Episode 321: ADHD Chronic Overwhelm + 4 Steps To Deal With It

Episode 321: ADHD Chronic Overwhelm + 4 Steps To Deal With It

24:48 Sep 22, 2025
About this episode
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 Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Free Quiz: What's Your Overwhelm Type? Episode 270: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! 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?  
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