Unmasking the People Pleaser: How ADHD and AuDHD Shape Relationship Struggles

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Unmasking the People Pleaser: How ADHD and AuDHD Shape Relationship Struggles
with Eric Tivers, LCSW – Founder of ADHD reWired

What if your people-pleasing isn’t weakness—what if it’s masking?

In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode of Empowering Women in Conversations, host Anita Sandoval, LPC-S, is joined by Eric Tivers, LCSW and founder of ADHD reWired, to explore the powerful intersection of neurodivergence and relational patterns—especially in women who are recovering people pleasers.

We explore:

• What is AuDHD and how it shows up differently in women
• Why ADHD and Autism are often missed or misdiagnosed
• The emotional and relational toll of masking and people-pleasing
• Real stories of late diagnosis, sensory overload, and emotional burnout
• The difference between kindness and character, and how masking can impact intimacy, boundaries, and belonging
• How ADHD reWired’s Adult Study Hall and coaching groups help bridge the gap between intention and action

You’ll hear vulnerable stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and radical truth-telling that will make you feel seen, validated, and empowered.

Whether you’re neurodivergent, wondering if you might be, or supporting someone who is—this conversation will open your eyes and soften your heart.

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🔗 Links & Resources

🎧 Connect with Eric Tivers:

🌐 Website: https://www.adhdrewired.com

🎙️ Podcast: ADHD reWired on Apple

💻 Adult Study Hall Virtual Co-Working: https://www.adhdrewired.com/studyhall

🧠 Coaching Groups: https://www.adhdrewired.com/coaching-rewired