Episode 11: Listener Interview: The Cost of Being Misunderstood at Work w/ Jad
- Sarah Russell
- Aug 20
- 1 min read
WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GfmdeQwT--M
What happens when you're performing well at work—but still don't quite belong? In our first listener spotlight, Jad shares their story of diagnosis, challenges in the workplace, and moving forward.
🚨 Trigger Warnings
Layoffs and workplace discrimination
Burnout and stress-related mental health impacts
Gaslighting and invalidation of neurodivergent needs
Welcome to the first official Listener Interview segment on The Neurodivergent Report!
In this episode, we sit down with Jad, a software engineer, world traveler, and proud member of the NeuroSpicy community.
Curious about what’s inside:
- The difference between being diagnosed and receiving treatment
- The harm of corporate “neurodiversity inclusion” without actionable steps
- What it’s like to be high-performing but still perceived as a “problem”
- The double-edged sword of masking less at work
This is a raw conversation about empty DEI efforts and being made to feel “too much” at work—and learning to live a life where your full self is accepted.
However you’re able to engage, thank you for being here.
With love,
Sarah 💜
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