Episode 10: Rejection Sensitivity, Visibility & Rediscovering My Voice
Episode Summary:
After a 10-month break, Sarah returns to The Energetics of Being to share her personal journey of navigating rejection sensitivity, burnout, and visibility struggles as a neurodivergent business owner. She opens up about how past events resurfaced in 2024, impacting her ability to show up and engage with her work. Through Human Design, equine therapy, and deep self-reflection, she uncovers how rejection sensitivity affects her confidence, business, and online presence. Sarah also shares insights on ADHD, Autism, and the energetic shifts that shaped her growth, along with her new Human Design journal designed for neurodivergent thinkers.
Topics Discussed:
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction & why I took a break
02:30 - The unexpected challenges of 2024
07:45 - How rejection sensitivity stopped me from showing up
11:15 - Human Design & self-doubt (Gate 48 & Line 5)
14:50 - ADHD, Autism & visibility struggles in business
18:30 - Social media, comparison & energy crashes
21:40 - What equine therapy taught me about rejection
27:15 - Shifting my approach to showing up
30:10 - Introducing my Human Design journal for neurodivergent thinkers
Key Quotes:
"I had massively underestimated how much rejection sensitivity impacts me."
"I placed so much expectation on myself and what the outcome should be that I almost had further to fall."
"I'm better at talking. I'm better on video, and I’m just leaning into that and seeing where it leads me."
"Social media can be a double-edged sword. It triggers ideas, but it also triggers comparison and rejection sensitivity."
"Human Design helped me understand my own patterns—why I struggle with visibility and why I keep pushing until I burn out."
Links & Resources
Connect With Sarah
Website: www.sarahatkinsdesign.com
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