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This 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 Lucy
Lucy 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: lucy@iamlucypower.com
📲 Connect with Maddy
- Instagram: Maddy Talks Money
- TikTok: Mad About Money Official
- Book: Mad About Money
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