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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 35 MIN

Understanding Triggers: Why We React When Overwhelmed, with Sari Barron

from Real Life Momz · host Lisa Foster

Are you a mom who feels overwhelmed and reactive? In this episode of Real Life Momz, host Lisa Foster invites marriage and family therapist Sari Barron to explore the science behind triggers and the nervous system. Discover what happens in your brain when you experience triggers and how it can lead to moments of anger and feeling out of control. The discussion includes the concept of the "window of tolerance" and offers practical strategies to help you respond to daily stressors with more calm and compassion. If you're ready to understand your triggers and gain tools for a more peaceful parenting experience, this episode is a must-listen!About Sari Barron:Website: https://www.sarirosebarron.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarirosetherapy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarirosebarron/Free parenting scripts for tricky moments with your kids: https://sarirosebarron.kit.com/podcast_scriptsAbout the Host:Real Life Momz on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reallifemomz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Life Momz on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/reallifemomzpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@reallifemomzpodcast4048?si=jj5bQ_Afhyl0ZNi7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Invisible: Max Wheeler’s Guide to (NOT) Fitting In, by Ryan AndreassenA heartfelt, funny, and deeply relatable story about a sixth-grade boy with ADHD, dyslexia, and sensory processing disorder, just trying to survive middle school and figure out where he belongs. It comes with free classroom resources, making it a great choice for homeschool moms or educators looking for a great read-aloud. So if you’re looking for something meaningful to add to your child’s shelf, or a story that helps kids feel seen, check out Invisible by Ryan Andreassen, now available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or at saltlightbooks.com/ryan⁠⁠⁠(As an Amazon affiliate, at no extra cost to you, we will earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.) ⁠⁠

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