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You can’t control rejection — but you can control your mental state afterward. And science says it only takes two minutes. In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a study published in...
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Rejection Rehab
Hosted by Tom Flaherty · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Rejection Rehab is the podcast that helps you turn fear of rejection into lasting, unshakable confidence. Hosted by EMMY award winning producer and doctor Tom Flaherty, each episode brings you real people sharing real stories — of heartbreak, setbacks, and closed doors — and how those moments became rocket fuel for true confidence. Whether you’re pivoting careers, dating, or finding your voice, rejection isn’t the end — it’s the start of something better. Tune in weekly and learn to flip rejection into your biggest advantage — you might be just one “no” away from your dream life.
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What is Rejection Rehab about?
Rejection Rehab is the podcast that helps you turn fear of rejection into lasting, unshakable confidence. Hosted by EMMY award winning producer and doctor Tom Flaherty, each episode brings you real people sharing real stories, of heartbreak, setbacks, and closed doors, and how those moments became rocket fuel for true confidence.
Who hosts Rejection Rehab?
Rejection Rehab is hosted by Tom Flaherty. The show has published 36 episodes to date.
What has Rejection Rehab covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Dr. Tom on Why Confidence Is a Prediction, Not a Personality Trait | Rejection Rehab Ep. 34" (4 March 2026, 3 minutes), "“The Worst They Can Say Is No” Isabelle Daza, Sexytime Podcast Host, on Confidence and Rejection | Rejection Rehab Ep. 33" (25 February 2026, 41 minutes), and "“1,000 Nos” Gabriella Carr on the 1000 Rejections Challenge and Building Unbreakable Confidence | Rejection Rehab Ep. 32" (15 February 2026, 23 minutes).
How often does Rejection Rehab publish?
Rejection Rehab publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 36 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Rejection Rehab?
Booking probability for Rejection Rehab is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rejection Rehab requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rejection Rehab's contact route on record: verified email.
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Tom Flaherty hosts Rejection Rehab, an education podcast with 36 episodes published.
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Episode #34
Dr. Tom on Why Confidence Is a Prediction, Not a Personality Trait | Rejection Rehab Ep. 34
Mar 4, 20263 minS1Confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a prediction your brain makes. In this week’s Rejection Section , Emmy-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a fascinating neuroscience paper: “Confidence as Bayesian...
- Feb 25, 202641 minS1
What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with… but something you practice? Most people avoid situations where they might hear “no.” Isabelle Daza , one of the Philippines’ most recognizable public figures...
- Feb 15, 202623 minS1
What if the life you want is hiding behind a thousand uncomfortable moments? Most people spend their lives trying to avoid rejection. Gabriella Carr decided to chase it. At just 22, and recently featured in The New York...
- Feb 7, 202651 minS1
We used to meet by accident. At bars. At parties. Through friends. Now we meet on screens. But what have we lost in the process? In this week’s Rejection Rehab , Emmy-winning producer Dr. Tom sits down with Claire...
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Episode #30
Why Confidence Is Built Through Experience, Not Thinking | Dr. Tom, Rejection Rehab Ep. 30
Feb 1, 20264 minS1Confidence isn’t something you think your way into. It’s something you build through experience. In this week’s Rejection Section, Emmy-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down one of the most influential psychology papers...
Episode #29
Why Some Rejection Builds Confidence and Some Destroys It | Dr. Tom, Rejection Rehab Ep. 29
Jan 26, 20263 minS1Why does some rejection make you stronger, while other rejection completely knocks the wind out of you? In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY winner Dr. Tom breaks down a fascinating psychology study published in PLoS...
- Jan 19, 202632 minS1
What happens when you stop worrying about being seen and start showing up anyway? In this week’s Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom sits down with Johno Verity, creator of Dawn of History, the wildly popular...
- Jan 12, 20264 minS1
Rejection hurts — but it hurts most in romantic relationships. Not a job interview. Not a stranger. But someone you care about — or want to care about you. In this week’s Rejection Section , EMMY-winning producer Dr...
- Jan 4, 202638 minS1
He started with a paperclip. Now he’s trading his way up to a house. But the real story isn’t about the paperclip — it’s about what happens when you stop being afraid to ask. In this week’s Rejection Rehab...
- Dec 24, 20259 minS1
Rejection doesn’t mean they don’t want you. Your brain just thinks it does. In this week’s Rejection Section , EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a brand-new 2024 neuroscience study published in PNAS showing that...
- Dec 17, 202538 minS1
He’s a triple board-certified gastroenterologist , Chief Medical Officer for Medtronic Endoscopy , bestselling author, and one of the most influential physician voices on social media today. But none of that made Dr...
- Dec 10, 20254 minS1
You can’t control rejection — but you can control your mental state afterward. And science says it only takes two minutes. In this week’s Rejection Section, EMMY-winning producer Dr. Tom breaks down a study published in...
- Dec 3, 202525 minS1
She played for Team GB Volleyball at the London 2012 Olympic Games , competed professionally across Europe, and became the first British woman to play in Italy’s legendary Serie A1. But none of that made Ciara (“Ci”)...
- Nov 25, 202536 minS1
He showed up at Rockefeller Center asking for help getting his “posh ketchup” on The Dr. Oz Show… and Dr. Tom said no . That rejected pitch—Scott Norton’s Sir Kensington’s—went on to take on Heinz, redefine condiments...
- Nov 18, 20253 minS1
What if the fastest way to build real confidence isn’t avoiding rejection — but walking toward it? In this week’s Rejection Section of Rejection Rehab, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom breaks down a 2024 psychology study showing...
- Nov 11, 202542 min
He was an ER doctor on NYC’s front lines during the pandemic—then, on shift, he scanned himself and found a tumor. Dr. Calvin Sun—author, world traveler, and NYC candidate for political office—opens up about loss...
- Nov 4, 20255 minS1
Why do some people bounce back from rejection… while others feel haunted by it for years? In this week’s Rejection Section of Rejection Rehab , EMMY-winner Dr. Tom breaks down a landmark study by Stanford psychologist...
- Oct 28, 202543 minS1
They met at church. Broke up over text. Ten years later, Elon Musk tweeted her. In this wildly entertaining episode, EMMY-winner Dr. Tom reunites with former flame Aubrey Strobel — entrepreneur, communications...
- Oct 21, 202547 minS1
What do you do when life says “no” twice—first by birth, then by rulebook? Born with a double above-knee congenital amputation, Richard Whitehead MBE grew up hearing limits. Later, Paralympic classification blocked him...
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