Episode Description:

Overstimulation can feel like a pressure cooker—building up until it inevitably overflows. In this episode of Navigating Life with Neurodiversity, Matt dives into the overwhelming experience of sensory overload, the unpredictability of emotional outbursts, and the silent struggle of shutdowns. From the pressures of masking to the exhaustion of constant adaptation, this episode explores what it’s like to live with a mind that processes the world differently. More importantly, it sheds light on how small acts of understanding can make all the difference.