Ep. 74 — ADHD Brains on Overdrive: "I don't wanna activate my limbic system"

Speed feels exciting until it tips your ADHD brain into crisis mode. We share tech fails, emotional flooding, and small ways to slow down when everything feels too fast.Living with ADHD often feels like being stuck in fast-forward and sometimes, that speed sends us straight into a self-manufactured crisis. In this episode, Michelle and Megan, who have their own share of ADHD experiences, dive into the chaos of tech fails, emotional flooding, and what happens when we push ourselves too far without realizing it.From a moment of “I’m gonna go to audio jail” panic to a powerful realization about activating the limbic system, the sisters share their learning journey about the toll that emotional overload can take and how naming it helps calm the storm. Through laughter, reflection, and the occasional accidental headlock, they inspire us with how they’re learning to pause, reassess, and build a life that actually works for their brains.favorite line from the episode: “I don't wanna activate my limbic system.”00:00 intro & podcast setup chaos03:42 Megan’s accidental trip to ‘audio jail’07:18 tech fails and the ADHD meltdown spiral12:50 limbic system overload explained (kind of)18:33 Daisy the pug weighs in21:45 stepping out of crisis mode and reassessing28:10 Michelle’s takeaway: the unintentional headlock moment31:04 Megan’s moment of clarity: let it be34:17 outro and teaser for next weekThanks for listening! If this episode made you laugh, feel seen, or helped you name something in your own life, we'd love to hear from you. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next. In the upcoming episode, we’ll explore“Playing with Fire,” another pattern from Your Brain’s Not Broken, and take a deeper dive into the emotional health ladder. Until then, here’s to a great end of the week and remember to stay curious.Resources Mentioned🔗 Solve-It Grid from Your Brain’s Not Broken by Tamara Rosier (PDF)🎧 Hemi-Sync playlist on Apple Music📚 Illustrated Book Notes on FacebookADHD Women, ADHD overwhelm, emotional regulation, tech fail, masking, limbic system, ADHD podcast, neurodivergent burnout, ADHD humor, your brain’s not broken