Why Your ADHD Brain Feels Like It’s Always on Fire—And How to Calm It

Ever feel like your ADHD brain is on high alert 24/7? Like you're stuck in go-mode even when you're trying to wind down? That’s not just “ADHD being ADHD”—that’s your nervous system calling for help.

In this episode of Phenomenally ADHD, Zarina Boily—ADHD & Money Coach and unapologetic rebel—unpacks one of the most overlooked aspects of ADHD: a deregulated nervous system.

You’ll learn what’s really going on behind the scenes: how a dysregulated nervous system affects everything from your focus and emotions to your digestion and sleep—and most importantly, what you can do about it using simple, science-backed ways to bring your brain and body back into balance.

✨ What You’ll Discover:

• Why the ADHD nervous system gets stuck in hyperarousal—and what that actually means
• The role of the Window of Tolerance and how it changes your ability to function
• Science-backed techniques to shift into rest, calm, and clarity (hello, vagus nerve!)
• Everyday tools like grounding, tapping, laughter, and routine that soothe your brain
• Why you’re not broken—and how regulation helps you tap into your natural strengths

🌟 Key Takeaways:

• The ADHD nervous system operates differently—and that’s okay
• Hyperarousal is a survival response, but you don’t have to live there
• Understanding your nervous system is key to reducing overwhelm and impulsivity
• Coaching that focuses on regulation helps ADHDers stop surviving and start thriving
• Your brain isn’t powered by shoulds—it’s powered by safety, curiosity, and fun.

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