171: Overstimulation Nation and Navigating the Holidays

In this solo episode, I discuss all things overstimulation, anger, and how to navigate the often-triggering holiday season in a mindful and healthy way. I unpack the confusing dichotomy of wanting to spend time with your family but not always being your best self when you’re with them, my recent overstimulated Thanksgiving and how I handled it, and where I believe my overstimulation comes from. I also discuss mourning the “childhood” holiday experience and adjusting to being an adult during the holidays, which tools have helped me the most with overstimulation, and how important it is to communicate your needs with your loved ones.

Key Takeaway / Points:

On wanting to spend time with your family while not always being the best version of yourself when you’re with them
My Thanksgiving experience with overstimulation and how I handled it
Where my overstimulation comes from
On reverting back to teenage selves while in our childhood homes
On mourning the childhood holiday experience
Tools that help me the most with overstimulation
On the importance of communicating your needs to your loved ones

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