As a mom and host of the Momplex Podcast, I’m passionate about helping other mothers rediscover their joy and confidence. In this episode, I call out the myth that feeling exhausted and overwhelmed is just “mom life.” I share my own struggles with burnout, brain fog, and constant stress, and how I learned to listen to my body’s signals. By regulating my nervous system through conscious breathing, movement, grounding, and self-care, I transformed my health and mindset. I encourage you to notice your symptoms, join my free 7-Day Nervous System Reset Challenge, and reach out with what you’re experiencing. You don’t have to accept feeling drained—healing is possible, and when you prioritize yourself, you set a powerful example for your kids. Let’s break the cycle of burnout together and step into our most energized, confident, and joyful lives.
I know I gave a few "lists" in this episode but I have shared them with you here.
1. Symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system:
- Chronic exhaustion (tired even after sleep)
- Brain fog (forgetfulness, confusion)
- Mood swings (loss of interest, irritability)
- Digestive issues (bloating, constipation, diarrhea, appetite changes)
- Sleep struggles (trouble falling/staying asleep, no dreams, waking at 3am)
- Anxiety (constant worry, expecting bad news)
- Frequent sickness (catching colds easily, slow recovery)
- Physical tension (tight jaw, headaches, tense neck/shoulders)
- Hormonal shifts (perimenopause effects, feeling weaker)
2. Tips to regulate your nervous system:
- Conscious breathing (deep, belly breaths, habit-stacked into daily routines)
- Movement (not just exercise—walking, shaking out limbs, dancing, moving
during calls)
- Grounding (noticing senses: 5 things you see, 4 feel, 3 hear, 2 smell, 1
taste)
- Singing and humming (using your voice for regulation)
- Pausing before reacting (hand on chest, deep breath, ask how you want to
respond)
3. "Nervous system triggered mom moments" (examples of signs you
might be dysregulated):
- Snack rage (irritation when kids ask for snacks)
- Forgetting why you entered a room
- Freezing when someone calls "mom"
- Anxiety from email/phone notifications
- Invisible mental load (remembering everyone’s needs, forgetting your own)
- Late-night Netflix/revenge procrastination (staying up for alone time)
- Overreaction regret (snapping at family, then feeling guilty)
- Super stressed shoulders/neck pain
- Digestion issues (bloating, unexplained changes)
- Waking up at 3am, frequent illness
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