How exhausted are you from trying to be someone else?

In this episode, Leigh Marlar explores why our culture's obsession with self-improvement is harmful and how shifting from "What's wrong with me?" to "What if nothing is wrong with me?" can transform your life.

Topics covered:

• The exhaustion of trying to fit into the wrong mold
• Escaping toxic workplace environments
• Breaking free from generational trauma patterns
• The difference between healing and "fixing" yourself
• Why sensitivity and differences might be strengths
• Practical ways to ask better questions

Perfect for anyone who's felt different, struggled in systems designed for others, or wondered if something is fundamentally wrong with them.

Leigh shares personal stories of burnout, workplace toxicity, and complicated family relationships while offering hope and practical wisdom for embracing authenticity.

Book: "What If They're Wrong About You: Discovering Hope When You've Always Felt Different" - Available on Amazon.

Host: Leigh Marlar - Author, speaker, and advocate for neurodivergent experiences.

Connect with Leigh:
gal@aurtisticexpressions.com
www.aurtisticexpressions.com
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TikTok: @aurtistic.expressions

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Finally settled in the new house and ready to talk about something crucial - autistic burnout. This isn't your typical workplace burnout, and a weekend vacation won't fix it. I break down the real differences, share personal examples of sensory overwhelm, and explain why masking is so exhausting. If you've ever wondered why everyday tasks feel overwhelming while others seem fine, this episode is for you.

My book "What If They're Wrong About You" launches July 1st! 📚 - https://a.co/d/3tvKSzQ

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Email: gal@aurtisticexpressions.com
www.aurtisticexpressions.com
What is Autistic Burnout: www.aurtisticexpressions.com/blog/what-is-neurodivergent-burnout
The Hidden Cost of Masking: How It Leads to Burnout: www.aurtisticexpressions.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-masking-how-it-leads-to-burnout
Sensory Overload: The Silent Burnout Trigger: www.aurtisticexpressions.com/blog/sensory-overload-and-burnout

Three women. One messy, validating, and deeply hilarious conversation. Gal is joined by the hosts of the Neurodivergent Report podcast—Hind (medical graduate & future psychiatrist), JQ (writer, researcher, voice actor), and Sarah (ADHD coach & mom)—to explore neurodivergence, late diagnosis, workplace trauma, lived experience, and the radical magic of being truly seen.

This one’s for the misfits, the masked, and the magnificent.
🧠 Topics We Cover:
ADHD and autism in women and girls
Late diagnosis and imposter syndrome
Cultural stigma and medical gaslighting
Friendship as medicine
Research, rage, and real talk

Drop a comment if something hits home—and don’t forget to subscribe for more messy truth.

Website: www.aurtisticexpressions.com
Instagram: @aurtisticexpressions
Email: gal@aurtisticexpressions.com

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Listen to the Neurodivergent Report here: ndreportpod.com
@ndreportpod - our handle everywhere

Sarah: Check out my site or message me directly on your platform of choice!
https://sarruss.my.canva.site/hi
s.a.russell07@gmail.com

Hind: Contact with interest in research and mental health advocacy
hendalenezi@outlook.com

JQ: https://juliaschildwachter.wixsite.com/freelancer
walkervoices.llc@gmail.com

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