Podcast
Patterns of Possibility
Hosted by Coach Lee Hopkins · EN
If you're a late-identified autistic (or suspecting) adult who feels disconnected at work, drained by socializing, or tired of masking to be accepted, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by Coach Lee Hopkins, an AuDHD transman and social connections coach, each episode delivers honest insights and practical tools to help you unmask, set boundaries, and build real relationships that don’t cost your identity.
New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Don’t Fall for This Common Manipulation Tactic
Mar 2400:12:13Tap to summarizeYou’re not wrong. You’re not broken. You’re being manipulated.In this episode, we’ll talk about a common way AuDHD adults are manipulated in relationships and friendships and what you can do about it.Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com#audhd #rejection #manipulation
Transcribe →How to be empathetic without absorbing their pain
Mar 1700:15:56Tap to summarizeIf you're the person who loves to help and always wants to fix others but find yourself being used, listen to learn how you can actually be supportive without draining yourself.Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com#audhd #rejection #empathy
Transcribe →How to open up slowly so you don't get hurt
Mar 1000:15:56Tap to summarizeThis episode is about intentional disclosure, not emotional exposure. If you struggle with vulnerability, this episode is for you.Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com#audhd #rejection #friendships
Transcribe →They Ask, You Answer, So Why Are We Fighting?
Mar 300:13:15Tap to summarizeEver heard of a Setup Question? It’s a specific communication pattern that causes a lot of confusion and arguments, especially for analytical and neurodivergent minds. We’ll talk about how to navigate them without getting caught in a misunderstanding.Book your 1 on 1: www.patternsofpossibility.com#audhd #rejection #shame
Transcribe →Reading Between the Lines Without Losing Yourself
Feb 2400:20:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore the space between literal and non-literal communication and how to navigate it without second-guessing yourself or over-explaining. Visit our website and join the weekly newsletter and attend no-cost events.→ Unmasked Conversations - 2nd + 4th Saturdays→ Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays→ CEOS Business Networking Hour - First ThursdaysRegister here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events#audhd #rejection #boundaries
Transcribe →Tired of Trying with People
Feb 1700:26:17Tap to summarizeThis episode is about what happens when you’re always the socially responsible one… and what it means when you don’t want to try anymore.Visit our website and join the weekly newsletter and attend no-cost events.→ Unmasked Conversations - 2nd + 4th Saturdays→ Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays→ CEOS Business Networking Hour - First ThursdaysRegister here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events#audhd #rejection #boundaries
Transcribe →Small Talk Is a Safety Test
Feb 1000:13:07Tap to summarizeWe hate small talk, but there is a purpose for it. In this episode, I break down why people use small talk, why it drains autistic adults, and how to treat it as a tool instead of an obligation.Visit our website and join the weekly newsletter and attend no-cost events.→ Unmasked Conversations - 2nd + 4th Saturdays→ Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays→ CEOS Business Networking Hour - First ThursdaysRegister here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events#audhd #smalltalk #honesty
Transcribe →Reject Them Now or Resent Them Later
Feb 300:18:22Tap to summarizeIf you reject them, you risk hurting their feelings. If you don’t, you start resenting them.For many of us who are Neurodivergent or AuDHD, this choice isn’t simple. In this episode, I'll share why and what you can actually say to make it easier.Visit our website and join the weekly newsletter and attend no-cost events.→ Unmasked Conversations - 2nd + 4th Saturdays→ Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays→ CEOS Business Networking Hour - First ThursdaysRegister here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events#audhd #rejection #friendships
Transcribe →Dreading Social Interactions (Practical Steps To Stop Ruminating)
Jan 2700:16:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode I’ll share steps to help you stop ruminating so you can enjoy social interactions. If you're overthinking, this will help.Visit our website and join the weekly newsletter and attend no-cost events.→ Unmasked Conversations - 2nd + 4th Saturdays→ Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays→ CEOS Business Networking Hour - First ThursdaysRegister here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events#audhd #anxiety #rumination
Transcribe →Create Boundaries That Actually Work
Jan 2000:11:58Tap to summarizeLet's talk about why your boundaries don’t work and how to make them stick.Visit our website and join the weekly newsletter and attend no-cost events.→ Unmasked Conversations - 2nd + 4th Saturdays→ Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays→ CEOS Business Networking Hour - First ThursdaysRegister here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events#audhd #boundaries #relationships
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