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

Tired all the time? Mood all over the place? Period wrecking your week? But every time you get your labs done, it’s the same thing: “Everything looks normal.” 🙄 This week on The Calm Mom , I’m joined by Dr. Leisha Drews—a hormone expert and functional medicine practitioner who’s here to say: you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken. As the host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast, Leisha shares her un...

If you’re waking up tired, dragging through your day, and barely making it to bedtime without snapping or crashing… You might not have a time management issue or even a sleep issue. 💥 You likely have a nervous system issue. In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually draining your energy (spoiler: it’s not your to-do list)—and 3 science-backed shifts to help you get it back. You’ll learn...

Ever feel like your mind and body just can’t chill—no matter how much lavender oil, deep breathing, or “self-care” you try? You might be missing the real MVP of nervous system regulation: your vagus nerve. It’s not just some wellness buzzword.  The vagus nerve is your nervous system’s on switch for calm—and if it’s not firing well, neither are you. In this episode, we’re breaking down why your sys...

You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed.  This isn’t just “normal mom stress.” You’re likely parenting from survival mode —with a nervous system stuck in overdrive. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs that you're parenting in fight-or-flight—and what to do when the chaos feels constant and your patience is MIA. We’re talkin...

You know something’s off—your energy is tanked, your moods are all over the place, and your body feels like it’s waving a red flag. But every time you get your labs done? “Everything looks normal.” 🙄 You’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not a hypochondriac. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Heather Stone—a functional medicine practitioner, hormone expert, and regenerative f...

If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones, fix your fatigue, or finally regulate your nervous system—but still feel like a burnt-out zombie in yoga pants—it might not be what you are doing… It might be what you need to stop. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 sneaky habits I cut out that made a massive difference in how I feel—physically, emotionally, mentally, hormonally (hi,...

Ever wake up and feel like your brain is already going a mile a minute—kids, work, schedules, the endless to-do list?  This guided meditation invites you to start your morning differently—to wake up grounded, grateful, and energized. In just a few minutes, you’ll: Anchor into a deep sense of calm and presence Cultivate gratitude to shift your mindset before the day even begins Boost your energy wi...

You know that sinking feeling when you’re about to start something important—but instead, you scroll, organize a drawer, or suddenly need to deep-clean your entire kitchen? Or when you say yes to something you definitely don’t want to do, just to avoid disappointing someone? Or when you rewrite an email seven times before sending it, making sure there’s no room for anyone to judge you? But here’s...

Ever catch yourself reacting to your kids in a way that shocks you?  Maybe you hear your own mother’s voice coming out of your mouth, or you feel like you’re constantly walking the tightrope between patience and losing it. You’re not crazy. You’re not failing. And you’re definitely not alone. The truth is, unresolved experiences from your past don’t just disappear—they live in your body, shaping t...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but never truly productive?  Your to-do list is endless, you’re always running from one task to the next, and yet, at the end of the day, it feels like you haven’t really moved the needle on what actually matters.  If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down why busyness isn’t the same as productivity—and why under...

You love your kids more than life itself… so why does everything they do feel like nails on a chalkboard lately? Why are you so exhausted before the day even starts? Why does it feel like you’re carrying the entire weight of your family’s existence while no one else seems to notice? If that sounds familiar, you’re not just tired—you might be in mom burnout.  It’s full-blown nervous system dysregul...

Do you wear perfectionism like a badge of honor? Maybe you tell yourself that it’s the reason you’re successful—the thing that keeps you disciplined, polished, and ahead of the game. That being meticulous is what sets you apart. But let’s be real—what has perfectionism also given you? Overthinking? Anxiety? A chronic sense that no matter what you accomplish, it’s never quite enough? Perfectionism...

For us high-achievers, we often think of resilience as pushing through, powering on, and handling it all.   But what if true resilience isn’t about white-knuckling your way through hardship—but about allowing yourself to soften, heal, and bounce forward instead of just back? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, author of That Sucked, Now What? , to talk about what it really takes to...

Are you addicted to stress? Ever feel like you’re powered by adrenaline until you hit a wall—drained, anxious, and totally off?  It might be more than just a busy day. Your body can actually get addicted to stress.  Cortisol, the hormone fueling your fight-or-flight response, can keep you stuck in overdrive, even when you’re juggling a million things. In today’s episode, I’m uncovering 4 signs you...

Do your evenings look anything like this? Finally get the kids to bed and then… 📱 Scrolling endlessly while the clock ticks past bedtime… 😩 Mentally running through tomorrow’s to-do list… 🍷 Reaching for that glass of wine, hoping it’ll take the edge off… And yet, when you finally get in bed, your brain won’t shut off. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 9PM Rule—a simple, science-backed evening...

Have you ever told yourself “just calm down” knowing full well that saying it isn’t going to do much to help? Newsflash: Anxiety isn’t a mind game—it’s a full-body takeover.  If you’ve tried to outsmart it with logic, you already know that simply “thinking” your way out of anxiety never works. Your nervous system craves real, body-based signals of safety. In today’s episode, I’m serving up 3 power...

Parents—if you’re tired of watching your child battle red, itchy, painful eczema with temporary fixes that never really work, this episode is for you! Today, I’m joined by Andra McHugh, host of the Eczema Kids podcast and a powerhouse mom of four who turned her family’s eczema struggles into a mission.  Frustrated by endless treatments and conflicting advice, Andra took matters into her own hands—...

We all have ways we deal with stress—some helpful, some… less so.  But what if the habits you thought were helping you stay on top of things are actually reinforcing stress loops and keeping you stuck?  In this episode, we’re unpacking four common coping strategies high-achieving women rely on—and how they might be preventing you from building real resilience. The truth is, these strategies aren’t...

You already know the classic signs of stress: racing thoughts, feeling constantly on edge, or never being able to relax.   But what about the sneaky signs—like a clenched jaw you barely notice, stubborn digestive issues, or that second wind you get right before bedtime?  In this episode, we’re diving into five oddly specific ways your body might be waving the red flag of nervous system dysregulati...

📢 PSA: Odds are high that parts of your daily routine are dysregulating your nervous system. You might be unknowingly training your body to stay in survival mode—rushing out the door, overloading your calendar, and even hanging out with those energy vampires—all while thinking you're just “staying busy.”  But these tiny, everyday habits are secretly keeping your nervous system on high alert....

Ever feel like your strong-willed child came into this world with a law degree and a mission to challenge everything you say? 😅 If you’re exhausted from the power struggles and wondering why your go-to parenting tactics aren’t working anymore, this episode is a must-listen. Today, I’m joined by Wendy Snyder, certified positive parenting educator and host of The Fresh Start Family Show , to talk a...

Ever snap at your kids or feel your heart race the second your boss says, “We need to talk,” even though you logically know it’s not a life-or-death situation?  You’re not just “overreacting.” Chances are your nervous system is stuck replaying an outdated survival script—one that sounds the alarm at the smallest hint of stress. In today’s episode, we’re calling out 3 reasons your body refuses to l...

Does it feel like you’ve spent hours in talk therapy, dissecting your thoughts and revisiting the past, but still feel stuck in anxiety or burnout? You’re not alone.  No shade on talk therapy—it can be life-changing for many. But if you’ve been hashing out your past for awhile now and still can’t shake that anxious, burned-out feeling, there’s a good chance you’re overlooking the root of the probl...

Think healing anxiety & burnout is all about bubble baths and “good vibes only” affirmations?  Here’s the truth: real, lasting transformation starts when you disrupt the very patterns that got you stuck in the first place.  It’s about ditching the hustle-and-crash cycle, the perfectionism, and the frantic pace that’s been draining you for way too long. In this episode, I’m revealing four non-n...

Ever feel like you’re too wired to rest but too tired to function? Welcome to the struggle so many high-achieving women know all too well. Sleep is the real MVP when it comes to health, performance, and mood, yet it’s often the first thing we sacrifice. But what if getting solid, restorative sleep didn’t have to be a pipe dream? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Morgan Adams, a holistic sleep coac...