Life on High Volume: The Ups and Downs of Hypersensitivity

2025-09-10

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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott share their lived experiences with sensory hypersensitivity — from painful sounds, bright lights, and strong smells to the surprising joys of heightened senses.They explore:Why sensory overload is so disabling for autistic & ADHD adultsThe difference between hypersensitivity and hyposensitivityHow noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, and environmental changes can helpThe emotional side of hypersensitivity: empathy, overstimulation & burnoutReframing sensitivity a...

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott share their lived experiences with sensory hypersensitivity — from painful sounds, bright lights, and strong smells to the surprising joys of heightened senses.

They explore:

Why sensory overload is so disabling for autistic & ADHD adults
The difference between hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity
How noise-cancelling headphones, sunglasses, and environmental changes can help
The emotional side of hypersensitivity: empathy, overstimulation & burnout
Reframing sensitivity as both a challenge and a hidden strength

If you’ve ever struggled with noise sensitivity, light sensitivity, or sensory overload, this conversation offers practical tools, validation, and humour to help you feel less alone.

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