In Episode 321 You Will Discover:

• The real reasons your ADHD brain gets overwhelmed (and why it's not your fault)
• The emotional, physical, and practical toll of chronic overwhelm
• 3 specific shifts to help you move from stuck into action

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Resources From This Episode:

• Free Quiz: What’s Your Overwhelm Type?
• Episode 270: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes

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• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
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• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

• 00:00 Introduction to Overwhelm and ADHD
• 02:46 The True Cost of Overwhelm
• 05:15 Recognizing Overwhelm Patterns
• 06:19 Emotional, Physical, and Practical Toll of Overwhelm
• 10:46 Reflecting on Personal Overwhelm
• 11:48 Reframing Overwhelm as a Signal
• 14:39 Practicing Self-Compassion
• 18:26 Cultivating a Growth Mindset
• 22:39 What’s Your Overwhelm Response Type?