I Have ADHD Podcast 360 I Almost Lost a Huge Opportunity to Rejection Sensitivity (But Here’s How I Came Back)
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Dec 16, 2025 Get ready for a heartfelt dive into personal experiences with rejection sensitivity! The discussion covers the challenges of writing a book while managing ADHD and how to create an ADHD-friendly environment. Discover practical self-care techniques for dealing with emotional spirals and hear about a transformative experience at a conference that nearly didn't happen. Kristen’s insights on navigating vulnerability and building resilience will inspire anyone feeling overwhelmed by their emotional responses.
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Writing Is Emotionally Taxing With ADHD
- Writing a book while managing ADHD requires huge emotional labor beyond the mechanical task of writing.
- Kristen reveals vulnerability is activating but necessary for impact.
Support Beats Shame For Getting Started
- ADHD makes starting and sustaining writing harder than the task itself because much time goes to self-support.
- Kristen emphasizes support beats berating for sustainable productivity.
Nearly Avoided CHADD Because Of RS
- Kristen avoided CHADD for six years and nearly skipped speaking due to rejection sensitivity.
- Ari Tuchman peer-pressured her to apply and she used a book chapter as her talk.