# HPRS Podcast - Episode 67: Unmasking for Authenticity

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Podcast: [The Human Potential Running Series Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-human-potential-running-series-podcast-4507925)
Published: 2025-07-01T19:23:00+00:00
Episode link: https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-67-unmasking-for-authenticity
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## Resource

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In this deeply personal Episode 67, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix shares a story he's never told publicly, until now. After a lifetime of masking and adapting to neurotypical expectations, John opens up about his recent diagnoses of ADHD (Combined Type) and Autism (Level 1). This isn't just a story about neurodivergence; it's a reckoning with leadership, identity, and the cost of pretending to be someone you're not. You'll hear how John's neurodivergence has shaped everything from race-day logistics to how he handles noise, social interaction, and emotional bandwidth. He talks candidly about Autistic Burnout and the hidden work of masking. This episode is a call to unmask; not just for him, but for all of us. It's an invitation to build a trail community where everyone belongs, regardless of how they blend in. If you've ever felt "too much" or "not enough"… this one's for you. Topics include: What it means to be neurodivergent in leadership ADHD and Autism through a personal lens The invisible cost of masking in trail culture How HPRS is evolving to reflect sustainable leadership The Community Roundtable (CRT) and a shared vision for the future

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