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My Rejection Story

Alice Draper
Rejection
Mental Health
ADHD
Personal Growth
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Social Media
Personal Development
Community Support
Publishing
Burnout
Writing
Writing Process
Entrepreneurship
Vulnerability
Creativity
Enjoyment At Work
Grief
Friendship
Heartbreak
Confidence

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 sti... more

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Latest Episodes

What if the rejection that shapes you most isn't the one the world hands you — it's the one you learn to hand yourself?

Alice is joined by Sabrina Pace-Humphreys — British ultra runner, author of *Black Sheep*, and co-founder of Black Trail Runners,... more

What if the rejection you're dreading isn't the editorial rejection — it's the pitch you never bothered to fix?

In this solo episode of My Rejection Story, Alice goes from her earliest days as a student journalist — including a mortifying ghosting ... more

Why does ADHD make rejection feel like physical pain in your chest? Why can a sharp comment, a missed look, or a workplace layoff trigger something that feels far older and deeper than the moment at hand?

Alice is joined by Jesse J. Anderson — ADHD ... more

What if the worst rejection isn’t the one someone gives you — it’s the one you give yourself?

Alice is joined by Jude Sack — magician since age four, Yale cognitive neuroscience grad, and the guy who flewacross the country to ambush YouTuber David D... more

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Recent Guests

Jude Sack
Magician, Yale alumnus; content creator focused on rejection resilience
Self/Personal brand
Episode: “I Hunted Down David Dobrik in an Airport. Here’s What He Said”, with Jude Sack
Dr. MH Pelletier
Author of The Resilience Plan; psychologist and researcher
The Resilience Plan (author)
Episode: Building Rejection Resilience Through Psychology and Strategy, with Dr. MH Pelletier
Kenny Ethan Jones
British activist, model, and author; first trans man to front a period campaign
Self/Author
Episode: Navigating Transgender Family Rejection & Romantic Rejection, with Kenny Ethan Jones
Dari Crawford
Fractional Director of Operations and Chief of Staff; launched the podcast Distracted, Not Disqualified
Distracted, Not Disqualified (podcast)
Episode: Late-Diagnosis ADHD & Rejection Sensitivity as a Black Woman, with Dari Crawford
Anne-Laure LeCunff
Neuroscientist and author of Tiny Experiments
Tiny Experiments / Ness Labs
Episode: Anne-Laure LeCunff: Overcoming Negativity Bias Through Tiny Experiments
Dr. Carol Chu-Peralta
Clinical psychologist and leading expert in parenting and trauma.
Center for Resiliency
Episode: How Abandonment Issues Can Contribute to Fear of Rejection, with Dr. Carol Chu-Peralto
Allison Lane
Founder of Allison Lane Literary, helps experts turn their ideas into bestselling books.
Allison Lane Literary
Episode: How to Deal with Book Publishing Rejection, & Tips for Landing the Book Deal with Allison Lane
Jeremy Sherman
Science researcher and writer on the origins of life and human nature.
Episode: Why Are We So Afraid of Rejection? A Survival-Based Exploration from an Evolution Expert
Afshan Nasseri
Founder and CEO of Arm Creative, a multicultural marketing and design agency
Arm Creative
Episode: Loneliness in Dubai, Making Friends as an Adult, and Life as an Expat, featuring Afshan Nasseri

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Thoughtful and focused!

    Alice is such a thoughtful interviewer, and helps us think more deeply about our experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AllisonLane
    United Statesa year ago
  • I needed that

    This podcast is such a calming influence on me! I need the reminder that rejection and failure are a huge part of all big accomplishments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mommypants10
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the premise of this show!

    Such great and important conversations, and Alice is a fantastic host! Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eva Langston
    United Statesa year ago
  • Expect the unexpected

    Alice Draper knows a thing or two about connections. Her podcast is a who’s-who: Neil Patel, Tina Wells, Kristen Butler, Jason Van Ruler… In a style all her own, with one unexpected hook, Alice gets guests to ditch the press-kit gloss. Those raw pivots reveal how rejection fuels progress and hint at why her agency, Hustling Writers, keeps winning.

    I know Alice personally; the hook isn’t a trick…She’s simply brilliant at asking the one question no one saw coming. If you want the real stories beh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ALGarland
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent and thought-provoking

    Alice Draper is an incredible interviewer. She probes with such an empathetic curiosity! This podcast has changed my framing of rejection.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sena Zungu
    South Africaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Great guests and vulnerable conversations; the host is fantastic.
Brings raw pivots to light and uncovers the real stories behind headlines.
Thoughtful interviewer who helps listeners think deeply about experiences.
Empowering and insightful for writers and creatives.
Calming influence; rejection as a growth driver.

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Selected Shorts
Selected ShortsSymphony Space

Talking Points

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Navigating Transgender Family Rejection & Romantic Rejection, with Kenny Ethan Jones
Q: What is dating like as a trans man today, and how do you vet partners before disclosure?
Kenny outlines a careful dating approach, including assessing potential partners' views, shared values, and sometimes delaying disclosure until trust is established; he emphasizes self-trust and not settling.
Navigating Transgender Family Rejection & Romantic Rejection, with Kenny Ethan Jones
Q: Could you tell us a little bit more about your story? How old you were when you knew or when you suspected?
Kenny describes early experiences with gender identity, his mother's initial reaction, and how language around identity evolved over time, leading to a journey of self-understanding and parental support.
“I Hunted Down David Dobrik in an Airport. Here’s What He Said”, with Jude Sack
Q: Tell me about that. Tell me about the creativity that grows into not getting ghosted.
J Jude explains that his creativity stems from a habit of crafting attention-grabbing, respectful approaches; he emphasizes that being proactive and creative helps prevent ghosting, but the key is to maintain integrity and read the room, ensuring actions are aligned with one's values.
Building Rejection Resilience Through Psychology and Strategy, with Dr. MH Pelletier
Q: For someone starting to understand their own values, where should they begin?
Start with a concrete exercise like supply-demand to gain clarity, then move to listing at least 10 core values across various life domains. Regularly revisit and live by them to ground decisions and reduce the impact of external rejection.
Building Rejection Resilience Through Psychology and Strategy, with Dr. MH Pelletier
Q: Is resilience something you're born with, or can people cultivate it—especially optimism?
We can cultivate resilience and optimism. Traits may bias us, but with deliberate practice and reframing, people can widen their perspective, reduce automatic negative spirals, and improve how they respond to rejection.

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A narrative-driven show that centers on rejection as a catalyst for growth, featuring conversations with authors, psychologists, activists, and creators who share how setbacks shaped their paths to success. Episodes weave personal stories with practical mindset shifts, neuroscience, and resilience frameworks, offering actionable tips for turning fear of rejection into forward momentum. The format consistently highlights vulnerability, actionable “tiny experiments,” and community support as key ingredients for progress, making it a strong fit for writers, creators, and professionals navigating high-stakes projects. Noteworthy throughlines include turning rejection into opportunity, practical resilience strategies, and a focus on mental well-... more

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Recent guests on My Rejection Story include:

1. Jude Sack
2. Dr. MH Pelletier
3. Kenny Ethan Jones
4. Dari Crawford
5. Anne-Laure LeCunff
6. Dr. Carol Chu-Peralta
7. Allison Lane
8. Jeremy Sherman

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