Ever felt like you're too tired to function when the clocks change? Yeah. Us too.In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice - two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about what happens when autumn hits, the dark nights arrive, and your entire personality becomes about blankets, hot drinks, and avoiding the outside world.We unpack why fighting the seasons makes us miserable, celebrate the art of cosy hibernation, and give ourselves permission to slow down when the world expects us to maintain summer-level productivity.This time we talked about:🎙️ We've felt this thing too (and we still do): The pull to hibernate, mourning summer's end, and feeling "wrong" for needing more rest when it gets dark👀 What it looks like in real life: Putting pajamas on at 5pm, losing all motivation after sunset, craving mashed potato and casseroles, and driving to friends' houses in your dressing gown🧠 Why our brains do it: Seasonal energy shifts, our bodies being naturally connected to light cycles, the winter solstice and returning light, and how modern life ignores natural rhythms🧍🏽‍♀️🧍🏻 The different ways it shows up: Some people barely notice seasonal changes while highly sensitive and neurodivergent people feel them intensely — from mood shifts to craving different foods to needing radically different social rhythms🧰 Coping mechanisms: Survival plans, hygge practices, hibernation kits, crafting, fairy lights, tracking sunrise/sunset times, embracing pagan solstice rituals, and adjusting work schedules for winter🌱 How to make peace with it: Stop trying to maintain summer productivity in winter, honor your body's natural need to slow down, find joy in seasonal rituals, and give yourself permission to hibernateThanks for listening 💛💜🩷🩵🧡💬 New episodes every Monday.🎧 Follow now to join the conversation.🧡 CONNECT WITH US🎙️ Podcast socials:→ Instagram: @toomuchapparently → TikTok: @toomuchapparently → YouTube: Too Much, Apparently → Website: www.toomuchapparently.com👩‍💻 Carly Radford:→ Website: www.carlyradford.com→ Instagram: @the_sensitivity_therapist👩🏻‍💻 Alice Tew:→ Website: www.alicetew.com→ Instagram: @reparentingwithalice📩 Email us: [email protected]🗓️ New episodes every MondayThis is a podcast that says: bring your too-muchness… we're here for it.Disclaimer: Just a quick note to say this podcast isn't therapy, and it's not a substitute for professional support. We're here to share ideas and experiences, but if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a support service near you.----------seasonal depression podcast, winter hibernation, hygge lifestyle, highly sensitive person, HSP podcast, seasonal affective disorder, autumn self-care, winter wellness, cozy season, seasonal rhythms, winter solstice, sensitive podcast, overthinking podcast, perfectionism podcast, therapy podcast, anxiety podcast, emotional podcast, mental health podcast, deep chat podcast, neurodivergent podcast, autism podcast, adhd podcast, audhd podcast, seasonal energy, dark nights self-care, winter productivity, embracing rest, Too Much Apparently podcast

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