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EPISODE · Dec 30, 2025 · 39 MIN

How To Overcome Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

from ADHD Chatter · host Alex Partridge

Jessica Summers is a world leading ADHD expert specialising in Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria.  As a qualified psychotherapist she can help you understand why you overthink, struggle with shame and why you’re triggered by that one small comment. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  01:22 What is RSD (and why does it hurt) 04:18 Jessica’s RSD mission  07:38 ‘RSD isn’t real’ 08:54 The tinniest comment  11:09 20,000 extra criticisms  13:20 RSD in women vs in men 14:08 RSD in romantic relationships  15:16 The RSD blockades  17:36 The costs of perfectionism  19:37 The importance of ‘Dysphoria’  20:32 Tiimo advert  21:54 How to manage RSD 24:57 RSD and aggression  27:18 How RSD affects masking  28:20 How to stop people pleasing  29:54 How to reframe RSD 30:40 Can RSD be useful 31:41 Closing RSD tips  32:16 Jessica’s ADHD item 34:04 Audience questions  38:10 A letter to my younger self  Jessica Summers is a hypno-psychotherapist, nervous system regulation specialist, and creator of RSD Free—the only program that targets Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria at its neurological root. She discovered her breakthrough approach while retraining her own nervous system to recover from post-viral syndrome, which unexpectedly resolved her lifelong RSD. Jessica now helps neurodivergent adults rewire their brains for emotional resilience and calm. SPECIAL OFFER: Pre-order RSD Free for £240 (save £60 off the regular £300 price) Offer ends January 4th - course launches January 5th Course link:https://jessicasummershypnogenics.com/rsd-free-course Is it RSD? Answer this short quiz to find out: https://links.usegoldstar.com/widget/survey/m9rdp4WXejV2CmW9SamT Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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