Is It Normal To Feel Anxious or Overwhelmed as a Mom? (And What It Really Means)

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly stressed as a mom has become so common that many women think it is just a normal part of motherhood. But what if those feelings are actually signs that your body is under more stress than it was designed to handle?   In this episode of the Prime Podcast, Dr. Skip and Dr. Julie dive into the growing stress crisis affecting moms today. They discuss anxiety, overwhelm, cortisol, depression, postpartum struggles, emotional burnout, and why so many women feel like they are constantly carrying the weight of everything around them.   They also explain how chronic stress impacts the nervous system, hormones, sleep, energy, mood, and long term health and why simply "pushing through it" may not be the answer.   In This Episode You Will Learn   Why stress has become normalized for moms What overwhelm and anxiety may actually be signaling in the body How chronic stress affects hormones and cortisol levels The connection between stress, depression, and burnout Why moms often feel pressure to do everything How stress impacts long term health and healing Simple ways to start supporting your nervous system naturally   Timestamps   0:00 Is feeling overwhelmed normal for moms? 1:08 Why stress has become normalized 3:42 The hidden impact of chronic stress 7:15 Moms, anxiety, and emotional burnout 11:36 Cortisol and what stress does to the body 16:02 The connection between stress and depression 21:40 Why moms feel pressure to do everything 27:15 Supporting the nervous system naturally   Want to learn more from Prime Family Chiropractic?   Download Our App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prime-family-chiropractic/id6737137734   Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sked.life.primefamilychiropractic   Shop Standard Process Supplements https://standardprocess.com   Schedule an Appointment Dr. Skip Wyss: https://primefamilychiropractic.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1   Dr. Julie Wyss: https://primefamilychiropractic.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/3   🌟 Welcome to The Prime Podcast! 🌟   Hosted by Dr. Skip Wyss and Dr. Julie Wyss, trusted pediatric and prenatal chiropractors in Green Bay & De Pere, WI. Our mission is to help families thrive through natural, neurologically-based chiropractic care. Each episode dives into pregnancy wellness, child development, holistic health solutions, and proactive family care to empower parents like you.   Meet Your Hosts 👩‍⚕️ Dr. Julie Wyss, DC – ICPA Certified Pediatric & Pregnancy Chiropractor Dr. Julie specializes in prenatal, postpartum, and infant chiropractic care, supporting breastfeeding, tongue/lip ties, colic, reflux, and optimal child development. 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Skip Wyss, DC – ICPA Certified Pediatric & Family Chiropractor Founder of The Prime Coaching Company and host of The Prime Podcast, Dr. Skip provides expert care for pregnant mothers, children, and families. His passion is guiding parents through holistic health, business, marriage, and faith. Follow Us for More Family Health Tips!