Between Us - Neurodivergent Conversations: ADHD, Autism & AuDHD

by Christine & Mareike

ADHD, Autism & AuDHD in Women | Late Diagnosed & Late Discovered Neurodivergence, Masking, Burnout, Motherhood & Life After Diagnosis You are not wrong — you are wired differently. Between Us | Neurodivergent Conversations: ADHD, Autism & AuDHD brings the real, compassionate and authentic conversations we wish we had years ago. We are two neurodivergent mums in our 40s who found answers later in life, living on two different continents, who spent most of our lives masking Autism and ADHD — until our children’s diagnoses helped us finally understand our own neurodivergence. Between tears and with a wink, we are navigating life, motherhood, healing from decades of misunderstanding, and rebuilding our lives in midlife. This is a raw and deeply relatable podcast exploring the unfiltered reality of being a neurodivergent woman — discovering Autism, ADHD and AuDHD later in life, unmasking after years of hiding who we truly are, and finding a new understanding of ourselves. Together, we unpack our stories of masking and unmasking, missed support, sensory overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, neurodivergence in women, generational patterns, the education system, parenting neurodivergent children, homeschooling, and everything connected to life as a neurodivergent family. This isn’t expert advice — it’s lived experience. Whether you are newly diagnosed, self-identified, parenting neurodivergent children, exploring Autism or ADHD in yourself, recovering from burnout, or wondering why everything has always felt harder — you may find comfort, answers, laughter and belonging in Between Us. We are not medical, psychological or therapeutic professionals. Everything shared in this podcast comes from our personal experiences as neurodivergent women and mothers. Nothing you hear should be taken as professional advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations. Everyone’s experience is different, so please always consult a qualified professional when making decisions about your health or your family. Welcome to Between Us — honest conversations about Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, masking, burnout, motherhood and finding yourself after years of feeling different.

Latest episodes

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Ep 15 - Internalised Ableism After Discovering ADHD or Autism: Why Do I Still Expect Myself to Cope?

You understand your ADHD or autism, but you still tell yourself you should be able to cope. Why does needing rest, quiet or help feel like a personal failure, even after

Oct 20
44 min

Ep 14 - ADHD, Autism & AuDHD The Strengths Nobody Talks About - Looking Beyond the Challenges

Neurodivergence is often talked about through the lens of challenges, struggles, and things that need to be fixed. But what happens when we look at the other side of the

Oct 13
33 min

Ep 13 - The Mental Load of ADHD, Autism & AUDHD - Why Our Brains Can Feel Like They Never Switch Off

What if your brain never really gets to switch off? In this episode, we explore the mental load of ADHD, autism, and AuDHD - the constant planning, remembering, anticipa

Oct 6
36 min

Ep 12 - The Invisible Energy Cost of ADHD, Autism & AuDHD - Why Everyday Life Can Feel So Hard

Why can everyday life feel completely exhausting when, from the outside, nothing seems particularly difficult? In this episode, we explore the invisible energy cost of A

Sep 29
46 min

Ep 11 - How to Prepare for an Adult ADHD or Autism Assessment - What to Expect & How to Prepare

Preparing for an ADHD or autism assessment can feel overwhelming. What should you bring? What should you remember? And how do you make sure you communicate your experi

Sep 22
25 min

Ep 10 - Waiting for an ADHD or Autism Assessment - Managing Self-Doubt and Uncertainty

Waiting for an ADHD or Autism assessment can be an emotional rollercoaster. You may find yourself questioning everything - your memories, your experiences, your coping st

Sep 15
26 min

Ep 9 - Do I Need an ADHD or Autism Diagnosis? Self-Identification, Doubt and formal Diagnosis

The journey to ADHD and/or Autism diagnosis can be filled with uncertainty, self-doubt, and difficult questions. But what if you didn’t have to wait for a diagnosis to st

Sep 8
1 h 01 min

Episode 8 - AuDHD Unmasking in Real Life: Personal Stories & Recovery

What does unmasking actually look like after discovering you’re autistic, have ADHD, or AuDHD? In this episode, we share our personal experiences of unmasking in everyd

Sep 1
44 min

Episode 7 - What Is Unmasking? Masking, Burnout, Identity & Safety

What is unmasking in ADHD, autism and AuDHD - and why can it feel both freeing and frightening? In this episode, we explore what unmasking really means for late-discove

Aug 25
30 min

Episode 6 - Behind the Mask: Mareike’s Story

What does it feel like to discover ADHD, autism or AuDHD later in life? In this episode, Mareike shares her personal story of growing up as a neurodivergent woman, livi

Aug 18
44 min

Episode 5 - Neurodivergent Burnout in Women: Christine’s Story

What does late-discovered autism, ADHD or AuDHD actually look like in real life? In this episode, Christine shares her personal story of growing up as a neurodivergent

Aug 11
45 min

Episode 4 - Masking in ADHD & Autism: The Hidden Cost for Women

Masking in women with ADHD, autism and AuDHD often goes unnoticed for years, sometimes even decades. In this episode, we explore what masking really is, why so many neu

Aug 4
47 min

Episode 3 - Why Does Everyone Suddenly Have ADHD or Autism?

In today's episode, we're talking about a question that comes up again and again: Why does it suddenly seem like everyone has ADHD, autism or AUDHD? We'll explore what'

Jul 28
38 min

Episode 2 - ADHD, Autism and AuDHD in women

Today's we'll explore what Autism, ADHD and AUDHD are, how they can present differently in women, and share some of our own experiences and reflections along the way. Wh

Jul 21
38 min

Episode 1 - Who we are and why these conversations matter

Welcome to Between Us - Neurodivergent Conversations A podcast about autism, ADHD, AuDHD, masking, burnout, motherhood, and the many experiences that often go unseen beh

Jul 14
22 min

Trailer

Between Us - Neurodivergent Conversations. Our very first episode is coming soon. Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the conversations that often stay unspoken.

Jun 30
1 min