In this episode, Alannah shares personal experiences and expert insights on recognising and managing overstimulation. She shares a story about how she became overstimulated to the point of tears over the school holidays due to being overstimulated, as well as how to reflect to build more self-awareness after these situations.

You will learn how to identify sensory, emotional, and cognitive cues and build effective tools to regulate your nervous system to help with overstimulation in real life situations.

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• The difference between overstimulation and overwhelm and why distinguishing the two matters
• Personal story of overstimulation at a crowded shoe store and the emotional fallout
• Common sensory, emotional, and cognitive triggers for overstimulation
• Internal and external cues that signal you're heading toward overstimulation
• Practical strategies like reducing input, grounding techniques, and planning ahead for known environments
• The importance of reflection and awareness to prevent future overstimulation episodes
• How community and coaching support building your personalized toolkit

00:00 - Introduction to the episode and the concept of overstimulation

00:40 - The difference between overstimulation and overwhelm explained

02:10 - Personal story: Overstimulation at a busy shoe store in 40°C heat

04:00 - Recognizing sensory, emotional, and cognitive inputs

05:40 - Internal cues: sensation, stories, and feelings of being overwhelmed

07:00 - External cues: noisy environments, bright lights, clutter

08:30 - The "red flag" moments at counters and busy shops

10:00 - Strategies for reducing sensory input (earplugs, stepping out)

11:00 - Grounding techniques to regulate nervous system during overstimulation

12:00 - Reflection: Learning from overstimulation episodes to better prepare

13:30 - Internal stories and self-criticism during overstimulation moments

15:00 - Planning and preemptive strategies to manage known triggers

16:30 - Practical tips for environmental modifications and support systems

18:00 - The power of awareness and proactive toolkit creation

19:30 - Community support and ongoing coaching for ADHD management

21:00 - Recap: Building a personalized approach to overstimulation

22:00 - Closing thoughts and invitation to join the Calm the ADHD Storm membership

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