{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"NeuroSpicy At Work ","title":"Ableism, Generational Differences & ND Identity at Work: A Conversation with Becca Lory Hector","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3281,"description":"In this episode of NeuroSpicy@Work, Duena talks with author, speaker, and autistic advocate Becca Lory Hector about the invisible forces shaping work for neurodivergent adults today. They explore why ableism is still embedded into everyday professional expectations, how generational differences influence ND identity, and why autistic adults often carry the emotional cost of “not quite fitting” into structures that were never designed for them.Becca brings a grounded, honest perspective on ND adulthood: late discovery, burnout, unmasking, communication differences, workplace bias, and the push toward genuine inclusion rather than performative “awareness.” Together they break down what it really means to navigate work as an autistic adult in a culture still catching up.What We Talk About• Why ableism is still normalised in most workplaces • Generational differences in understanding autism and ADHD • The emotional and practical cost of masking • Late diagnosis and rebuilding identity • ND–NT communication differences • Why ND people experience burnout earlier and harder • Cultural resistance to unmasking and authenticity • “Doing ND” vs “Performing professionalism” • The shift from toxic productivity to humane expectationsWhy This MattersAbleism is often invisible — baked into job descriptions, expectations, communication norms, and “professionalism.” Understanding how ND adults of different generations experience these pressures is key to building workplaces where people can show up honestly without burning themselves down to appear “normal.”Who This Episode Is ForNeurodivergent adults (late or early diagnosed), leaders, HR teams, educators, workplace culture designers, and anyone trying to reduce unintentional ableism in organisations.GuestBecca Lory Hector Website: https://beccalory.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccaloryhector🎧 Listen to the full podcast series: https://feeds.transistor.fm/neurospicy-work🧩 Take the NeuroSpicy...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/XTm0p0hcsKitmGI5yjNZUArF9txT-cFUE343ls3rq8A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZWE0/ZDQ1NmFiZTUzZmMx/ODVkYTBjNzVlMmUy/YWU5NC53ZWJw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}