Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is easily the most challenging aspect of ADHD, and the worst part about it... it's NOT part of the official diagnosis! However, it does help to explain and contextualize why people with ADHD often struggle substantially in their day-to-day lives. This video covers 5 key aspects of RSD with common examples and useful scripting you can use to help combat those big feelings! Let me know in the comments your experiences with RSD -- what is and isn't working for you. Music: 'In Development' by Scott Buckley My Info: Website | ADHD Pod IG#rejectionsensitivity #RSD #adhdrelatable #adhdexplained Timestamps: 0:00 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Explained 01:13 Feedback Sensitivity 03:13 Being Left on Read05:16 Low Frustration Tolerance and ADHD 07:14 Stop People Pleasing to Shield from RSD09:36 You Might Be Cringe, Sometimes

Let's be honest, having ADHD and trying to plan out aspects of life, form relationships, and understand your brain is pretty hard. After forty years of navigating the world with ADHD, I have learned that the most exhausting part of the journey isn't the symptoms themselves, but the energy spent pretending they don't exist. In this video, I share my personal perspective on the transition from constant masking to living with greater authenticity.I break down the four pillars that helped me shift from surviving to thriving

Unmasking: Why letting go of the performance of normalcy is the first step toward mental clarity.

Post-Secondary Planning: How to build a future based on your actual brain chemistry rather than societal expectations.

Support Networks: The importance of finding people who understand neurodiversity and how to ask for the specific help you need.

Self-Knowledge: How deep introspection leads to the kind of authenticity that changes your career and relationships.

This is not a clinical overview. This is a collection of lessons from four decades of personal experiences. Whether you are currently planning your next steps after school or you are decades into your career and feeling burnt out by the mask, I hope my experience helps you find a more sustainable path forward.

#adhdbrain #adhders #adhdpodcast

Timestamps: 04:01 Your Voice Matters [Self-advocacy]

07:04 Self-advocacy Skills with ADHD

08:10 Support Networks That Work with ADHD

12:54 Learning Your Unique ADHD Brain! [Unmasking]

19:22 Making Your Gap-year Work for You

22:13 Breaking It All Down

Are you tired of feeling "weird" or uncomfortable in your own skin? At 40, I still struggle with this, but I’ve learned that "weird" is often just Adult ADHD Management in disguise.In this video, I discuss why the "high cost of masking" is leading to your burnout and how to slowly take the mask off to find your tribe.Key Video Takeaways:

✅ How to challenge the "lazy" or "uninspired" labels from your childhood.

✅ Why your "weird" is actually someone else's "wonderful." ✅ The importance of finding a neurodivergent tribe to lower social pressure.What is a "weird" habit you have that you've realized is actually just your ADHD brain working? Let's talk in the comments! 👇Timestamps: 00:16 – The 10-Second "Self-Acceptance" Breath01:31 – The High Cost & Stress of ADHD Masking02:40 – How Authenticity Builds Better Support Networks03:49 – Challenging the "Lazy" Childhood Programming04:42 – Finding Your Tribe: Why "Your Weird is Someone’s Wonderful"05:15 – Stimming, Commonality, and Recognizing Your Needs

Stop the spiral. If you’ve ever felt like a "lazy" failure because of a messy house or a missed deadline, this episode is your 15-minute antidote. I'm diving into Adult ADHD Management strategies to handle the crushing weight of shame without waiting a decade for therapy to kick in.

Inside this "In a HURRY" session:

• The Anatomy of a Shame Spiral: Why our brains turn small mistakes into "soul-crushing" catastrophes.

• RSD & The "Judgment" Trigger: How Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria makes a simple critique feel like a personal attack.

• The Reframe: A practical tool to catch your self-talk before it ruins your afternoon.

• Cleaning Up the "Messes": My personal experience with RSD and the physical/emotional clutter it leaves behind.

Managing ADHD is about learning to feel without the immediate self-judgment. It won’t be an overnight success, but these daily shifts will change your baseline.

I need your brain hacks! What is one phrase you use to "talk back" to your ADHD shame? Drop a comment below!

#ADHD #RSD #ADHDManagement #AdultADHD

My Info:

Website || Fiverr || ADHD in a HURRY IG ||

There will be no music included in this episode and perhaps a few going forward. I am trying to find a lot of the files I lost from my computer crashing on me. But, you can still support my buddy Ben whose music has been the "soundscape" of this podcast since its inception.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction -- ADHD and Shame

02:27 Personal Anecdote and Arguments

07:44 Sources of Shame

09:00 Strategies - Catch and Reframe

10:19 Always Fixing Little Messes!

16:13 Feel without Judgment

19:31 Support Networks

With the ongoing government shutdown, the massive layoffs within the Department of Education, the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), and the Office of Special Education Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) are virtually non-existent. This is still part of the ongoing efforts of the Trump administration to bring about the complete destruction of the Dept. of Education in an effort to bring the choice (and funding) back to the states.

What this means to parents of students with disabilities is that there is currently NO federal oversight happening to ensure your child's rights are being upheld. This video addresses your concerns regarding individualized education plans (IEPs), IDEA, and FAPE. Stay with me near the end when I go over what you CAN do as a parent!

It's important that we take these next few stages very seriously and cautiously, but not alone.

#trumpadministration #departmentofeducation #specialeducation #governmentshutdown #educationlaw #parentinghelp Article Referenced:

https://adayinourshoes.com/osep/ -- please go read it!

Timestamps:

0:29 Is Your Child's IEP Still Valid Today?

1:15 What is OSEP?

2:51 IDEA & Educational Law

4:14 What Happened to Educational Law?

4:56 How Did We Get Here? [History of US Dept of Ed] // Culture Wars & Voting Against Your Interests // Trump's Executive Order

8:09 What Happens Next?

9:24 What Can Parents and Educators Do?

** I promise I'm not becoming a political podcast. However, this cannot be left alone. **

I'm sharing a critical breakdown of the recent, massive firings at the U.S. Department of Education's special education offices. I believe these cuts signal a looming crisis for some of the nation's most vulnerable students. In this deep-dive, I analyze the immediate and long-term consequences of these sudden staff reductions, with a focus on the offices that enforce the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).Here's why I think you need to watch this now:Students with Disabilities (SWDs): With the staff in the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) decimated, my biggest concern is: Who is left to provide the necessary oversight to ensure states and Title I schools are complying with federal law and delivering a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)? I explain how this diminished federal capacity could leave millions of disabled students without the mandated services and civil rights protections they are entitled to.Low-Income Students & Families: I also found that the cuts extend to the offices that administer Title I funding, which is the largest source of federal support for high-poverty schools. I analyze how this disruption could hinder grant oversight, delay reimbursements, and ultimately impact the quality of education and support programs for low-income students who rely on these critical resources.My Insight on the Intersection: I want to emphasize that this crisis is magnified for the many students who are both low-income and have disabilities. I detail what parents, educators, and advocates I believe need to know to protect their rights and resources moving forward.Don't let these crucial changes go unnoticed. Hit subscribe so I can keep you updated with essential information and advocacy tools.#specialeducationlaw #departmentofeducation #trumpnews #currentevents

Hey folks! This episode is video I just uploaded to my YouTube channel, but I want to share it here too because of the absolute importance of what is happening right now. I don't normally go into these topics for a variety of reasons, but potential cost and damage to American schools and students with disabilities cannot be overlooked.

Please watch and let me know what you think!

I investigated the radical plan by Donald Trump and RFK Jr. to dismantle the Department of Education, and what I found is a direct threat to special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).If your child has an IEP or a 504 plan, you must watch this now. I break down exactly how the proposed shift of special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the push for "no strings attached" block grants will gut the protections guaranteed under IDEA funding. This isn't just a political shake-up—it's an existential crisis for millions of students with disabilities.What I Cover in This Emergency Report:The Blueprint: I reveal the specific policy proposals (from Project 2025 and administration statements) that target the US Department of Education's ability to enforce IDEA compliance.The RFK Jr. Factor: What does placing special education under an HHS led by RFK Jr. really mean for the future of your child’s individualized education program (IEP) and the $14+ billion in federal funding?The Block Grant Threat: I explain how converting special education grants into "no-strings-attached" block grants could strip away critical FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) and LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) safeguards.My Call to Action: I share immediate, actionable steps you can take right now to advocate for the continuation of special education services and protect the law that has guaranteed disabled students an education for nearly 50 years.Don't let them quietly undo decades of civil rights progress. I'm fighting for transparency on this issue, and I need your help to get the word out.#Trump #RFJkr #SpecialEducation #Studentswithdisabilities

This is episode one of my series called "Short Story Long!" Essentially, I'm going to tell you a story that has no business being this long with a lot more details because I have ADHD! Speaking of ADHD, these stories are tied to my experiences and symptoms of ADHD. This first episode deals with my (well-intended) impulsive purchase for my wife. To say that I was both underwhelmed by the quality but also highly amused by the ridiculousness of this purchase is captured in this video. If you struggle with impulsive shopping, please share your experiences in the comments! #adhdstruggles #adhdhelp #adhdselfimprovement