Motherhood Skills for Overwhelmed Moms

What no one tells you about becoming a mom… is how much you will change.   If you’ve ever felt like you don’t recognize yourself after having a baby — your thoughts, your emotions, your priorities — you are not alone.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about the silent internal changes that happen in motherhood and why so many women feel lost, disconnected, or different after becom...

Why does setting boundaries feel so hard after becoming a mom?   If you’ve ever felt guilty saying no, overwhelmed by constant demands, or stretched too thin trying to be everything for everyone — this episode is for you.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about how motherhood forces you to set boundaries in a way you may have never experienced before — and why it can feel so uncom...

Why don’t you feel like yourself after becoming a mom?   If you’ve ever looked at your life, your routines, your thoughts — and felt like something about you has completely changed — you are not alone.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about the identity shift that happens after motherhood and why so many women feel lost, disconnected, or unfamiliar with themselves in this season....

Why does motherhood feel so mentally exhausting — even when you haven’t “done that much”?   If you’ve ever felt drained from making decisions all day long — what to feed your kids, what to prioritize, what to clean, what to respond to — you may be experiencing decision fatigue and the mental load of motherhood.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we break down why moms carry such a heavy in...

Why does mom guilt feel so heavy after you lose your patience?   If you’ve ever yelled, snapped, or had a hard moment with your kids — and then felt that overwhelming wave of guilt hit you after — you are not alone.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about why mom guilt gets so loud and intense after moments of rupture and why it can feel so hard to move on from.   This isn’t just...

You yelled at your kids… now what?   If you’ve ever raised your voice, lost your patience, and immediately felt that wave of guilt — you are not alone.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about exactly what to do after you yell at your kids — not from a place of shame, but from a place of repair, growth, and connection.   Because the truth is, every parent loses their cool som...

What happens after you lose your temper with your kids?   Most parents focus on the moment they snapped — the raised voice, the frustration, the reaction they wish they could take back.   But what matters most isn’t just what happened in the moment… it’s what happens after.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about why apologizing and repairing with your child is one of the most imp...

Do you ever feel constantly overstimulated as a mom — like your nervous system is maxed out before the day even ends?   The noise, the mess, the constant demands… it can feel like your environment is working against you.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about why motherhood can create chronic overstimulation and how your surroundings play a huge role in how your nervous system fe...

Still feeling overwhelmed as a mom — even after trying everything?   This episode is a continuation of the last one, where I shared 5 quick ways to calm down in the moment. And today, I’m giving you 5 more simple, practical strategies to help you regulate when you’re overstimulated, touched out, or on the edge of snapping.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we dive deeper into real-life to...

What do you do when you’re overwhelmed as a mom and feel like you’re about to snap?   If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, touched out, or completely maxed out in the middle of motherhood, this episode is for you.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing 5 quick, practical ways to calm down when you’re overwhelmed — strategies that actually work in the moment, not just in theory.   Th...

Why do you feel so easily overwhelmed as a mom — even when you’re trying your best?   If you’ve ever found yourself overstimulated, touched out, or on the verge of snapping over something small, this episode is for you.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we break down why mom overwhelm happens so quickly — from mental load and constant decision-making to sensory overload and nervous system...

What do you do when your baby won’t stop crying… and you feel completely overwhelmed?   If you’ve ever found yourself overstimulated, anxious, or on the edge while your baby is crying nonstop, this episode is for you.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I share my personal formula for getting through those intense moments — the ones where nothing seems to be working and your nervous system...

Does your home ever feel overwhelming before you’ve even started cleaning?   For many moms, it’s not just the mess — it’s the visual clutter. Toys on the floor, dishes piling up, laundry everywhere… and suddenly your brain feels just as chaotic as your house.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about why visual clutter can feel so overwhelming in motherhood and how the constant mess...

What happens after you lose your patience as a parent?   Most moms focus on the moment they snapped — the raised voice, the frustration, the reaction they wish they could take back.   But according to renowned play therapist Dr. Garry Landreth , the most important moment in parenting may not be what you did… but what you do after you’ve already done it.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, w...

Have you ever reacted to your kids in a way that surprised you?   Maybe you snapped, raised your voice, or felt a sudden wave of frustration that seemed to come out of nowhere.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about why moms can become so reactive during the early years of motherhood — and what’s actually happening inside the brain and nervous system during those moments.  ...

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by noise, touch, questions, and constant demands from your kids?   You might be experiencing something many mothers face but rarely talk about openly — overstimulation.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about why motherhood can feel so overstimulating and why so many moms experience sensory overload in the early years of parenting.  ...

Have you ever had a moment in motherhood where you suddenly snapped… and then wondered, “What just happened to me?”   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing a very real moment from my own life when intense overstimulation and emotional dysregulation caused me to kick my son’s toddler bike across the room.   It happened in the middle of a long evening when my baby had been crying for...

One of the biggest surprises of early parenthood for many couples is how much tension can show up in the relationship.   Sleep deprivation, emotional overwhelm, shifting roles, and the mental load of caring for a newborn can create stress that spills into your marriage or partnership.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing my personal story about fighting with my spouse during the...

One of the biggest surprises of early motherhood for me was realizing that I didn’t want to go back to work after my baby was born.   After years of education, building my career, and creating a professional identity, I suddenly felt something shift inside of me postpartum. The work I had once loved no longer felt the same.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing my personal experie...

Some evenings in motherhood feel endless.   The kids are tired. You’re overstimulated. Everything feels harder than it should. Bedtime feels far away, and you’re wondering how you’re going to make it through the next hour.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing the story of one of the longest evenings I’ve had with my kids — the kind of night where everyone is overwhelmed, emotions...

What are baby blues — and how do you know if what you’re feeling is normal?   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about one of the most common but least understood postpartum experiences: the baby blues.   Many new moms experience intense emotional swings after giving birth. Crying spells, anxiety, overwhelm, and feeling emotionally fragile can show up suddenly in the first days...

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with severe baby blues, not feeling an instant connection to my son after birth, and the emotional adjustment of becoming a first-time mom.   I loved my baby. But I didn’t feel bonded right away.   I cried daily. I felt overwhelmed. I questioned myself. I wondered if something was wrong with me.   Baby blues are common, but when you’re in the mid...

In this episode, I’m sharing my birth story, my pregnancy experience, and the emotional shock that followed bringing my first baby home.   I loved my son. But I didn’t feel instantly connected to him.   Logically, I knew he was mine. But emotionally, something felt off. My body felt confused. My identity felt shaken. I cried often. I questioned myself. I wondered if something was wrong with me.  ...

What is matrescence — and why does no one talk about it?   If you’ve had a baby and suddenly feel like you don’t recognize yourself anymore, you may be experiencing matrescence — the psychological, emotional, hormonal, and identity transformation that happens when a woman becomes a mother.   In this episode of The Lost & Found Mom, we break down the meaning of matrescence, why early motherhood...

Welcome to Motherhood Skills for Overwhelmed Moms — a podcast for moms who love their kids deeply but feel overstimulated, emotionally exhausted, reactive, touched out, or unsure how to handle the hard moments of motherhood. Hosted by Taylor, a licensed mental health therapist and mom of two, this show gives you practical, real-life motherhood skills to help you navigate overwhelm, mom guilt, emot...