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We're Out of Time

We're Out of Time

Jheri South: ADHD, RSD & Emotional Dysregulation in Relationships, Parenting & Addiction

Apr 14, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min · 29 segments

On this episode of We’re Out of Time, host Richard Taite is joined by ADHD coach and advocate Jheri South to break down how ADHD shows up far beyond attention and focus. Jheri explains how emotional…

On this episode of We’re Out of Time, host Richard Taite is joined by ADHD coach and advocate Jheri South to break down how ADHD shows up far beyond attention and focus. Jheri explains how emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), and impulsivity shape everyday life, relationships, parenting, and even addiction risk. The conversation begins with RSD, or rejection sensitive dysphoria, which affects an estimated 99% of people with ADHD. Jheri explains how perceived rejection can trigger intense emotional spirals that feel physically and emotionally overwhelming, often leading to conflict in romantic relationships, work environments, and family dynamics.

On this episode of We’re Out of Time, host Richard Taite is joined by ADHD coach and advocate Jheri South to break down how ADHD shows up far beyond attention and focus. Jheri explains how emotional…

Speakers: Jheri SouthGuestRichard TaiteHost

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Top entities: complex regional pain syndrome×65 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder×45 Parenting×3 Feeling×2 Instagram×6

Defining Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)2:02 – 3:52

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:02

Yes.

Richard TaiteHost

2:02

It's conne- And what's that called again?

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:04

You're talking about rejection sensitive dysphoria-

Richard TaiteHost

2:09

I, I love that

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:09

... or we'll call it RSD for short.

Richard TaiteHost

2:11

I love that.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:12

Mm.

Richard TaiteHost

2:12

Okay, we're gonna call it RFD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:14

SD.

Richard TaiteHost

2:15

Okay.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:15

Richard TaiteHost

2:16

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:18

Yes.

Richard TaiteHost

2:18

Okay.

Richard TaiteHost

2:18

I almost called it an STD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:21

[laughs]

Richard TaiteHost

2:22

Okay.

Richard TaiteHost

2:23

RSD, okay, is...

Richard TaiteHost

2:27

Explain it.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:29

Yes, okay.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:29

So, and this is really, I'm glad we're talking about this because about five years ago nobody had ever even heard RSD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:38

So we're thinking ADHD is lack of focus, not being able to follow through, even hyperactivity.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:44

But actually, just as impairing, if not more impairing, is RSD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:50

It is the emotional dysregulation side of ADHD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:56

And so really some of the specialists have said if they could go back and they could redefine ADHD, it would be distractibility and emotional dysregulation.

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Self-ImprovementPersonal Development > Coaching
Mental HealthHealth
Romantic RelationshipsRelationships
Conflict ResolutionRelationships > Romantic Relationships > Communication
Emotional IntelligencePsychology
ADHDHealth > Mental Health
Emotional NeedsRelationships > Romantic Relationships > Communication > Conflict Resolution
Coping MechanismsPsychology > Emotional Intelligence > Self-Regulation
CoachingPersonal Development
CommunicationRelationships > Romantic Relationships
Emotional SupportFamily > Parenting > Parenting Strategies
Rejection Sensitive DysphoriaHealth > Mental Health > ADHD
Personal Development
Parenting StrategiesFamily > Parenting
Self-RegulationPsychology > Emotional Intelligence
Emotional DysregulationHealth > Mental Health > ADHD > Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Child DevelopmentFamily > Parenting > Parenting Strategies > Emotional Support
Therapeutic ApproachesPsychology > Emotional Intelligence > Self-Regulation > Coping Mechanisms
AwarenessPersonal Development > Coaching > Self-Improvement
Behavioral ChangePersonal Development > Coaching > Self-Improvement > Awareness
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Family
ParentingFamily
Relationships

Defining Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)2:02 – 3:52

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:02

Yes.

Richard TaiteHost

2:02

It's conne- And what's that called again?

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:04

You're talking about rejection sensitive dysphoria-

Richard TaiteHost

2:09

I, I love that

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:09

... or we'll call it RSD for short.

Richard TaiteHost

2:11

I love that.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:12

Mm.

Richard TaiteHost

2:12

Okay, we're gonna call it RFD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:14

SD.

Richard TaiteHost

2:15

Okay.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:15

Richard TaiteHost

2:16

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:18

Yes.

Richard TaiteHost

2:18

Okay.

Richard TaiteHost

2:18

I almost called it an STD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:21

[laughs]

Richard TaiteHost

2:22

Okay.

Richard TaiteHost

2:23

RSD, okay, is...

Richard TaiteHost

2:27

Explain it.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:29

Yes, okay.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:29

So, and this is really, I'm glad we're talking about this because about five years ago nobody had ever even heard RSD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:38

So we're thinking ADHD is lack of focus, not being able to follow through, even hyperactivity.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:44

But actually, just as impairing, if not more impairing, is RSD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:50

It is the emotional dysregulation side of ADHD.

J

Jheri SouthGuest

2:56

And so really some of the specialists have said if they could go back and they could redefine ADHD, it would be distractibility and emotional dysregulation.

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NOTABLE LINE0:32
Host Realizes He Has RSD
Then the conversation gets unexpectedly personal
INFORMATIVE0:46
Best Treatments For RSD
So what actually helps with this
AHA MOMENT0:24
ADHD Root Cause Reframed
Here’s a reframing that changes everything

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Topics

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Self-Improvement
Mental Health
Romantic Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
ADHD
Emotional Needs
+18 more

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