# RSD Part 1: Embrace Your Inner Farty McFartface

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Podcast: [Soles to Soul Care for Trauma and AuDHD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/soles-to-soul-care-for-trauma-and-audhd-6727263)
Published: 2026-01-27T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://selfcarecoaching.net/the-feel-better-every-day-podcast-feed/rsd-part-1-embrace-your-inner-farty-mcfartface
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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) can feel debilitating when you’re living with AuDHD (autism and ADHD). In this episode, I share some of my personal journey with RSD - even at age 50! - and introduce some practical tools that help me and which can support you in stopping rejecting yourself. CHAPTERS 0:00–2:22 Introduction to RSD and nervous system–informed support 2:22–5:23 Why RSD is so excruciating and how self-rejection develops 5:23–8:15 Early criticism, negative conditioning, and the ADHD/RSD cycle 8:15–11:47 RSD in creativity, work, relationships, and self-worth 11:47–13:45 Self-acceptance, self-love, and healing RSD in community 13:45–15:58 Expanding life again: stopping self-rejection and finding support 15:58–19:40 The Feel Love Heal framework and non-violent communication 19:40–24:52 Giraffe and jackal energy: compassion, blame, and nervous system responses 24:52–27:54 Fear of rejection, shame, and a very human yoga story 27:54–31:55 Integration, encouragement, and closing reflections LINKS Episode 71: Shadow Work with Black Cats and Sharks Episode 72: The “Independent Woman” Trap 365 Ways to Feel Better: Self-care Ideas for Embodied Wellbeing https://selfcarecoaching.net/book/ https://selfcarecoaching.net/2018/12/05/wellbeing-wednesday-advent-gratitude-practice-and-giraffes-and-jackals-for-better-communication-with-yourself-and-others/ FULL TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Episode 95 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast and it’s part one of on RSD, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, which is so prevalent with AuDHD and that’s autism and ADHD. And it can feel debilitating. Hi, I’m Eve Menezes Cunningham and you’re listening to the Feel Better Every Day Podcast. You can find out more and access older episodes at thefeelbettereverydaypodcast.com and you can also access…

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