ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka EP. 350: Mental Mindfields: RSD, Overthinking, and the Trap of Feeling Judged
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Sep 17, 2025 Dive into the challenges of ADHD, focusing on rejection-sensitive dysphoria and perfectionism. A personal struggle reveals how these issues can undermine confidence. Tracy introduces a clever 'table legs' analogy, illustrating how interconnected pitfalls support a shaky foundation of self-doubt. Gain insight into the power of presence in relationships and the value of genuine connection. Learn to embrace your strengths by turning perceived weaknesses into assets, with practical strategies for breaking free from negative thought cycles.
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Praise For Scripted Trainings
- Producers praised Tracy's scripted trainings and asked for another because she delivered prepared content well.
- Their praise contrasted sharply with her struggle to perform impromptu, highlighting how context changes outcomes.
Feeling Judged Fuels Over-Explaining
- Feeling judged creates hyper-awareness and erodes confidence because you never feel good enough.
- That need to be understood drives over-explaining and fuels other negative cycles.
Small Changes Create Ripple Effects
- You don't have to fix every ADHD pitfall at once; changing one or two creates ripple effects.
- Gradually dismantling a few 'legs' weakens the whole table of negative cycles.
