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Rejection Rehab
by Tom Flaherty
Rejection Rehab is the podcast that helps you turn fear of rejection into lasting, unshakable confidence. Hosted by EMMY award winning producer and doctor Tom Flaherty, each episode brings you real people sharing real stories — of heartbreak, setbacks, and closed doors — and how those moments became rocket fuel for true confidence. Whether you’re pivoting careers, dating, or finding your voice, rejection isn’t the end — it’s the start of something better. Tune in weekly and learn to flip rejection into your biggest advantage — you might be just one “no” away from your dream life.
Episodes
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Dr. Tom’s 2-Minute Science Backed Technique to Protect Your Brain After Rejection | Rejection Rehab Ep. 23
You can’t control rejection — but you can control your mental state afterward. And science says it only takes two minutes. In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a study published in PLOS ONE showing that a brief self-affirmation exercise (just 2 minutes of...
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Dr. Tom on Why Confidence Is a Prediction, Not a Personality Trait | Rejection Rehab Ep. 34
Confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a prediction your brain makes. In this week’s Rejection Section, Emmy-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a fascinating neuroscience paper: “Confidence as Bayesian Probability: From Neural Origins to Behavior” by Meyniel et al., published in the journal...
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“The Worst They Can Say Is No” Isabelle Daza, Sexytime Podcast Host, on Confidence and Rejection | Rejection Rehab Ep. 33
What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with… but something you practice? Most people avoid situations where they might hear “no.” Isabelle Daza, one of the Philippines’ most recognizable public figures, actress, entrepreneur, and host of the Sexytime Podcast, has built a career in the...
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“1,000 Nos” Gabriella Carr on the 1000 Rejections Challenge and Building Unbreakable Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 32
What if the life you want is hiding behind a thousand uncomfortable moments? Most people spend their lives trying to avoid rejection. Gabriella Carr decided to chase it. At just 22, and recently featured in The New York Times, she has taken on a radical public experiment: collect 1,000 rejections...
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“The Death of the Meet Cute” Claire Warner on Dating Apps, Social Fear, Alcohol, and Real World Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 31
We used to meet by accident. At bars. At parties. Through friends. Now we meet on screens. But what have we lost in the process? In this week’s Rejection Rehab, Emmy-winning producer Dr. Tom sits down with Claire Warner, hospitality expert, social connection advocate, and one of the most…
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Why Confidence Is Built Through Experience, Not Thinking | Dr. Tom, Rejection Rehab Ep. 30
Confidence isn’t something you think your way into. It’s something you build through experience. In this week’s Rejection Section, Emmy-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down one of the most influential psychology papers ever published: “Self-Efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change”...
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Why Some Rejection Builds Confidence and Some Destroys It | Dr. Tom, Rejection Rehab Ep. 29
Why does some rejection make you stronger, while other rejection completely knocks the wind out of you? In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY winner Dr. Tom breaks down a fascinating psychology study published in PLoS ONE that explains why rejection affects people so differently, and why not all...
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From Freelance Rejection to Viral Success: Johno Verity, the Pink-Hatted London Cycling Historian (Dawn of History) | Rejection Rehab Ep. 28
What happens when you stop worrying about being seen and start showing up anyway? In this week’s Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom sits down with Johno Verity, creator of Dawn of History, the wildly popular early-morning history cycling series that has taken social media by storm....
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Why Romantic Rejection Hurts the Most — Dr. Tom on the Psychology of Rejection Sensitivity | Rejection Rehab Ep. 27
Rejection hurts — but it hurts most in romantic relationships. Not a job interview. Not a stranger. But someone you care about — or want to care about you. In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a landmark psychology study published in the Journal of…
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“It’s Always a No Unless You Ask” — Daily Rejection Founder Herman Jagpal on 365 Days of Rejection Therapy | Rejection Rehab Ep. 26
He started with a paperclip. Now he’s trading his way up to a house. But the real story isn’t about the paperclip — it’s about what happens when you stop being afraid to ask. In this week’s Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom sits down with Herman Jagpal, founder of Daily Rejection…
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Your Brain Is Lying to You About Rejection — Dr. Tom on the New Neuroscience That Explains Why | Rejection Rehab Ep. 25
Rejection doesn’t mean they don’t want you. Your brain just thinks it does. In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a brand-new 2024 neuroscience study published in PNAS showing that rejection isn’t just emotional pain — it’s your brain learning. And here’s the...
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Ozempic & Wegovy, Weight Loss & the Doctor Who Pulled Gloves Out of a Stomach — Dr. Austin Chiang on Rejection & Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 24
He’s a triple board-certified gastroenterologist, Chief Medical Officer for Medtronic Endoscopy, bestselling author, and one of the most influential physician voices on social media today. But none of that made Dr. Austin Chiang immune to rejection. In this week’s Rejection Rehab, EMMY winning...
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Dr. Tom’s 2-Minute Science Backed Technique to Protect Your Brain After Rejection | Rejection Rehab Ep. 23
You can’t control rejection — but you can control your mental state afterward. And science says it only takes two minutes. In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a study published in PLOS ONE showing that a brief self-affirmation exercise (just 2 minutes of...
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Inside the Olympic Village: Team GB Women’s Volleyball Olympian Ci Michel on Rejection, Getting Dropped, and Finding Pants (and a Partner) at 6’4 | Rejection Rehab Ep. 22
She played for Team GB Volleyball at the London 2012 Olympic Games, competed professionally across Europe, and became the first British woman to play in Italy’s legendary Serie A1. But none of that made Ciara (“Ci”) Michel immune to rejection. In this week’s Rejection Rehab, Olympian Ci Michel…
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The Pitch I Rejected…That Became a $140M Brand: Sir Kensington’s Founder Scott Norton on Taking on Heinz and Winning | Rejection Rehab Ep. 21
He showed up at Rockefeller Center asking for help getting his “posh ketchup” on The Dr. Oz Show… and Dr. Tom said no. That rejected pitch—Scott Norton’s Sir Kensington’s—went on to take on Heinz, redefine condiments, and sell to Unilever for a reported $140 million. In this week’s Rejection…
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Dr. Tom on Why Overcoming Rejection Fear Is the Fastest Way to Build Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 20
What if the fastest way to build real confidence isn’t avoiding rejection — but walking toward it? In this week’s Rejection Section of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom breaks down a 2024 psychology study showing that the fear of rejection silently destroys both resilience and belongingness —...
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He Ultrasounded Himself—and Found Cancer: Dr. Calvin Sun on Rejection, Lasting Confidence & The Surprising Cause of Cancer | Rejection Rehab Ep. 19
He was an ER doctor on NYC’s front lines during the pandemic—then, on shift, he scanned himself and found a tumor. Dr. Calvin Sun—author, world traveler, and NYC candidate for political office—opens up about loss, public service, and what real confidence looks like when rejection (and life) hit...
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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...
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My Ex Got a Tweet From Elon Musk: Aubrey Strobel on Rejection, Bitcoin & Bad Breakups | Rejection Rehab Ep. 17
They met at church. Broke up over text. Ten years later, Elon Musk tweeted her. In this wildly entertaining episode, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom reunites with former flame Aubrey Strobel — entrepreneur, communications strategist, and Bitcoin/AI expert — for a no-filter conversation about dating…
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From No Legs to Double Paralympic Gold: Richard Whitehead MBE on Rejection, Reinvention & the 27th Mile| Rejection Rehab Ep. 16
What do you do when life says “no” twice—first by birth, then by rulebook? Born with a double above-knee congenital amputation, Richard Whitehead MBE grew up hearing limits. Later, Paralympic classification blocked him from competing in the marathon—his signature distance. Instead of quitting, he...
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From National Champion to Hit Head-On at 60 kph: Imogen Cotter on Comebacks, PTSD & Redefining Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 15
What happens after you reach the top — then lose everything in an instant? Irish National Cycling Champion Imogen Cotter sits down with EMMY winner Dr. Tom to tell the remarkable story of hitting the peak of her cycling career when a van traveling 60 kph struck her head-on during training. The...
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The Science of Self-Compassion: How Kindness Shields You from Rejection | Rejection Rehab Ep. 14
Rejection hurts—but what if science proved you could soften the blow?In this week’s Rejection Section of the podcast Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom unpacks a 2020 study by Erika J. Koch showing how self-compassion—treating yourself like a best friend—can dramatically reduce the emotional...
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From 9-to-5 to TEDx: Gregory Benedikt on Bold Action, Rejection Reps & The Terrifying 10-Second Rule | Rejection Rehab Ep. 13
What if 10 seconds of courage could change your life? EMMY winner Dr. Tom sits down with Gregory Benedikt—ex–private equity turned life & leadership coach + TEDx speaker—who shares how “Finance Greg” walked away from a soul-numbing job, slid his number across the table on a café receipt (in front...
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From Rejection Reps to Bestselling Author: Brett Eaton on Confidence, Hard Choices & Finding the Right Person | Rejection Rehab Ep. 12
What do writing a book, chasing speaking gigs, and approaching women at bars all have in common? For Brett Eaton — high performance coach and bestselling author of Uncomfortable Either Way — the answer is rejection reps. In this episode, EMMY winner Dr. Tom sits down with Brett who shares how two...
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Heartbreak 💔, a Broken Leg 🦴… and a Comeback: Isabel MV on Stopping Self-Rejection and Rebuilding Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 11
When life breaks you—literally and emotionally—how do you put yourself back together? In this Rejection Rehab episode, EMMY winner Dr. Tom sits down with Isabel MV—ex-investment banker turned VC specialist and creator of the podcast And Just Like That, We Found Therapy—who hit rock bottom after...
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The Science of Heartbreak 💔: Dr. Tom on Why Rejection Hurts Like Physical Pain | Rejection Rehab Ep. 10
Why does heartbreak feel like a gut punch — or even worse than a broken bone? In his first solo episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a landmark 2011 University of Michigan study that proves rejection doesn’t just “hurt your feelings” — it literally lights up the...
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From Bullied to Billboard Dreams: Singer Amber Donoso on Brutal Rejection, Self-Worth & Sticking to Your Sound | Rejection Rehab Ep. 9
Bullied in school, dyslexic, and told to change everything from her body to her genre—British-Chilean singer-songwriter Amber Donoso chose one of the most rejection-heavy careers on earth and didn’t flinch. In this raw, energizing conversation, Amber and host, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom...
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Left at the Altar & Rising Again: Real Housewife of London Juliet Mayhew on Rejection & Resilience | Rejection Rehab Ep. 8
What happens when your dream wedding turns into a nightmare—and the man you thought was “forever” cheats before you even walk down the aisle? In this deeply candid episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom Flaherty sits down with Juliet Mayhew—Aussie-born entrepreneur,...
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Rejected 99% of the Time: How Actor Julian Cihi Turns No into Flow | Rejection Rehab Ep. 7
What if rejection wasn’t the end — but the lesson you needed? In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom Flaherty sits down with his longtime friend Julian Cihi — a true triple threat (actor, singer, dancer) who’s been seen on Hulu (Only Murders in the Building), Netflix...
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From Divorce & Company Collapse to $60M Raised — Ted Brown’s Rejection-Fueled Comeback | Rejection Rehab Ep. 6
What would you do if you hit rock bottom—personally and professionally—and you still had to keep a company alive? In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom Flaherty sits down with fintech entrepreneur Ted Brown, co-founder and CEO of Digital Onboarding, the company he...
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From Shark Tank Reject to $250M Exit & Olympic Dreams — Max Valverde’s Rejection-Proof Mindset | Rejection Rehab Ep. 5
What do you do after getting rejected on Shark Tank? If you're Max Valverde, you go viral with a product called Morninghead, build a company worth $250 million, and then launch a quest to become an Olympian—at age 39. In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer and doctor Tom…
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Climbing Everest & Conquering Rejection — 7 Summit Record Holder Annabelle Bond's Unstoppable Confidence Journey | Rejection Rehab Ep. 4
What does it take to break the record for fastest woman to climb the highest peaks in the world in each continent—while battling personal doubts, relationship setbacks, rejections, and fears? In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY award winning producer and doctor Tom Flaherty sits down with...
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How Rejection Made Him a Pro in TWO Sports 🤯 — Coach Jim Lubinski | Rejection Rehab Ep. 3
In this episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY award-winning doctor and host Tom Flaherty sits down with Jim Lubinski, former professional ice hockey player and triathlete, and head triathlon coach at Tower 26. Jim's story is a masterclass in using rejection as a springboard for success. From getting…
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Your Brain on Rejection — How to Rewire It for Unshakable Confidence with Stanford’s Dr. Alok Patel | Rejection Rehab Ep. 2
Why does rejection hurt so much? And more importantly — how do we retrain our brains so it doesn’t hold us back? In this episode of Rejection Rehab, Emmy Award-winning producer and host Dr. Tom Flaherty sits down with Dr. Alok Patel, a Stanford pediatrician, media personality, and renowned health...
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How Rejection Built a $300M Empire — Solidcore Founder Anne Mahlum | Rejection Rehab Ep. 1
How do you turn rejection into a $300 million empire? In the very first episode of Rejection Rehab, EMMY award winning host Tom Flaherty sits down with Anne Mahlum — founder of [solidcore] and renowned entrepreneur — to reveal how overcoming rejection became her ultimate superpower. Anne and Tom...
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Welcome to Rejection Rehab
This is Rejection Rehab - the podcast about overcoming the fear of rejection and building lasting confidence. In this short teaser, host Tom Flaherty shares what the show is all about and why your next “no” might be the turning point you’ve been waiting for. New episodes coming soon.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rejection Rehab is the podcast that helps you turn fear of rejection into lasting, unshakable confidence. Hosted by EMMY award winning producer and doctor Tom Flaherty, each episode brings you real people sharing real stories — of heartbreak, setbacks, and closed doors — and how those moments became rocket fuel for true confidence. Whether you’re pivoting careers, dating, or finding your voice, rejection isn’t the end — it’s the start of something better. Tune in weekly and learn to flip rejection into your biggest advantage — you might be just one “no” away from your dream life.
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Rejection Rehab is the podcast that helps you turn fear of rejection into lasting, unshakable confidence. Hosted by EMMY award winning producer and doctor Tom Flaherty, each episode brings you real people sharing real stories — of heartbreak, setbacks, and closed doors — and how those moments...
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