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

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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...