Cassie Day on Unmasking, Burnout & Belonging

<p><strong>🎙️ Episode Title</strong><br><strong>Late Diagnosis, Loud Identity: Cassie Day on Unmasking, Burnout &amp; Belonging</strong></p><p><strong>✨ In This Episode</strong><br>This episode, Joanne sits down with longtime friend and powerhouse human <em>Cassie Day</em> for an unfiltered chat about late-diagnosed neurodivergence, unravelling identity, and rebuilding from burnout. Cassie shares with raw honesty what it felt like to be diagnosed with ADHD (and a “side-serve” of autism) at 47 — and how she&#39;s still finding her place in a world that’s only just catching up.</p><p><strong>🧠 What We Talk About</strong></p><ul><li><p>00:05 – Cassie’s late-diagnosis story and slipping through the cracks</p></li><li><p>09:00 – Parenting neurodivergent children while realising your own traits</p></li><li><p>14:00 – Processing diagnosis shame and the internalised “not enough”</p></li><li><p>22:00 – Imposter syndrome, self-trust, and deciding not to justify yourself anymore</p></li><li><p>27:00 – Burnout, business, and rediscovering identity beyond being a carer</p></li><li><p>35:00 – Neurodivergent communication quirks in relationships (kitchens beware)</p></li><li><p>42:00 – Cassie’s biggest message to other late-diagnosed women</p></li></ul><p><strong>💬 Memorable Moments</strong></p><p>“I’m just me. This is how the world works, right? How can I be different when I’ve always just been... me?”</p><p>“I get to say no. I get to draw the line. I get to choose different.”</p><p>“Don’t second guess yourself. You already have everything you need — and you’re okay exactly as you are.”</p><p><strong>📚 Resources + Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cassie Day’s website: <a href="https://www.cassieday.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.cassieday.com</a></p></li><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/days_of_cassie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@days_of_cassie</a></p></li><li><p>Cassie on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiedayconsulting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LinkedIn</a></p></li><li><p>Joanne’s programs &amp; offerings: <a href="https://betterbeingme.com.au/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://betterbeingme.com.au</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>🎧 Listen + Subscribe</strong></p><p><br>Follow the show so you never miss an episode — and share with a fellow late-diagnosed legend who needs to hear it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📲 Connect With Us</strong></p><ul><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bett