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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 22, 20243 min read
Navigating Public Spaces: Self-Care Tips for Those Sensitive to Light and Sound
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) are individuals who have a heightened sensitivity to various stimuli, including light, sound, and even...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 8, 20244 min read
Helping ADHD Individuals with Emotional Intelligence Through Yoga and Meditation
In today's fast-paced work environment, emotional intelligence (EI) is an invaluable asset. It’s the ability to recognize, understand,...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Nov 5, 20242 min read
Strategies to Decrease Overwhelm and for Neurodivergent Executives to Thrive in the Workplace
In the fast-paced and demanding world of executive leadership, overwhelm is a common challenge that many professionals face. For...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 31, 20243 min read
Understanding Overwhelm: How It Leads to Panic Attacks and What You Can Do to Prevent Them
We all experience overwhelm at times, but for some people, it can spiral into a full-blown panic attack. Panic attacks are sudden,...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Understanding ADHD: Why Overwhelm Happens and How Emotional Regulation Plays a Role
Living with ADHD brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing emotions, handling stress, and staying on top of tasks....
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 25, 20243 min read
How to Identify Overwhelm in Your Body
We’ve all experienced moments when life feels too much—deadlines piling up, family demands, or emotional stress mounting. Overwhelm is...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Navigating Relationships: Understanding and Managing ADHD in Couples
Relationships can be challenging under any circumstances, but when one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 18, 20244 min read
Understanding the Differences Between Reactive Criticism and Narcissism
In today’s world, people may encounter defensive or critical responses in various settings—whether in personal relationships, at work, or...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 17, 20244 min read
How Overwhelm Shows Up as Other Emotions: A Common Experience for Neurodivergent Individuals
In our fast-paced world, many people experience overwhelm at some point. It’s that all-consuming feeling of too much happening at once,...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 15, 20245 min read
Is Overwhelm an Emotion? Exploring the Nature of Feeling "Too Much"
Overwhelm is a term we hear often in today’s busy world. People frequently say they feel “overwhelmed” by work, relationships, or life in...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 11, 20244 min read
October Newsletter: Navigating Overwhelm in Turbulent Times
Dear Community, As we continue to face a series of catastrophic hurricanes and the war in Israel, many of us may find ourselves grappling...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 4, 20243 min read
Navigating Relationships: Understanding and Managing ADHD in Couples
Relationships can be challenging under any circumstances, but when one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 2, 20244 min read
Identifying Overwhelm in Neurodivergent Individuals: A Guide to Recognizing the Signs
For many neurodivergent individuals—those with conditions such as ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or others—overwhelm can be a...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 27, 20243 min read
Understanding the Unique Sensitivities of Highly Sensitive People
1. Different Types of Sensitivity Emotional Sensitivity : Some people are highly sensitive to the emotional energy of others. They can...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 26, 20244 min read
ADHD and the Struggle with Motivation: Why Even Small Tasks Like Cooking Feel Overwhelming
For individuals with ADHD, motivation to complete tasks, even small ones like cooking, can feel like an uphill battle. It’s not just a...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Understanding the Differences Between Narcissism and Autism: Do They Overlap?
At first glance, narcissism and autism may seem like polar opposites. Narcissism often evokes images of arrogance and self-centeredness,...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 20, 20243 min read
ADHD and Sensitivity to Criticism: Navigating Feedback with Compassion
For many people with ADHD, navigating the world of criticism and feedback can feel like walking through a minefield. What may seem like a...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 18, 20243 min read
September Newsletter: Now that the kids are back in school, let’s take care of our minds and bodies as if they were precious babies.
The Mind-Body Link: How Unprocessed Emotions Can Manifest as Physical Disease Did you know our emotional well-being is closely connected...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 10, 20242 min read
The 6 Hidden Struggles of Neurodivergent Women
In the diverse tapestry of human existence, neurodiversity is a vital thread that weaves through the fabric of society. Neurodivergent...
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Gretchen Pound, PhD
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Strategies to Decrease Overwhelm and for Neurodivergent Executives to Thrive in the Workplace
In the fast-paced and demanding world of executive leadership, overwhelm is a common challenge that many professionals face. For...
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