RSD and Aggression

Jessica Summers is a world leading ADHD expert specialising in Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. 

As a qualified psychotherapist she can help you understand why you overthink, struggle with shame and why you’re triggered by that one small comment.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer 

01:22 What is RSD (and why does it hurt)

04:18 Jessica’s RSD mission 

07:38 ‘RSD isn’t real’

08:54 The tinniest comment 

11:09 20,000 extra criticisms 

13:20 RSD in women vs in men

14:08 RSD in romantic relationships 

15:16 The RSD blockades 

17:36 The costs of perfectionism 

19:37 The importance of ‘Dysphoria’ 

20:32 Tiimo advert 

21:54 How to manage RSD

24:57 RSD and aggression 

27:18 How RSD affects masking 

28:20 How to stop people pleasing 

29:54 How to reframe RSD

30:40 Can RSD be useful

31:41 Closing RSD tips 

32:16 Jessica’s ADHD item

34:04 Audience questions 

38:10 A letter to my younger self 

Jessica Summers is a hypno-psychotherapist, nervous system regulation specialist, and creator of RSD Free—the only program that targets Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria at its neurological root. She discovered her breakthrough approach while retraining her own nervous system to recover from post-viral syndrome, which unexpectedly resolved her lifelong RSD. Jessica now helps neurodivergent adults rewire their brains for emotional resilience and calm.

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Course link:https://jessicasummershypnogenics.com/rsd-free-course

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Producer: Timon Woodward 

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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