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Episode 6: But I Look Like I Have It All Together | Masking

What happens when you're so good at holding everything together for everybody else that nobody realizes you're falling apart behind the scenes?

For years, I was the organized one. The dependable one. The problem solver. The woman who could manage somebody else's entire life but couldn't seem to get her own laundry put away.

And BABY, the exhaustion of keeping that professional ON switch flipped all day? WHEW!

In this episode of Where Are My Keys?, we're talking about ADHD masking—the ways we hide our struggles, camouflage our personalities, overcompensate, and sometimes lose sight of who we really are while trying to fit in.

I'm unpacking the labels I've carried (fake, phony, and flaky), rejection sensitivity, the hidden cost of appearing capable, and what I've discovered about myself since being diagnosed at 46.

Because sometimes the woman who looks like she has it all together is using every ounce of energy she has just to maintain that appearance.

And just because I make it look easy doesn't mean it IS easy.

Join me for some laughs, a little vulnerability, and another round of "WAIT…THAT was ADHD?!"

New episodes drop every Tuesday—unless ADHD gets in the way!

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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational conversations about ADHD. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Exhibit A: A Monday Morning with Vik VarWoo

BRAINHIVE, THE DEFENDANT HAS ENTERED THE CHAT.

Remember when I told y'all BabyGirl said my stimming was less like stimming and more like hootin' and hollerin'?

Welp. I present to you... EXHIBIT A.

Welcome to the very first installment of Rants, Randomness, & Other Mindless Banter, our "hopefully" recurring minisode series filled with absolute foolishness and fuckery.

What started as an ordinary Monday morning somehow turned into nearly 30 minutes of unsolicited commentary, impromptu musical performances, conversations with Dolly, and enough random thoughts to fill approximately 50-leven browser tabs.

In this episode, we're discussing absolutely everything and accomplishing... well, that's debatable.

From daylight saving time confusion and Christmas decorating ambitions to raspberry jam, television obsessions, sensory overload, and a completely unsolicited defense of Generation X, you're getting an unfiltered glimpse of what happens when my brain has the microphone and absolutely nobody is supervising.

No script. No agenda. No discernible transitions.

Just me, my ADHD brain, and a whole lot of unnecessary conversations.

Welcome to the foolishness, BRAINHIVE!

Where Are My Keys? is a podcast about life after a late ADHD diagnosis — funny, real, a little chaotic, and VERY unserious.

New full episodes drop every Tuesday... unless ADHD gets in the way.

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Disclaimer: This minisode contains adult language, spontaneous foolishness, and absolutely no guarantees that we'll stay on topic.

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Episode 5: The Little Girl Who Found Her Voice | Childhood, ADHD, faith, and finding your way back to yourself.

What happens when you get diagnosed with ADHD at 46 and start looking back at the little girl you used to be?

Well, apparently, she's been trying to tell you something for DECADES!

In this episode of Where Are My Keys?, I'm taking a trip back to my childhood, when I was a shy, daydreaming, doodling little girl who never quite felt like she fit in, but somehow had PLENTY to say. And sing.

We're talking about childhood experiences that make a whole lot more sense through the lens of a late ADHD diagnosis, the people who helped me recognize my gifts, and the creativity that's been part of me for as long as I can remember.

And yes, there's a story involving Madonna, Barbie dolls, and a highly questionable homemade lotion. PLEASE. Don't ask.

But underneath the laughter, there's something deeper: learning to look back at your life with curiosity instead of judgment, recognizing God's hand in your journey, and discovering that finding your voice might be about more than simply being heard.

In this episode, we're getting into:

• Growing up shy, chatty, creative, and never quite fitting in
• The childhood ADHD signs I recognize now that I didn't understand then
• Why being seen and feeling accepted aren't always the same thing
• Daydreaming, reading for hours, and sensory overstimulation
• The teachers who recognized something special in me
• Faith, gratitude, and the wisdom behind two little words: Keep living
• Why I believe sharing our stories can help us rediscover ourselves

Your Turn, BRAINHIVE!

When you look back at your childhood, what's something you recognize differently now?

Maybe it's a behavior, a struggle, a creative passion, or something you always thought was just a personality quirk.

What makes you look back and say, "WAIT…you mean I've been like this since I was a KID?!"

Don't leave ya girl out here hangin' like a loose thread!

Email me at hello@wherearemykeyspod.com. I'd love to hear your story.

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A little reminder: I'm sharing my personal experiences, not providing medical advice. Recognizing yourself in a story doesn't automatically mean you have ADHD. If you're concerned about patterns affecting your life, consider talking with a qualified healthcare professional.

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