Ever felt like you just need the world to pause so you can catch your breath after endless social interactions? In this episode of Let’s Talk About It with Shun Monae, we dive into the experience of getting “peopled out” — that moment when your social battery hits zero, and you’re itching to retreat into solitude. I reflect on my personal journey from being a seemingly introverted child (thanks to childhood trauma that muted my voice) to realizing my extroverted tendencies in college, and now embracing the reality of needing to recharge as an adult who wears her emotions on her sleeve. From working in the warm and chatty nonprofit world to babysitting my amazing (and very energetic) nephews, it’s clear that overstimulation is real. Let’s unpack what it means to find balance between showing up for others and carving out the time to just be. Tune in as we laugh, reflect, and reclaim the space to exhale.
