In this episode of Safely Divergent, Kirstie and Eleanor get personal about what it’s really like to hit your limit—and what happens when your nervous system says “nope” in the form of a meltdown. From the infamous egg incident to navigating hormone storms, they break down how and why meltdowns happen, and why they’re not something to fear.You’ll hear about the internal symptoms and external signs of a meltdown, why logic and language go offline when stress maxes out, and how to create safer recovery—whether you're supporting yourself or someone else.They also share practical (and judgment-free) ways to reduce overwhelm in the moment, offer space without abandoning, and how to support without escalation.And yes—this all wraps up with wrinkly fingers, bathtub debates, and a twinkle-twinkle singalong gone slightly off-key.🕒 Timestamps00:16 – Why this week’s all about meltdowns (hint: we’re in it) / 02:00 – The egg incident: tiny thing, big nervous system signal / 04:30 – What a meltdown actually is (spoiler: not attention-seeking) / 06:45 – What it looks like on the outside vs. what it feels like inside / 10:00 – Why “calm down” doesn’t help, and what to say instead / 13:00 – Accommodations, support, and the power of planned space / 17:00 – Gentle co-regulation and what not to do mid-meltdown / 20:00 – SCATTERED: The science of wrinkly fingers + awkward hot tub chats / 29:00 – Would you rather: lukewarm tub or stranger soup?Resources & Mentions/ Follow us on Instagram → @safelydivergent/ Read the blog → safelydivergent.com/ Cover Art: Honor Heindel/ Music by: Obey Grey

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