Episode 55 | Managing Overwhelm

Ever feel like your brain is juggling 47 flaming to-do lists while someone shouts reminders in your ear? Yeah… us too. In this episode, Evie and Emily get real about overwhelm—what it looks like, why it happens, and what we can actually do to stop drowning in it. From cognitive overload to creative recovery, this is your toolkit for reclaiming clarity.   Episode Highlights: The science of stress: cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms Common overwhelm triggers (think: family, work, time, trauma) A guided cognitive exercise to categorize and budget your emotional/mental energy Grounding techniques & mindfulness practices Creative expression (like art-making!) as a tool to reduce stress Helpful Links: StressMart Tool - a guided cognitive exercise to manage overwhelm Insight Timer For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 55: Managing Overwhelm   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠