High Capacity – Nervous System Regulation, Stress Management, Burnout Recovery, Somatic Tools, Anxiety, Boundaries, Overwhelm

What does it mean to you to be a “happy mom”? What about a confident mom? A consistent mom?

If you are struggling with worth or direction as a mom who is doing all the things, you don’t want to miss today’s episode.

Molly Claire, best-selling author of The Happy Mom Mindset, joins me today to share her personal experience as a single mom of three trying to avoid the mistakes of her own single mother while building a successful business. Stepping out in confidence to take risks with your career requires intentional choices along with a reminder that you are worthy of care.

3 things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Specific strategies you can employ to be a mom & chase your dreams
2. How to make your goals align with the life you want to live
3. The role of confidence in building a business while parenting

“Your worth and worthiness has absolutely nothing to do with anything you do…You are so worthy, capable, and lovable.” – Molly Claire

Connect with Molly:

• Instagram
• Molly's Website
• Free Coaching Resources from Molly

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Is it often a challenge to unwind after a long day? Do you often feel tense, like your body is holding onto stress even when you’re trying to relax? 

As high-achieving women, we often carry stress in our bodies without realizing it, leaving us stuck in a constant state of overwhelm. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into why this happens and sharing practical, somatic ways to show your body that it’s safe to settle down & relax.

We’ll explore the connection between your nervous system and stress through the lens of Polyvagal Theory, discussing why working with body-based practices is key to finding real relief.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Polyvagal Theory explains the body's responses to stress and how to shift out of fight/flight mode.
• Why body-based practices (not just cognitive strategies) are essential for nervous system regulation.
• Three practical, somatic tools you can start using today to signal safety to your body.

Listen in to learn how to show your body that it’s safe to calm down and finally start feeling the relief you deserve.

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Think about it: how much conflicting advice have you heard when it comes to health and diet?

Focus on macros. Intermittent fasting. East 6 small meals a day. Today it’s healthy; tomorrow it’s not. With all the health info out there, it can be confusing and overwhelming to heal our metabolism and balance our hormones.

I’m joined today by Ashley Fillmore of the Metabolic Fix Method. She works with women to help them break free from restrictive and ineffective diets by focusing on addressing hormonal imbalances affecting their metabolism. 

Ashley’s methods get to the root of diet struggles instead of masking them with fad plans. Your hormones play a huge role in our health journey, and an imbalance may be keeping you from achieving sustainable and long lasting health goals. 

3 things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How to build a healthy diet to fit your goals without following a diet plan
2. Breaking free from the all-or-nothing mindset
3. How fixing underlying hormone imbalances may be the missing piece to enjoying easy and lasting results

Connect with Ashley:

• Instagram
• Ashley's Website
• Hormone Assessment and Quiz

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Do you find yourself snapping at your kids or feeling constantly on edge? 

Maybe your digestion is finicky or you're always busy. 

These are just a few of the symptoms of nervous system dysregulation that are often overlooked. We’ve been conditioned to think that because these experiences are common, they must be normal. But they’re not.

In this episode, we’re diving into four of the most overlooked symptoms of nervous system dysregulation—things you may have written off as personality traits or just part of modern motherhood. 

I’ll break down:

• Four common symptoms that are all connected to nervous system dysregulation.
• Why these symptoms often go unnoticed or are accepted as normal.
• Practical steps you can take to begin regulating your nervous system and find relief.

Listen in to learn about the subtle signs of nervous system dysregulation and how to start feeling more calm, balanced, and vibrant.


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Is dysregulation causing conflict in your marriage, or is your marriage causing you to feel dysregulated?  Or does it feel like both are true?

When we get married, we don’t just marry a person.  The truth is that we also marry their history, their habits, their traumas, and their nervous system.  And this can cause a lot of conflict.

My guest today is Dr. Wyatt Fisher, a licensed psychologist specializing in couples therapy who’s been married for over 20 years and raised 4 children. 

We touch on how we can resolve resentments despite the chaos of motherhood and how leaning on our spouse for shared decision making can help create intimacy.

3 things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Why conflict is normal and important in relationships
2. Dr. Fisher’s brilliant Diamond Approach to address conflict
3. What a “love bucket” is and how you can fill your partners

Connect with Dr. Fisher:

• Connect with Dr. Fisher on Instagram
• Dr. Fisher's Website

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Have you ever felt like you're just slapping a band-aid on your anxiety or burnout, rather than truly addressing it?

In this episode, we explore both foundational and in-the-moment practices that can help regulate your nervous system. 

You’ll learn four powerful techniques that can calm your nervous system in five minutes or less—all backed by science and easy to implement.

Listen in to learn:

• Four quick techniques to calm your nervous system.
• The science behind why these methods work.
• How to combine quick fixes with deeper healing.

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A few years ago I started calling my morning quiet time my “priority time” and something shifted.

These days, I start every morning in my favorite cozy spot with my Bible and journal. Some days the house is quiet and some days it’s not. 🤪

But I’ve cultivated a morning routine that’s been sustainable and today, I invite you to do the same.

I’m joined in this episode by Rosie Alejandro, host of Her Intentional Bible Study and spiritual growth mentor. Rosie has a passion for helping women hear God’s voice every day and deepening their personal relationship with Him.

We discuss the importance of prioritizing stillness, how we can regulate our nervous system to better serve that quiet space, and finding creative ways to connect with God to support spiritual growth.

3 things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Find calm in the chaos through a simple routine.
2. Why starting your day in stillness with God is so important for moms.
3. How prioritizing stillness with God can positively impact your nervous system

Connect with Rosie:

• Connect with Rosie on Instagram
• Rosie's Website
• Grab 3 Free Bible Study Resources

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When’s the last time you felt anxious and would have tried just about anything to make the anxiety go away? 

It’s a common struggle, but what if the key to managing anxiety isn’t trying to get rid of it? 

In this episode, we dive into a counterintuitive approach: rather than fighting your anxiety or trying to calm it away, I’ll teach you what actually helps. 

Discover how slowing down, tuning into your body’s sensations, and taking practical action can help you break free from the cycle of anxiety and overwhelm.

Listen in to learn:

• The importance of tuning in to how anxiety feels in your body 
• The relationship between anxiety and inaction
• Practical techniques to manage anxiety and regain calmness in your nervous system

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What comes to mind when you hear “boss mom”?

A female CEO at a big company? A mom who’s always side-hustling? The founder friend with a big dream who’s scaling it to reality? 

Yes, yes, & yes!  But, being a boss mom is so much bigger than women in business.

My guest today is Dana Malstaff, the Founder of Boss Mom. Dana has been on my dream guest list after she was so influential in my journey to starting my own business. She’s an expert when it comes to teaching women how to harness the superpower of being a mom and how it makes us unique when we’re reaching for our goals. 

3 things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Why moms have to run their businesses differently
2. How growing as a person will directly influence how we grow our business
3. A brilliant strategy for getting work done with kids underfoot

Connect with Dana:

• Connect with Dana on Instagram
• www.boss-mom.com
• Network with other moms in business with BossMom+

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Ever catch yourself trying to keep everyone happy or feeling like no matter what you do, it's never *quite* good enough? Yeah, you're not alone. 

In this episode, we’re diving into some of the common personality traits that might be driving your burnout without you realizing it.

These traits aren't who you are at your core—they're protective strategies you've picked up along the way to deal with life's pressures. You’ll see how these behaviors sneak into your day-to-day life and why they’re exhausting you.

Tune in to find out:

• How people-pleasing might be running your life—and how to start setting boundaries that actually stick.
• Why aiming for perfection is a one-way ticket to burnout and how embracing “good enough” can be a game-changer for your growth.
• The truth about high-functioning anxiety, and some real, actionable tips for slowing down while still showing up for everything that matters.

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“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

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Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. 

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