RSD is the hardest part of ADHD. It stands for Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and it causes extreme emotional pain when you perceive someone has criticised you. It's truly debilitating but there are many coping strategies.
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Feb 3
The Psychiatrist Who Discovered RSD: "RSD Dies When You Do THIS!" | Dr. William (Bill) Dodson
Dr. William (Bill) Dodson, M.D., LF-APA, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and has spent his career helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes from ADHD treatment. Dr. Dodson has been instrumental in advancing the field’s understanding of the emotional component of ... Show More
1h 21m
Oct 2025
ADHD Explained: Diagnosis, Treatment & Links to Anxiety and Trauma with Dr. Amelia Kelley
In this episode, Dr. Amelia Kelley breaks down what ADHD really looks like, how it’s diagnosed, and why it’s often misunderstood, especially in women and girls. She shares how ADHD symptoms can overlap with anxiety and trauma, why masking makes detection difficult, and what treat ... Show More
27m 22s
Mar 2025
545- The Surprising Association Between ADHD & Inflammatory Disorders
<p>Join James Kustow, BMBS, MRCPsych, to learn about the emerging research that may explain ADHD's unexpected associations with inflammatory conditions like allergy and autoimmunity — and a surprisingly strong link with hypermobility syndrome.</p> <p><strong>ADHD and Physical Hea ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2023
Pippa Simou: Why ADHD looks different in girls
Episode 133 with Pippa Simou.“I think I’ve been tired my entire life. It’s absolutely exhausting having this brain.”Pippa is a former teacher, now ADHD advocate, trainer, and coach, and the founder of The ADD-vantage, a support service hub for girls and women with ADHD. When Pipp ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2025
560- How Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence, Chronic Pain, Inflammatory Disorders, and Anxiety
<p>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.</p> < ... Show More
58m 39s
Feb 2025
Why are more adults being diagnosed with ADHD? With Russell Ramsay, PhD
For many years, ADHD was seen as a disorder of childhood. But in recent years, an increasing number of adults have been diagnosed with it as well. Clinician and researcher Russell Ramsay, PhD, discusses what’s driving the rise in adult diagnoses, what ADHD looks like in adults, h ... Show More
40m 1s
Aug 2025
349: ADHD in Kids Explained + How The SPECT Brain Scan Guides Care | Dr. Steven Storage
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Storage, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. We explore how SPECT brain scans can reveal hidden strengths and weaknesses, the different subtypes of ADHD and their unique treatment approaches ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2025
541- How Sleep Disorders Impact Every Aspect of Life with ADHD
<p>Sleep problems frequently co-occur with ADHD. J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains what we know about how sleep loss impairs concentration, memory, mood stability, and the immune system, and about effective treatments for sleep disorders.</p> <p><strong>ADHD and Sleep: Mor ... Show More
1h 13m
Dec 2024
423: Neurodiversity Playbook with Dr. Matt Zakreski
<p><strong>In today's episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast,</strong> 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 fr ... Show More
57m 14s