41. Why More Information Isn’t the Answer Right Now (and what to do instead)

What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, scattered, or quietly exhausted isn’t because you don’t know enough—but because you know too much?In this episode, Kate Garland speaks candidly about why information is failing us in 2026, why the instinct to sign up for one more course may actually be working against your nervous system, and what it really takes to stay steady in a rapidly changing world.In This Episode, We Explore:Why information overload is creating nervous system fatigueThe difference between being informed and being orientedWhat’s subtly changing in 2026—and why your body already knowsWhy steadiness matters more than transformation right nowHow rhythm and community can regulate what content cannotIf you’ve been asking yourself:How do I stay grounded in a changing world?Why does more information make me feel worse, not better?How do I stop doom-scrolling without numbing out?What actually helps when the world feels loud, fast, and uncertain?This conversation is for you.And it may gently disrupt the way you think about growth, learning, and support in this season.Hi Love!I want you to know how grateful I am that you’re here. . . and I would love to invite you to journey even further with me.If you’re craving a steady place to land while life is shifting and reshaping you, come sit with us at The Hearth. It’s a gentle, grounded space for women in navigating change—an oasis of rhythm, reflection, and real support when the world feels loud or uncertain.And if midlife has felt less like a problem to solve and more an initiation, it is! Join our waitlist for The Second Firing. This work is for women who know something meaningful is happening—even if they can’t quite name it yet—and are ready to meet who they’re becoming on the other side. We begin soon!And finally, if anxiety has been looping in your body or mind, I have a simple gift for you. My FREE 54321 Anxiety Reset is a 7-minute, guided practice you can return to anytime you need to interrupt the spiral and come back into breath, body, and presence.However you’re walking with this work—thank you. I’m so glad our paths have crossed. Don't forget to Subscribe/Follow (and maybe drop a review!)xx.Kate★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Not sure where to begin?Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your head?Get my free 7-minute Anxiety Reset.A simple audio practice to help you calm your body and think more clearly.Feel like your old life no longer fits?Listen to The Second Firing.A free private podcast series for women navigating midlife transitions, reinvention, and the questions that won't leave them alone.Ready for personal support?Book a Threshold Session.A private 75-minute session to help you understand what's happening and identify your next right step.Instagram: @radicallykate