logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2024
43m 41s

How To Manage Rejection Sensitivity - Dr...

Alex Partridge
About this episode

Dr Samantha Hiew is the Founder of ADHD Girls and a neurodiversity and ADHD expert. In this episode, Samantha explains how you can manage RSD in your personal and romantic life.


Topics:


00:00 A description of RSD / What is RSD?

01:30 Where does RSD come from?

04:45 Is RSD more common in ADHDers

06:55 Can RSD cause physical pain

11:20 Tips to manage RSD

17:56 RSD in relationships

27:22 How Menstruation/Testosterone cycle affects RSD

31:52 How alcohol affects RSD

34:14 How to differentiate between rational sensitivity and RSD

36:50 ADHDers in the wild

39:10 Washing machine of woes


Find Dr Samantha Hiew on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthahiew/


Visit Samantha's ADHD Girls website 👉 https://adhdgirls.co.uk/about-us/


Find Dr Samantha Hiew on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/adhd_girls/?hl=en


Support ADHD Chatter:


LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q


Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr


TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd


This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Oct 6
Do you have AuDHD (Autism & ADHD)? 10 Signs | Dr. Samantha Hiew
Dr. Samantha Hiew is a highly specialised female ADHD and Autism expert with a PhD in medical sciences. With a glowing background in the science of Neurodiversity, she’s using her vast knowledge to help you feel seen and understood. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:59 Common AuDHD stru ... Show More
55m 5s
Sep 30
This SIMPLE (and proven) hack helped 10,000 ADHD Women | The ADHD Expert
Brooke Schnittman is a world leading, award winning, ADHD coach and expert, having coached thousands of women with ADHD. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, paralysed by thought, confused or just broken, then Brooke will help explain why you’re often misunderstood. Chapters: 00:00 T ... Show More
42 m
Sep 22
The Masking Expert: '97% of ADHD women can’t unmask until they learn THIS!' | Dana Dzamic
Dana Dzamic is an ADHD coach and consultant specialising in masking in women. Dana has helped thousands of ADHD women understand themselves and feel less isolated in their ADHD experience. The ADHD Chatter team have mistakenly referred to Dana as a doctor. This is incorrect and w ... Show More
57m 27s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 17
THE Natural Remedies for ADHD from a Holistic Pharmacist
When it comes to managing ADHD, especially for women balancing hormones, emotions, and daily demands, there’s never a one-size-fits-all answer.In this week’s episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I’m joined by Kevin Leivers, founder of The Naked Pharmacy, to explore how ... Show More
46m 12s
Sep 12
The Biggest ADHD Myths & How To Get A Diagnosis
Have you ever wondered if you might have ADHD but feel nervous about saying it out loud? Or maybe you’ve been diagnosed already, but all you hear are confusing myths? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis is breaking down the many ways A ... Show More
32m 35s
Sep 30
577- Why Chronic Pain Is So Common Among Neurodivergent Youth
Gloria T. Han, Ph.D., and Anna C. Wilson, Ph.D., help parents understand why chronic pain is more common in autistic youth with and without ADHD, how pain presents in unique ways, the impact on daily life, strategies to reduce pain’s impact, and more. Chronic Pain, Autism, and AD ... Show More
59m 19s
Dec 2024
423: Neurodiversity Playbook with Dr. Matt Zakreski
In today’s episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with psychologist, professional speaker, and author Dr. Matt Zakreski to explore the concept of neurodiversity and how to create a more supportive world for neurodivergent individuals. Drawing from both personal and ... Show More
57m 14s
Jun 2025
560- How Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence, Chronic Pain, Inflammatory Disorders, and Anxiety
Dr. Jessica Eccles surveys the growing body of research that points to an association between neurodivergence, joint hypermobility, chronic pain, and anxiety. Learn why certain physical symptoms are more common in people with ADHD and autism, and about treatment options. Joint Hy ... Show More
58m 39s
Dec 2023
Lindsay Guentzel: Positive thinking & learning to accept help
Episode 167 with Lindsay Guentzel.“I am very outgoing, so people assume I’m an extrovert. But I'm very much an introvert who needs to go back to my little dark hole and recharge.”Lindsay is a television and radio host, producer, writer and mental health advocate who started a new ... Show More
57m 2s
May 2023
Ep.42 Let's Talk About ADHD: The TikTok Stars That Changed The Conversation
Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery are the husband-and-wife team behind the social media account @ADHD_Love, sharing a fearless, often outrageously funny account of life with ADHD. With viral videos that have been viewed more than 200 million times, their mission is to remove the stigm ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 2025
Jessica McCabe on Thriving with ADHD
Jessica McCabe, creator of How to ADHD, joins Rosie to break down the disorder, how it affects the brain, and the best strategies for managing focus, emotions, and daily life challenges. You can find more of her work on her Youtube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast ... Show More
30m 28s
Jan 2024
70 — How Tiny Traumas Stack Up and Affect Your Mental Health with Dr. Meg Arroll
Trauma is not solely determined by the severity of an event but rather by its impact on an individual's perception of themselves and the world. "Tiny t" traumas are cumulative, low-grade traumas that build up over time and can have a profound effect on mental health. Dr. Meg Arro ... Show More
43m 46s