In this episode of the High Sensory Mothers Podcast, host Karen Hunt discusses strategies for managing overwhelm, a common challenge for high sensory mothers. Drawing from her own experiences, Karen highlights the reasons why high sensory mothers get overwhelmed and offers immediate coping techniques and long-term strategies to address it.
Karen explains why overwhelm affects high sensory mothers more intensely and provides actionable strategies to manage and reduce overwhelm in motherhood, daily life, and business.
In this episode you'll discover:
Why overwhelm is especially common for high sensory mothers.
The connection between high sensitivity, deep thinking, and overwhelm.
Quick and accessible coping techniques for immediate relief.
Simple long-term strategies to create a sensory-friendly environment at home and at work.
The importance of boundaries and self-care for preventing overwhelm.
Listeners are encouraged to begin with small, actionable steps to reduce overwhelm and build a supportive environment for themselves.
00:00 Introduction to High Sensory Mothers Podcast
00:34 Episode Overview: Managing Overwhelm
01:47 Understanding Overwhelm in High Sensory Mothers
04:42 Immediate Coping Techniques for Overwhelm
11:31 Long-Term Strategies to Prevent Overwhelm
15:59 Final Thoughts and Next Steps
18:32 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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