Imbetween Podcast On Marriage, Parenting, Faith, And Everything In Between

We interview Sarah Boyd, author of Turn Down the Noise, about overstimulation as an invisible epidemic impacting children, parents, and educators. Sarah explains how sensory overload affects mental health and family dynamics, distinguishing between tantrums and sensory overwhelm. She offers practical strategies for building resilience, including intentional downtime, playful family moments, and screen-free periods. Our conversation emphasizes understanding individual sensory needs, managing parental stress, and creating supportive environments. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: Overstimulation as an invisible epidemic affecting mental health in children and families. The rise of anxiety, depression, and attention-related diagnoses in children and adolescents. The importance of environmental factors in supporting mental well-being. Sensory sensitivity as a personality trait and its prevalence among neurodivergent individuals. Differentiating between tantrums and sensory overwhelm in children.