This part 1 of my five part series: When the World Feels Like Too Much.
When the world feels overwhelming—personally or collectively—sleep is often the first thing to fall apart.
In this episode, we begin a five-part series on how to care for yourself when life feels heavy, unstable, or unsafe. We start with sleep—not because it’s easy, but because it’s foundational.
We’ll explore why stress disrupts sleep so quickly, why ADHD brains are especially impacted by poor rest, and why trying harder to sleep often backfires. This episode offers a nervous-system-informed approach to rest that’s realistic, flexible, and compassionate—especially during hard seasons.
This is not about perfect sleep routines or fixing yourself.
It’s about protecting your capacity and giving your system enough rest to get through what you’re living in—without losing yourself.
✨ Next up in the series:
How to Move When Everything Feels Like Too Much
—CHAPTERS—
00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Stress on Sleep
00:29 Series Overview: When the World Feels Like Too Much
01:58 Welcome to the Self Loved ADHD Woman's Way Podcast
02:44 Why Focus on Sleep First?
04:34 The Importance of Sleep Hygiene
20:39 Advanced Sleep Strategies
28:20 Dealing with Poor Sleep Nights
31:38 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
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