💡 How do we stay informed without drowning in stress?

When the world feels chaotic, the political climate is relentless, and the news never stops, it’s easy for ADHD brains to spiral into overconsumption and burnout.

In this Roundtable episode, Aaron Smith, Stephen Tonti, Devin Pitts-Rogers, and David Grabowski gather to unpack the weight of political anxiety, media overload, and what it means to care for your mental health in uncertain times. Through raw stories and honest reflection, the hosts explore how ADHD intensifies emotional flooding—and how resilience, boundaries, and community can help us stay grounded.

🌲 Recorded against the backdrop of real-world stress and social upheaval, this conversation is a mix of clinical insight, lived ADHD experience, and heartfelt storytelling all about finding sustainable ways to engage without burning out.

✨ Highlights ✨
🧠 ADHD, emotional flooding, and why “doomscrolling” hits harder for neurodivergent brains
💬 How to balance staying informed with protecting your mental health
🌿 The power of boundaries, routines, and intentional media “containers”
🔥 Why protest, activism, and joy all matter in the fight for resilience
❤️ Community care as a radical act of survival in anxious times

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by the constant noise but still wants to stay engaged, informed, and hopeful.

📺 Watch the full Roundtable episode now on Attention Different YouTube:
👉 youtube.com/@attentiondifferent

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