ADHD Roundtable Ep 12 | Rejection Sensitivity, Masking & Making Peace with Our Weird

Episode Summary

In this lively and heartfelt episode of the ADHD Roundtable, Jess is joined by Kim, Karrie, and Lexi for a deep, funny, and real conversation about ADHD moments, hyperfixations, rejection sensitivity, and how we actually take care of ourselves during hard seasons. From losing phones while talking on them to turning childhood chaos into powerful work, this episode is a big ADHD hug with lots of "oh my god, me too!" moments.

Each guest shares what their unique “flavor” of ADHD brings to the table—creativity, problem-solving, hyperfixated research spirals, or straight-up magic. They dive into tools for navigating Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), setting boundaries during overwhelming holidays, and embracing the quirks that make them brilliant.

✨ Highlights & Takeaways

• ADHD Moments Are Relatable AF: Losing your phone mid-call? Staring at a task for days? Yeah, we've all been there.

• Hyperfixation = Superpower: Whether it’s dried mango, pen art, human design, or women’s empowerment, when we go in, we go all in.

• Rejection Sensitivity is Real: And we’re done pretending it’s “just overthinking.” Guests share how they manage RSD with self-awareness, humor, and curiosity.

• Masking & Lightbulb Moments: Many of us realized we had ADHD only after our kids were diagnosed or we hit burnout. That clarity is both painful and freeing.

• Holiday Survival Tips: Loops earplugs, SAD lamps, exit plans, and clear boundaries help navigate chaotic family events or lonely seasons.

• You’re Not Responsible for Their Feelings: Say it again. Louder. For your inner people-pleaser.

• Our Favorite ADHD Traits: Idea generation, big hearts, problem-solving, radical empathy, and spicy personalities that can’t be contained.

👥 Meet the Panelists

Lexi Seoul – Energy Worker
https://www.lexiseoul.com/

Karrie Lemansky – Business Mentor (aka @karrieoutloud)
https://stan.store/karrieoutloud

Kim Smith (Her Kind of Mind) – ADHD Educator
https://www.instagram.com/herkindofmind

Jess DuBose – ADHD Coach
https://www.jessdubose.com/
https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithjess/

🌟 Wanna Keep the Magic Going?

Jess’s community is now called MAGIC – Magnificent ADHDers Growing In Community
It’s only $10/month to join.
👉 https://magicadhd.com/