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When the Mask Falls

Christina DeLorenzo

When the Mask Falls is a raw and unfiltered look at what it’s like to live with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and rejection sensitivity disorder while trying to step into leadership and show up for others.Hosted by Christina, this podcast explores the day-to-day reality of mental health struggles—the hidden panic attacks, the overthinking, the spirals of self-doubt—alongside the courage it takes to keep moving forward. Through personal stories, honest reflections, and moments of messy truth, Christina

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Episode 13-Am I Too Much?

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/25

This week I dive into a therapy session that went completely off the rails, complete with yawns, Captain obvious questions and a groundbreaking meditation suggestion that I’ll never use. But underneath the sarcasm I’m learning. I’m learning to slow down. to self reflect and to see how my own chaos and expectations affect the people around me. If you’ve ever felt like you’re too much or not enough this one’s for you!

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Episode 12-The Anxiety of Event Planning

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/23

Event planning with ADHD feels like walking on a tight rope with the weight of the world on your shoulders. In this episode, I talk about why responsibility looks different for us, why delegating is so hard and how even when things go well our brains focused on what we forgot instead of what went right. From stressing over the peaceful ceremony to realizing perfection isn’t the goal, this is a real look at the guilt, pressure and lessons learned when everything feels like it’s on you.

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Episode 11-The Day That Got Away

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/21

If you ever want to know what time blindness looks like in real life…check out my Saturday “cleaning day”

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Episode 10-Imposter of the Year

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/20

I may not win awards, but if there’s a trophy for doubting myself while holding it all together, I’d probably still think I don’t deserve it!

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Episode 9-I survived

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/17

Today’s episode isn’t about climbing mountains or escaping disasters—it’s about surviving the everyday chaos that tries to take us down. From battling an inbox that multiplied overnight to wrangling pets, juggling work, and trying not to lose my mind in the middle of it all, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered version of what “survival” looks like in real life. Spoiler: it’s messy, it’s funny, and it’s proof that sometimes just making it through the week (couple days) is more than enough.

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Episode 8-What a Week! It's Only Monday?!

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/16

Sometimes Monday doesn’t just arrive quietly—it kicks the door in with a full week’s worth of chaos. In this episode, I’m taking off the mask and being real about what it feels like when life, work, and responsibilities all pile up at once. From juggling nonprofit grant invoicing to personal commitments, it’s already overwhelming, and we’re barely at the start of the week. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning before the week even begins, this one’s for you. You’re not alone in the chaos, and

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Episode 7-Letting Go of Perfect

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/15

Perfection is a heavy mask to wear in this episode. Christina shares her raw and unfiltered journey of learning to accept imperfection. From motherhood as a single mom navigating divorce and shared custody to feeling like she’s been through every court in New York State, she reflects on the pressure to be flawless and the toll it takes. Through stories of resilience, struggle and hard won lessons, Christina shows why chasing perfection is a losing battle and how embracing our messy, imperfect selves

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Episode 6-Cleaning, Chaos & McDonald's Fries

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/14

From cleaning one bathroom to trimming cat nails, running errands with my daughter, battling a clogged vacuum, making pizza, and ending the night with Stewart’s and McDonald’s — this was my so-called “cleaning day.” The house isn’t spotless, but the memories with my daughter are what matter most.

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When the Mask Falls, My Mom's Story-Episode 5

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/13

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of losing my mom to suicide and the impact it has had on my life. Suicide prevention week may be ending, but the conversation can’t stop here. I talk about the importance of awareness, compassion, and checking in on the people, we love not just this week but every day this isn’t just about loss it’s about honoring my mom‘s life who she was and the lessons I carry forward.

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Depression-Episode 4

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/12

In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with depression—the fear of diagnosis, the judgment, and the loss of control that comes with it. I share what functional depression looks like in my daily life, from struggling to get out of bed to hiding tears in long showers. I talk about the weight of people saying “you got this” when sometimes I really don’t, and the silent battles behind appearing like I’m holding it all together. You’ll also hear about different types of depression, coping

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24:13

ADHD-Episode 3

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/11

In this episode of When the Mask Falls, Christina opens up about how living with ADHD, anxiety, and rejection sensitivity disorder impacts her relationships. She shares the joy and grounding bond with her daughter, the empathy that makes coworkers feel like family, and the guilt of always giving but struggling with reciprocation.She also digs into the ADHD side—how her brain fog, social anxiety, and hyper-sensitivity twist simple things like eye contact, canceled plans, or conversations into

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Anxiety-Episode 2

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/10

Anxiety isn’t just worrying. It’s the racing heart before a speech, the brain fog that blanks you out mid-conversation, the shudder that runs through your body when no one else notices.In this episode of When the Mask Falls, Christina shares what anxiety really feels like—through the lens of her Rotary Changeover Dinner, where she stepped into a leadership role while fighting an invisible battle inside. From blanking out at the podium to struggling with eye contact in everyday conversations, she

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When the Mask Falls-Episode 1

When the Mask Falls ·

2025/09/10

In this first episode, Christina shares the story behind starting When the Mask Falls—a podcast born out of the messy middle of living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and rejection sensitivity disorder.She opens up about the masks she’s worn in leadership and life, from appearing confident in boardrooms while secretly battling panic, to the daily struggles of unfinished chores, spiraling thoughts, and the constant weight of self-doubt.This episode sets the tone for what’s ahead: honest stories,

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