Managing Parental Anxiety: Nervous System Tools for International Parents with Rachael

Raising a family far from home brings a mental load that few people talk about openly. In this episode of Dam Parenting, therapist Rachael Forster joins us to take a warm, honest, and direct look at the chronic stress and anxiety that high-functioning international parents often carry. We explore why living abroad keeps our nervous systems in "fight or flight" mode and how that constant state of alert leads to deep exhaustion and a loss of self.This isn't a conversation about adding more to your to-do list; it’s about learning to breathe again. Rachael shares simple, body-based tools you can use in the heat of a tantrum or a busy workday to reset your internal alarm. We even include a short, guided regulation reset designed for overstimulated parents. Tune in to discover how to reconnect with the person you are beneath the roles of planner and problem-solver, and find your way back to calm.