Jessica Summers

In this discussion, Jessica Summers, an RSD coach and hypnotherapist, delves into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), explaining its emotional impact on those with ADHD. She shares her personal journey with RSD and the significance of naming this condition. Jessica emphasizes the RSD-free framework, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and self-care. Additionally, she introduces innovative strategies like hypnosis and NLP to create emotional safety and manage social situations, all while sharing insights from her book, Surviving Family Gatherings.

In this engaging chat, Jessica Summers, a hypno-psychotherapist and expert on Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), shares her mission to raise awareness about this often-misunderstood condition. She vividly describes RSD as a painful experience, akin to 'thousands of paper cuts.' Jessica discusses how tiny triggers can provoke immense reactions, the gender differences in responses, and the impacts of RSD on relationships and perfectionism. She offers practical strategies for managing RSD, emphasizing self-compassion and the journey toward emotional resilience.