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Is masking a sign of maturity—or a survival strategy? In this solo episode of Neurodivergent Solutions, Dr. Regina McMenomy challenges the idea that “professionalism” means suppressing who you really are. She explores how masking shows up in the workplace for neurodivergent adults, why it’s often misread as emotional maturity, and how that misperception leads to burnout, disconnection, and self-doubt.

You’ll learn:

• What masking looks like for ADHD and autistic professionals
• Why emotional suppression is not the same as emotional intelligence
• Three safer ways to begin unmasking at work
• How to shift workplace expectations wit ...