274. A Gentle Reset for When You’re Overstimulated and Feel Emotional
Thu Feb 05 2026
Ever have moments where everything feels like too much, emotionally, mentally, physically and you can’t quite explain why?
This episode is a soft place to land.
In this gentle reset, we talk about what overstimulation actually is, why emotional waves can show up out of nowhere, and how to support your nervous system without forcing yourself to “calm down” or figure everything out.
This is a hybrid episode, part understanding, part grounding, designed to help you feel a little more steady when you’re overwhelmed, emotionally raw, or just exhausted from holding it together.
In this episode, we cover:
What overstimulation really means (and why it’s not a failure)
Why emotions don’t always need a story or explanation
How to create a sense of safety before trying to calm your body
Gentle grounding and nervous system resets you can do anywhere
Reassuring your body without feeding anxiety or reassurance-seeking
Letting your system settle in its own time
You don’t need to fix anything while listening to this.You don’t need to feel better by the end.
Just let this episode be a pause, a reminder that you’re allowed to slow down, soften, and take the rest of the day gently.
Save this one for the moments when everything feels like too much.
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Ever have moments where everything feels like too much, emotionally, mentally, physically and you can’t quite explain why? This episode is a soft place to land. In this gentle reset, we talk about what overstimulation actually is, why emotional waves can show up out of nowhere, and how to support your nervous system without forcing yourself to “calm down” or figure everything out. This is a hybrid episode, part understanding, part grounding, designed to help you feel a little more steady when you’re overwhelmed, emotionally raw, or just exhausted from holding it together. In this episode, we cover: What overstimulation really means (and why it’s not a failure) Why emotions don’t always need a story or explanation How to create a sense of safety before trying to calm your body Gentle grounding and nervous system resets you can do anywhere Reassuring your body without feeding anxiety or reassurance-seeking Letting your system settle in its own time You don’t need to fix anything while listening to this.You don’t need to feel better by the end. Just let this episode be a pause, a reminder that you’re allowed to slow down, soften, and take the rest of the day gently. Save this one for the moments when everything feels like too much. Don’t forget to rate and review The Chicks! 🌐 Connect With Us @theanxietychicks | @theanxietyhealer | @health_anxiety ✨ Taylor’s #1 Anxiety Healing Supplement, Free Resources & More: peakofpanic.com/collections/all Order The Anxiety Healers Guide Here: https://theanxietyhealer.com/books 🧰 Alison's Free Resources, Coaching & Healing Toolkit: www.theanxietyhealer.com 🎥 Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe for more anxiety healing content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight. www.youtube.com/@anxietychicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices