If Only I Had Known: Rewriting the Story with Diane Heaton

Carrie Scollon sits down with Diane Heaton to explore her chapter from The Embers We Carry, Lighthouse Book Series Volume 3. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Diane shares how this realization reframed decades of self-doubt, masking, and misunderstanding. She speaks candidly about confidence, self-compassion, and why ADHD in women is so often overlooked—and misunderstood.

Conversation highlights:

- Late-in-life ADHD diagnosis

- Masking, self-blame, and exhaustion

- ADHD in women and missed diagnoses

- Self-compassion and reframing identity

- Naming truth as a path to healing

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or misunderstood—and is ready to meet themselves with clarity and kindness.