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In this episode of Divergent Paths, I sit down with Juliana Allen, a somatic healing coach, civil service executive director, and mother, to explore the deep and often complex journey of discovering neurodivergence later in life. Juliana shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, unraveling years of masking, perfectionism, and societal expectations that never quite fit.

We discuss the impact of late diagnoses, the struggles of existing in systems not built for neurodivergent people, and the emotional weight of learning how to work with your brain instead of against it. Juliana’s story is one of empowerment, resilience, ...