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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EP106- The Overlap Between Trauma and ADHD