Ever wondered if it’s too late to finally understand yourself?Yeah. Us too.In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists, friends, and neurodivergent deep thinkers) talk about the emotional rollercoaster that follows a late autism or ADHD discovery — from the ohhh, that explains everything moment to the doubt, imposter syndrome, and slow acceptance that follow.We unpack the mix of relief, grief, and validation that can arise when you start seeing yourself through a new lens — and how to navigate the noise around “overdiagnosis,” self-realisation, and belonging in a medicalised world that often misses the nuance.This time we talked about:🎙️ We’ve felt this too (and still do): The mix of relief, confusion, and grief after a late diagnosis or self-realisation.👀 What it looks like in real life: The back-and-forth between “it makes sense” and “am I just making it up?”🧠 Why our brains do it: Imposter syndrome, internalised stigma, and how the medical model shapes our stories.🧍🏽‍♀️🧍🏻 The different ways it shows up: Self-diagnosis vs formal diagnosis, late discovery through your children, and navigating others’ scepticism.🧰 Coping mechanisms: Self-compassion, research rabbit holes, trusted support, and permission to explore.🌱 How to make peace with it: You haven’t wasted time — you’ve survived without a translation. Now you’re finally learning your language.Resources - Formal diagnosis vs self realisation study https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12024047/pdf/behavsci-15-00420.pdfThanks for listening           💛💜🩷🩵🧡💬 New episodes every Monday.🎧 Follow now to join the conversation.🧡 CONNECT WITH US 🎙️ Podcast socials: → Instagram: @toomuchapparently → TikTok: @toomuchapparently → YouTube: Too Much, Apparently → Website: www.toomuchapparently.com👩‍💻 Carly Radford: → Website: www.carlyradford.com → Instagram: @the_sensitivity_therapist👩🏻‍💻 Alice Tew: → Website: www.alicetew.com → Instagram: @reparentingwithalice📩 Email us: [email protected] 🗓️ New episodes every MondayThis is a podcast that says: bring your too-muchness… we’re here for it.Disclaimer: Just a quick note to say this podcast isn’t therapy, and it’s not a substitute for professional support. We’re here to share ideas and experiences, but if you’re struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a support service near you.--------------------------------------------------------------------sensitivity podcast, overthinking podcast, therapy podcast, belonging podcast, mental health podcast, deep chat podcast, neurodivergent podcast, autism podcast, adhd podcast, outsider syndrome, feeling different podcast, people pleasing podcast, authenticity podcast, friendship podcast

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