Ep. 80 - Calm Your Nervous System & Beat Burnout with Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu

Ep. 80 - Calm Your Nervous System & Beat Burnout with Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu

Author: Local Moms Network May 19, 2026 Duration: 33:47
Moms, feeling frazzled is not mandatory in motherhood. It’s true!If your body and brain are screaming “burnout” but you don’t know how to break free, Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu is your saving grace. Dr. O, as we affectionately call her, is a reproductive psychiatrist who supports women from before we conceive to long after we become moms.Dr. O walks us through how to get unstuck from survival mode and regulate our nervous system so we actually feel joyful. We start by being honest about our values and then auditing our schedule to truly align with our goals.Just because overwhelm is common, it doesn’t mean it’s the right way to do motherhood.  Dr. O breaks down:* why fight-or-flight is dangerous for our bodies and why we need to create change* how to evaluate if you have family-centric or work-centric values (and why neither is right or wrong!)*the steps to boost your nervous system regulation daily, weekly, and beyond*how hobbies help us to slow down and (actually!) smell the roses to spark happiness* when medication might be useful if lifestyle changes aren’t enough to manage stressYou can learn more about Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu at her website www.coralpsych.com and make sure to follow her on IG @drjennifer_o Find us at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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