AP 797: Feeling Overstimulated as a Mom? Hidden Signs to Watch For (and What to Do About It) || with Alex Viera

AP 797: Feeling Overstimulated as a Mom? Hidden Signs to Watch For (and What to Do About It) || with Alex Viera

Author: Cloud10 June 29, 2026 Duration: 41:03
As a mom, my vision involved perfect moments with my kids, unaware of the strain overstimulation could bring. It's not just juggling cleaning or cooking but managing the hidden pressure of sensory overload. This isn't a flaw—it's our nervous system waving a red flag for help. What's the secret to steering through it? In this episode, I sit down with Alex Viera, a pediatric occupational therapist and nervous system coach, to explore how we can mitigate this stress. Discover how simple shifts in meeting basic needs and embracing joy can lighten the load and restore our sense of self. Tune in to hear Alex’s insights on transforming overwhelming moments into manageable ones. Alex's website and socials Complementary episodes: ⁠Interview with Alyssa Blask Campbell⁠ on the nervous systems; ⁠Interview with Dr. Anna Packard⁠, eating disorder therapist on healing your relationship with your body; Solo episode on the ⁠N’s of Numbing Out⁠ Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get 50% off last year’s More for Moms All-Access Pass with code LISTENER at checkout. Get your AquaTru water purifier with the discount code “MONICA.”  Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Duration: 5:25
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Jess Massey: "Daily Habits to Help You Romanticize Your Life" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:41
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Welcome to the More for Moms Conference! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:13
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Moment for More: Day One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:51
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