The Daily LEAD
A leadership podcast for any leader who is passionate about leadership development and self-care, and relationships. It consists of two segments a week: Mental Health Mondays, and Everyday Leaders on Thursdays.
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Episode 538 Why Criticism Feels Crushing
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What if rejection doesn’t just feel uncomfortable… but emotionally overwhelming? In this episode, we explore Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), the connection to ADHD, autism, trauma, and why some nervous systems experience criticism, exclusion, and feedback so intensely. We’ll also talk about cognitive distortions, emotional regulation, and practical tools to quiet the rejection spiral.
Resources:
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
ADDitude Magazine — articles on ADHD, RSD, neurodivergence, and coping tools