84. Parenting Burnout, Anxiety, and PTSD: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Get Out of Survival Mode with Lori Owens

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in survival mode as a parent?If you’re parenting a child with big emotions, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, or neurodivergent needs, it can feel like you’re constantly holding everything together on the outside… while quietly running on empty inside.In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re having an honest and hope-filled conversation about parenting burnout, anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, and nervous system regulation—and how to begin moving out of survival mode.You’ll hear from Lori Owens, host of the Practical Solutions for PTSD podcast, who shares practical, faith-rooted tools to help parents calm their nervous system, reduce anxiety, and rebuild a sense of clarity, purpose, and emotional resilience.If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, weighed down by guilt, or unsure how to care for yourself while caring for your child… this episode is for you. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why so many parents struggle with anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion without even realizing it • How setting boundaries can reduce stress, calm anxiety, and prevent overwhelm • How to release mom guilt while still showing up with intention and accountability • What it means to use your strengths and personality as a parenting “superpower” • Why mental health struggles are NOT “just in your head”—and why that belief can be harmful • A simple, practical step to begin calming your nervous system this week 💛 If you’ve been feeling…• constantly overwhelmed or on edge • emotionally drained or exhausted • stuck in survival mode • unsure how to care for yourself while caring for your childYou are not alone… and there is a path forward. 🌿 Ready for deeper support?Join us inside: Bold Emotions Big Hearts: Understanding and Advocating for Your Uniquely Wired Child---Workshop this Thursday at 10am MSTRegister today at CalmConnectionParent.com/workshopSend a text and share your thoughts! Take Your Next Step:  Emotional Forecast QuizVisit CalmConnectionParenting.org to become an insider and receive weekly news. Find information about the coaching program (and scholarships), free parenting resources, and how we can connect.*Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional for individual support. Happy and Joyful Children by Free Music • Happy Children Background Music / Joyful U... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/free-... Music promoted by Audio Library • Happy and Joyful Children – Free Music (No... ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Just Believe