Handling Sensory Overload As A Mom
If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by all the things — the sights, sounds, and ever-so-many touches and questions and decisions that happen in motherhood — this is the episode for you.
Yes, our kids get overwhelmed, but so can we. And addressing it instead of just powering through makes us better moms and healthier women. But how do you do that?
An honest and heartfelt conversation about the impact of sensory overload on moms and the rest of the family, this episode was a spur of the moment topic swap because we know just how real the overwhelm is when sensory overload happens.
Join us as we discuss:
- How incredibly common sensory overload is for moms
- Recognizing the signs of sensory overwhelm and understanding the triggers can help moms manage it more effectively.
- Strategies for managing sensory overload
- Sensory sensitivities can have a genetic component, and it’s important to support and equip children with sensory issues as well as yourself
- How to help children develop their own coping strategies (and avoid mom guilt and regrets)
- Ways to reset and regulate your nervous system
- Prioritize sleep as it is essential for managing sensory overload.
- The rituals and routines they use to promote calm and connectionGive yourself permission to prioritize self-care and accommodate your own needs.
- Embrace the summer as an opportunity to establish healthy habits and find moments of rejuvenation
