Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins
Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins is a podcast dedicated to exploring the power of neurodiversity and sharing practical strategies for creating more inclusive opportunities in work and life. Hosted by Dr. Theresa Haskins, a diversity and inclusion expert, this podcast provides valuable guidance and inspiration for leaders and individuals looking to maximize strengths and think differently to create a more inclusive world.
Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins
What Happens When You Stop Trying to Fit In?
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Many of us spend years adapting to the people and environments around us. But there is a difference between adapting, hiding, and masking—and understanding that difference may change how you think about yourself, your workplace, and the people around you.
In this episode of Think Differently, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the hidden costs of fitting in, why some adaptations help us thrive while others lead to burnout, and what organizations lose when it's not safe to be yourself. Through the lens of neurodiversity, leadership, and workplace culture, she examines how people learn to adjust, conceal, or disguise parts of themselves to belong—and why those distinctions matter.
If you have ever felt pressure to become a more acceptable version of yourself, or wondered whether your employees feel this way, this conversation offers a different way to think about authenticity, belonging, and the cost of fitting in.
