Jheri South: ADHD, RSD & Emotional Dysregulation in Relationships, Parenting & Addiction
4/14/20261 hr 11 min
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.
Clips
Showing 10 of 15Transcript preview
First 90 secondsJheri South· Guest0:00
If I'm idle at all, then I'm being lazy, that I need to be doing this all the time, or I'm being lazy and I'm not productive enough, and there's always something better I could be doing with my time. I don't think that that's a very comfortable way to live.
Speaker 10:14
[upbeat music] If someone has a problem with substance use disorder, please call One Call Placement. That's 888-831-1581. And if we can't help you, we'll make a referral to someone who can. One Call Placement is affiliated with Carrera Treatment Wellness and Spa and One Method Treatment Centers.
Richard Taite· Host0:50
Today on We're Out of Time, I'm joined by ADHD coach and advocate Jerri South. Jerri works with adults and families to better understand how ADHD affects focus, motivation, emotional regulation in everyday life. Her work also looks at how untreated ADHD can overlap with anxiety, burnout, and even addiction when people don't have the right tools or support. She's helping shift the conversation around ADHD, especially for parents trying to better their understanding and their kids. Jerri, first of all, I'm obsessed because