Rejection Only Defines You If You Let It: Dr. Tom on The Science of Bouncing Back | Rejection Rehab Ep. 18

Why do some people bounce back from rejection… while others feel haunted by it for years?In this week’s Rejection Section of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom breaks down a landmark study by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck and researcher Lauren Howe, revealing why rejection hurts more when you believe it says something permanent about who you are.Across five studies with nearly 900 participants, Howe & Dweck found that people who see personality as fixed — “this is just who I am” — take rejection as proof that something is wrong with them. Those who see personality as changeable recover faster, feel less shame, and rebuild confidence more easily.In this episode:• 🧠 How your mindset controls how long rejection stings• 💔 Why some people stay stuck replaying the “no”• 🔄 The brain shift that rewires rejection into resilience• ✍️ A 10-second mantra that protects your confidence• 💬 Dr. Tom’s breakdown of identity, mindset, and recovery👉 If you’ve ever taken rejection personally, this one will teach you how to separate who you are from what happened to you.Host: Dr. Tom — @RejectionRehab (IG / TikTok / YouTube) | @TomFlaherty (IG)🎧 Listen / 📺 Watch on: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Instagram#RejectionRehab #Confidence #Mindset #OvercomeRejection #Resilience #GrowthMindset #RejectionTherapy #EmotionalHealth #PersonalGrowth