Ever wonder why your body seems to shut down when you're under stress? There’s a strong connection between your emotions and your physical symptoms. In this episode, we dive into the mind-body connection explored in Dr. Gabor Maté’s groundbreaking book, When the Body Says No. You’ll learn the seven key elements that are essential for healing from stress and discover how each one can help you regulate your nervous system, release anxiety, and lead a more vibrant life. Three things you’ll learn: H...
Aug 20, 2024•26 min
Over the summer, we’re bringing back some of your favorite episodes! These are the top downloaded episodes you couldn’t get enough of. Today’s [rewind] is a throwback to episode 185 helping you identify 3 reasons why you might have high-functioning anxiety. The thing with high-functioning anxiety is that it’s not always easy to detect. We seem to be functioning well in our day-to-day lives, but under the surface we feel edgy, stressed, and overwhelmed. It’s that sense that there’s not enough tim...
Aug 16, 2024•41 min
Do you ever feel like your brain is constantly busy, and it's hard to concentrate and even harder to relax? Burnout doesn't just make you tired; it wreaks havoc on your entire nervous system. In this episode, we unpack how chronic stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, flooding your body with stress hormones and leaving you feeling anxious, irritable, exhausted and burned out. We'll explore the physical manifestations of burnout, from muscle tension to chronic conditions like IBS and a...
Aug 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 276
When you were a kid, do you remember doing your best to pick up extra tasks or get good grades to make everyone proud? So often, our people-pleasing tendencies can start young. Here’s the thing - anxiety and people-pleasing often go hand-in-hand. While trying to keep the peace is a heavy weight to carry, it’s a coping mechanism so many of us have developed over time and it can contribute to feelings of anxiety. My guest today is Justine Carino, a licensed mental health counselor and anxiety trea...
Aug 09, 2024•38 min•Ep. 275
What do you do when you set a boundary and someone doesn't respect it? Setting boundaries can be tricky enough, but when they’re disregarded, it can be so frustrating. So, what do we do? In this episode, we dive into 5 ways to respond if your boundaries have been breached and how to handle the nuances involved. From understanding the difference between a one-time slip and a pattern of behavior to practicing clear communication and setting firm consequences, I've got you covered. We'll also explo...
Aug 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 274
Whether you’ve been experiencing anxiety for days or decades, I’m here to tell you that peace is possible. If you feel like you’ve tried everything - mindset work, medication, meditation - but nothing has really gotten to the root of your anxiety, you're probably right. So many of the remedies for anxiety we see today are band-aids that might help treat some of the symptoms of anxiety, but don’t address the root cause of why you’re feeling anxious. Tune in to today’s episode to learn the #1 thin...
Aug 02, 2024•27 min
Are you curious about how anxiety might be impacting your parenting? From over-scheduling activities to micromanaging homework, these anxious behaviors can impact our children more than we realize. In today’s episode, we dive into five surprising ways that anxiety can show up in how we parent our kids. You’ll learn why you might engage in these habits, how they can affect your kids, and practical tips to make positive changes. This episode is all about understanding these patterns and learning h...
Jul 30, 2024•33 min
What is your first reaction when you think about money? If anxiety or shame arises when it comes to managing your cash, you’re not alone (wait ‘til you hear about my panic-attack moment the first time I met with a new financial advisor). Or maybe you feel under-educated or in over your head when it comes to making important financial decisions. My guest today is Meghan Dwyer, a Certified Financial Planner and host of the ‘Money Isn’t Scary’ podcast where she helps women take an active role in th...
Jul 26, 2024•37 min•Ep. 272
Do you wake up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts and can't seem to fall back asleep? In today’s episode, we dive into that dreaded 3am wakeup, especially for those of us balancing motherhood and high-stress careers. From my own struggle with insomnia and light sleeping, I know how waking up in the middle of the night with a surge of energy can ruin your next day. We'll discuss why this happens, focusing on how our sympathetic nervous system triggers a fight-or-flight response even ...
Jul 23, 2024•15 min•Ep. 271
Today’s [rewind] is a throwback to episode 176 helping you identify 5 signs of parental burnout and how to heal and recover your energy. Being a mom is hard. Can we just say that without being chastised for complaining? Raising kids, managing a household, pursuing work-life balance – it’s a lot. So if it feels like a lot - it’s not that you’re not cut out for this - it’s just a lot. We juggle busy schedules, often neglect our needs, and don’t have the tools to regulate our nervous system. So it’...
Jul 19, 2024•33 min
Could your everyday routines be secretly ramping up your anxiety? 😱 We’re diving into the latest neuroscience and psychology to uncover three sneaky habits that might be fueling your stress levels. Let’s break down how what you consume, your environment, and how your pace of life can keep your nervous system on high alert. What you’ll learn: How Caffeine, Alcohol & Hydration Affect Your Anxiety - Discover the surprising impacts of what you’re drinking and what I recommend to keep your mind ...
Jul 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 270
What does it mean to have an “empowered” mindset? Join me as I chat with Natalie Bacon, a mindset coach for moms and the host of the Mom On Purpose podcast. Natalie is here to guide us through the transformative power of mindset work, helping us shift from seeking external validation to tapping into our inner wisdom and gut feelings. Natalie shares practical tips on how we can become more confident in our parenting decisions and teach our kids to trust their own problem-solving abilities. By let...
Jul 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 269
Have you ever wondered if you’re actually chill or if you’re just really good at suppressing your emotions? Before doing this work, I never thought of myself as an “emotional” person — I didn’t cry at movies, I didn’t lose my temper —but I was completely unaware of the emotional storm brewing beneath my cool exterior. We’ve all been conditioned with implicit messages that certain emotions are unacceptable or weak (especially us women). As a result, we can start to unconsciously suppress our own ...
Jul 09, 2024•26 min•Ep. 268
Over the summer, we’re going to bring back some of your past favorites as part of a Friday [rewind]. These are the top downloaded episodes that you all couldn’t get enough of! Today’s [rewind] is a throwback to episode 75 all about how to create real and lasting change. In order to actually create new thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and emotions, we must access our somatic intelligence. Somatic = relating to the body. It’s one thing to conceptually understand how you want to show up in your life,...
Jul 05, 2024•39 min
Are you getting your daily D.O.S.E (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, & endorphins)? You can naturally boost your body’s production of feel-good chemicals and neurohack happiness with just a few simple tweaks to your daily habits. Check out these science-backed strategies to naturally boost key neurotransmitters to elevate your mood, enhance your well-being, and manage stress more effectively. Listen in to learn: The role of dopamine in motivation and how to naturally boost it. Simple ways to i...
Jul 02, 2024•28 min
If you've been experiencing chronic pain or health issues and feel like you’ve tried everything without much success, it’s time for a deep dive into your body’s fascia. Your body has an incredible system of spider web-like connective tissue called fascia. Through sensitive, fiber-optic-type communication, fascia is involved in and influences every other system and process in the human body. For the past 20+ years, Anna Rahe has delved deep into a liberating and empowering relationship with fasci...
Jun 28, 2024•54 min•Ep. 266
Think back to the last time you felt triggered - whether it was an eye roll from your kiddo, a rude comment from a neighbor, or being stuck in rush-hour traffic - being triggered activates our nervous system’s fight, flight, or freeze responses. But here’s the catch, when we’re triggered, we can’t just tell ourselves to calm down. We have to communicate safety in a way our nervous system understands. In today’s episode, you’ll learn effective body-based tools to help communicate safety to your n...
Jun 25, 2024•26 min•Ep. 265
When’s the last time you woke up feeling truly energized throughout the day? Hormones, nutrition, sleep habits, and lifestyle - there are so many contributing factors to our exhaustion. But sometimes all we need to do is go back to the basics. Today I’m joined by Chloe Ward, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner & Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach whose passion is helping women reclaim their energy, conquer weight loss hurdles, and manage stress effectively. Chloe talks t...
Jun 21, 2024•39 min
There’s no escaping it - sometimes life’s just really hard. But even in the hard moments, we have choices. And being intentional about our mindset is a major key to navigating life's toughest seasons with grace and purpose. Today, I share about a season of big changes for our family, as we prepare to leave our home of 15 years in Miami for a new adventure. From closing my law firm to uprooting our family, the journey has been filled with both excitement and lots of tears. As we navigate the unkn...
Jun 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 263
The Calm Mom Podcast now has over 250 episodes, and there are some oldies-but-goodies that are just too good to get lost in the mix. Over the summer, we’re going to bring back some of your favorites as part of a Friday [rewind]. These are the top downloaded episodes that you all couldn’t get enough of! Today’s [rewind] is a throwback to episode 183 from last year all about how to create calm and safety in your nervous system. Our body doesn’t speak a verbal language, so when we’re wanting to fee...
Jun 14, 2024•35 min
Fight, flight or freeze - what’s your go-to stress response? If you’ve been living with chronic stress or unresolved trauma, it’s possible you’ve been stuck in a stress response for so long that the symptoms seem normal to you. But what if you could start feeling better today just by understanding your nervous system and practicing simple exercises to unlock the stress cycle? In this episode, we delve into how our nervous system responds to modern-day stressors, from an overpacked schedule to th...
Jun 13, 2024•26 min•Ep. 262
Ever wonder how you got so overwhelmed, burned out, and struggling to keep up with the endless demands of life? It didn’t happen overnight. We’ve all got sneaky habits that are contributing to burnout without realizing it. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the common mindsets, behaviors, and habits that lead many women to chronic stress and exhaustion. Whether it’s a pattern of people-pleasing, masculine energy, or living out of alignment - listen in to discover if you have any of these 5 h...
Jun 11, 2024•27 min•Ep. 261
Have you had the joy of parenting a strong-willed child? 😉 Our strong-willed kiddos are independent, confident, and determined. They’re natural leaders and world-changers. But those big personality traits don’t come without their power struggles, stubbornness, and a little drama-rama. If you’re raising a strong-willed kid, learning how to regulate your nervous system is truly a superpower. Tune into today’s conversation with Randi Rubenstein, host of the “Mastermind Parenting Podcast” and autho...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 260
Inspired in part by 75 Hard (the 75-day mental toughness program that requires you to follow a strict daily regimen), I’m inviting you to a journey that’s anything but hard. The seasons are changing, the kids are out of school, and it’s a great time to start incorporating new habits to support a regulated nervous system. Join me on a summer journey to discover the feminine energy of ease and flow. More peace and joy. More fun and rest. The 75 Soft summer challenge focuses on nourishing and regul...
Jun 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 259
What if I told you that there was a science to having confidence and healthy self-esteem? Today’s guest, Dr. Simone Alicia, is The Self-Esteem Doctor 👩🏾⚕️She’s a self-esteem expert & motivational speaker who is deeply passionate about self-development and nourishing the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of people, especially women. In today’s episode, she talks us through why we may struggle with self-esteem, how we can start making daily adjustments to our thought patterns, and m...
May 31, 2024•51 min
Do you ever feel like you're holding everything together on the outside, but on the inside it feels like a daily battle with self-doubt, overthinking, and exhaustion? In today’s episode, we dive into the often-overlooked concept of high-functioning anxiety. While society might praise your high achievements, organization, and dependability, these traits can sometimes mask a nervous system stuck in fight or flight. If you find yourself constantly overthinking, unable to relax, or saying yes to eve...
May 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 257
Have you ever known that something was off with your mental, emotional, or physical health, and bounced around between doctor’s offices unable to get any real explanation or solution? If so, you’re not alone. Today’s guest, Risa Groux, is a Certified Nurse, Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach. She is passionate about discovering the root causes of our symptoms and offering holistic solutions to heal our bodies from within. 3 things you’ll learn in this episode: How functional ...
May 24, 2024•35 min•Ep. 256
You probably know what anxiety feels like, but do you know what that experience of anxiety might be trying to communicate to you? Our body is constantly sending us somatic cues. The key is to learn to listen to the message instead of trying to silence the messenger. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 things that your anxiety might be trying to tell you. If you’re able to grow in awareness of the ways your body communicates with you, you’ll find the path to healing anxiety from the inside out. <...
May 21, 2024•23 min•Ep. 255
Toxic parenting is so much more than a buzzphrase. It’s real, emotional trauma that we can carry into adulthood. As adults, setting boundaries with our childhood caregivers and “reparenting” ourselves is often the key to standing in the gap as a cycle breaker and raising our children differently than how we were raised. In today’s episode, Cari Fund, a passionate women’s advocate and author, joins me to talk about her journey of navigating estrangement from her mother, learning how to reparent h...
May 17, 2024•36 min•Ep. 254
Muscle tension, aches & pains, gut issues, insomnia, headaches, autoimmune conditions - did you know that all of these can be physical symptoms of stress and anxiety stored in our body? When our nervous system perceives stress, there’s a physiological response in the body, so we need to have daily practices to release this stress and anxiety from our body. In today’s episode I teach you 7 simple and practical ways to release stress and anxiety in your body where you’re feeling it most. Stres...
May 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 253
