The Wine Won’t Fix It, Real Tools to Tackle Overwhelm

Ever felt like life is just too much? Like your to-do list belongs on a medieval scroll, your brain has 47 tabs open, and the easiest solution is a glass of wine (or three)? That’s overwhelm.

In this week’s episode of Bounce Back Better, Hilary Saxton takes a no-nonsense look at why we spiral into overwhelm and what it’s really costing us - from energy leaks and strained relationships to stolen confidence and joy. With raw honesty and humour, she unpacks the modern monster of overstimulation and the sneaky ways we try to self-soothe that only keep us stuck.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why overwhelm isn’t weakness - it’s a signal
✅ The five biggest culprits (perfectionism, overcommitment, lack of clarity, overstimulation, and coping mechanisms)
✅ The real costs of staying stuck in overwhelm
✅ Practical tools and the THANKS framework to shrink the chaos and take back control

This week’s challenge: Notice when you’re reaching for a coping mechanism - wine, chocolate, scrolling - and instead, choose one small action that clears the clutter and moves you forward.

🔗 More tools and resources: www.hilarysaxton.com
📕 Grab your copy of 3 Wines In: hilarysaxton.com/product/3-wines-in
✉️ Lightbulb moment? Email Hilary: [email protected]

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