Hey guys hey! If you've ever felt like you’re “too much,” “not enough,” or constantly code-switching just to survive—this one’s for you.
In this energizing and empowering episode of Adulting with Autism, I’m joined by psychologist, author, and nationally recognized speaker Dr. Matt Zakreski, aka Dr. Matt. Together, we pull back the curtain on what it means to thrive as a neurodivergent adult in a world built for neurotypicals.
🧠 In this episode, we explore:-
🔥 The hidden cost of masking and burnout for autistic and ADHD adults
-
🧩 Why gap years, trade schools, and flexible timelines are essential—not failures
-
🛠️ Practical life skills and how to actually teach them
-
🎓 How educators and parents can support real success—without pushing perfection
-
💡 The power of letting go of “the right way” and embracing your way
Whether you're autistic, ADHD, an overwhelmed parent, or an ally looking to support with intention—this episode is packed with clarity, science, and real talk.
📚 Get Dr. Matt’s new book – The Neurodiversity Playbook 📘 Order here on Amazon (affiliate link – helps support the show at no cost to you) 🌐 Website: https://www.drmattzakreski.com 📲 Instagram: @drmattzakreski 🎧 Listen to Dr. Matt’s podcast: Nerding Out on Neurodiversity (available everywhere)
☕ Like this content? You can now support Adulting with Autism via Buy Me a Coffee 🎧 Available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and YouTube 🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins a $100 Visa gift card + exclusive merch!
💬 COMMENT: What’s one expectation you’re ready to unmask or release? 👍 LIKE if you’ve ever been told you’re “too much” 🔔 FOLLOW for more unfiltered convos about neurodivergence, growth, and real-life adulting
You’re not too much—you’re just right. And we’ve got you. 💛
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Boysober
Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted, and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold, unfiltered look into modern love, romance, and self-discovery, Boysober will dive into messy stories about dating, sex, love, friendship, and breaking generational patterns—all with humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com