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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, we’re talking about something so many people struggle with but don’t fully understand: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD).
If you’ve ever:
- Taken criticism really hard
- Felt like one comment ruined your entire week
- Constantly worried people are mad at you
- Needed reassurance in relationships
- Felt like rejection hits you way deeper than others
…this episode is for you.
We break down:
- What rejection sensitivity dysphoria actually is
- Why it’s often misunderstood (and mislabeled as ADHD)
- The brain science behind why rejection can feel so intense
- How this connects to anxiety, empathy, and attachment styles
- Why right-brain dominant, creative people feel this the most
- The link between rejection, shame, and fear of abandonment
- Why performers and artists often struggle with this deeply
We also get personal and talk about:
- Middle school rejection and how it sticks with you
- People pleasing and anxious attachment
- Being hyper-aware of others’ emotions
- Why some people “don’t care”… and others feel everything
This conversation is emotional, validating, and honestly healing — especially if you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive.”
You’re not crazy. There’s a reason your brain works this way.
If this resonates, send this episode to a friend who needs to hear it 🤍
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