<description>&lt;p&gt;The holiday season is supposed to feel joyful … but for ADHD adults, it often feels like someone cranked the overwhelm dial to &lt;em&gt;expert mode&lt;/em&gt;. In this episode, we’re breaking down &lt;strong&gt;why December hits ADHD brains so hard&lt;/strong&gt;, the hidden traps that make everything feel more stressful, and the simple shifts that help you protect your time, energy, and sanity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why holiday overload hits faster and stronger when you have ADHD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The sneaky ADHD “overwhelm triggers” to look out for&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why saying yes feels easier in the moment but harder in the long run&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How people-pleasing, time blindness, perfectionism, and emotional load collide this month&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A few simple, ADHD-friendly ways to reduce stress (without needing to become a new person)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus — a quick announcement:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Level Up Lab is officially open!&lt;/strong&gt; This brand-new ADHD community is starting its first month with a focus on &lt;em&gt;making December easier&lt;/em&gt;, not harder. You can grab a &lt;strong&gt;7-day free trial here: &lt;/strong&gt; https://levelupmyadhd.kit.com/6593658cf2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if you were on the waitlist, check your email — you’ve got a special lifetime founder rate waiting for you.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

ADHD Adultish

Kim Spangler

Holiday Overwhelm Hits Different With ADHD — Here’s What to Watch For

DEC 3, 202511 MIN
ADHD Adultish

Holiday Overwhelm Hits Different With ADHD — Here’s What to Watch For

DEC 3, 202511 MIN

Description

The holiday season is supposed to feel joyful … but for ADHD adults, it often feels like someone cranked the overwhelm dial to expert mode. In this episode, we’re breaking down why December hits ADHD brains so hard, the hidden traps that make everything feel more stressful, and the simple shifts that help you protect your time, energy, and sanity.We’ll cover:Why holiday overload hits faster and stronger when you have ADHDThe sneaky ADHD “overwhelm triggers” to look out forWhy saying yes feels easier in the moment but harder in the long runHow people-pleasing, time blindness, perfectionism, and emotional load collide this monthA few simple, ADHD-friendly ways to reduce stress (without needing to become a new person)Plus — a quick announcement:The Level Up Lab is officially open! This brand-new ADHD community is starting its first month with a focus on making December easier, not harder. You can grab a 7-day free trial here: https://levelupmyadhd.kit.com/6593658cf2And if you were on the waitlist, check your email — you’ve got a special lifetime founder rate waiting for you.