# S1 E27 ADHD Women & Humor: Funny on the Outside, Angry on the Inside

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Podcast: [Angry On The Inside - ADHD Women Talking Late Diagnosis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/angry-on-the-inside-adhd-women-talking-late-diagnosis-7487854)
Published: 2026-02-05T12:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1682

## Resource

Why do ADHD women joke at the “wrong” time, use humor in serious moments, or laugh when things feel overwhelming? In this episode, Jess and Jeannine explore the connection between ADHD, humor, masking, and emotional regulation. What often looks like personality or quick wit can actually be a nervous system coping strategy. They talk about nervous laughter, dark humor, self-deprecating jokes, and how ADHD women use humor to manage big emotions, stay likable, and survive overstimulating situations. They share stories of humor being misunderstood at work, misread in diagnosis, and misinterpreted in relationships. Plus the post-social rumination spirals and the pressure women feel to be “nice” instead of funny. This isn’t about stopping humor. It’s about understanding when humor is a strength and when it’s acting as a shield. If you’ve ever felt funny on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside, you’re not alone.

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