Notes to My Nervous System: Mom Therapy & Real Conversations

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to stop flooding . Learn how your nervous system impacts conflict dynamics and relationship stress. Elizabeth Earnshaw @lizlistens with podcast Host Erin Vandermore discusses "Flooding"—a state where the nervous system is so overwhelmed by stress hormones (like cortisol) that the thinking brain (prefrontal cortex) goes offline. Visualizing this "...

What does long-term partnership actually feel like when the butterflies fade and real life sets in? In this episode of Regulated-ish, two moms explore how nervous systems change in relationships over time—and why that calm, comfortable feeling isn't boring, it's actually safety. We're talking about: ✨ How your nervous system shifts from early relationship dopamine to secure attachment...

Discover real conversations on nervous system healing and mom therapy . Learn how emotional regulation and co-regulation transform parenting from chaos to calm. Are you a parent who's been told to "just stay calm" during your child's emotional outbursts but has no idea how ? This episode serves as essential mom therapy —providing the real conversations and psychoeducation parents...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need for eating disorders and disordered eating . Learn how the nervous system uses these as survival strategies. In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, host Erin sits down with Madeline Romeo, a doctoral candidate and eating disorder specialist, to explore how eating disorders function as nervous system survival strategies. What You'll Le...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to support your child’s nervous system . Learn trauma-informed SEL and emotional regulation strategies for schools and home. In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, host Erin sits down with school counselor and SEL specialist Nilufar Rezai to discuss trauma-informed approaches to supporting children's mental health in educational setti...

When stress and disruption pile up, burnout isn’t always a personal failure — it’s often a nervous system that’s been holding too much without support. In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, Erin Vandermore talks with Leigh Schultes, founder of Wilderness Muse in western North Carolina, about what regulation looks like after crisis. They explore how community, creativity, and clear boundar...

Real conversations about your nervous system, mental health, and why you're not broken. Join Erin, therapist and creator of Mind Circuit App, for honest, science-backed support designed specifically for women navigating stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Each episode offers nervous system regulation techniques, therapy insights, and practical tools you can use immediately. What you'll find here: ✨ N...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to understand your gifted nervous system . Discover why sensitivity is a strength and how to find emotional regulation . In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, Erin Vandermore sits down with therapist Gordon Smith to explore what it means to live in a gifted nervous system — especially after burnout, crisis, or long-term emotional overwhe...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to beat January burnout . Learn how nervous system regulation and emotional regulation help with perimenopause sleep and stress. Two moms regulating in real time so you don't have to do it alone. Struggling with perimenopause symptoms? Can't sleep? Feeling the pressure of January expectations? You're not alone. Visualizing the "M...

Stop the cycle of codependency and learn how nervous system therapy can help you set boundaries . Join Dr. Jennifer Dragonette for a real conversation on building secure attachment and emotional regulation . In this powerful episode, we challenge the idea that codependency and boundary struggles are character flaws. Join Dr. Jennifer Dragonette, a psychologist specializing in relationships and the...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to understand the nervous system of attraction. Learn how emotional regulation stops the cycle of dating in survival mode. This episode serves as essential mom therapy —providing the real conversations and psychoeducation needed to understand how your nervous system impacts your relationships and attachment. Dating in Survival Mode (05:15): Why y...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need for medical gaslighting and perimenopause . Learn how to navigate ADHD burnout and advocate for your nervous system .This episode covers the transition from being dismissed to becoming an advocate. Visualizing how to prepare for a medical appointment—moving from a state of "Freeze" (being dismissed) to "Social Engagement" (adv...

Explore real conversations on nervous system healing and mom therapy . Therapist Erin Vandermore and Liz Martin discuss trauma, emotional regulation , and Bipolar recovery. In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System , Erin Vandermore (therapist and creator of the Mind Circuit app) welcomes guest Liz Martin @northcarolizzy for a vulnerable conversation on trauma, resilience, and the reality of l...

Discover real conversations on nervous system healing and mom therapy . Learn how self-compassion and mindfulness stop burnout and support emotional regulation . If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or quietly convinced that something is wrong with you, you’re not alone. Many of us were taught — directly or indirectly — that growth requires self-criticism. That kindness toward ourselves ha...

In this insightful short, Leadership & Career Coach Shira Baron (@shirabaroncoaching) addresses the paralyzing fear that keeps high-achievers stuck in roles that no longer serve them. Whether it's the "Golden Handcuffs" of a stable income or the comfort of a flexible schedule, Shira explains why the leap to something new feels so terrifying—and why you don't actually have to...

In this candid and high-energy short, Liz breaks down the stark contrast between the lows of depression and the "super duper hyped up" reality of being manic. With her signature blunt honesty, she explores why society finds it so easy to ignore someone in a depressive state while immediately labeling manic behavior as being "off your rocker." Liz dives into the "Kanye West...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to stop an anxiety spiral . Learn the nervous system science behind the 90-second rule and find emotional regulation .Ever feel like your nervous system is hijacked by a story you can't stop telling yourself? In this episode, Aaron sits down with Inner Glow Coach and suicide attempt survivor Angie Hawkins to bridge the gap between "woo-w...

Does your self-worth feel tied to your to-do list? In this special edition of Notes to the Nervous System , we are tackling the ADHD burnout cycle and the toxic myth that "doing more" equals "being more." Join us for a candid conversation about practical productivity hacks that actually work for the neurodivergent brain (and the exhausted parent). We’re diving deep into the emo...

"Constantly trying to fit into a world not built for you doesn't just drain your battery—it breaks the machine." In this raw and essential short, Kara Nash (@autisticautismconsultant), a Registered Nurse and Autism Consultant, explains why autistic masking is more than just a social tool—it’s a physical health risk. Kara discusses the "sickness" that comes from the relentle...

In this moving short, Emmy Award-winning storyteller and author Michael Cogdill shares the profound "lightning strike" moment that birthed his first book, Crack of the Crab in the Sideways Afternoon . Sitting on a cardboard box in his garage, Michael reflects on a life-altering encounter at Hilton Head Island . After witnessing a young man in a power wheelchair navigating the beach, Mich...

How do you rebuild when your world—and your landscape—is forever changed? In this powerful short, we dive deep into the essential roles of forgiveness and acceptance in the healing process. Our guest shares a raw and intimate look at navigating profound loss, from the passing of their father to saying goodbye to their dog, "the love of my life." They reflect on the collective grief felt...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to build resilience . Learn how your nervous system rewires for growth and find emotional regulation after burnout. In this heartfelt conversation, therapist and Mind Circuit creator Erin Vandermore sits down with Kirsten Perry, National School Counselor of the Year and author of The ABCs of Social Emotional Learning. https://share.google/0Ia89rX...

Can laughter actually make trauma work more effective? In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System , Erin sits down with Shalene to explore the surprising physiological benefits of humor in therapy and why being a "serious adult" might be hurting your healing process. If you feel bogged down by the heaviness of adulthood or therapy, this conversation is the breath of fresh air you need...

Can you turn your deepest pain into your greatest power? In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System , we step into the sanctuary of safe spaces and deep emotional transformation with Anni Eza , the healer and teacher behind the Seeds of Bliss movement. Anni shares her powerful philosophy of "Awakening the Seeds"—a unique method designed to help you reclaim your freedom, navigate transgeneration...

Join us as we explore the crucial role of self-care in fostering healthy relationships and personal well-being, especially for Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs). This episode delves into the long-lasting effects of traumatic childhoods and the journey towards healing. We discuss the importance of emotional regulation, emphasizing the need to process unaddressed emotions rather than letting them...