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The Hidden Pain Behind Every Breakup: Rejective Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) (AUDIO)
Episode 140
Thursday, 19 March, 2026

The Hidden Pain Behind Every BreakupRejective Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Episode 140 HALT and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockSummaryThis episode dives into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)-an intense emotional response to rejection often linked to ADHD, trauma, and early life experiences.Jim and Mike unpack why some people feel devastated by breakups, criticism, or abandonment, and how this pain can lead to people-pleasing, toxic relationships, and self-sabotage.They connect the dots between childhood wounds, fear of being alone, and adult relationship patterns, while offering practical tools like emotional awareness, self-talk, and the “28-day reset” to rebuild self-worth.At its core, this episode is about turning emotional pain into self-awareness-and finally breaking the cycle.“Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.”Music by;Rod Kim-Let’s Play-Soundtrack