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ADHD and RSD: Why Being Put on the Spot is Panic Inducing

If you have ADHD, you've probably been there. Someone asks you point blank — did you do this? Did you say that? — and your brain just stops. Not because you're guilty. Not because you're hiding anything. But because in that moment, with eyes on you and a question hanging in the air, the memory won't come. And the harder you reach for it, the further away it gets. In this episode, we break down exactly what's happening neurologically when you're confronted — and why it feels so much worse than it should. We're talking about the collision between working memory deficits and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), two very real features of the ADHD brain that, together, can turn a simple question into an emotional ambush. This one gets personal. Real stories, real reactions, and a few things that might actually help the next time you find yourself shut down by a question you should have been able to answer. Nova Coaching Solutions link https://novacoachingsolutions.com/ [https://novacoachingsolutions.com/] Sources:  * ADDitude Magazine — Dr. William Dodson on RSD: additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-emotional-dysregulation * Psychology Today — Working Memory & ADHD (March 2024): psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-your-way-with-adhd * Cleveland Clinic — RSD Overview: my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd * Edge Foundation — Working Memory & Emotional Response: edgefoundation.org/how-working-memory-impairments-can-shape-emotional-responses-in-adhd * PubMed — Emotional Working Memory in ADHD (peer-reviewed): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21905999

Goal is a 4-letter word

McG talks about work performance goals and why yours may actually be broken. Also, protect your crotch- keep your legs down!

I'm a Loser!

McG talks about the ADHD tax and why it's so easy to lose things when you are Neurodivergent!  Mentioned in the episode:  ADHD Coaching-contact me for a free consultation https://site-engine-lite.lovable.app [https://site-engine-lite.lovable.app]

Mistakes We Make as Parents of Adults

In this episode we talk about the pitfalls of parenting through and making that transition from the little ones we took care of to the mature adults they become. No one is perfect, but if you struggle with relating to your own offspring now that they're of age, this one is for you!

ADHD and the Thrill of the Chase

McG talks about being a chase addict and how impulse control, the rush of dopamine, and the way neurodivergent people are wired to fill the void.