Sensational Moms: Support For Overstimulated Moms

What are reasonable  expectations for kids' self-regulation? If you can figure this out, you'll save yourself so much frustration as a mom and teacher. By the end of our time together, you'll know: How to encourage your kids' development at each stage What is usual for different stages (of course variations will occur!) What is self-regulation anyway... Do kids' outgrown c...

What is self-regulation and what does it mean to "be regulated?" If we don't know what we mean, these terms don't help anyone. Spoiler alert: It doesn't mean being calm all the time, and "regulated" isn't always how it seems. Listen along as we explore: --What is self-regulation, and what is it NOT? --2 things you really need to know about self-regulation --...

Grab your spot for the Mama Needs a Minute Interactive Workshop here ! If you're overwhelmed and overstimulated, you're probably searching for help, and other moms are often full of well-meaning advice... but what about when none of it seems to help?! >>Their version of "Together time" is NOT working. >>Your school time takes longer than everyone else's. >&g...

The demands you place on yourself as a homeschool mama are heavy and many. You rise to the occasion time and time again, often because there's no other choice... but sometimes , there is! What's the ultimate cost to your health & relationships? Join Whitney and guest Yvonne Conaway of Alive Functional Wellness as they dive into cortisol, including: how unrealistic expectations can le...

How did you get in this cycle of overstimulation and reactivity anyway? More importantly, how can you ask someone to help you if you don't know how you got here in the first place?  So listen along as Whitney takes a step back from the neuroscience and gets laser specific and practical, sharing 20 common reasons moms are overstimulated (I know, that's a lot!) No, you're not crazy Ye...

In the heat of the moment, moms don't always have clarity of mind or luxury of time to go grab some support. You need something NOW (or maybe even 5 minutes ago).  Join Whitney as she lists 5 specific strategies she actually uses in those touched out, talked out moments.  Some are strange and may inspire laughter (maybe that's the point!) Others are a little move covert. Most are somewhe...

Moving to help with overwhelm, overstimulation and burnout as a mom sounds great in theory, but what about: getting started when it's been a while! when you're in a hard season taking the hardest (first!) step why it's definitely NOT too late for that new year's habit change Evgeniia gets blunt but with an encouraging spirit and gives us simple motivators to get started.  She s...

You know all the "shoulds" of MOVING your body, but how does it help with your EMOTIONAL regulation? In PART 1, Whitney & Evgeniia get personal and dive deep into: how movement has helped in Evgeniia's journey & learning to move through emotions with her son, overcoming past difficulties what gets in the way so that we can face it head on why all-or-nothing is holding you ba...

So much of sleep is out of our control as moms. Is it even worth the effort? And what do you do when it really is out of your control? Sleep used to be like a 4-lettered word around here. Between the kids and our own difficulties, quality sleep can feel like an impossible feat. Join Whitney as she shares her own family's journey through sleep difficulties, how the impacted her health, and how...

Feeling overwhelmed by visual clutter, cleaning, and daily homemaking tasks? Pile that on top of homeschooling and feeling overstimulated, and the stress is REAL. Join Mystie Winckler and Whitney as we talk about baby steps toward do-able routines and habits. ... AND how we make accidentally make plans for other people’s habits in our family and don’t even tell them. –Importance of regularly reass...

Before you respond to that "new year, new you!" pressure, consider decluttering where it really matters so that you can have the flexibility and resilience that the sensory overload of motherhood demands of you. In this episode, we'll dive into 3 ways you can cut back or simplify as you head into the new year (or really any time!): Personal expectations (especially considering time...

In the last episode of the year, Whitney shares how co-regulation is for moms, not just their kids.  Listen along and learn: What is co-regulation? How does it help moms who are overwhelmed or overstimulated? What makes co-regulation hard for moms? 3 simple tweaks to lean into co-regulation that helps you . Don't forget to join the free sensory self-care support challenge to access your free...

If you're a mom who's overstimulated by her kids, it can be easy to focus on the negative because it is HARD! It can feel even more difficult when your kids' needs feel so at odds with your own. Indeed, it can lead to major miscommunications and make it difficult to give and receive love and affection in a way that actually feels loving for BOTH of you. Today's episode includes...

Do you feel like a deer in headlights when people as what you want for a gift? Why not ask for something that benefits the whole family by helping you feel more grounded and present, despite the chaos of mom life. Whitney dives straight into the top 10 items on her wishlist for moms who feel overwhelmed and overstimulated. Access your FREE wishlist HERE with all the items and a summary of why it&a...

Welcome back to Episode 6 of the Sensational Moms Podcast! In this episode, we dive straight into the question: Can minimalism solve the problem of visual overload for moms or not? Spoiler alert: It doesn't. Listen along to find out: 5 reasons why "rage-donating" can't fix your problems.  What your visual overwhelm is trying to tell you  What to try instead Sensory overload is...

If you're overstimulated by your kids, then it could be just part of a bigger puzzle as a highly sensitive person. In today's episode, Whitney scratches the surface of what it means to be a highly sensitive person according to Elaine Aron. Then, what does it look like to deal with heavy emotions like grief as an HSP and a busy mom? Empathy. Attunement. Noticing. Reflecting. Then sharing…...

In Episode 4, Whitney finishes 3 more common causes of homeschool mom burnout AND  what you can do about them. Homeschool mom or not... these things affect all of us as moms, especially if you're highly sensitive or overstimulated. Parents are reporting record high levels of stress. If you want to address your sensory overwhelm, you have to address stress head on. And hormonal shifts are cert...

In this episode, Whitney shares her #1 resource for helping KIDS with their big feelings and sensory overwhelm. There are so many resources out there, and the lingo can be overwhelming. This resource is free and simple , but not easy.  Listen along for Whitney's 3-step recommendation and find out: What doesn't help What might help  What will definitely help Whitney shares her journey in...

In Episode 3, Whitney discusses 3 of the most common reasons that highly sensitive homeschool moms (all moms!) hit burnout. Think it's just your kids? Let's dig deeper. "Saying yes to ourselves means saying NO to otherwise good things sometimes." Listen along for these reasons AND what you can do about it. If you are a highly sensitive person or maybe your child is...you need t...

In the first episode, Whitney dives straight into: --Why it's helpful to call sensory overload by its name --Physical signs of sensory overload --Mental and emotional signs of sensory overload --Surprising signs of sensory overload --Overlap of anxiety and sensory overload --Why it's important to understand the physical sensations of sensory overload --3 Steps for what to do in those ove...

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