Need Help Dealing with Political Stress? How to Calm the Nervous System for Yourself and Your Kids

Need Help Dealing with Political Stress? How to Calm the Nervous System for Yourself and Your Kids

Author: Evie Mpras, MS, LMFT January 30, 2026 Duration: 22:32

Pregnancy anxiety and postpartum anxiety isn't getting any easier with the current political climate. Maternal mental health is affected by external stressors and the kind of relationship support we receive through the stress.

You're inundated by disturbing and unsettling information and images daily- and you care, AND you also need to be OK for yourself and your kids.

In this episode, I'm going to give you concrete tips on how to calm your nervous system for your own sake, and for your kids.

I'll:

  • briefly share the science of how political stress impacts pregnant and postpartum moms (and all moms!)
  • xxplain why “just tuning it out” often doesn’t bring relief
  • describe how co-regulation and emotional safety calms the nervous system
  • outline simple, evidence-informed ways parents can reduce overwhelm without disconnecting

So you can have an authentic reaction to what you are seeing, while also staying connected to yourself and your kids.

I'm here to offer compassion and practical tips during this incredibly stressful time of external stressors.

Your nervous system is responding to real stress in a vulnerable season—and support matters!


There's a quiet shift that happens after a baby arrives, where the focus understandably turns to the newborn, yet the foundation of the family-the partnership-often strains under new pressures. Bonds after Baby: Rebuild your marriage, reduce postpartum resentment & guard maternal mental health speaks directly into that space. Hosted by Evie Mpras, a licensed marriage and family therapist, this podcast is a resource for parents who find themselves navigating unexpected conflict and a sense of disconnection even as they manage all the practical preparations. It’s for those who sometimes feel resentment, isolation, or a fading spark, and who long to reclaim a sense of teamwork and intimacy. Each episode offers grounded, professional insights from Evie’s practice, focusing on actionable communication strategies, managing mental load, and fostering emotional safety. You’ll hear discussions on repairing ruptures, dividing unseen labor, and protecting maternal well-being as a cornerstone for the whole family. This isn’t about adding more to your to-do list; it’s about transforming the quality of your connection from the inside out, turning postpartum challenges into a pathway for a stronger, more resilient partnership. Tune in for honest conversations that help you guard your mental health and rebuild the bond that started it all.
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