What if that 'normal mum stress' during the holidays isn't actually normal at all?

We've normalised mum stress to the point where anxiety, overwhelm, and constant tension feel like just another part of motherhood - especially during the holidays. But the science tells a different story about what's really happening in our bodies when we're chronically stressed, and why it matters more than we realise.

In this powerful episode, we dive into the science behind holiday overwhelm and why brushing it off as just standard “mum stress" might be costing you (and your kids) more than you think.

In this episode we discuss:

• The fascinating science of what's actually happening in your body during holiday overwhelm
• How chronic stress literally changes your brain structure and nervous system
• Why your body can't tell the difference between real danger and holiday stress
• The ripple effect of your stress state on your children's developing nervous systems
• How to work with your nervous system instead of against it (using tools you already have)

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REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Episode 32: The Invisible Imprint - Unravelling Our Pre-Birth Programming
• Book: "Waking the Tiger" by Peter Levine

If you resonate with anything shared in this episode, please send me a DM on Instagram @therachelbale - I'd love to hear from you!

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Remember: Just because something's common doesn't mean it's normal. You don't have to accept this level of anxiety as your default state.