{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"People Pleasing and Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD with Billy Roberts","description":"People pleasing and rejection sensitivity are common struggles for adults with ADHD, especially in work and relationship settings where power dynamics and fear of disapproval are present. In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Sarah talks with licensed therapist Billy Roberts, owner of Focused Mind ADHD Counseling, about why people pleasing develops and how it connects to rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), trauma responses, and self worth. Billy explains how many ADHD adults learn to manage fear of rejection by prioritizing others\u2019 needs, avoiding conflict, and taking on too much responsibility. While this can feel protective in the moment, it often leads to burnout, shame, and feeling disconnected from your own goals and identity. Together, they explore how people pleasing shows up in daily life, from over apologizing and over explaining to avoiding honesty and self advocacy. Billy also shares small, practical ways to begin shifting these patterns with more awareness and self trust. In this episode, we talk about: \u2013 Why people pleasing is common in adults with ADHD \u2013 How rejection sensitive dysphoria influences behavior \u2013 The \u201cfawn response\u201d and its role in relationships and work \u2013 Overcommitment, over responsibility, and over accommodation \u2013 Conflict avoidance and ADHD masking \u2013 How shame can make honesty feel unsafe Billy also shares practical strategies, including: \u2013 How to recognize when you are people pleasing \u2013 Ways to practice being more honest in low risk situations \u2013 Why self awareness is the first step toward change \u2013 How telling the truth builds confidence and agency \u2013 Why learning to trust yourself supports healthier communication If you often feel responsible for other people\u2019s emotions or afraid to speak up at work or in relationships, this episode offers a compassionate and realistic starting point for understanding why \u2014 and how to begin changing it. Resources mentioned: Focused Mind ADHD Counseling Billy Roberts\u2019 upcoming book on people pleasing and ADHD Adult ADHD therapy and coaching services ","author_name":"Rebel Momma Pod","author_url":"https:\/\/rebelmomma.com\/","html":"