When the Mask Falls

Perfection is a heavy mask to wear in this episode. Christina shares her raw and unfiltered journey of learning to accept imperfection. From motherhood as a single mom navigating divorce and shared custody to feeling like she’s been through every court in New York State, she reflects on the pressure to be flawless and the toll it takes. Through stories of resilience, struggle and hard won lessons,...

From cleaning one bathroom to trimming cat nails, running errands with my daughter, battling a clogged vacuum, making pizza, and ending the night with Stewart’s and McDonald’s — this was my so-called “cleaning day.” The house isn’t spotless, but the memories with my daughter are what matter most. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/when-the-mask-falls--6734279/supp...

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of losing my mom to suicide and the impact it has had on my life. Suicide prevention week may be ending, but the conversation can’t stop here. I talk about the importance of awareness, compassion, and checking in on the people, we love not just this week but every day this isn’t just about loss it’s about honoring my mom‘s life who she was and the...

In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with depression—the fear of diagnosis, the judgment, and the loss of control that comes with it. I share what functional depression looks like in my daily life, from struggling to get out of bed to hiding tears in long showers. I talk about the weight of people saying “you got this” when sometimes I really don’t, and the silent battles behind ap...

In this episode of When the Mask Falls, Christina opens up about how living with ADHD, anxiety, and rejection sensitivity disorder impacts her relationships. She shares the joy and grounding bond with her daughter, the empathy that makes coworkers feel like family, and the guilt of always giving but struggling with reciprocation. She also digs into the ADHD side—how her brain fog, social anxiety,...

Anxiety isn’t just worrying. It’s the racing heart before a speech, the brain fog that blanks you out mid-conversation, the shudder that runs through your body when no one else notices. In this episode of When the Mask Falls, Christina shares what anxiety really feels like—through the lens of her Rotary Changeover Dinner, where she stepped into a leadership role while fighting an invisible battle...

In this first episode, Christina shares the story behind starting When the Mask Falls—a podcast born out of the messy middle of living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and rejection sensitivity disorder. She opens up about the masks she’s worn in leadership and life, from appearing confident in boardrooms while secretly battling panic, to the daily struggles of unfinished chores, spiraling thoughts...