Listen "Why You Snap at 3pm: The ADHD Sensory Overload You Didn’t See Coming"
Episode Synopsis
You're not imagining it. The reason you feel like the world is “too much” by the afternoon might have as much for do with your nervous system as your to-do list.In this episode, we break down two original studies showing how ADHD adults process light, sound, and touch differently—and why your brain might not even realize it’s overwhelmed until it’s too late.What we cover:The study that literally zapped people’s arms to test tactile sensitivity (yes, really)Why ADHD brains skip the “heads-up” signal neurotypical brains use to handle stressWhat happens when noise and lighting quietly drain your executive functionHow to spot the signs of hidden overstimulation before you hit burnoutReferences:Why You Snap at 3pm: The ADHD Sensory Overload You Didn’t See ComingVisual and acoustic discomfort: A comparative study of impacts on individuals with and without ADHD using electroencephalogram (EEG) P.S. If your ADHD symptoms turn every business day into chaos—unfinished tasks piling up, revenue stuck, systems that don't stick—it's not you. It's your operating system. We help service business owners unblock their next $50-500k with simple systems that focus their brain. Watch this video to see how we do it, then take the program walkthrough.
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