What if your brain is lying to you… and you’ve been believing it?

This episode gets raw about rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), the sneaky stories our brain tells us, and why even with therapy, meds and a truckload of self-awareness, the chaos still shows up.

I share a personal story from a club meeting gone rogue, where my brain went straight to “I’m the problem,” even when I knew better.

If you’ve ever spiralled over whether someone’s mad at you, re-lived one awkward conversation for days, or questioned your worth because of a single comment, this one’s going to feel like home. I talk about what RSD is, how trauma amplifies it, and the weird relief of finally having a name for that voice in your head.

You’ll leave this one understanding your brain a little more, and maybe even offering it a bit of grace. Because you're not broken. You're just overwhelmed. And you’re definitely not alone.

What’s one story your brain keeps telling you that you’re ready to rewrite? Come tell me over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental. I’d love to hear from you.

In this episode we cover:

• Corrina launches the podcast and reflects on not needing to "perform"
• A breakdown of rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) and how it shows up
• The go-kart club AGM moment and emotional aftermath
• How trauma makes RSD worse and why naming it helps
• Mowing lawns while spiralling and questioning everything
• Reflection on selling tractors, doing business, and wondering if she should’ve just stayed home
• Feeling grateful for the podcast impact but doubting whether it's "enough"
• A powerful reframe on stories, perspective, and finding glimmers of joy
• Ending with practical hope: recognising the story, naming it, choosing a new one
  
  

Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental.
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