Sensational Moms: Support For Overstimulated Moms
For the overstimulated homeschool mom who is burned out, reactive, & snappy and ready to feel joyful and connected again.
Do you spend your days feeling touched out, talked out, and reactive — when all you really want is to actually enjoy being a mom? You're in the right place.
I'm Whitney, a sensory integration occupational therapist turned nervous system regulation coach, homeschooling my 4 kids as a highly sensitive mom. I created this podcast for the overstimulated homeschool mom who is ready to go from burned out and reactive to joyful and connected — without having it all figured out first.
Each week we talk about the real stuff: emotional and nervous system regulation, sensory overload, the mental load of motherhood, doable self-care, and neurodivergent homeschooling — all through the lens of your nervous system, because that's where the change actually happens.
You don't have to have it together to help your kids thrive. Let's figure it out together.
Episodes
44 episodes
Parenting & Homeschooling Sensitive Kids: 5 Key Shifts
Things that seem easy with other kids can feel harder with highly sensitive kids, and it can make us really question ourselves as moms. The good news? If we lean into the hard, it actually helps us show up as a better mom for all our kids. The ...
Co-regulation for Moms of Highly Sensitive Kids
When people talk about "sharing your calm with your kid," does it trigger mom guilt because of all the times you remember messing up or overreacting?Parenting a highly sensitive kid can really push you to your limits as a mom. Sharing yo...
What is a Highly Sensitive Kid?
Does your child fall apart over a sock seam? Have big meltdowns after things that seem little to you & everyone else? Feel everything — deeply, intensely,loudly — and you can’t quite figure out why?You might have a highly sensiti...
Shifting Your Spring Homeschool Rhythm: Tips for the Overstimulated Mom (Part 2)
Last week we talked about why spring throws off your homeschool and your nervous system. This week we're getting practical — but not in a "here's-your-spring-schedule" kind of way.In this episode I'm sharing what shifting your spring rhy...
Shifting Your Spring Homeschool Rhythm: Tips for the Overstimulated Mom (Part 1)
For the highly sensitive homeschool mom who hits a wall in spring... you might be surprised because winter is over! Life should feel easy now, right?In this episode I'm breaking down why spring can feel harder before it feels better, wha...
Daylight Saving Time & Homeschool Moms: Nervous System Tips for the Family
If the time change has kind of wrecked your week before it's even started — tired kids, shorter fuse, and a homeschool day that felt impossible — your nervous system is telling you something important. In this episode I'm breaking down what day...
Mom Guilt & Overstimulated Moms: 3 Shifts to Break the Cycle
If you're a homeschool mom drowning in mom guilt — snapping at your kids, feeling touched out and overstimulated, then hating yourself for it — this episode is for you. I'm Whitney, a pediatric OT turned nervous system regulation co...
Why Homeschool Moms Feel Overwhelmed by Noon & What Actually Helps
Are you an overwhelmed homeschool mom who feels overstimulated by noon?Many homeschool moms experience a daily midday slump — a mix of mental load, sensory overload, emotional exhaustion, and physical fatigue that can quietly lead to hom...
Why Winter is Hard for Overstimulated Moms & Simple Shifts to Help
Winter can feel especially hard for overstimulated moms — but that doesn’t mean you're lazy or there's something wrong.In this episode, I share sensory-based ways to support your body and nervous system during winter without pushing thro...
You Don’t Need a Nervous System Reset (Here’s What You Actually Need)
There’s a lot of pressure right now telling moms they need a nervous system reset — especially if you’re feeling overstimulated, exhausted, or emotionally maxed out. But what if your nervous system isn’t broken at all?...
Regulated Mom, Regulated Home: Start Here, with Alex Viera
In the last episode of 2025, we’re going back to the basics of nervous system regulation — especially for moms who feel constantly overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck in survival mode.My guest is occupational therapist and nervous syst...
3 Questions Every Overwhelmed Mom Should Ask: Why I've Been Quiet & What I'm Learning
This season has been a lot — for me and for so many highly sensitive, easily overstimulated moms. In this episode, I’m sharing what this busy fall has looked like inside my home, why I’ve been quieter than usual, and the shift that's h...
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ADHD & Homeschooling: Letting Go of "Shoulds" with Guest Emily Bailey
If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD brain makes mom life & homeschooling harder, this episode is for you. I was thrilled to chat with Emily Bailey, a mom who’s learning to let go of “shoulds” and find peace in rhythms & s...
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You Don't Have to be Calm to be a Good Mom
If you’re an overstimulated mom who’s tired of being told to “just stay calm..." me too! We’re unpacking the Calm Mom Myth — the unrealistic pressure for moms to always be gentle, composed, and regulated, even when overwhelm &am...
When Motherhood Holds Up the Mirror: Autism, ADHD, and Connection with Amy Bodkin
In this episode we’re getting personal with guest Amy Bodkin, an Autistic Adult who homeschools her 2 Autistic children. Amy is a passionate consultant and public speaker serving families worldwide with needs that fall outside the norm
Overwhelmed with Big Kids? Why Sensory Overload Changes (Not Vanishes)
You thought the sensory overload would ease up once the baby and toddler years passed… but here you are, still feeling touched out, talked out, and overwhelmed. In this episode, I unpack why motherhood doesn’t get less overstimulati...
Navigating Homeschooling, Working, & Parenting as Highly Sensitive Mom: Insights with Teresa Wiedrick
I invite you to join me in this personal conversation with Teresa Wiedrick, a certified life coach. We get personal fast and dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of being a highly sensitive mom. Teresa and I also discuss trans...
Stress & Overstimulation: 7 Ways to Address the Stress
Stress is inevitable in the life of a mom, but if you struggle with sensory overload and overwhelm... it's even more important that you address it before it compounds.In this episode, Whitney explores common reasons WHY moms have a hard ...
Auditory Processing Disorder & Sound Sensitivity: Pioneering Hope With Low-Gain Hearing Aids With Dr. Rae Stout
What does sound sensitivity and auditory processing disorder look like in real life for a family? Possibly melt-downs, hurting relationships, walking on eggshells, avoiding fun outings, attention struggles, social skill struggles, sleep difficu...
Back to School & Transitions for Sensitive Kids
Back to school means shifting routines & expectations, which can be really hard for some kids (and adults too!)... even homeschoolers. A lot of the back to school excitement can be well-intended and is certainly happy for some.....
How to Simplify Back-to-School for Overwhelmed Moms
Did you know sensory stress doesn't have its own special "stress bucket" in the brain? Stress=stress... The good news is that simplifying other things helps improve your resilience with overstimulation too!In this episode, we break down ...
Fun Children's Book for Self-Regulation & Sensory Processing: Interview with Sarah Collins
Let's normalize talking about our self-regulation & our senses! But it can feel awkward... so what better way than through a beautiful, engaging picture book?Join Sarah and me, Whitney, as we discuss her new book A Chameleon Tale:
How to Thrive This Summer: 5 Strategies for Mom's Regulation
In this episode of the Sensational Moms podcast, we explore ways that moms who easily feel overwhelmed can make the most of their summer. Join me as I share personal experiences and offer practical advice on: establishing routi...
3 Must-Know Truths About Kids' Self-Regulation
What are reasonable expectations for kids' self-regulation? If you can figure this out, you'll save yourself so much frustration as a mom and teacher. By the end of our time together, you'll know:How to encourage your ...
Self-Regulation: What Is It & How Can You Help?
What is self-regulation and what does it mean to "be regulated?" If we don't know what we mean, these terms don't help anyone. Spoiler alert: It doesn't mean being calm all the time, and "regulated" isn't always how it seems.Listen along...
