Are You “Too Much”, “Too Emotional”… or Just Misread? (ADHD & Autism)

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses emotional explosions, shame, and experiences of being labelled “too much” or “too emotional.” Freya & Hanna are back in a brand new season! We listened to your feedback and we’re making our episodes shorter, sharper, and (neuro) spicier! Have you ever been told you’re too much? Too sensitive. Too emotional. Too intense. Too reactive. In this episode, late-diagnosed neurodivergent hosts Freya Corboy and Hanna Hosking explore what happens when big feelings become too much for our own nervous systems — and sometimes spill outward in ways that become too much for the people around us. In this episode, we unpack why neurodivergent people often experience intense emotions, including differences in interoception, emotional processing, and delayed awareness. What looks like “overreacting” is often a nervous system catching up. This is a reframe from shame to understanding. Your emotions aren’t the problem. We’re not too much, sometimes it’s that our feelings are too big. We talk about: ✨ Being labelled too sensitive or too emotional ✨ Neurodivergent emotional intensity ✨ ADHD emotional regulation ✨ Autism and emotional processing ✨ Interoception and body awareness ✨ Delayed emotional recognition ✨ Nervous system overwhelm ✨ Suppressing rage and the negative health impacts ✨ Why emotions sometimes “come out sideways” ✨ Moving from shame to self-understanding Connect with NeuroSpice & Life: Website: neurospiceandlife.com.au YouTube: @NeuroSpiceandLife Freya (Mumshine): mumshine.com.au Hanna (The Sensologist): thesensologist.com.au Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, or mental-health advice. It is not a substitute for diagnosis, therapy, or professional care. Please seek support from a qualified healthcare or mental-health professional if needed.