Regulated + Resilient Mom Podcast

Hey everyone! Welcome back to  The Regulated and Resilient Mom  podcast — I’m so glad you’re here. Today’s episode is our season finale! We’re wrapping up our conversation about the  toolbox  — those essential tools that help us regulate our nervous system, expand our capacity for stress, and build real resilience in motherhood. So far, we’ve explored sleep and rest, nutrition, gut health and horm...

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Kaela explores a topic that so many moms feel deeply but rarely have words for:  identity . Together, we dive into how motherhood transforms who we are, why this shift — known as  matrescence  — can feel so unsettling, and how it impacts our nervous system’s need for safety and connection. We unpack the truth behind the maiden, the mother, and the wise wo...

🎙️ Episode 8: “The Body Remembers: Movement, Breath, and Fascia in Nervous System Health” Description: Mama, your body has a story to tell — and it’s written in how you move, breathe, and carry tension. In this episode of  The Regulated + Resilient Mom , we dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between movement, breath, fascia, and your nervous system. If you’ve ever felt tight, stuck, br...

🎙 Episode Title: How Food Shapes Our Hormones, Gut, and Nervous System: A Nutrition Deep Dive for Moms 🧠 Episode Summary: In this episode of  The Regulated + Resilient Mom , Kaela explores how what we eat impacts our hormones, gut, and nervous system—especially in motherhood. Learn how nutrient depletion, blood sugar swings, and modern farming affect your mood, energy, and resilience. You'll...

Hey Mama, welcome back. In this episode, we’re diving into the Connection —and more specifically,  Oxytocin , the hormone often called the “love hormone,” but which goes so much deeper. From snuggles with your babies and heart-to-heart conversations, to being in nature or connecting with God—this episode explores the beautiful biological ways we were designed for  bonding, belonging, and regulatio...

What if your body is doing exactly what it was designed to do—even when you feel completely overwhelmed? In this powerful episode, Kaela breaks down how your body perceives stress, not just mentally, but biologically—and why that matters deeply for moms. You'll learn the difference between external and internal stressors, how your stress response is wired, and what happens when it’s stuck in o...

🎙️ Episode 4: Sleep – Restoring Your Nervous System In this episode, Kaela breaks down why sleep is essential for nervous system regulation and overall health. Whether you’re navigating newborn nights, toddler regressions, or busy family schedules, you’re not alone in the struggle. Learn why sleep is more than just rest—it’s restoration for your brain, immune system, and hormones. Discover practic...

🎙️ Episode 3: Mom Life and the Cost of Dysregulation Feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or completely tapped out? In this episode, Kaela breaks down the  Polyvagal Theory  in mom-life terms—helping you understand why you feel stuck in stress and what it’s doing to your health, relationships, and joy. You’ll learn: How your nervous system works in 3 states: ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal Real-life ex...

🎙️ Episode 2: Understanding the Nervous System—Your First Step Toward Regulation Description: Welcome back to  The Regulated + Resilient Mom ! In this foundational episode, Kaela dives deep into the core of regulation and resilience: your nervous system. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed by motherhood, or unsure why you can’t “just calm down,” this episode is for you. We expl...

🎙️ Episode 1: My Story – Why I Started This Podcast Welcome to the very first episode of  The Regulated + Resilient Mom  podcast! In this kickoff episode, I’m getting real and personal. I’m sharing my story—how I went from being a burned-out mom navigating postpartum depression during a global pandemic… to becoming a nervous system educator, and now, your podcast host. If you’ve ever wondered: Who...