28. Too Creative to Stay in the Lines

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Ever felt like you’re too curious, too questioning, or too imaginative to just follow the rules quietly?Yeah. Us too.In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and lifelong why-askers) get real about what it’s like to move through rigid systems when your brain doesn’t think in straight lines.We unpack what happens when creativity, curiosity and non-linear thinking are labelled “difficult,” “rebellious,” or “too much” — and the psychological cost of trying to shrink yourself to fit inside institutions that reward conformity.This time we talked about:🎙️ We’ve felt this thing too (and we still do): being the one who questions everything, speaking up in meetings, and replaying it later wondering if we were “too intense”👀 What it looks like in real life: school systems that punish creativity, workplaces that promise innovation but reward obedience, and the quiet crushing feeling of powerlessness🧠 Why our brains do it: non-linear thinking, big-picture processing, pattern-spotting, and a deep intolerance for “because that’s just how it’s done”🧍🏽‍♀️🧍🏻 The different ways it shows up: rabbit holes, big ideas, feminist instincts, questioning religion, resisting hustle culture, and choosing self-employment🧰 Coping mechanisms: micro-acts of rebellion, setting your own rules where you can, protecting your energy, and finding pockets of hope🌱 How to make peace with it: maybe you’re not too much — maybe the lines were just too small Thanks for listening 💛💜🩷🩵🧡💬 New episodes every Monday.🎧 Follow now to join the conversation.🧡 CONNECT WITH US 🎙️ Podcast socials: → Instagram: @toomuchapparently → TikTok: @toomuchapparently → YouTube: Too Much, Apparently → Website: www.toomuchapparently.com👩‍💻 Carly Radford: → Website: www.carlyradford.com → Instagram: @the_sensitivity_therapist👩🏻‍💻 Alice Tew: → Website: www.alicetew.com → Instagram: @reparentingwithalice📩 Email us: [email protected] 🗓️ New episodes every MondayThis is a podcast that says: bring your too-muchness… we’re here for it.Disclaimer: Just a quick note to say this podcast isn’t therapy, and it’s not a substitute for professional support. We’re here to share ideas and experiences, but if you’re struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a support service near you.----------------------------------------------------------------------------creativity podcast, non linear thinking, thinking outside the box, school conformity, workplace burnout, feminist podcast, questioning authority, systemic oppression, sensitive minds podcast, overthinking podcast, therapy podcast

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