RSD and Relationships with ADHD - with special guest Ari Scott (Ep. 6)
10/28/24 • 34 min
How does Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) affect ADHDers? What does it feel like? And how can it be managed?
In this episode of The Distractables, hosts Marie and Jessie welcome The ADHD Entrepreneur Ari Scott for a deep dive into the multifaceted world of ADHD.
The discussion covers Ari's late diagnosis and entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the emotional challenges such as Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and broader emotional disregulation. How does RSD affect both personal and professional relationships? How does having a community of ADHDers help? Marie, Jesse and Ari also explore practical advice for managing ADHD in various life aspects, including leveraging positive reinforcement strategies in both personal interactions and intimate settings.
00:00 Welcome to The Distractables
00:38 Meet Ari Scott: The ADHD Entrepreneur
01:35 Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
02:39 Late Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis of ADHD
06:54 Emotional Dysregulation and RSD
16:12 Personal Experiences with RSD
19:25 Understanding Rejection and Emotional Responses
19:57 Professional vs. Personal Rejection
23:51 The Power of Labels and ADHD Awareness
26:08 Building Community and Finding Support
28:43 Positive Reinforcement and ADHD
30:28 ADHD in Relationships and Daily Life
31:35 Connecting with ADHD Content Creators
34:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Where you can find us!
Marie and Llama Life
Jesse
Ari:
Thank you for listening! Join us next week for more honest and open chats about ADHD.
Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse
How does Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) affect ADHDers? What does it feel like? And how can it be managed?
In this episode of The Distractables, hosts Marie and Jessie welcome The ADHD Entrepreneur Ari Scott for a deep dive into the multifaceted world of ADHD.
The discussion covers Ari's late diagnosis and entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the emotional challenges such as Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and broader emotional disregulation. How does RSD affect both personal and professional relationships? How does having a community of ADHDers help? Marie, Jesse and Ari also explore practical advice for managing ADHD in various life aspects, including leveraging positive reinforcement strategies in both personal interactions and intimate settings.
00:00 Welcome to The Distractables
00:38 Meet Ari Scott: The ADHD Entrepreneur
01:35 Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
02:39 Late Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis of ADHD
06:54 Emotional Dysregulation and RSD
16:12 Personal Experiences with RSD
19:25 Understanding Rejection and Emotional Responses
19:57 Professional vs. Personal Rejection
23:51 The Power of Labels and ADHD Awareness
26:08 Building Community and Finding Support
28:43 Positive Reinforcement and ADHD
30:28 ADHD in Relationships and Daily Life
31:35 Connecting with ADHD Content Creators
34:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Where you can find us!
Marie and Llama Life
Jesse
Ari:
Thank you for listening! Join us next week for more honest and open chats about ADHD.
Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse
Previous Episode
Managing a household with ADHD - with special guest Ryan Mayer (Ep. 5)
How does ADHD make managing a household difficult?
In this episode co-hosts Marie and Jesse with guest Ryan Mayer, discuss effective strategies for managing household tasks and routines with ADHD.
The conversation centers around Ryan's 'Folding with Friends' initiative, which uses body doubling to make mundane chores like folding laundry more engaging. They explore various techniques to tackle daily tasks, like using visual reminders and gamifying routine activities. They emphasize the importance of accepting one's unique methods and creating an environment that suits their ADHD needs. Ryan also shares insights from his coaching experience, advocating for personalized strategies to navigate life with ADHD.
00:00 Welcome to Distractables
00:35 Introducing Ryan Mayer: ADHD Coach
00:48 ADHD at Home: Managing Household Chores
02:03 Body Doubling: The Power of Folding with Friends
03:19 Making Chores Fun: Tips and Tricks
11:30 The Importance of Acceptance and Self-Understanding
12:42 ADHD Coaching: Common Struggles and Solutions
20:01 Embracing Flexibility in Productivity
20:29 The Power of Phone Placement
21:43 The Notebook Solution
22:24 Creative Alarm Strategies
24:29 Exploring Phone Customization
29:09 Visual Reminders for Daily Tasks
35:51 Conclusion and Contact Information
Where you can find us!
Marie and Llama Life
Jesse
Ryan
Thank you for listening! Join us next week for more honest and open chats about ADHD.
Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse
Next Episode
Time management with ADHD - with special guest Izzie Chea (Ep. 7)
How does an ADHDer manage their time?
In this episode, hosts Marie and Jesse are joined by Izzie Chea, a digital content creator and neurodiversity advocate. The trio dives into time management strategies tailored for ADHDers, focusing on creative time-boxing and productivity tools. They discuss the benefits of scheduling dedicated creative sessions, essential apps like the Due reminder app, and the significance of finding community support.
Izzie also shares her personal journey with ADHD and emphasizes the importance of embracing creativity and reducing shame-related feelings for better mental well-being.
00:00 Welcome to Distractibles: Meet the Hosts
00:36 Introducing Izzy Chea: Digital Content Creator and ADHD Advocate
01:26 Izzy's ADHD Journey and the Power of Community
03:42 Time Management Struggles and Strategies
05:58 Favorite Tools and Apps for ADHD Time Management
07:50 Creative Sandbox Time: Embracing Creativity and Exploration
13:08 Overcoming Shame and Embracing Side Projects
18:04 Practical Tips for Managing Time and Staying on Track
27:37 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Where to Find Us
Where you can find us!
Marie and Llama Life
Jesse
Izzie
Thank you for listening!
Chat soon,
Marie & Jesse
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