deal with shame or guilt about my messy space? 18:30 – Letting go of pressure + spring as a reset moment 19:25 – Closing thoughts

If you’ve lived a lifetime of masking, you might not genuinely know who you are. In this episode of Hypercast, we dig into ADHD masking—what it is, why we do it, and how it shapes everything from our identity to our relationships, mental health, and even our ability to meet basic needs. Whether you’ve been masking without realizing it, or you’re in the thick of unmasking and trying to figure out what’s actually you, this conversation holds space for the grief, the confusion, the fear—and the hope that can come with finally being seen. 👉 Subscribe for more honest ADHD conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@HypercastPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts. 👥 Co-Hosts Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD coach & Executive Producer of Hypercast 🔗 https://likemindcoaching.com Brianna Morton – ADHD coach & therapist intern 🔗 https://understandingadhd.ca ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Opening Line: “If you’ve lived a lifetime of masking…” 00:17 – What Is ADHD Masking? 03:10 – Why Masking Feels Necessary (But Comes at a Cost) 05:46 – The Fear of Rejection and How It Fuels Masking 07:40 – How Masking Shows Up in Real Life 09:47 – Is Masking Ever Helpful? When It’s Protective vs. Harmful 11:30 – Overmasking and When It Becomes Dangerous 13:02 – Burnout, Skill Regression, and Suicidality 15:26 – Disconnection From the Body and Needs 16:35 – The Chameleon Effect vs. The Cost of Camouflage 18:00 – How to Begin Unmasking (Step One: Awareness) 19:00 – Melissa’s Personal Story of Reclaiming Identity 21:13 – Skill Regression: What It Is and Why It Happens 23:29 – Neuroplasticity and Rebuilding New Pathways 25:00 – Signs You’re Masking Without Realizing It 26:12 – What You Gain From Unmasking 27:26 – Living Without the Mask—Hope, Honesty, and Connection 28:47 – Final Thoughts: There Is Hope