S2, Ep3: It’s Giving Focused: Nervous System Insights for Overwhelmed Creatives

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In this real-time reflection, Linda and Heather speak from a familiar place: creative overwhelm. With honesty and gentleness, they explore what it feels like to be maxed out emotionally, mentally, and energetically, and how naming the truth of that experience can become its own kind of medicine. They discuss nervous system overload, the pressure to show up anyway, and why sometimes the most helpful thing is to say, “I’m at capacity.” If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t push through, this episode will not only help you feel less alone, but also give you permission to slow down.

We Chat About:

• What it actually feels like to be in a state of creative overwhelm
• The physical and emotional signals that capacity has been exceeded
• Why honest conversations matter more than polished performances
• The gap between intention and what’s available in the moment
• How childhood trauma affects our ability to focus on ourselves 
• Reclaiming softness and slowing down when things feel like too much
• How co-regulation and shared truth can bring relief
• The gift of naming exactly where you are
• Choosing rest, spaciousness, and connection over pushing through
• Tools to break down projects into tiny manageable steps

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