Natasha Stavros, PhD and Sarah Liebman, MFT | Adult Women Autism and ADHD

Following the Threads - Adult Autism Support and Masking

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After the masquerade, the masks come off — Following the Threads is a podcast for late-diagnosed autistic adults, ADHD and AuDHD women, and anyone navigating neurodivergence in a neurotypical world. Season 1 follows autistic researcher Natasha Stavros, Ph. D. and licensed psychotherapist Sarah Liebman (ADHD) through the full arc of adult autism diagnosis — from "wait, is this me?" through evaluation, identity shift, and what comes next. Drawing from The Unmasking Diary, the real-time journal behind Natasha's forthcoming memoir After the Masquerade, each episode weaves lived experience with soc...

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Natasha Stavros, PhD and Sarah Liebman, MFT | Adult Women Autism and ADHD

Episodes

Ep. 14 - Meltdowns and Shutdowns (1 of 2) - Biophysical and Mental Health 08.10.2026 28:39

Show Notes Episode details * Season (Thread): 3 * Episode number: 14 * Release date: 2026-10-08 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Direct...

Ep. 13 - Grief and Betrayal After a Late Autism Diagnosis: Identity Loss and Institutional Failure 24.09.2026 29:47

Show Notes Episode details * Season (Thread): 2 * Episode number: 13 * Release date: 2026-09-24 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Direct...

Ep. 12: Diagnosis Disclosure (4 of 5) - Parenting - Connection, Belonging, and Collaboration 10.09.2026 32:19

Show Notes Episode details * Season (Thread): 8 * Episode number: 12 * Release date: 2026-09-09 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Direct...

Ep 11: Diagnosis Disclosure (3 of 5) - Family - Forced Family Fun 27.08.2026 31:59

Show Notes Episode details * Season (Thread): 9 * Episode number: 11 * Release date: 2026-08-27 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Direct...

Ep 10: Diagnosis Disclosure (2 of 5) - Friends - Self-Study, Safe Disclosure, and the Silver Lining 12.08.2026 28:10

Show Notes Episode details * Season (Thread): 7 * Episode number: 10 * Release date: 2026-08-13 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Direct...

Ep 9: Diagnosis Disclosure (1 of 5) - Lovers - Recommitting to Long-term Relationships After Diagnosis 30.07.2026 27:44

Show Notes Episode details * Season (Thread): 5 * Episode number: 9 * Release date: 2026-07-30 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Directo...

Ep 8: Parenting After a Late Autism Diagnosis: Reflection, Projection, and Regulation-First Parenting 16.07.2026 30:56

Show Notes Episode details * Season (Thread): 8 * Episode number: 09 * Release date: 2026-07-14 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Tara Neri, Unmasked Parenting – licensed clinica...

Ep 7: Autistic Burnout and Skill Regression 02.07.2026 27:47

Show Notes Episode details * Season (Thread): 3 * Episode number: 1 * Release date: 2026-07-02 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Directo...

Ep 6: What Is Autism, Really? A NASA Scientist Explains It Through the Lens of Light 04.06.2026 30:50

Show Notes Episode details * Season (Thread): 1 * Episode number: 6 * Release date: 2026-05-21 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Directo...

Ep 5: How to Get an Adult Autism, ADHD, or AuDHD Assessment 21.05.2026 26:10

Show Notes Episode details * Season: 1 * Episode number: 5 * Release date: 2026-05-21 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Director: Linda...

Ep 4: Preparing to get an Adult Autism Evaluation (3 of 3) - Tuning In, Not Out 07.05.2026 31:11

Show Notes Episode details * Season: 1 * Episode number: 4 * Release date: 2026-05-07 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Director: Linda...

Ep 3: Preparing to Get an Adult Autism Evaluation - Self-study is Essential Homework (Part 2 of 3) 23.04.2026 29:18

Show Notes Episode details * Season: 1 * Episode number: 3 * Release date: 2026-04-23 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist , ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Director: Linda...

Ep 2: Preparing to Get an Adult Autism Evaluation - Self-Acceptance, Victory in Surrender (Part 1 of 3) 09.04.2026 29:32

Show Notes Episode details * Episode number: 2 * Release date: 2026-04-06 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist, ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiverse. * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Director: Linda Highfield *...

Ep 1: Late Autism Diagnosis in Adults - Signs You’ve Been Misdiagnosed 26.03.2026 31:42

Podcast Show Notes Episode details * Episode number: 1 * Release date: 2026-03-26 * Hosts: * Natasha Stavros, PhD — author of The Unmasking Diary and Burning Inside Out (coming to a bookstore near you in December 2026) * Sarah Liebman — licensed marriage and family therapist, ADHD-diagnosed, special interests all things neurodiver * Audio Engineer and Composer: Noah Smith * Director: Linda Highfie...