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• 43. ADHD & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): What it feels like and how to manage it

  Hello tiny little ADHD besties, this episode is the official symposium on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (see: don't RSD), that we have curated from our stunning back catalogue and put together for you to share with people that you might have RSD'd on or around or near so that they understand what it is and why it's the yuck.🦋 JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for extra subscriber-only episodes every week and the BEST community ever!!On the pod this week we answer a series of dilemmas specific to ADHD including;💌 “why does there have to be so much emotional baggage attached to birthdays for people with ADHD?”💌 "I can’t go back to my hairdresser because I had to cancel and then forgot to call them back and rebook for months”💌 “I never reply to messages but then I feel horrible when they don’t reply, I feel like a hypocrite!”💌 “Help I cancelled too many times due to ADHD burnout and now my workmates have started a new group chat without me”We discuss:What is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)? (And why ADHDers can feel rejection more intensely)Why birthdays can feel weirdly emotional for people with ADHDThe dopamine connection between expectations and rejectionLove languages, ADHD, and asking for what you need in relationshipsADHD texting paralysis—why we can’t reply, and how to make it easierHow to fix relationships after an RSD spiralWhat to do if you’ve canceled too many times due to burnoutHow to stop self-sabotaging friendships & work relationshipsIreggy seggyyyyyy:This week we play "RSDelightful" - a segment where we read out RSD moments submitted by YOU GUYS and further discuss why RSD is super sucky*(Please note: The following episode was edited by Tara, so audio quality and cuts not at 'Grace Level', thank you for your patience and understanding during this Grace-less time)Download our free Emoji Code CheatsheetWe will be back in your 🤌🐣🦄👂’s NEXT THURSDAYAnd until then: DON’T RSD EVER EVER EVERGrace and Ta xxx*medical terminology for: ‘is extremely difficult to manage’----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

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• 42. ADHD & feeling BEHIND IN LIFE with finances, home-ownership, relationships & career 💸🏠💍

  Hello stunning little neurodivergent brains On the pod this week Grace is guilt peeing and panic flushing... meanwhile Tara is finally not bogarting the eventful weeks, and ALSO she does like musicals and needs everyone to know it.🦋 JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for extra subscriber-only episodes every week and the BEST community ever!!💌 Dilem lem lem: “I feel like due to being ADHD, I’m behind in life and not achieving milestones other people are. Have you girls ever felt like this? Will I ever catch up?”We discuss: ADHDers/neurodivergent people often take unique paths, and that's okay.Why comparing ADHDers to neurotypical milestones is unhelpful.Why getting your driver's license can be an overwhelming thing for ADHDers.We MUSE 🤔 that ADHDers may own fewer homes or be less financially set by 40, but do we avoid midlife crises?Embracing the person we are now, separate from our underdeveloped prefrontal cortex days.🤌 RECS:Tara is recommending at-home clothes dye (in the washing machine - sooo ADHD friendly)Grace is recommending getting the app for your TV remote (because she's losing hers constantly)We also mention 'Top 5 regrets of the dying' by Bronnie Ware🦋 Ireggy Seggy: RSDelightful (Part 2!)We share what you guys have been RSDing about (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria). We’re being kicked while we’re down, we’re being sexy worms, we’re leaving our windscreen wiper tanks dry and we’re giving automechanic advice (again, sorry).We will be back in your gorgeous little tiny ND ears next Thursday as always!We bloody love you and we bloody hope you don’t RSD okay?T and G xxxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

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• 41. "Tell me why I BINGE EAT even when I'm happy" 🍫🙃 ADHD, impulsive eating & sensory needs

  Hi tiny little ADHD babes,In today’s episode, Grace is forcing Tara to do her recommendation in a Kiwi accent even though she's in the throes of PMDD (cute). We discuss important subjects: like “what ARE the cakes in men’s urinals made out of?”  and "public proposals, sweet or stressful?". Meanwhile, Grace shares an inattentive moment that she's still spiralling about (spoiler: her leather couch is NOT okay 🫠)💌 DIVERGENT DILEMMA: “I get why my ADHD makes me binge eat when I’m sad, but why do I binge eat even when I'm HAPPY?!"We discuss:ADHD & Emotional Eating – Understanding why ADHDers use food for emotional regulation and sensory input.Sensory Needs & ADHD – How food provides vestibular and proprioceptive system input for neurodivergent brains.Blood Sugar & ADHD Symptoms – Why stable glucose levels help mood, focus, and prevent binge eating.Impulsive Eating & ADHD – Managing erratic eating patterns and emotional food cravings.Women with ADHD & Eating Habits – How dysregulation affects appetite, fullness cues, and nutrition.Food as ADHD Self-Regulation – Identifying foods that support sensory and emotional balance.ADHD, Binge Eating & Overeating – Why even when life is good, ADHD brains can still struggle with food.👻 IREGGY SEGGY: The H in ADHD stands for historyWe discuss the anarchy that would ensue if ADHDers were present at key historic moments like the moon landing, the Trojan horse and invention of the printing press.🤌 RECS:Tara: Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling BeeGrace: Cancer Council Face Day Wear CC Cream Sunscreen SPF 50Sending you all of the don’t RSD vibes.Lots and lots of love,Grace and Ta xxxxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

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• 📣 We're doing our very first LIVE besties event!! (in Australia)

  Besties, we're popping into your feed with a special announcement, and if you're a Western Australian local, you do NOT want to miss this event!We're doing our very first LIVE ADHD Besties event to celebrate the launch of Grace's amazing book The ADHD Focus Friend 🎉📕. The event will be held down in Margaret River at the arts centre - the HEART on the 13th March. The deets:ADHD, LATE-DIAGNOSIS & WOMEN: book launch and Q&ADate: March 13thVenue: The HEART (arts centre) Margaret River, Western AustraliaCost: Tickets required, but it's pay what you can 💜 Doors & bar: 6pmTalk: 6.30pm followed by book sales and signings A complimentary glass of Dirt Temple Wines will be provided on arrival🌟  GRAB YOUR TICKET NOW BESTIE! 🌟In this cosy, unfiltered discussion we'll chat about:Late-Diagnosis: Explore why many women receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life and what that means for your identity and well-being.Unmasking & Authenticity: Learn about the challenges of masking symptoms, managing nervous system regulation, navigating RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), and understanding hormonal impacts.Practical, Science-Backed Strategies: Gain actionable tips that blend scientific insights with real-world experiences and humour.Stick around for a live Q&A and bring your burning questions on all things neurospicy! Eeeeek, we can't wait to meet our WA besties IRL 😍Don't RSD EVER, Grace and Tara xx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

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• 40. "Help! My mum is going to tell the psychiatrist that I DON'T have ADHD!"

  Hellloooo besties In today's ep Grace is doing unimportant author-y things like promoting her chart topping book while Tara is doing genuinely important things like avoiding washing her colander.Tara gives insight into why ADHD medication is very personal and specific to each person and why it's a journey not a destination for her.💌 DIVERGENT DILEMMA: “My mum doesn't believe I have ADHD and she has to fill out my ADHD assessment form for my psychiatrist"We cover:Generational ADHD Gaps – why older generations dismiss neurodivergence.ADHD Stigma & Myths – outdated views affecting diagnosis.Parental Doubt & Gaslighting – handling family skepticism.ADHD & Mental Health - changing views on neurodivergence.ADHD Diagnosis Process –  how it varies by location.ADHD & AuDHD Assessments – getting diagnosed despite resistance.Self-Advocacy in Diagnosis – moving forward without family support.❤️ Link to write in your "IT FINALLY CLICKED" moment (about the moment that your support person finally understood your ADHD). Click here to read about the WA Labour Party's promise about GP diagnosis of ADHD.🤌 RECS:Tara: Gives an update on Kiss Nails and introduces us to Goblin Tools.Grace: Recommends big fat keyrings like these.👻 IREGGY SEGGY: How long does it *actually* take to put fuel in your car or read a book? 🤔 (and to that we say, what kind of book, how long, what's your average reading speed, will you be interrupted?) We attempt and fail to answer this and many other questions as we put our time inattention (previously referred to as time-blindness) to the test.We will be back in your GNEs* next THURSDAY!Until then just even try to RSD, we'll find you, and we will HUG it out of you.Ta and sweet little baby Gxxxxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, ADHD in women, ADHD support for women, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.

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