Episode 5: The Overstimulated, Overwhelmed & Over It Club

Why does everything feel so loud… all the time? In this episode, Jane Doerman and Jordan Johnstone dive into a season so many of us are living in: overstimulated, overwhelmed, and honestly… a little over it. From Slack notifications and school emails to social media scroll spirals and the mental load that never clocks out, we’re talking about what noise overload actually does to our brains—and why your nervous system sometimes just shuts down. If you’ve ever: Walked into a room and forgotten why Stared at your inbox like it was written in Ancient Greek Snapped when someone asked, “What’s for dinner?” Felt irritable, sad, or fried for no clear reason …you’re not broken. You might just be at capacity.     In This Episode, We Talk About: Why overstimulation isn’t weakness—it’s capacity overload The “Overstimulated Mom Kit” trend (hello, noise-canceling headphones) How digital clutter adds to mental clutter The impact of short-form video on memory and focus What brain shutdown looks like in real life Visual clutter and why it can trigger overwhelm Reset rituals that actually help (silence, boundaries, decompression time) The practice of self-compassion in high-demand seasons The concept of “Trying Softer,” inspired by Aundi Kolber Becoming a “soul minimalist,” a phrase often used by Emily P. Freeman We also introduce a new segment: WHAT EVEN IS HAPPENING?! — where we share our own chaotic life moments (including a grocery pickup saga involving 40 minutes, questionable arugula, and a strongly worded email). This episode is equal parts humor and honesty—because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is shut the door, lie flat on the floor, and not talk to anyone for ten minutes. If you’re in the Overstimulated, Overwhelmed & Over It Club… you’re not failing. You’re likely carrying too much noise.     💬 Connect With Us We want to hear your spiral moments. Do you have: A brain-shutdown story? A reset ritual that saves your sanity? A chaotic moment that made you say, “WHAT EVEN IS HAPPENING?!” 📩 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Follow & DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatevenisthispodcast/ Your story might be featured in a future episode.     Thanks for spiraling with us. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with a friend who’s overstimulated, overwhelmed, and quietly wondering: WHAT EVEN IS THIS?