No One Listens to Me

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Episode after episode where I talk about advice I’ve given that no one listens to and all the reasons why I think you should!

  1. Jun 18

    ADHD and RSD: Why Being Put on the Spot is Panic Inducing

    If you have ADHD, you've probably been there. Someone asks you point blank — did you do this? Did you say that? — and your brain just stops. Not because you're guilty. Not because you're hiding anything. But because in that moment, with eyes on you and a question hanging in the air, the memory won't come. And the harder you reach for it, the further away it gets. In this episode, we break down exactly what's happening neurologically when you're confronted — and why it feels so much worse than it should. We're talking about the collision between working memory deficits and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), two very real features of the ADHD brain that, together, can turn a simple question into an emotional ambush. This one gets personal. Real stories, real reactions, and a few things that might actually help the next time you find yourself shut down by a question you should have been able to answer. Nova Coaching Solutions link https://novacoachingsolutions.com/ Sources:  ADDitude Magazine — Dr. William Dodson on RSD: additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-emotional-dysregulation Psychology Today — Working Memory & ADHD (March 2024): psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-your-way-with-adhd Cleveland Clinic — RSD Overview: my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd Edge Foundation — Working Memory & Emotional Response: edgefoundation.org/how-working-memory-impairments-can-shape-emotional-responses-in-adhd PubMed — Emotional Working Memory in ADHD (peer-reviewed): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21905999

    45 min

  2. Apr 21

    Goal is a 4-letter word

    McG talks about work performance goals and why yours may actually be broken. Also, protect your crotch- keep your legs down!

    34 min

  3. Apr 6

    I'm a Loser!

    McG talks about the ADHD tax and why it's so easy to lose things when you are Neurodivergent!  Mentioned in the episode:  ADHD Coaching-contact me for a free consultation https://site-engine-lite.lovable.app

    31 min

  4. Mar 3

    Mistakes We Make as Parents of Adults

    In this episode we talk about the pitfalls of parenting through and making that transition from the little ones we took care of to the mature adults they become. No one is perfect, but if you struggle with relating to your own offspring now that they're of age, this one is for you!

    1h 3m

  5. Jan 23

    ADHD and the Thrill of the Chase

    McG talks about being a chase addict and how impulse control, the rush of dopamine, and the way neurodivergent people are wired to fill the void.

    27 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    The Friendship Test and Body Counts

    What happens in Vegas ends up in a podcast. And why does it matter how many people a woman has been with? Let's get it all out there!

    36 min

  7. 11/01/2025

    Ding Dongs Don't Change (I'm done with first dates)

    Maybe it's the hot flashes, maybe it's hitting double nickels, maybe it's just been enough already. McG wants to talk (again- sigh!) about dating. Men, women, relationships, unsolicited pics. Unmatch me! I DGAF.

    42 min

  8. 10/24/2025

    Gen X is Loud & Proud About Menopause

    The forgotten generation is (for the most part) deep in the throes of "the change" and unlike our moms before us, we are not tolerating menopause quietly! We're out there, baby and we want to know what we can do, how we can cope, what sciencific advances can ease the struggles, and who might even dare to test us!

    1h 3m
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Episode after episode where I talk about advice I’ve given that no one listens to and all the reasons why I think you should!

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  • Creator
    cmcgowan13
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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