Notes to My Nervous System: Mom Therapy & Real Conversations

Michael Cogdill, an Emmy-winning journalist and author, discussed his journey into children's writing, inspired by a young man in a power wheelchair. His book, illustrated by George Patchev, explores themes of loss and love, emphasizing that love overcomes death. Cogdill shared his personal struggles with codependency, influenced by his violent alcoholic father, and his commitment to mental health...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to heal your nervous system from burnout . Learn how emotional regulation helps you find purpose. If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your work, questioning your purpose, or waking up already exhausted by a job that used to excite you… this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Shira Baron—a former civil rights l...

The Psychology of Discomfort: Why It Shapes Every Relationship You Choose — with Educator & Psychologist Mary Shalene Pierce Have you ever wondered why you keep choosing the same relationships… or why speaking up feels terrifying even when you know it’s the healthiest thing you could do? In this episode, Texas educator and psychologist Mary Shalene Pierce joins me to unpack the emotional patte...

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...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to heal your nervous system from shame. Emmy-winner Michael Cogdill shares tools for emotional regulation and breaking codependency. In this episode of Notes to My Podcast, Emmy-winning journalist and author Michael Cogdill opens up about the hidden pain many men carry but never talk about. He shares how growing up with a violent alcoholic father...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to exit survival mode . Learn how a nervous system reset and trauma healing can help you find emotional regulation and stability. Are you stuck in survival mode? Join Erin and clinician Ginelle Krummey to learn how to move beyond the comfort of crisis and build lasting stability and felt safety in your brain. Ginelle, a trauma survivor and expert...

I visited hundreds of schools, talking to kids about kindness. At first, they said it’s wrong to make fun of someone in a wheelchair. Then I asked, what about making fun of someone for how they look, walk, or dress? That’s when it clicked. They realized bullying isn’t a joke. It’s pain disguised as laughter. That moment changed how they saw kindness and how I saw writing for children.👉 About Mind...

You think you’re teaching your kids discipline, but what if what they’re really learning is “I’m not good enough”? In this episode of Notes To My Nervous System, child therapist TJ Amos explains everyday parenting phrases like “Why can’t you be like your sibling?” or “How many times do I have to tell you?” quietly shape a child’s nervous system, teaching them shame instead of safety. You’ll learn:...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need for school burnout . Learn how the nervous system and emotional regulation are the keys to surviving the crisis in education. In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, Kirsten shares her journey from being a school counselor in Chicago to leading schools across the globe. She talks about the patterns that put counselors most at risk, what ke...

If you’ve ever rushed through life without stopping to notice what you already have, this story might change how you see everything. What if gratitude isn’t something you practice, but something you remember? In this episode of Notes To My Podcast, Erin talks with Emmy-winning journalist and author Michael Cogdill about the life-changing moment that made him stop taking the simple things for grant...

Why does burnout feel like a personal failure when it’s actually a collective one? In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, I sit down with Ginelle, a therapist and clinician who gets real about burnout, survival mode, and what it means to practice radical self-care in a system that keeps us exhausted. We explore how feminist analytic therapy helps people see where their beliefs about “doing...

 Feeling overwhelmed by life's big changes? Moves, divorces, or new schools can impact your mind and body. In this episode of Lifelines & Transitions, TJ Amos shares simple ways to find calm amidst challenging moments. Learn how transitions affect your nervous system and discover small anchors to steady yourself. We'll explore predictable rituals, the power of play, and micro-resets to...

Welcome to our final, deeply practical segment where we focus on the  everyday skills that truly matter  for both ourselves and the next generation. This powerful conversation dives into  parenting  and  personal growth , reflecting on the essential work of  breaking old patterns  to build a more resilient future. We share candid stories and insights on: Teaching Self-Advocacy:  Practical ways to...

If parenting feels lonely, heavy, or overwhelming, you’re not the only one. In this clip from Notes To My Nervous System with Erin Vandermore, therapist and parent coach Leah Madamba explains why parenting can feel so isolating and how to know when it’s time to ask for help. If this episode resonates, do not forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss a new conversation. Contact Leah...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to crush imposter syndrome . Learn how self-doubt impacts your nervous system and emotional regulation .Welcome to a powerful and  honest conversation  about the secret struggle many of us face:  imposter syndrome . In this relatable episode, we step into the feeling of  self-doubt  and explore what it truly feels like to question your own worth...

Join besties Erin Vandermore & Meghan Samaras hosts as we get real with Meghan about the unvarnished realities of women's health , perimenopause symptoms , and the relentless quest for a good night's sleep. In this powerful episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the things no one talks about: Sleepless in Suburbia: We dive deep into frustrating sleep issues and how they interse...

Join host Erin Vandermore and Reverend Sarah Wilcox for a powerful conversation about long-term disaster recovery, community healing, and the revolutionary "Blueprint of We" framework for collaborative awareness. 🎙️ In This Episode: The reality of 10-year hurricane recovery timelines in Western North Carolina How Hurricane Helene exposed systemic issues in Asheville and Buncombe County T...

What if the world isn’t meant to be fixed? In this clip from Notes To My Nervous System, Reverend Sarah Wilcox and Erin talk about the pressure to heal, solve, and improve everything, and how that constant fixing mindset might actually be blocking creativity, connection, and peace. If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to make things better, this will change how you see brokenness.#healing #creativ...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need for calm parenting . Learn how to regulate your nervous system and master co-regulation .The heart of this episode is co-regulation —the fact that a child's nervous system mirrors the parent's. When you "flip your lid," the child follows. Visualizing the co-regulation loop helps parents understand that their "calm" is...

Why does trying to fit in feel so exhausting and even make us sick? In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, I sit down with Kara, an autism consultant, to talk about masking, unmasking, and the toll it takes on our bodies and minds. We explore what masking really is, how it impacts the nervous system, and why learning to unmask can feel like “coming out” again and again. Kara shares powerfu...

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need for autism and nervous system safety. Learn how unmasking stops autistic burnout and supports emotional regulation .In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, I sit down with Kara, an autism consultant, to talk about masking, unmasking, and the toll it takes on our bodies and minds. We explore what masking really is, how it impacts the nervou...

One year after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, therapist Erin sits down with Kristen Hicks , founder of The Blessing Project, to explore how trauma, resilience, and community healing intersect in the aftermath of disaster. https://theblessingproject.org/ https://www.facebook.com/theblessingprojectnc/ This episode is for anyone navigating: • Trauma recovery and nervous system re...

Welcome back to Notes to My Nervous System ! This week, we're looking at the inspiring aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina . We sit down with Kristen Hicks to discuss the birth and growth of The Blessing Project —a testament to community healing and rapid response . Hear Kristen's powerful, vivid memories of the storm's first days, the key moment that revealed urgen...