Do you ever feel yourself snapping at your kids or partner when you’re not even angry, you’re just overwhelmed. That’s called overstimulation and it happens when your brain has 50 tabs open and trying to move back and forth is both frustrating and overwhelming. I find myself wanting to wear ear plugs around the house just so that I can hear myself think. Noi ... Show More
Jun 2025
268: How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Author Mara Glatzel
Today, we’re revisiting a popular episode from the vault–How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Mara Glatzel, author of Needy. As moms, we’re often socialized to be selfless—to put everyone else’s needs above our own, leaving us on the backburner. But when we deplete ourselv ... Show More
53m 19s
Apr 2025
267: Building Self-Awareness and Conscious Parenting With Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT
Breaking cycles isn’t always easy. But conscious parenting, tuning into yourself, your emotions, your needs, and your childhood, can help. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel, author of Parent Yourself First to discuss how conscious pare ... Show More
50m 5s
Feb 2023
256: Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive Parents
Today’s important topic is near and dear to my heart. We are discussing what it’s like to be a highly sensitive parent, and if you’ve listened for very long, you know that I am a highly sensitive parent. We can’t shy away from this topic, because it affects many parents, and it p ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2020
Calming Our Reactivity to Children's Irritating, Demanding Behaviors
A parent writes that she’s overwhelmed by her two girls constantly demanding her attention, following her around their home and calling “Mommy! Mommy!” even if they are in the same room. “It’s driving me mad,” she writes. “It’s like a dripping tap. It is getting to the point wher ... Show More
19m 38s
Nov 2024
Is Your Child’s Whinnying Driving You Crazy?
<p>EP:117 Hey there! 👋 In this episode, I’m diving into a topic I know so many of us can relate to: why certain noises—like our kids’ whining—feel SO triggering.</p>
<p>I share my personal experience with my colicky, high-needs son, Charlie, and unpack the science behind why tho ... Show More
23m 38s
Jun 2019
Drowning in Chaos (4 Parenting Lifelines)
A parent writes that she’s overwhelmed since the arrival of her third child. While she used to manage a reasonable schedule that allowed for chores, self-care, and one-on-one time with her kids, now the older ones whine and scream and demand her attention. Any semblance of order ... Show More
19m 59s
Nov 2022
30. Intentional Parenting, Nervous System Regulation, and Kids’ Emotional Health | Katie Crosby of Thriving Littles
All parents want their kids to feel safe and secure in the world around them. Yet often, parents can send kids the message that their big emotions are unsafe. As an occupational therapist who is well versed in supporting kids’ emotions, Katie starts by providing some helpful defi ... Show More
1h 20m
<p>Are you overstimulated girl? Are you stressed out? Do you feel sensory overload 24 seven?</p><p>
We're all just overstimulated at different levels, depending on the day, the week, the month.</p><p><br></p><p>Today I'm going to talk about a framework or idea to keep in mind whe ... Show More
