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My Rejection Story

In exclusive interviews, bestselling authors like Tina Wells, Kristen Butler, Jason VanRuler, and Neil Patel share how they navigated the toughest periods of their personal and professional lives, and how this shaped the success they now experience today. Studies show that the stories we tell ourselves about rejection influence whether these failures fuel our ambition and propel us forward, or stifle our growth and hold us back. If your rejection story is holding you back, it is time for a

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00:59:24

Katie Horwitch: "Lonely Is Love with Nowhere to Go" —...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/07/23

Your loneliness isn't weakness, it's love without a home.In this raw and reflective episode, writer and mindset coach Katie Horwitch joins Alice to explore the emotional roots of identity, self-talk, loneliness, and healing. Katie shares her journey from childhood eating disorders to building a platform that helps others shift their inner narratives—without sugarcoating the messiness of that process.Together, they dive into the stories we tell ourselves when we’re rejected, the parts of us

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00:14:52

Guy Winch On The Science Of Why You NEED To Unfollow...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/07/16

Heartbreak doesn’t just feel like withdrawal. It is withdrawal.In this short, powerful replay, psychologist and author Guy Winch explains why breakups hurt so much and why trying to “stay friends” with your ex might be sabotaging your recovery.He breaks down the neuroscience of heartbreak, compares it to addiction, and shares why going cold turkey - unfollowing, muting, and cutting contact - isn’t dramatic. It’s necessary.You’ll hear:Why heartbreak activates the same brain regions as physical

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00:54:49

Jesse J. Anderson: "I Would Blow Up" — RSD & ADHD in...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/07/09

What if every tiny criticism (real or imagined) felt like a full-body betrayal?In this validating and deeply personal episode, ADHD educator and author Jesse J. Anderson joins Alice to unpack what rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) really feels like, and how it’s shaped his relationships, self-perception, and emotional responses.Jesse shares how RSD used to hijack his nervous system, leading to blow-ups in conversations with his wife and shame spirals that lasted for days. But over time, he’s

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00:20:53

Alice Draper: I Am Still Terrified Of Friendship...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/07/02

Why do we still fear being left out, even in safe, loving friendships?In this solo episode, Alice opens up about a vivid dream that left her in tears and the deeper fears it uncovered. Despite being a grown adult with supportive relationships, her subconscious still clings to the belief that one day, the people she loves might just… stop loving her.This episode dives into the science behind social rejection, the wounds we carry from childhood friendship dynamics, and what rejection-sensitive

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01:07:39

Marina Iakovleva: "Buzzfeed Stole My Idea And Went...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/06/25

What would you do if a media giant stole your idea—and then went viral with it?In this deeply personal and surprisingly funny episode, Alice sits down with Marina Iakovleva, the creator of Dating Beyond Borders, a wildly popular YouTube channel with over 675,000 subscribers. Marina built her brand from a scrappy video experiment in Panama to a global platform exploring intercultural relationships—and she did it without a team, a big budget, or any media backing.But along the way, her ideas were

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00:52:15

Tracy Otsuka: "ADHDers feel more emotion" & the Brain...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/06/18

Why does criticism feel like a punch to the gut when you have ADHD? And why do so many women with ADHD go undiagnosed for decades?In this bold and eye-opening episode, bestselling author and podcast host Tracy Otsuka joins Alice to unpack how rejection shows up in the ADHD brain, and why it’s often misunderstood, minimized, or masked.Tracy shares the brain science behind rejection-sensitive dysphoria, the gendered shame baked into our understanding of ADHD, and how her son’s diagnosis ultimately led

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01:05:02

Jason Silver: Crashing A Startup & The Science of...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/06/04

What if success wasn't the reward for grinding through work—but the result of actually enjoying it?In this candid and deeply insightful episode, multi-time founder and former Airbnb leader Jason Silver joins Alice to unpack the often backwards narratives we hold about work, ambition, and rejection.Jason shares the raw story of crashing his startup—and the surprising way that failure led to a life-changing opportunity at Airbnb. He also dives into the neuroscience behind why so many people regret

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00:13:05

Uncertainty Is a Portal, Not a Punishment

My Rejection Story ·

2025/05/28

Uncertainty can feel like standing on the edge of a cliff, waiting for instructions that never arrive.In this solo episode, Alice reflects on her early career decision to turn down traditional jobs and lean into freelancing—not because it felt brave, but because it made a strange kind of sense. Years later, she’s still navigating the discomfort of not-knowing, and learning to stay present through the fog.This is a gentle, personal reflection on:The subtle self-rejection baked into chasing

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00:57:38

MY BEST FRIEND: On Burnout, People-Pleasing, Suicide...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/05/21

with Senamile ZunguIn this episode, Alice sits down with her best friend Senamile Zungu for the most personal conversation ever recorded on My Rejection Story. Sena opens up about what it took to unravel—and survive—after years of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and pushing through pain.From two psychiatric hospitalizations to setting boundaries that cost her relationships, this is the story of what happens when a woman chooses herself for the very first time.Together, Alice and Sena reflect on

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00:59:01

Jodi Wellman: Death Is the Best Motivator You’re Not...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/05/14

We all know we’re going to die. So why do we live like we have unlimited time?In this episode, author and life design coach Jodi Wellman joins Alice to talk about the surprising power of using your mortality as a motivator for living a bigger, bolder life. Jodi shares how rejection, boredom, and “just fine” living are often symptoms of a life stuck in autopilot—and how death can wake us up to the urgency of now.From the “stapler moment” that made Jodi realize she was stuck in a corporate loop she

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01:04:35

Nicole Kalil: I Was Promoted And I Was Miserable. I...

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2025/05/08

What happens when you reach the next level—and feel worse, not better?In this episode, confidence coach and podcast host Nicole Kalil shares the story of climbing the corporate ladder, earning the promotion she thought she wanted… and realizing she was completely misaligned with the life she was building.We talk about what it’s like to have external success and internal disconnection, why so many women feel like frauds in rooms they worked hard to enter, and how Nicole began untangling her identity

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00:55:13

Confidence Expert: “Poop Soup” and the Pain of Not...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/05/01

What happens when everything you’ve worked for starts to feel misaligned—but you’re too successful to quit and too scared to stay?In this episode, Kelli Thompson, leadership coach and author of Closing the Confidence Gap, returns to the show to talk about the messy middle—what she calls the “Poop Soup” phase—when clarity hasn’t arrived, but your gut already knows it’s time for change.Kelli shares the story of her own career pivot, the rejection that woke her up, and the internal unraveling that

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01:08:15

Iman Hariri-Kia: On Rewriting the Shame Teen...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/04/23

Why did so many of us grow up believing we were too loud, too hairy, too much?In this episode, journalist, author, and personal essayist Iman Hariri-Kia joins Alice to unpack how early media shaped our shame—and how she’s spent her adult life writing herself out of it. From reading Cosmo and Seventeen at an age when she barely understood her own body, to publishing her debut novel and watching it become eerily prophetic, Iman shares what it means to unlearn cultural conditioning, take up space on

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00:24:01

Alice Draper: Regret Minimization during Uncertain Times

My Rejection Story ·

2025/04/16

What do you do when business slows down, your confidence wavers, and you're tempted to disappear?In this solo episode, Alice gets real about what it looks like to keep showing up in uncertain time, not because things feel easy or clear, but because she’s learned how to minimize regret, even when momentum stalls.She shares the mental tug-of-war between self-protection and putting yourself out there, how internal rejection creeps in when you're not paying attention, and the one mindset shift

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00:53:32

Whitney Goodman: Toxic Positivity and the Pain of...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/04/09

What happens when you're known for helping people feel seen—but suddenly, you're the one being misunderstood?In this episode, therapist and bestselling author Whitney Goodman joins Alice to talk about the emotional labor of being visible online, the backlash that followed her viral posts, and how she’s built resilience without losing authenticity. But this conversation goes far beyond internet culture.They unpack the hidden costs of toxic positivity, how emotional suppression shows up in our

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00:28:54

Alice Draper: Visibility is Vulnerable. Here’s How I...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/04/02

Why does sharing your story feel like standing naked in a room full of strangers?In this solo episode, Alice reflects on the hidden vulnerability behind visibility. She shares the behind-the-scenes truth of how she promotes her own brand and books guests like Guy Winch and Neil Patel, how most great pitches begin with fear, and what to do when visibility feels like a personal attack.From recounting a brutal rejection that left her physically sick to explaining how storytelling makes your work more

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01:04:36

Success Mentor: Women’s Rejection Sensitivity Is...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/03/26

What if your fear of rejection isn’t a flaw—but a survival strategy passed down through generations?This week’s guest is Vera Milan Gervais, a speaker, author, and success mentor who has spent her life pushing against the systems that tried to define her. From being disowned by her father at 19 to rewriting the story of a childhood medical trauma, Vera has learned how to reclaim power in the face of rejection.In this episode, she shares the scientific and ancestral roots of rejection sensitivity,

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01:01:23

Hannah Brencher: Friendship Rejections &The Dark Side...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/03/19

Hannah Brencher has built a career around sharing her life openly, but at what cost? In this episode, she gets brutally honest about the dark side of public vulnerability, the pressure to turn your life into content, and the raw reality of rejection.She shares the moment she realized she was burning out from oversharing, the painful lesson of being turned into content herself, and why one friend muted her on Instagram because her life seemed too perfect.Ever had a moment where you thought, maybe I

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00:55:24

Listener Favorite: Jason VanRuler on Rejection in...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/03/12

In this episode of My Rejection Story, host Alice Draper speaks with therapist and author Jason VanRuler about the complexities of rejection, particularly in relationships. They discuss the importance of rewriting personal narratives, the necessity of grieving losses, and the journey towards authenticity. Jason shares his experiences with rejection and how they shaped his path to becoming a thought leader in the mental health space. The conversation emphasizes the value of community, the challenge

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01:04:12

Jamie Varon: The Fork In The Road—Do You Trust...

My Rejection Story ·

2025/03/05

Why is it so terrifying to truly try? According to writer and creative entrepreneur Jamie Varon, it’s because trying means opening yourself up to rejection. It’s easier to self-reject, to stay small, to convince yourself you didn’t really want it anyway. But what if the real risk isn’t rejection—it’s never trying at all?In this episode, Jamie and Alice unpack the deep emotional weight of putting yourself out there. They explore why self-rejection is often the biggest hurdle, how social media tricks

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