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Following the Threads - Adult Autism Support and Masking

Natasha Stavros, PhD and Sarah Liebman, MFT | Adult Women Autism and ADHD
Autism
Neurodiversity
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parenting
ADHD
Autistic Burnout
Neurodivergence
Dsm-5
Regulation First Parenting
Depression
Mental Health
Diagnosis and Assessment
Trans-Theoretical Model
Self-Advocacy
Self-Study
Vestibular System
Ableism
Brain Science
Window Of Tolerance
Copenhagen Burnout Scale

After the masquerade, the masks come off — Following the Threads is a podcast for late-diagnosed autistic adults, ADHD and AuDHD women, and anyone navigating neurodivergence in a neurotypical world. Season 1 follows autistic researcher Natasha Stavros, Ph.D. and licensed psychotherapist Sarah Liebman (ADHD) through the full arc of adult autism diagnosis — from "wait, is this me?" through evaluatio... more

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* Season (Thread): 5

* Episode number: 9

* Release date: 2026-07-30

* Hosts:

* Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026)

* Sarah Lie... more

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* Season (Thread): 8

* Episode number: 09

* Release date: 2026-07-14

* Hosts:

* Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026)

* Sarah Li... more

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* Season (Thread): 3

* Episode number: 1

* Release date: 2026-07-02

* Hosts:

* Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026)

* Sarah Li... more

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Natasha Stavros
Neurodiversity researcher and host with a focus on late autism diagnosis, DSM history, and experiential insight; co-host and executive producer.
Sarah Liebman
Licensed psychotherapist (ADHD) and co-host, bringing clinical perspective to diagnosis discussions and self-advocacy.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
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    I really tried to like this podcast. It just sounded too overly self-centered and sometimes seemed bordering on slight narcissism. I get they're just sharing their journeys, but I just kept rolling my eyes at times. In any case, it might be helpful to others.

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A thoughtful, experience-driven show centered on late-diagnosed autistic adults, ADHD and AuDHD women, and others navigating neurodivergence in a largely neurotypical world. Across episodes, the hosts explore diagnosis processes, DSM history and applicability, self-advocacy, and practical strategies for daily living, with emphasis on unmasking, identity shifts, and building supportive communities. The format blends personal narratives with expert insight, self-study guidance, and compassionate framing to reduce stigma and empower listeners to pursue understanding, accommodations, and meaningful connections. A notable strength is the blend of lived experience with clinical context, plus a clear trajectory from diagnosis through post-diagnost... more

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