If you're overstimulated by your kids, then it could be just part of a bigger puzzle as a highly sensitive person. In today's episode, Whitney scratches the surface of what it means to be a highly sensitive person according to Elaine Aron.

Then, what does it look like to deal with heavy emotions like grief as an HSP and a busy mom?

Empathy. Attunement. Noticing. Reflecting. Then sharing…these are the superpowers of a highly sensitive person, but they can also be our downfall.

Because what makes you a responsive, attuned mom can also make you an exhausted, anxious human.

Walk away from today's episode feeling encouraged with 3 ways highly sensitive moms can keep mom-ing through hardship-- whether personal, local, or global.

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Link to Amy Bodkin interoception podcast

More about HSP's

Research about news related stress

More about dorsal vagal shutdown and freeze

Kelly Mahler's body scan resources

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In Episode 4, Whitney finishes 3 more common causes of homeschool mom burnout AND what you can do about them. Homeschool mom or not... these things affect all of us as moms, especially if you're highly sensitive or overstimulated.

Parents are reporting record high levels of stress. If you want to address your sensory overwhelm, you have to address stress head on. And hormonal shifts are certainly a piece of the puzzle that impacts sensory overload in unexpected ways.

Listen along as we explore how these 3 things affect your sensory overload:

• Hormonal shifts
• Inconsistent boundaries
• Other stressors

We briefly discuss the stress cycle and practical ways you can "dump the stress" instead of letting it limit your capacity to handle the overstimulation of motherhood.

If you're ready to transform you overwhelm into authentic connection with yourself and your kids, sign up for your free coaching consultation today.

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APA Parental Stress Study

6 Reasons for Burnout & Overwhelm: Blog

Hormones and sensory: Blog

Stress Cycle post

3 Reasons for Mom Burnout: Episode 3

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In the first episode, Whitney dives straight into:
--Why it's helpful to call sensory overload by its name
--Physical signs of sensory overload
--Mental and emotional signs of sensory overload
--Surprising signs of sensory overload
--Overlap of anxiety and sensory overload
--Why it's important to understand the physical sensations of sensory overload
--3 Steps for what to do in those overwhelmed moments and move toward connection

Understand what the main job of your nervous system is so that you can understand what your overwhelm is trying to tell you.

Then you'll learn about developing a plan for what to do in those overwhelmed moments and why it matters.

Motherhood is  A LOT and homeschooling our kids is definitely extra  in the sensory department!

• Read more about interoception in this article here .
• Listen to Amy Bodkin and me chat about interoception here.
• You're invited to join the free private facebook community here !
• Access your free 25+ Tips to Get Started on your self-regulation journey by signing up at www.sensationalmoms.com
• Book your no-obligation free strategy session at http://www.calendly.com/sensationalmoms 

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In Episode 3, Whitney discusses 3 of the most common reasons that highly sensitive homeschool moms (all moms!) hit burnout. Think it's just your kids? Let's dig deeper.

"Saying yes to ourselves means saying NO to otherwise good things sometimes."

Listen along for these reasons AND what you can do about it. If you are a highly sensitive person or maybe your child is...you need this episode.

• What's your nervous system's #1 job?
• What is "felt safety?" and neuroception
• Interoception and how it informs your sense of safety
• Carving out time to prioritize our needs once we understand
• Proprioception for MOMS-- a fail-proof tool
• How to communicate your sensory needs

Changing lifelong mindsets and habits is HARD! Schedule your free, obligation session and see how coaching can empower you to do just that. Schedule yours here.

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Learn about Sensory input to help MOMS
Nancy Kelly on finding peace in our homes Here
Stuck in sensory overload? Check these FREE resources.

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In this episode, Whitney shares her #1 resource for helping KIDS with their big feelings and sensory overwhelm. There are so many resources out there, and the lingo can be overwhelming. This resource is free and simple, but not easy. 

Listen along for Whitney's 3-step recommendation and find out:

• What doesn't help
• What might help 
• What will definitely help

Whitney shares her journey in self-regulation and how it has impacted her relationship with her children-- the good and the not-so-good. Life is sticky! And we don't develop these skills in a vacuum.

Schedule your free, no obligation coaching consultation with Whitney and see what it's like to have someone who "get it" help you towards actionable steps in your journey of motherhood. Schedule it HERE.
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Learn more about interoception with Whitney & Amy Bodkin here: Podcast with Amy & Whitney

For more information about emotional regulation, check this out: Self-regulation, sensory and motherhood

More about the 3 steps to helping your kids here: Helping Kids with Their Big Feelings

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This podcast is not meant as medical advice or a substitute for any medical advice. Please contact your health professional with any mental health or physical health questions or concerns.

Find sensory support for mom and the whole family, with free resources at www.sensationalmoms.com

• Including 25+ Ways to Get Started on our journey toward self-regulation
• 3 steps to reset, when you're about to lose it
• articles about nervous system based selfcare
• link to book your free, no obligation coaching session today

Join the facebook community and find us at IG @sensationalmoms

If you feel overwhelmed and overstimulated by motherhood and homeschooling, you're in good company here. You'll find encouragement, brain-based strategies, and understanding for the whole family.

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This podcast is not meant as medical advice or a substitute for any medical advice. Please contact your health professional with any mental health or physical health questions or concerns.