Coach Lee Hopkins

Patterns of Possibility

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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Coach Lee Hopkins

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Education

Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

Your Journal Is a Data Set Not a Diary 16.06.2026

If you have ever felt like you needed to prove your own experience, this one is for you. #LateIdentifiedAutistic #Peoplepleasing #Neurodivergent #AutisticRelationships #PatternsOfPossibility Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com Social Connections Summit September 23&24 Grab your ticket here: www.socialconnectionssummit.com

People Pleasing Hurts the People You Love 26.05.2026

You think you're being kind. But what if your kindness is the thing holding them back? #LateIdentifiedAutistic #Peoplepleasing #Neurodivergent #AutisticRelationships #PatternsOfPossibility Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com Social Connections Summit September 23&24 Get early access, a look behind the scenes and more! www.socialconnectionssummit.com

There Is No Wrong Way to React to Your Diagnosis 19.05.2026

Some people get the diagnosis and feel the relief of a lifetime. Others feel grief so heavy they have no words for it yet. And some feel a strange stillness where a feeling should be. Let's talk about it.#LateIdentifiedAutistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #AutisticRelationships #PatternsOfPossibility Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com Social Connections Summit September 23&2...

Not Everyone Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt 12.05.2026

If you keep giving people chances they have already used up, if you find yourself exhausted by relationships that never quite feel mutual, or if you talk yourself out of what you noticed more than you trust it — this episode is for you.#LateIdentifiedAutistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #TrustYourself #AutisticRelationships #PatternsOfPossibility

Ooops, You've Mistaken An Associate For A Friend 05.05.2026

So many of us have expectations of friendship from people who are kind to us. However, just because you have a rapport, it doesn't mean you're friends. It can be heartbreaking to learn. In this episode, we talk about how to separate an associate from a friend. Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com #audhd #neurodivegent #friendships

How To Stop Letting Them Use You 28.04.2026

Many of us neurodivergent folks can’t let people go because we believe they need us. If you’re struggling with feeling used in a one-sided relationship and aren’t sure how to fix it, this episode is for you. Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com #audhd #neurodivegent #connection

How Going with the Flow Ruins Your Relationships 21.04.2026

If you’re struggling with one-sided conversations, unclear needs, or feeling unseen in your relationships, this episode is for you. Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com #audhd #selfworth #connection

Why You Keep Ending Up with the Same Person 14.04.2026

If you’re struggling with unclear standards, repeating the same dynamics, or staying too long in the wrong connections, this episode is for you. Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com #audhd #rejection #loneliness

You're Not Meant to Do This Alone 07.04.2026

If you’re struggling with isolation, trusting people, or feeling stuck in your own patterns, this episode is for you. Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com #audhd #independence #loneliness

What People Get Wrong About Visibility and Vulnerability 31.03.2026

Today is my birthday and it’s the International Day of Transgender Visibility. I’ll share my experience of being Black, Trans and Autistic as well as how visibility and vulnerability are often mistaken. Get coaching: www.patternsofpossibility.com #audhd #visibility #transgender

Don’t Fall for This Common Manipulation Tactic 24.03.2026

You’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

How to be empathetic without absorbing their pain 17.03.2026

If 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

How to open up slowly so you don't get hurt 10.03.2026

This 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

They Ask, You Answer, So Why Are We Fighting? 03.03.2026

Ever 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

Reading Between the Lines Without Losing Yourself 24.02.2026

In 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 Thursdays Register here: www.patterns...

Tired of Trying with People 17.02.2026

This 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 Thursdays Register here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/even...

Small Talk Is a Safety Test 10.02.2026

We 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 Th...

Reject Them Now or Resent Them Later 03.02.2026

If 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...

Dreading Social Interactions (Practical Steps To Stop Ruminating) 27.01.2026

In 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 Thursdays Register here: www.patternsofpossibility.com...

Create Boundaries That Actually Work 20.01.2026

Let'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 Thursdays Register here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events #audhd #boundaries #relationships

Stop Wasting Precious Time Trying To Be Understood 20.01.2026

Some people can't or won't be willing to understand you. Don't waste time trying. 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 Thursdays Register here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events #audhd #rejection #friendships

Are They Friends or Just Friendly? 06.01.2026

Discover the difference between real friendship and surface-level friendliness so you can stop guessing, overinvesting, and questioning yourself. 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 Thursdays Register here: www.patternsofpossibility....

Why Your Boundaries Keep Backfiring 16.12.2025

People hear a “rule” when you meant a boundary. And you know what they say, “Rules are made to be broken.” When you set rules, you don’t get respect, you get retaliation. And suddenly you’re defending yourself for trying to protect your own energy. Join us for ongoing Patterns of Possibility community events: → Open Coaching - 2nd + 4th Saturdays → Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays → CEOS Busi...

They Call You Negative Because You Notice 09.12.2025

Most people fear those who seem to notice everything. Join us for ongoing Patterns of Possibility community events: → Open Coaching - 2nd + 4th Saturdays → Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays → CEOS Business Networking - First Thursdays Register here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events #autism #emotionalintelligence #discernment

The Three Things That Identify “Your People” 02.12.2025

You can’t find “your people?” It’s probably because you don’t know what to look for. This episode is about reclaiming your light and understanding the three parts of yourself that if you share, it’ll help you recognize that you’re with “your people”. Join us for ongoing Patterns of Possibility community events: → Open Coaching - 2nd + 4th Saturdays → Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays → CEOS Bu...

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