EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 45 MIN
The Evolutionary Reason You’re So Sensitive w/ Dr. Sasha Hamdani
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Have you ever felt too much? Or like your feelings are so big compared to others? Board certified psychiatrist and an ADHD clinical specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani joins Unshaming to discuss the science behind it. She recently published a book on the understudied area of ADHD called Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria or RSD. And she’s going to share everything she learned.We cover:The evolutionary reason you feel so sensitiveThe evolutionary strengths of having an emotionally sensitive brainWhy ADHD brains are most likely to have RSDWhat happens in the brain when a situationship doesn't text backThe most impactful thing you can do when triggered by rejectionADHD hacks for better sleep, brain health, and productivityCheck out Dr. Hamdani’s new book wherever books are sold: “Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply"Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce LowenbergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Have you ever felt too much? Or like your feelings are so big compared to others? Board certified psychiatrist and an ADHD clinical specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani joins Unshaming to discuss the science behind it. She recently published a book on the understudied area of ADHD called Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria or RSD. And she’s going to share everything she learned.We cover:The evolutionary reason you feel so sensitiveThe evolutionary strengths of having an emotionally sensitive brainWhy ADHD brains are most likely to have RSDWhat happens in the brain when a situationship doesn't text backThe most impactful thing you can do when triggered by rejectionADHD hacks for better sleep, brain health, and productivityCheck out Dr. Hamdani’s new book wherever books are sold: “Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply"Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce Lowenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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