Regulated-ish: The Hidden Endings of Parenting (May-ish)

Two moms—one in the mountains and one in the Midwest—sharing one frequency. In this month's episode of Regulated-ish, we're getting real about the chaos, uncertainty, and emotional rollercoaster of seasonal transitions. We dive into the overwhelm of summer planning, teens preparing for college, and the profound "hidden endings" of parenting—like those subtle last walks at school before sending them into the world.We explore how the unpredictability of weather perfectly mirrors the turbulence of self-regulation. From managing the unexpected money and energy drain of teenager appetites to a lighthearted but honest look at ADHD brains, we discuss why knowing your coping tools is only half the battle.Most importantly, we remind each other (and you) that summer doesn't have to be perfect. Through tiny shifts like intentional breathing and managing expectations, you can find a little more grounding amidst the chaos. Remember: your nervous system needs support, not another to-do.🎧 Topics covered:Summer planning & the mental load of caregiversNavigating hidden endings & kids' growing independenceNervous system regulation during seasonal transitionsManaging the emotional turbulence of unpredictable weatherSimple neural hacks & real-time mindfulness to keep calmIf anything here stirs something up, check out the Mind Circuit app on Apple Store and Google Play for gentle ways to settle your nervous system.🧠 About the Host: Erin is a licensed therapist, trauma-informed mom of two, and creator of the Mind Circuit App (Ease) — a somatic nervous system reset tool available on the App Store and Google Play. Mind Circuit offers bilateral stimulation (BLS) and short, evidence-informed practices for when life feels too loud.About the Host Meghan: Instagram · embracing_my_weirdness : Unmasking & loving my weird self. Hobbies? Got 'em! Confirmed ADHD? YUP. Lived in a home? You know it! Raising non-asshole kids? Working on it! Join me.🎙️ About Notes to My Nervous System: A podcast about understanding your nervous system so you can move through hard moments with less self-blame and more calm. Topics include somatic healing, trauma-informed parenting, emotional regulation, high-functioning anxiety, brain fog, and the mind-body connection. Notes to My Nervous System is a trauma-informed podcast for women’s mental health. Hosted by therapist and mom Erin, we explore mom therapy and nervous system regulation—learning to feel safe in your body without the pressure to "fix" yourself. This is the audio companion to the Mind Circuit App (Ease). Pair our real conversations with the app’s Bilateral Brain Stimulation (BLS) and AI tracking to reset your internal state. Regulated-ish is a conversational series within the Notes to My Nervous System podcast, grounded in the same nervous-system regulation framework that informs the Mind Circuit ecosystem, which focuses on practical, time-limited regulation supports rather than therapy or treatment.Download Mind Circuit for Emotional Regulation & Somatic Tools:Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Mind+CircuitApple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ease-stress-anxiety-relief/id6478664305Instagram → @erin_notestomynervoussystem Website → mindcircuit.orgLegal & Safety Disclaimer: Notes to My Nervous System is an educational and psychoeducational resource created by Erin Vandermore, LCMHC. While Erin is a licensed therapist, this podcast—including "Mom Therapy" sessions—is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute psychotherapy, medical advice, or a therapist-client relationship. The Mind Circuit app (Ease) is a self-help tool and is not a substitute for clinical treatment.Emergency Resources: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 (US/Canada) for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.© 2026 Erin Vandermore. All rights reserved.