Episode 45 - Unmasking The Layers: Understanding Masking in The Neurodivergent Community with Arsh Reddick

Outside The Therapy Room · Oct 23, 2025 · 1h 4m

In this episode, we sit down with Arsh to explore the complex and often misunderstood experience of masking within the neurodivergent community. Together, we unpack what masking really means—how individuals consciously or unconsciously hide parts of their authentic selves to fit into neurotypical expectations.

We’ll discuss the emotional toll masking can take, its connection to burnout, identity, and belonging, and how unmasking can be both a liberating and vulnerable process. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, a loved one, or a professional supporting this community, this conversation…