Recommended EpisodesSecret #76: AgeismSecret #75: Impossible MasculinitySecret #72: Transforming Guilt and ShameWhy does it feel like no matter how much we do, it’s never enough?In this episode, Kerry Makin-Byrd breaks down the paradox of overwhelm and why so many of us feel stuck between doing too much and still feeling like we’re falling behind. We explore the difference between stress, burnout, and overwhelm, and why overwhelm isn’t just about having too much to do.Kerry introduces a practical framework to navigate overwhelm in real time, helping us understand how our nervous system, environment, and expectations all contribute to feeling overloaded. This conversation is both deeply validating and immediately actionable for anyone feeling stretched too thin.Key TakeawaysWhat overwhelm actually feels like in the body and mindThe difference between overwhelm, burnout, and stressWhy burnout is often driven by systems not individualsHow to soothe, transcend, and move through overwhelmWhy doing more is often the trap that keeps us stuckView extended shownotes hereORDER Max Cross Gets Unstuck from Anger: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook for Ages 8-12 (ACT Workbook series for kids)ORDER Justin Case Sits with Anxiety: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook for Ages 8-12 (ACT Workbook Series for Kids)ORDER The Glumm Twins Unhook from Sadness: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook for Ages 8-12 (ACT Workbook Series for Kids)

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