Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

Let’s talk about perfectionism. You know, that voice in your head that tells you, “If you can’t do it perfectly, why bother doing it at all?” 

It’s the same voice that has you procrastinating on that …

Are stress and overwhelm your default settings? 

Maybe you brush off anxiety, overthinking, or irritability as a part of life as a high-achieving mom. 

In this episode, I’m calling out 10 signs of nerv…

Work-life balance: is it an actual thing, or just a myth designed to make us feel like we’re failing at everything? Spoiler alert: it’s probably the latter.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jody C…

Ah, the holidays—a magical mix of family time, festive meals, and, let’s be honest, a side of stress that could rival Black Friday crowds. 

Whether it’s Aunt Linda’s unsolicited parenting advice, a to…

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, and struggling to balance the demands of family life? 

In this episode, we’re diving into the root causes of stress and resentment in the household—and how…

Did you know that one powerful nerve in your body could be the key to managing stress, boosting your mood, and supporting overall well-being? 

In this episode, we’re diving into the vagus nerve—an oft…

What if you could intentionally edit out the parts of your life that feel overwhelming? 

In today’s episode, we explore how the process of “editing your life” can transform your daily experience, help…

Do you have goals you’re chasing or things you’d like to change in your life, but you struggle with staying consistent? 

As we celebrate 300 episodes of The Calm Mom (woah!), today’s episode is all ab…

Are you out of touch with your inner child?

Think about a moment when you’ve seen your kids light up over the smallest thing—a rainbow, a funny face, a new idea—and you realize it’s been way too long …

Let’s be real - when you're frustrated, annoyed, or sad, are you more likely to scroll, snack, or try to snap out of it rather than feel the feels? 

In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain …

Is it possible to be driven and ambitious while still being gentle with ourselves?

Today’s guest is Dr. Danielle De La Mare, a former tenured professor who found herself stuck in a cycle of burnout an…

Are you so used to chronic stress that the daily grind feels normal? 

Many of us don’t recognize the early warning signs of burnout until we’re in pretty deep. In this episode, we’ll explore what burn…

No matter how long you’ve been married, you’ve probably had those moments where frustration creeps in.

Maybe it feels like everything you do for your family goes unnoticed, or maybe you’re not getting…

Do you feel like you’re doing all the right things to keep your anxiety at bay, but like a pesky houseguest that never leaves, it keeps showing up?

You’re meditating, practicing mindfulness, managing …

Have you ever said to yourself “I wish I could get a do-over”? Especially when it comes to how you handled conflict or snapped at your kids?

Enter Hesha Abrams - a fellow attorney, mediator and expert…

Do you ever feel like you’re running on autopilot, stuck in a cycle of stress, overwhelm, and burnout? 

Your nervous system is the control center for everything you experience in your body—whether you…

What does it mean to you to be a “happy mom”? What about a confident mom? A consistent mom?

If you are struggling with worth or direction as a mom who is doing all the things, you don’t want to miss t…

Is it often a challenge to unwind after a long day? Do you often feel tense, like your body is holding onto stress even when you’re trying to relax? 

As high-achieving women, we often carry stress in …

Think about it: how much conflicting advice have you heard when it comes to health and diet?

Focus on macros. Intermittent fasting. East 6 small meals a day. Today it’s healthy; tomorrow it’s not. Wit…

Do you find yourself snapping at your kids or feeling constantly on edge? 

Maybe your digestion is finicky or you're always busy. 

These are just a few of the symptoms of nervous system dysregulation t…