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Your ADHD Besties

Grace Koelma & Tara Breuso

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Your ADHD Besties is a podcast for people who are underwhelmed, overwhelmed and very attractive all at the same time... people who put the BDE in ADHD. ❤️‍🔥 Your hosts are besties Grace Koelma (founder of Future ADHD) and Tara Breuso (The ADHD Dietitian). Join us for episodes every Thursday where we unmask together and discuss your juuuuicy ADHD dilemmas. Submit your divergent dilemma via our website 😎 adhdbesties.com 🫠 IG @adhdbestiespodcast 🫠 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast
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Adult ADHD and Depression can be sucktastic! Let's have a laugh or two while we work to get on the other end of our unique skull spaghetti. Nominated for best male host in the 2024 Podcasters Peoples Choice Awards, and currently a top 2% global podcast! Subscribe to the ADHD Big Brother podcast if you want short, entertaining episodes, delivered weekly, that will nudge you forward on managing those adult ADHD symptoms. Do any of these debilitate you: I have no motivation to do boring things. ...
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Hacking Your ADHD

William Curb

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD, where you can learn techniques for helping your ADHD brain. ADHD can be a struggle, but it doesn't always have to be. Join me every Monday as I explore ways that you can work with your ADHD brain to do more of the things you want to do. If you have ADHD or someone in your life does and you want to get organized, get focused and get motivated then this podcast is for you.
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Formerly the Parenting after Trauma podcast, internationally recognized children's mental health expert Robyn Gobbel decodes the most baffling behaviors for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems. If you're parenting a child who has experienced trauma or toxic stress or a child with a neuroimmune disorder, sensory processing, or other nervous system vulnerability, this show will let you know you are not alone. You can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole because Robyn offers you tools ...
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The Other Autism

Kristen Hovet

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The Other Autism explores late-diagnosed autism and the latest in autism research, and works to dispel myths and stereotypes about autism and autistic people. Episodes cover leading topics in the neurodiversity space and feature interviews with late-diagnosed autistic folks and autistic professionals. Theme music: "Everything Feels New" by Evgeny Bardyuzha. All episodes are written and edited by Kristen Hovet. Contact: [email protected]
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Complex PTSD Recovery [Reports]: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers

CPTSD, Intergenerational PTSD, Relational Trauma | TMFR LLC

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Part of the Traumatized Motherfuckers' Research Project: What you need to know about CPTSD, in bitesized summaries of our in-depth research efforts. Peer-reviewed research and irreverent dark humor meet trauma recovery, without the "bright sides." Let's talk about the complicated experience of rectifying a life built on trauma, relearning how to have relationships, and re-imagining your future... in micro chunks. (When you're ready, jump into the deep end, detailed below.) You aren't alone, ...
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Struggle Care

KC Davis

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A podcast about self-care by a host that hates the term self-care. Therapist KC Davis, author of the book How to Keep House While Drowning talks about mental health, care tasks, and more.
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More and more of us are experiencing overwhelm and exhaustion from our busy lives. Can you relate? In The No Bullsh*t Guide To A Happier Life, your host Helen Calvert shares her quick (but not necessarily easy) tips on how to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment from your business and your life. Helen is a life coach, autistic woman and parent to two neurodivergent boys. Her mission is to bring clarity and joy to people's lives, reduce the overwhelm and help you to start living the life you ...
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A Little Help For Our Friends

Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon

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A LITTLE HELP FOR OUR FRIENDS is a mental health podcast hosted by Jacqueline Trumbull (Bachelor alum, Ph.D student) and Dr. Kibby McMahon (clinical psychologist and cofounder of KulaMind). The podcast sheds light on the psychological issues your loved ones could be struggling with and provides scientifically-informed perspectives on various mental health topics like dealing with toxic relationships, narcissism, trauma, and therapy. As two clinical psychologists from Duke University, Jacquel ...
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First Do No Harm

Jami Fregeau

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First Do No Harm is a podcast that brings information to the forefront of controversial issues in hopes to add the human factor to issues we all seem to be opinionated about. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jami-fregeau/support
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Could it be ADHD? Are you a late diagnosed ADHDer? Or maybe you’re a bit curious about whether or not those quirky traits and years of anxiety could be ADHD related? Each week I delve into another late-diagnosed journey to share all ranges of lived experiences and fight the ADHD stereotypes and stigma. With a bit of humour along the way. Plus regular episodes from professionals sharing tips and advice and their own experiences. If you’re on the same path I hope this helps. Follow me on Insta ...
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Progress By Design

The Progress Co — Emma Norris

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Progress By Design is a self-development podcast where ambitious and sensitive women turn their potential into progress. Merging psychology, self-development and the design thinking process, your host Emma Norris will help you get out of your own way and take messy, imperfect action toward your extraordinary empire. Are you ready to become the best version of yourself, and design a life, career, business and habits that feel good for you? You’re in the right place.
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Have you ever thought “maybe I have ADHD…”? This podcast can’t answer that question. But what it can offer is some juicy, fun, cringeworthy anecdotes about living with a neurodivergent brain. From medication to sex, work to weight loss and beyond. We’ll cover some weird symptoms you wouldn’t expect were caused by ADHD, and maybe even a few useful coping strategies thrown in for good measure. Is this podcast yet another hobby your host Jo McCormick has become momentarily hyperfixated on? All ...
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In this show, we look at many issues relating to cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy or 'Hypno-CBT®'. In particular, host Kathy Carter from Arrive Therapy explores what it means to be a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, considers ways in which cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy can be adjusted for neurodivergent clients, and considers how Hypno-CBT® can benefit autistic people. Kathy is also passionate about Hypno-CBT® for anxiety, the impact of recovery from narcissistic abuse, mindset mar ...
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One Inch Past Scary

One Inch Past Scary

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Welcome to One Inch Past Scary! I’m Kirsty, mom of five kids aged 12-24, jack of many trades and currently a graduate student of Clinical mental health Counselling at Northwestern University. I’ve battled complex PTSD and I’m proudly ADHD. I’m constantly reminded that all the good stuff happens when we push just one inch past the scary. I’m here to help you feel seen, to remind you that you are in fact genuinely awesome and to normalise the messiness of healing and life itself. The more I le ...
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD, is more than hurt feelings. It’s an intense emotional response to real or perceived rejection, often linked with ADHD. In this episode, we explore how RSD impacts daily life, relationships, and self-esteem. You’ll learn the difference between RSD and social anxiety, why traditional mood disorder labels miss th…
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Hey Team! This week I’m chatting with Beverly Atkins, founder of Pauseture, an audio-based mindful movement platform grounded in the Feldenkrais Method. It’s actually kind of funny, despite Feldenkrais not being particularly well known, this isn’t the first time I’ve discussed it on a podcast, although the last time was on my old ultimate frisbee p…
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Today is all about that one step that gets us out of being stuck in the mud. ADHD and Depression and Anxiety can all keep us stuck. Let's get on the other end of that today. Mentioned in the show: Insight Timer Anxiety Meditation Comedian Sheng Wang Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consistency? Book a free chat with Russ to ex…
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Bonus episode! Today I’m reaching out to you - whether you’ve been here from the start or just found the podcast - to celebrate and grow our amazing community. Where are you listening from? If you’re in the UK and up for connecting in person, drop me a message and let’s make it happen! If virtual is more your style, I’ve got a treat: The Happier Li…
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when the hamster wheels we've been running on suddenly stop spinning? In this raw and deeply personal Season 5 finale, we pull back the curtain on our own mental health journeys over the past year, revealing the profound transformations that occur when life forces you to confront your …
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Parents aren’t the only ones providing co-regulation — we need it too. In fact, connection is a biological imperative for every nervous system, including yours. When you’re raising kids with big, baffling behaviors, the imbalance in reciprocity can be exhausting, isolating, and even grief-inducing. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to do this al…
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Welcome to episode 106. In this episode, we explore the connection between trauma and neurodivergence, looking at why neurodivergent people are often more vulnerable—even to experiences others might not view as traumatic. Living in a world that isn’t designed for our brains can add to that sense of overwhelm, so this episode is a gentle reminder of…
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Hey Team! This week, I’m talking with Rita Ramakrishnan, a seasoned strategic executive and leadership coach with over 15 years of experience. Diagnosed with both ADHD and Autism Spectrum during her undergrad years, Rita reframed what could have been limitations into strengths and now looks to uplift other neurodivergent women in leadership roles. …
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Jordan Godbey is the master when it comes to online communities. This was a fantastic and enlightening conversation. His sawdust metaphor really opened me up to some possibilities with my own work! Mentioned in this episode: The Paid Community Blueprint, a 5-day mini-course + PDF that walks experts through: The 4 types of profitable paid communitie…
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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. Today I'm joined by Sky Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it was …
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when two skeptical psychologists take a deep dive into the world of manifestation? In this episode, we take a look at what "manifestation" is, what is actually based in science...and then we try manifesting for real. We start by acknowledging our initial skepticism about the idea that …
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Your child’s behavior isn’t telling you the whole story. Their behavior is telling you just the story their nervous system is writing in that moment. This week, let’s continue my deep dive into my conversation with Deb Dana (episode 233), exploring how polyvagal theory offers us the hope of rewriting the nervous system story. We’re going to talk ab…
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Today I’m talking with Danielle Elliot, a health and science journalist, documentarian, and host of Climbing the Walls, an investigative podcast from Understood.org digging into the surge in ADHD diagnoses among women—especially since the pandemic. If that sounds familiar, it’s cause I did a number of ads for her show a few months back, and I just …
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Really great conversation with Justin Sunseri of Stuck Not Broken. He is an expert on polyvagal theory and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. If you want to learn more about Justin, visit his website: www.stucknotbroken.com You can also check out his books here: Stuck Not Broken Book 1: Trauma and the Polyvagal Paradigm Stuck Not Broken Book 2…
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Hiiii besties! Today on the podcast we are discussing ADHD and social media/phone addiction. We share our theory as to why ADHDers often find their communities online, why we get stuck in dopamine DOOM SCROLL loops. We talk about how we are attempting to create digital boundaries for ourselves (while still being kind to our ADHD brains) and what mi…
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It's a summary episode! What have we been talking about lately? Facades of Conformity as they overlap with CPTSD, RSD, and life-destruction. Free Video! summary Let's talk about environmental mental illness, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and the Facades of Conformity (FOCs) that individuals often adopt in various "supervisory" relationships.…
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Do you have a family member, friend or roommate whose relationship to food is a little...concerning? Eating disorders hide in plain sight, often disguised as diet culture, fitness goals, or "healthy eating." But beneath these socially acceptable lifestyles lie deadly mental health conditions that c…
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Parenting kids with vulnerable nervous systems often means that parents and caregivers are living in a state of chronic chaos and danger. Even if the behaviors aren’t ‘that bad,’ it’s dysregulating to live with someone in chronic protection mode. In this episode, I take a closer look at how polyvagal theory helps us understand the nervous system’s …
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Hey team! My guest this week is Dr. Ute Liersch, a Chartered Counselling and Coaching Psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience and author of A Minimalist’s Guide to Becoming Resilient. Dr. Ute specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from modalities such as Cog…
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We want to get therapy...great! Which type of therapy should we get?! Oh my gosh the mental health landscape is a giant pain in the ass. Here's a substack article I wrote about it. I got to meet Dr. Laurie Bruce and she agreed to come on the show to talk about the various modalities. Hopefully that helps us make a better choice about the kind of th…
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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host William Curb and I have ADHD. On this podcast I dig into the tools, tactics and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. And today I’m joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series. In these episodes, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it …
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) When does our help cross the line from supportive to harmful for our loved ones with mental health challenges? In this episode we dive deep into the complex dynamics of "unintentional reinforcement," a less judgmental term for "enabling" that acknowledges how our best intentions can sometimes backf…
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What if dysregulation isn’t the problem? I know I know- that’s really hard to wrap our brain around! At least, it was for me. In this episode, I continue the conversation from last week’s interview with Deb Dana and take a deeper dive into one of her most powerful insights: that dysregulation is simply part of being human—and it’s the absence of re…
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Hey Team! My guest today is Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergence specialist, ADHD coach, and educator with more than 25 years of experience. She’s the founder of ADHD Holistically, and blends her expertise in education, yoga, and grief work to build a focus on the whole person to create personalized, sustainable approaches for neurod…
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Very excited to talk to one of the smartest folks out there on these subjects. Dr. Tina Schneider and I discussed ADHD, depression, anxiety, and got into a bit about addiction and the power of mindfulness to help with it all! Links mentioned in the podcast: Tina's Website: Monarch Counseling Vote for Tina in the CBUS best of 2025: Here's the link t…
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After 3 months off, we’re BACK bestie babes - and WE MISSED YOU!!!! And for the first time ever, you can watch Your ADHD Besties on YOUTUBE! You guys asked, so we finally obliged. 💜 (we’re not nervous, YOU are 🫣) This week on the pod we discuss a bombardment of things... what we've been up to on our break, Grace’s official AuDHD diagnosis, as well …
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Humiliation might be the most painful social emotion we experience, even traumatizing. Yet it's much less talked about compared to its cousin, shame. In this revealing episode, we unpack the distinct characteristics that make humiliation uniquely devastating and potentially dangerous. When someone …
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Polyvagal theory isn’t just a theory- it’s a way of living that can transform how we show up for our kids, ourselves, and everyone around us. I’m SOOOO excited to introduce you to Deb Dana! Together, we explore how understanding our nervous systems brings hope, deepens connection, and makes repair possible even in the messiest moments. In this epis…
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This week, we’ve got the return of my friend Saman Kesh, an award-winning music video director and all-around creative force of nature, to talk about the wild and untamed internal landscape of ADHD productivity. Saman is known for his work with bands such as Kygo, Basement Jaxx, and Placebo. And most recently, his work directing Ed Sheeran’s Azizam…
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Had a fantastic conversation with expert coach Brooke Schnittman of Coaching with Brooke. She has a survey on her site if you are an adult with ADHD that has experienced bullying, and would like to help out. Here's the link to the survey. More links mentioned in the podcast: Brooke's About Me Page -She's been busy! Brooke's book "Activate Your ADHD…
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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host William Curb and I have ADHD. On this podcast I dig into the tools, tactics and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. In this episode we’re going to be continuing our Research Recap series with Skye Waterson. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the …
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when cultural expectations of family loyalty collide with the reality of narcissistic abuse? In this special episode, licensed clinical social worker Agatha Peters brings a fresh perspective to this complex intersection, drawing from her personal journey as a Nigerian-American and her …
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When kids swear, it often feels jarring, disrespectful, or even threatening. But swearing isn’t about defiance or being a bad kid- it’s a clue about the state of your child’s nervous system. Swearing might mean your child is overwhelmed, dysregulated, or struggling to find their real voice. Of course, understanding the behavior isn’t excusing the b…
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Rebecca is a mental health counsellor in Australia. Diagnosed at 47 — with level-two autism and ADHD combined type — she shares her story of self-recognition, complex emotions around diagnosis, and the challenges of navigating neurodivergence in both personal and professional life. Rebecca reflects on masking, internalized ableism, and how people-p…
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Hey team! Today I’m talking with Katie Friedman and Alex Campbell, the brains and heart behind Gold Mind Academy, an ICF-accredited, ADHD-friendly training program, crafted to support ADHDers on their journey to success. And their new book, “ADHD… Now What?”, aims to give you the tools you need to find a coach that is right for you and how to advoc…
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The theme this month is about support. Support is mission critical for an adult with ADHD, that is my opinion, and the ways we can get support is vast! From the various therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR) to ADHD Coaching, to Communities, to our family and friends, to ourselves (how are we supporting ourselves!) This month I'll talk to experts in the s…
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We're back (SOON!) bestie babes! We're just quickly popping into your feed to remind you that the PODCAST WILL BE BACK on the 14th of August!! AND to update on some CUTE things 👀 we've been working on while we've been on a break... 🥑 Get our brand new ADHD Snack Hacker HERE 🌈 Join our Patreon live calls and get extra weekly 'More ADHD Besties' epis…
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when you look into a stranger's eyes and suddenly realize what's been missing from your marriage all along? In this episode, bestselling author Amber Rae joins us to share her transformative journey from a nine-year relationship that checked all the boxes on paper but lacked true intim…
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I’m so excited to introduce you to someone who has deeply influenced my work- Deb Wesselmann! Deb is a pioneer in integrating EMDR therapy with family therapy for children with early attachment trauma. In this episode, we chat about how Deb (and her colleagues) developed her attachment-focused EMDR model, why slow bilateral stimulation is so effect…
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Welcome to episode 105. Have you ever felt like the traditional idea of friendship doesn’t fit well for you? In this episode, I share my personal take on friendship as a neurodivergent person and why I’ve moved away from the usual “friends” label. Instead, I focus on finding “safe people”—those who truly accept me and let me be myself. I talk about…
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Hey Team! This week I’m talking with Britt Piper, a somatic experiencing practitioner, trauma educator, and author of Body First Healing. Britt’s work focuses on understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system and brings both professional expertise and a deeply personal understanding of what it means to heal. In our conversation, we start with …
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So that happened. "That" being a day when I sunk hard. Full hopelessness activated. But with it came an insight, and idea, and a challenge that I have brought into the community. Mentioned in the podcast: Skye Waterson's "Learn How To Maximize Your Time" workshop. Click here to learn more Interested in getting unstuck, gaining confidence, and consi…
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The RSD - "typical CPTSD experience" overlap is deep and wide. Let's talk about shutting down life, expression, and healing from heightened rejection sensitivity. Video! (freeee) summary We explore the intricate relationship between Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), delving into various manifest…
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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host William Curb and I have ADHD. On this podcast I dig into the tools, tactics and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. In this episode we’re going to be continuing our Research Recaps with Skye Waterson series In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the …
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Now that Season 7 of "Love Island USA" has finished, we're unpacking the fascinating psychological dynamics that made this season so compelling. In this episode, we discussed how the men of Love Island gave us a masterclass in modern masculinity. In an era where men's mental health is suffering fro…
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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) isn’t about being overly sensitive. It’s about a nervous system that experiences rejection as danger. In this episode, I explore RSD through the lens of relational neuroscience, attachment, memory, and regulation. Whether you see this in yourself or your child, this episode will help you understand why rejectio…
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Hey team! Our guest today is Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu, who is here to talk about the emotional and psychological aspects of belonging and how it impacts our day-to-day lives. Dr. Iwuchukwu has a Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology from the College of Psychology and Counseling, a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a specialization in Drug Met…
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Is hyperfocus a superpower? Is it a strength? It's definitely a great feeling. But it definitely creates chaos. It's wonderful if it matches up with my goals and values. But it's horrific if it pulls me from my life and relationships.... Hmmmm. Is it a strength? Can it be harnessed? Where does hyperfocus sit with you? Mentioned in the podcast: Skye…
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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when criticism feels like a physical blow? For some of you, rejection and criticism trigger an emotional response so intense it has its own name: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). In this episode, we deep into the painful world of RSD – that overwhelming feeling of shame and worth…
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Welcome to episode 104. Today I explore the pros and cons of labelling, particularly when it comes to autism and neurodivergence. Is a diagnosis empowering or limiting? I share how understanding my own and my children’s neurotype has brought clarity, self-compassion, and real-life support. Labels can feel restricting to some—but for me it has allow…
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