Do you get a sinking feeling in your stomach when you try to market or sell your products or services? Does rejection feel like an overwhelming, almost out of body experience? If so, this episode is for you!!

• What RSD is and how it uniquely affects those with ADHD
• The emotional and physical toll RSD can take when left unaddressed
• How RSD shows up in your business consultations, referrals, social media, and more
• Personal stories of setbacks, trolls, and learning to regulate
• Why support (not just therapy) is key to growing a thriving ADHD-friendly business
• The truth about confidence, regulation, and success as an ADHD entrepreneur

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What if the friendships you’re struggling to maintain aren’t falling apart because of them but because of how RSD is showing up in your life?

Today I'm talking about:

• How Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can make you misread texts, overreact, or pull away
• How RSD often gets confused with social anxiety and leads to isolation
• Real-life stories of how RSD can sneak into friendships, including people-pleasing and overextending yourself
• Why nervous system regulation is the foundation for managing RSD
• How to figure out who your safe people are, and what to do when they aren’t

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Is rejection sensitivity making work feel impossible? If you find yourself avoiding feedback, overanalyzing emails, or convinced you're about to get fired over a simple mistake, you're not alone. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can have a major impact on your professional life, but there are ways to manage it.

In this episode, I cover:

• What RSD really is and why it’s not just about past trauma
• How RSD shows up in the workplace (and why it makes teamwork, feedback, and self-advocacy so hard)
• The connection between RSD, burnout, and nervous system regulation
• Why traditional talk therapy doesn’t help and what actually does
• Steps you can take to manage RSD and build confidence at work

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What happens when emotional immaturity is passed down through generations? How do you break the cycle when you've never seen what "healthy" looks like?

In this episode, Sarah Russell returns as we continue our deep dive into childhood trauma, emotional immaturity, and healing as neurodivergent adults. We explore:

• The impact of generational trauma and how it shapes emotional maturity
• The myth of closure—why it’s a lie and what to focus on instead
• How conscious discipline can help neurodivergent parents break toxic cycles
• Understanding non-speaking and selective mutism in neurodivergent individuals
• The power of reclaiming labels and rewriting your own narrative

Sarah is an ADHD coach, podcast producer, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals. As a chronically ill mom of two, she is reparenting both herself and others through Conscious Discipline. A survivor of DV and SA, Sarah is deeply committed to making peer-reviewed research accessible and helping others break harmful cycles. She combines research-backed strategies with lived experience to empower others with evidence-based tools and insightful analysis.

🔗 Connect with Sarah:
LinkedIn | Facebook | Substack

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What happens when you grow up with emotionally immature parents? How does it shape your relationships, your self-perception, and even your health? 

We also dive into: 

• The emotional-immature parent to toxic-relationships pipeline 
• How childhood trauma can lead to chronic illness and nervous system dysregulation 
• The role of co-regulation in healing (and why sometimes, screaming with your kid actually helps) 
• What it means to truly understand your own brain

Sarah Russell is an ADHD coach, podcast producer, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals. As a chronically ill mom of two, she is reparenting both herself and others through Conscious Discipline. A survivor of DV and SA, Sarah is deeply committed to making peer-reviewed research accessible to the masses and helping others break harmful cycles. Sarah combines research-backed strategies with lived experience to empower others with evidence-based tools and insightful analysis.

🔗 Connect with Sarah:
 LinkedIn | Facebook | Substack

Contact Jamie for 1:1 Coaching or Speaking

Are you a high-achieving woman with ADHD looking for a coach? Event planner looking for a wildly captivating speaker? Go to outsmartadhd.co to get in touch!

What if the key to a healthy relationship isn’t about holding on but learning to trust yourself?

In this solo episode, I dive deep into the realization that transformed my marriage, my self-worth, and the way I show up in relationships. I explore:

• How childhood experiences shape our ability to trust ourselves
• Why codependency keeps us stuck in unhealthy patterns
• The difference between forcing outcomes and setting expectations
• How stepping into “observation mode” can shift relationship dynamics
• The power of knowing you’ll be okay—no matter what

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling enmeshed in others, seeking validation, or fearing what life would look like on your own, this episode will help you reclaim your independence and step into self-trust.

Contact Jamie:

Are you a high-achieving woman with ADHD looking for a coach? Event planner looking for a wildly captivating speaker? Go to outsmartadhd.co to get in touch!

In a world that feels increasingly divided, how do we foster real conversations that lead to understanding instead of conflict? 

Michael started a podcast in pursuit of answering that exact question, and what he found is going to shock you. 

Our Guest:

Michael Ashford is a tireless optimist on a mission to help others understand what it means to communicate well. He's a speaking and leadership communications coach drawing on a decade and a half of experience leading and growing teams as well as speaking on stages large and small. Michael is a two-time TEDx speaker, the Head Speaker Coach at TEDxManitouSprings, a podcaster, an author, and a former award-winning journalist, and his work across various platforms has been featured in publications like Men's Health Magazine and Podcast Magazine.

Takeaways from this episode

• The difference between being a peacemaker vs. a peacekeeper
• Why curiosity is more powerful than certainty in tough conversations
• How to recognize and manage bias (including our own)
• The role of trust and influence in shifting perspectives
• How the media fuels division—and what to do about it
• Setting healthy boundaries in conversations without shutting down dialogue
• Why persuasion isn't about forcing change, but about creating perspective shifts

Michael’s Website:

Visit MichaelAshford.com to purchase his book, find his podcast, contact him for speaker coaching, craft a TEDx-worthy talk, or have a conversation about how we can find common ground. 

Contact Jamie:

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If you were made to feel small, solve everyone else's problems, and completely ignore your emotions growing up, this episode is for YOU!

Discover:

• Signs you may have had emotionally immature parents.
• The connection between ADHD struggles and unmet emotional needs.
• Why internalized ableism and self-blame make advocating for yourself harder.
• How to start healing these wounds to create a life that supports your ADHD brain.

If you're ready to unf*ck your life and embrace your worth, Jamie’s ADHD coaching program could be the next step in your journey. Get the support you need to thrive in your relationships, career, and more!

>>Click here<< to inquire about 1:1 coaching with Jamie!

Are you a high-achieving woman with ADHD looking for a coach? Event planner looking for a wildly captivating speaker? Go to outsmartadhd.co to get in touch!

If you feel like the world is burning around you and you don't know wtf to do about it, you NEED this episode!!

What you’ll learn:

• Why putting on your own oxygen mask is the first and most crucial step.
• How to set physical, emotional, and digital boundaries that protect your peace.
• The power of community and how to make meaningful change through collective action.
• Simple, impactful ways to advocate for underrepresented groups with limited energy.

Jamie also shares deeply personal stories, insights on navigating family dynamics, and actionable tips for maintaining mental health while standing up for what you believe in.

Resources mentioned:

• Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (book recommendation).
• Netflix series: You Can’t Ask That.

Contact Jamie: Currently accepting 1:1 clients!!

Are you a high-achieving woman with ADHD looking for a coach? Event planner looking for a wildly captivating speaker? Go to outsmartadhd.co to get in touch!

Staying small, quiet, and palatable doesn't make you money. This episode is for you if you're ready to count more 0s in your bank account while putting a middle finger up to the patriarchy! 

In this episode I'm talking about:

• Why women with ADHD need to take up space unapologetically.
• Tangible strategies for negotiating raises, pitching your business, and advocating for yourself.
• How breaking money taboos can empower not just you, but your family and community.
• Practical tools to track your wins and confidently articulate your value.

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Are you a high-achieving woman with ADHD looking for a coach? Event planner looking for a wildly captivating speaker? Go to outsmartadhd.co to get in touch!