ADHD: Why you'll bend over backwards for others but can't follow your own to-do list; PDA, RSD & people pleasing | Episode 40 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 47 MIN

ADHD: Why you'll bend over backwards for others but can't follow your own to-do list; PDA, RSD & people pleasing | Episode 40

from Calm Your Nervous System · host Jenny Adams

Your brain can be overwhelmed by the sound of a ticking clock, then immediately crave bass so loud the mirrors shake. You can ignore messages for days, yet feel a gut-punch of panic when someone does the same to you. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why am I a walking contradiction”, we’re naming what’s really happening beneath those ADHD behaviours.We're deep diving on whats really going on behind Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), people pleasing, masking, and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and how these can run your business and life.You’ll hear practical ways to interrupt the spiral without gaslighting yourself and how to build new evidence of safety. The RISE Retreat, 17-21st September, Nr Alicante, Spain.Limited spaces remaining.Find out more here: https://www.jennyadamscoach.co.uk/work-with-me/rise-retreat Join The Safe to Be Seen Challenge- Starts 20th JulyFor the neurodivergent wellbeing practitioner who's fed up of social media feeling like leaving the house with no clothes on.A 10 day challenge to finally understand why showing up online has felt so uncomfortable, and take the first steps to change it.https://www.jennyadamscoach.co.uk/challengeConnect with Jenny:Download a nervous system toolkit to shift out of overwhelm in just 7 minutes here:https://www.jennyadamscoach.co.uk/podcastFollow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jennyadamscoachOr on Facebook:http://facebook.com/jennyadamscoach/Learn more about how I can support you on my website: https://www.jennyadamscoach.co.uk/DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional or taken as financial advice. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast.

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Your brain can be overwhelmed by the sound of a ticking clock, then immediately crave bass so loud the mirrors shake. You can ignore messages for days, yet feel a gut-punch of panic when someone does the same to you. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why am I a walking contradiction”, we’re naming what’s really happening beneath those ADHD behaviours. We're deep diving on whats really going on behind Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), people pleasing, masking, and Pathological Demand A...

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