EP238: Rick Green on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: What is It & How to Manage It?

Why does rejection hit so hard for people with ADHD? In this episode, Rick Green joins us to unpack the emotional toll of rejection sensitivity. We’ll explore how it shows up in daily life, why it’s often misunderstood, and what can actually help. With humor, insight, and real-life examples, this conversation sheds light on a powerful but often hidden struggle.

What to expect in this episode:

• What RSD is and how it affects people with ADHD in the moment
• Why ADHD brains sense more rejection and how that shapes confidence
• What it means to reclaim the brain during emotional overwhelm
• How silence can become your most effective tool in conflict
• A simple question that can shift your mindset fast: What’s the best that can happen?
  
  

About Rick Green, CM, OOnt, BSc
Rick is a celebrated Canadian comedian, writer, and ADHD advocate best known for his roles in The Red Green Show, The Frantics, and the cult favorite Prisoners of Gravity. After being diagnosed with ADHD, Rick co-created the award-winning documentary ADD & Loving It?!, which has helped millions better understand the condition. With a background in physics and a career spanning over 700 episodes of TV and radio, Rick blends science, humor, and heart in his ongoing mission to educate and empower the neurodivergent community. He is a recipient of the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada for his contributions to culture and mental health.

 Connect with Rick

• Website: Rick Has ADHD
• Facebook: Rick Has ADHD
• YouTube: Rick Has ADHD  
• Patreon: Rick Green
  
  

Related Links:

• EP16: What Story Are You Telling Yourself?
   https://impactparents.com/what-story-are-you-telling-yourself
• EP150: Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents
   https://impactparents.com/managing-stress-as-a-parent 

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