Masking is something we all do to project an "acceptable" version of ourselves - but for those of us who are autistic, it can feel like something we do to survive. It's hard for families and friends to spot, let alone educational and medical professions, yet masking can lead to misdiagnosis and burnout so it's vital we all understand it. Our autistic guests Kieran Rose [https://theautisticadvocate.com/], Dr Amy Pearson [https://twitter.com/dramypearson] and Jodie Smitten [https://www.jodiesmitten.co.uk/]explain what masking looks like, why people do it, and how difficult it is to stop. Music: Aukestra [https://www.aukestra.com/] Editing: Niall Hegarty