The Confident Motherhood Podcast

Stop Chasing Calm: How to Work With Your Nervous System Instead of Against It.

Anne Carlucci

Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.

0:00 | 18:04

Send us Fan Mail

Are you trying so hard to stay calm in motherhood that you feel like you’re failing every time you lose your cool? 🤯

Over the past couple of years, I’ve seen nervous system regulation talked about everywhere. And while a lot of that information can be helpful, it can also make moms feel like something is wrong with them whenever they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or on edge.

I used to think the goal was to stay regulated all the time. So whenever I felt dysregulated, I immediately went into guilt and shame—like I was doing something wrong as a mom. But the truth is, motherhood itself can be incredibly dysregulating. The real shift for me was realizing that the goal isn’t to avoid dysregulation altogether… it’s learning how to move through it and return to calm more easily. 🌿

In this episode, I’m sharing the perspective shift that helped me stop feeling broken and start working with my nervous system instead of constantly fighting against it.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

  • Why moving in and out of dysregulation is completely normal in motherhood
  • How to recognize the physical signs that my nervous system is becoming overwhelmed
  • Simple tools I use to regulate quickly in real-life mom moments
  • How shifting my mindset around regulation helped me release guilt and show up calmer for my kids

Motherhood isn’t about being calm all the time—but when we learn how to support our nervous system, we create more calm for ourselves and our families. 💛

Free Sleep Resource: 3 Steps to Stress-Free Sleep Infant & Toddler Guide Download Here

New Sleep Support! The Empowered Sleep Coaching Circle: a 5-week self-led sleep coaching experience customizable + expert weekly like support calls
Check it out Here

Free Pregnancy Resource: 5-Days to Confident Birth Prep, Free Email Course! Get Started Here

Ready to get some sleep? Book a free sleep call

Connect with Anne: Website | TikTok | Instagram 

Liked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @empowered.with.anne

Love the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!

Background music credit: Shebloom Instagram