Send us Fan MailThis episode is a proper, unfiltered conversation between Maddy and Lucy Power about neurodivergence, trauma, identity, and what it really means to be yourself in a world that constantly tries to put you in a box.From ADHD and autism to trauma responses, masking, queerness, and visibility—this is a deep, honest, sometimes funny, sometimes heavy chat about how our experiences shape who we are… and how we can start reclaiming that.There are big conversations here. Real life. Real stories. And a lot of “oh shit, that makes sense.”🧠 What We Talk About Lucy’s journey into ADHD diagnosis later in life  The overlap between trauma and neurodivergence Why so many neurodivergent people carry trauma  How trauma gets “stuck” and shows up in everyday life  Masking, identity, and feeling like you don’t fit  The pressure to conform to societal expectations  Queerness, visibility, and living authentically  Parenting, identity, and supporting neurodivergent kids  The impact of cancel culture and social rejection  Nervous system dysregulation and reactive behaviour  What it actually means to be radically authentic🔥 Key Takeaways Trauma isn’t just what happened, it’s how your body holds it  Neurodivergence and trauma can look very similar  You’re not “too much”—you’ve just been unsupported  Masking disconnects you from who you really are  Identity is often a story we’ve been taught, not the truth  Being yourself in a world that doesn’t get you is an act of rebellion  You can build a life and business that actually fits who you are 💬 Real Talk Moments Maddy sharing her personal experiences with trauma, grief, and ADHD  Lucy opening up about late diagnosis and queerness  Honest chat about feeling excluded and self-protection responses  The reality of raising neurodivergent kids and navigating identity  A raw moment around grief and loss mid-recording 💥 What Lucy is “Mad About”Lucy shares what truly fires her up: The way society treats trans people  The impact of capitalism on wellbeing  Global injustice and inequality  And her deep passion for trauma work and transactional analysis🧩 About LucyLucy is a psychotherapeutic coach specialising in: Trauma  Neurodivergence  Transactional Analysis  Radical authenticity She helps people understand themselves on a deeper level and unlearn the layers that stop them from being who they truly are.🌍 Connect with Lucy Instagram: @IamLucyPower  Facebook: Lucy Power  LinkedIn: Lucy Power  Email: [email protected]📲 Connect with Maddy Instagram: Maddy Talks Money TikTok: Mad About Money Official Book: Mad About Money----------------------Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠