Giving Yourself Permission to Remove Overwhelm: 6 Strategies to Regain Control
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In this episode, Nicola Graham discusses strategies to manage overwhelm, particularly for women in their 40s, focusing on hormonal changes and practical tools for regaining control.
Overwhelm, Hormones & the Dopamine Trap: Practical Ways to Feel Like You Again (Especially in Your 40s) In this episode of The Nicola Graham Podcast, I talk about overwhelm. How it can feel like a revolving door for women and often ramps up around our menstrual cycle, especially in our 40s as hormones shift and serotonin drops. I share a personal example of feeling unexpectedly low after a brilliant weekend (and a terrible night’s sleep), and why being constantly “switched on” via notifications, social media, emails and endless life admin can make everything worse. I explain the difference between observing low mood versus attaching a story to it, and how quick dopamine hits (scrolling, wine, chocolate) can keep us stuck in self-sabotage. Covering practical tools: write a personal morning mantra (even using ChatGPT), close down mental “tabs,” practise letting worries go, set boundaries like no phone in bed, audit what you consume online, and use iPhone/social-blocking tools. Plus a reminder to prioritise walks, goals, presence and self-care when you feel frumpy or overwhelmed. If you found this episode valuable and wanted to hear more from The Nicola Graham Podcast, make sure…
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