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

I love the holidays... and they can often mean time around extended family that can be super triggering. 

So if you’re bracing for Aunt Edna’s constant commentary, grandma’s passive aggressive tone, and Uncle Bill’s parenting advice (ugh) - I've got you.  

Here’s the good news - there are things you can do to regulate your nervous system so that these challenging family dynamics don't set you off.

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How to resource yourself before stepping into triggering situations so your nervous system is best prepared
2. How you can set healthy and loving boundaries around time with extended family
3. Ways to regulate when you notice yourself becoming activated in social situations

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all the things you have to do and don’t know how you’re going to fit everything in?

We all have the same number of hours in a day, but why does it feel like some people are better at getting things done?

In today’s episode, Anna Dearmon Kornick, time management coach and host of the podcast “It’s About Time - A Podcast about Work, Life and Balance” joins us to lay out her guide to effective time management. 

The truth is that sometimes the calendars and the pretty planners aren’t enough. Join in as Anna shares the tools and tips we need for home and work, so we can optimize how we use our time.

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Three tools every mom needs in her time management tool box

2. Why time management goes beyond the pages of your planner

3. Where to start if you want to better manage your time 

To connect with Anna, head to:

• Instagram: @annadkornick

• Website: annadkornick.com

• Book: Timemanagementessentials.com

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Is anyone else feeling the pressure to do all the things over the next few weeks?

With everything we have going on over the holidays, it makes sense that our nervous system can slip into a state of overwhelm. 

But here’s the thing about throwing our hands up in frustration - fixating on overwhelm gives our power away.

Where our focus goes, our energy flows, right?  Let’s take that power back.

In today’s episode you’ll learn 3 effective science-backed strategies to reduce holiday overwhelm.  These are mind-body solutions you can put into practice right now so that you can enjoy the next few weeks with peace and presence.

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For years, I was convinced that my happy hour cocktail was what I needed to take the edge off a long day.  I thought my glass of cabernet in the evening helped me get a good night’s sleep.  

But as I learned about the nervous system, I realized that a lot of what I believed about alcohol simply wasn’t true.

In today’s episode, Colleen Kachmann, a Sober-ish Master Recovery Coach, reminds us that it’s never really about the alcohol.  It’s about our ability to manage our mind and take care of our body.  

Through her transformative strategies for emotional sobriety, Colleen guides us to embrace our inner strength, feel secure in ourselves, and trust our intuition.

Ultimately, she invites us to explore how to feel safe with ourselves - with or without a drink in hand.

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How alcohol actually affects our brain, body, and nervous system
2. How emotional sobriety equips us to deal with life as it is, rather than how we think it should be
3. Why emotional disconnect is the root cause of brain fog, uncertainty, & lack of focus

To connect with Colleen, head to:

• IG: @recoverwithcolleen
• Website - Recover With Colleen
• It's Not About The Alcohol Podcast

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When was the last time you had a whole list of stuff you needed to get done, but you couldn’t motivate yourself to do it?  You kept thinking about it, but couldn’t bring yourself to take action.

When we find ourselves procrastinating, it can be super frustrating.  So, why do we procrastinate? 

Some of the answers lie within the wisdom of the nervous system.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn what’s likely happening in your body and subconscious mind when you procrastinate and I’ll coach you through 3 simple hacks to help bring yourself out of a state of procrastination and into feeling motivated and taking action.

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If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, anxiety, or depression, you probably know how frustrating it can be when you’re experiencing real pain and symptoms, but the doctors tell you that your labs are all within “normal” range.

Mainstream medicine is only beginning to recognize the powerful role of the brain in the development of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, but decades of research and clinical experience have demonstrated its pivotal role in recovery.  

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Christie Uipi, a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Christie is the founder of The Better Mind Center and a key collaborator on the development and research of the Pain Reprocessing Therapy treatment modality.

If you’ve experienced the gap between research and practice that has left you cycling through traditional symptom-management treatments that don’t bring relief, this episode is for you.  

As a recovering pain patient herself, Christie is passionate about the field of mind-body medicine, and committed to changing the way that chronic pain, anxiety, and depression are traditionally treated and understood.

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. The mind-body approach to healing anxiety and chronic pain
2. Personality traits that may indicate a dysregulated nervous system
3. How trauma and nervous system dysregulation can increase chronic pain & anxiety

To connect with Christie, head to:

• Instagram: @better.with.christie
• Website: https://bettermindcenter.com/
• The Way Out Book

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There are 4 main stress responses - do you know yours?

Let’s face it - life can be stressful.  Even if we’re intentional about identifying and reducing our stressors, we can’t eliminate all stress from our life.

So whether it’s parenting, work, the holidays, or something else in life bringing about a season that feels stressful, understanding how you respond to stress is really helpful.  

In today’s episode, we’ll explore the 4 different stress responses so you can discover your coping strategy and learn to better manage stress.

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Declare it with me - “I am not going to burn out this holiday season!”

It’s a powerful declaration, but in order for it to come to life, we’ve got to understand the symptoms of burnout and how to protect ourselves against it. 

In today’s episode, Amber Dawn, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), Restorative Wellness Practitioner (RWP), and Health Coach, teaches how we can avoid burnout and depletion in parenthood.

Amber and I discuss the main causes of parental burnout, simple strategies to help avoid nutritional depletion, and how we can recover from burnout without feeling overwhelmed.

Being a mom doesn’t mean you have to be burned out.  So if you’re ready to feel less exhausted and start feeling better today, this episode is for you!

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1.  Simple strategies to help prevent and recover from burnout 
2. Practical ways moms can increase energy and reduce stress
3. Daily habits that have a big impact on your health and wellbeing

To connect with Amber, head to:

• IG: @amberdawn_wellness
• amberdawnwellness.com

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Did you know that gratitude can lower stress, promote relaxation, and help you regulate your emotions?

To be honest, for a long time I had a gratitude practice where I’d quickly jot down 3 things I was grateful for every morning, but I didn’t feel like it made much of a difference in my life.

My gratitude practice didn’t have much of an impact because I didn’t understand the science of gratitude.  I didn’t know that I needed to embody gratitude for it to regulate my nervous system and rewire my brain. 

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to incorporate a simple daily gratitude practice that will help regulate and re-wire your nervous system.  You’ll also learn 10 different benefits to your health and nervous system of having a daily gratitude practice. 

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Do you have big dreams and goals, but life seems to be getting in the way and you end up feeling overwhelmed with it all?

Or maybe you’ve started something new - a resolution, routine, or habit - and then that critical voice chimes in and the imposter syndrome hits and your confidence fades?

In today’s episode, Amanda Walker, a certified Master Life & Performance Coach and host of The Best Damn Coach podcast, explains how we can take action and align our big dreams with our personal values and priorities.

Amanda shares wisdom on how to overcome imposter syndrome, take ownership of our emotions, and grow in awareness of our mindsets. 

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How to overcome imposter syndrome 
2. How to achieve results without feeling unbalanced
3. How to identify the red flags of victim mentality

To connect with Amanda, head to:

• Instagram: @awalkmyway
• Website: amanda-walker.com

“If you can get that triad - thought, feeling, action - if you can find support or slow down enough to create practices for these, it’s a game changer.  It literally changes everything that you do.  You see the world through a different lens.”

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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. 

→ Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz