Sharon Saline, a psychologist specializing in ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), discusses how RSD manifests and strategies for managing emotional sensitivity. Topics covered include the coexistence of ADHD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, managing sensitivities in real time, and strategies for having a conversation with a spouse who experiences RSD.

People with ADHD may experience emotional flooding (whether fear, anger, etc.) and say or do things we later regret. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., teaches us how to identify and work with our triggers and make intentional choices about words and actions.

As Sharon Saline, Psy.D., explains, many adults with ADHD hold back from participating in the relationships they truly desire due to fears of embarrassment or rejection. Learn to participate in social situations with more confidence, manage RSD, and more.

Sharon Saline, Psy.D., answers your questions about working with your triggers, choosing words and actions intentionally, recovering from blow-ups, and making meaningful amends, drawing on tools from CBT, brain science, mindfulness, and more.

Behaviors like setting unrealistic goals and insisting on personal flawlessness point to a cycle of perfectionism. Join Sharon Saline, Psy.D., to learn more about the relationship between anxiety, perfectionism, and ADHD and how to nurture a growth mindset.

Dr. Sharon Saline, a seasoned psychologist, delves into managing ADHD, anxiety, and time management for smart women. She distinguishes between productive and toxic anxiety, offers practical tips on emotional balance, and discusses navigating menopause challenges. Dr. Saline emphasizes self-awareness, realistic goal-setting, and visual meditation techniques to empower women with ADHD. Her expertise shines through in promoting self-acceptance, managing perfectionism, and fostering community support for neurodivergent individuals.

Special thanks to TextExpander for sponsoring this week's show.We've talked about parenting with her. We've talked about therapy and ADHD. But my favorite episode with Dr. Sharon Saline was all about sinking thinking and self-compassion with ADHD. So, you can imagine that embarking on this series on that very subject would bring her back to the show.Sharon is the author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD solution card deck.  She specializes in working with neurodiverse children, teens, young adults, and families and aims to help outside-the-box thinkers improve executive functioning and social-emotional skills while also building practical communication tools and self-esteem.Sharon says that she, herself, is a perfectionist in recovery, and she offers key insights into perfectionism and its impact on ADHD. How does perfectionism drive self-compassion down? How can you use "just one thing" to turn what seems to be impossible into a daily practice? How do you avoid compare-and-despair? All that and more this week with our great friend Sharon Saline! (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast (01:16) - Support the Show: Become a Patron! (02:18) - Sponsor: TextExpander! (04:38) - Tax Study Halls Now & GPS Open Enrollment Coming Soon! (06:00) - Introducing Dr. Sharon Saline (07:24) - Perfectionism (12:58) - Perfect is Subjective (18:56) - Procrastination (23:14) - The Critic and the Cheerleader (32:18) - Domain Perfectionism (39:16) - One Step Forward (41:00) - Making the Impossible a Practice (44:08) - Learn more about Sharon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sharon Saline, a clinical psychologist and award-winning author specializing in ADHD, dives into essential time management strategies for students. She discusses the challenges of time blindness and executive functioning in ADHD, offering practical tools like the five C’s and SPINNING TOPS. Saline emphasizes the importance of structured routines and the role of parental involvement in fostering independence. She shares insights on collaborating with teens to enhance their planning skills while managing anxiety linked to time perception.

Sharon Saline, a clinical psychologist and author, shares her expertise on parenting resistant tweens and teens with ADHD. She discusses the emotional complexities of adolescent development and offers strategies to promote cooperation rather than conflict. Saline emphasizes compassionate approaches to understanding defiance and enhancing self-esteem. She also highlights the crucial role of adults in providing support and fostering resilience, making this a must-listen for parents navigating the challenges of ADHD during adolescence.

Esteemed Hall of Fame ADHD Podcast Guest, Dr. Sharon Saline, discusses the challenges and benefits of community engagement for individuals with ADHD. She addresses avoidance behaviors, fear of the unknown, and the misconception of having a few friends as sufficient. Dr. Saline provides practical advice and strategies to overcome these fears, emphasizing the importance of therapy and fostering relationships. The podcast also explores the power of community, challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, strategies for dealing with negative self-talk, filtering emotions, and the importance of supportive communities and internal conversations.