{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"211. Turn Down The Noise, How To Quiet The Chaos in a Chronically Overstimulated World with Sarah Boyd","description":"Hey Rainmakers! Chelsey and Stephen here, and if you've ever found yourself\u2014or your kiddos\u2014melting down for no obvious reason, this episode is for you. We\u2019re joined by our good friend and author Sarah Boyd to talk about something we\u2019re all dealing with: overstimulation. Between the screens, the to-do lists, the noise (literal and mental), and everything else life throws our way, it\u2019s easy to feel like your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. Sarah\u2019s new book, Turn Down the Noise, is all about how to recognize overstimulation\u2014not just in our kids, but in ourselves\u2014and how to regulate our stress and calm the chaos without feeling like we have to run away to the mountains (though that sounds kinda nice too \ud83d\ude05). In this episode, she breaks down what overstimulation really is, why it\u2019s not just about loud sounds and bright screens, and how our internal stress plays a huge role in how we react to the world around us. We talk about how tech plays into all this\u2014especially for kids\u2014and why not all screen time is equal. Sarah shares tips for navigating screen use with grace, how to choose calming content, and what to do after screen time to bring everyone back to baseline. Plus, we share some of our own wins and fails in this area, and the simple shifts we\u2019ve made in our home to create more peace. Sarah also opens up about how parents\u2014especially moms\u2014can carve out tiny moments of restoration, even in busy seasons. Whether it\u2019s standing in front of the fridge, drinking a hot cup of tea, or hiding in the bathroom for five quiet minutes (we see you), these strategies are doable and so effective. You\u2019ll walk away from this episode not just feeling seen, but equipped with real tools to turn down the noise in your own life. Links for this episode: http:\/\/turndownthenoisebook.com Connect with us: \u25ba Rainmaker Instagram: @therainmakerfamily \u25ba Chelsey Instagram: @chels_diaz \u25ba Stephen Instagram: @steezdiaz \u25ba TikTok: @therainmakerfamily \u25ba Facebook: @diazfamilylegacy \u25ba Website: therainmakerfamily.com   Join Our Next Rainmaker Challenge - How To Make Passive Income From Home: https:\/\/therainmakerchallenge.com Save On Our Favorite Things: https:\/\/rainmakerfamily.com\/deals Watch The Million Dollar Mama Case Study: https:\/\/www.makeitrainmomma.com\/casestudy   Episode Minute by Minute:  0:00 \u2013 Introduction: Overstimulation and the \u201cinvisible epidemic\u201d 2:00 \u2013 Sarah\u2019s story and the heart behind Turn Down the Noise 5:00 \u2013 What overstimulation actually is (and what causes it) 7:00 \u2013 Tantrums vs. overstimulation in kids 9:00 \u2013 Screen time: how much is too much and how to choose wisely 13:00 \u2013 Balancing tech use in school and at home 15:00 \u2013 Parasympathetic vs. sympathetic nervous system 101 18:00 \u2013 Quick resets for moms: cold water, movement, creative outlets 21:00 \u2013 The role of community and connection in calming your nervous system 25:00 \u2013 Managing your own screen use with grace 28:00 \u2013 Teaching kids emotional awareness using the volcano analogy 34:00 \u2013 Creating quiet time boxes and sensory toolkits 36:00 \u2013 Where to find Sarah\u2019s book and bonuses   ","author_name":"The Rainmaker Family Show | Build Your Family Business","author_url":"https:\/\/rainmakerfamily.com\/","html":"