The Lost & Found Mom | Real Talk, Postpartum Identity & Confidence for New Moms

Why does motherhood feel so mentally exhausting — even when you haven’t “done that much”?   If you’ve ever felt drained from making decisions all day long — what to feed your kids, what to prioritize, what to clean, what to respond to — you may be experiencing decision fatigue and the mental load of motherhood.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we break down why moms carry such a heavy invisible mental load and why constant decision-making can leave you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, and completely depleted.   We talk about:   • What decision fatigue actually is and why it hits moms so hard • The invisible mental load that never seems to turn off • Why small decisions feel big when your brain is overloaded • How mental exhaustion builds throughout the day   And most importantly, I share 3 simple, practical ways to reduce decision fatigue and lighten your mental load — without overhauling your entire life.   If you’ve been searching for how to reduce mental load as a mom, how to stop feeling so mentally exhausted, or how to simplify daily decision-making in motherhood, this episode will give you real, doable support.   You’re not bad at managing life. You’re carrying more than your brain was designed to hold at once.   If this episode resonated with you, you can always reach me at [email protected] 🤍

Why does mom guilt feel so heavy after you lose your patience?   If you’ve ever yelled, snapped, or had a hard moment with your kids — and then felt that overwhelming wave of guilt hit you after — you are not alone.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about why mom guilt gets so loud and intense after moments of rupture and why it can feel so hard to move on from.   This isn’t just about “feeling bad.” There’s something deeper happening in your mind and body that makes those moments stick.   We explore:   • Why mom guilt feels so overwhelming after yelling or reacting • What’s happening internally after a rupture with your child • Why some moments are harder to shake than others • How I navigate through mom guilt as a therapist   And most importantly, I walk you through how to move through mom guilt in a healthier, more grounded way — without getting stuck in the shame spiral.   If you’ve been searching for how to deal with mom guilt after yelling, how to stop feeling like a bad mom, or how to recover emotionally after a hard parenting moment, this episode will meet you right where you are.   You’re not a bad mom. You’re a mom who had a hard moment.   And there’s a way through it.   If this episode resonated with you, you can always reach me at [email protected] 🤍

You yelled at your kids… now what?   If you’ve ever raised your voice, lost your patience, and immediately felt that wave of guilt — you are not alone.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about exactly what to do after you yell at your kids — not from a place of shame, but from a place of repair, growth, and connection.   Because the truth is, every parent loses their cool sometimes. What matters most is what you do next.   In this episode, I walk you through 5 simple, practical steps to repair the moment, reconnect with your child, and move forward without spiraling into mom guilt.   We talk about:   • What your child actually needs after a hard moment • How to repair the relationship in a healthy, emotionally safe way • Why repair matters more than being a “perfect” parent   If you’ve been searching for how to repair after yelling at your kids, how to reconnect with your child after losing your temper, or how to handle mom guilt in a healthy way — this episode will give you a clear path forward.   You didn’t ruin your relationship. You’re being given an opportunity to repair it.   If this episode resonated with you, you can always reach me at [email protected] 🤍

What happens after you lose your temper with your kids?   Most parents focus on the moment they snapped — the raised voice, the frustration, the reaction they wish they could take back.   But what matters most isn’t just what happened in the moment… it’s what happens after.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about why apologizing and repairing with your child is one of the most important things you can normalize in your relationship — no matter their age.   As a therapist who has worked with teens, I’ve seen firsthand that some of the most hurt kids grow into teens who never experienced repair from their parents. The conflict itself wasn’t what caused the most damage — it was the lack of reconnection afterward.   In this episode, we explore:   • Why repair matters more than being a “perfect” parent • What happens when parents don’t circle back after conflict • How missed repair moments impact long-term relationships • Why overstimulation and overwhelm make repair even more important • How apologizing to your kids models emotional health and accountability   If you’ve ever felt mom guilt after yelling, wondered if you should apologize to your child, or struggled with how to reconnect after a hard moment — this episode will give you a powerful shift in perspective.   You don’t have to get it right every time. But you do need to come back.   If this episode resonated with you, you can always reach me at [email protected] 🤍

Do you ever feel constantly overstimulated as a mom — like your nervous system is maxed out before the day even ends?   The noise, the mess, the constant demands… it can feel like your environment is working against you.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about why motherhood can create chronic overstimulation and how your surroundings play a huge role in how your nervous system feels throughout the day.   If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, touched out, or mentally exhausted, this episode will help you understand why your environment matters more than you think.   I also share 3 simple, intentional ways to create a low-stimulation environment that can give your nervous system relief quickly — even in the middle of a busy, messy home.   If you’re searching for how to reduce overstimulation as a mom, how to calm your nervous system fast, or how to create a more peaceful home environment with kids, this episode is for you.   You don’t need a perfect house. You need a space that supports your nervous system.   If this episode resonated with you, you can always reach me at [email protected] 🤍

Still feeling overwhelmed as a mom — even after trying everything?   This episode is a continuation of the last one, where I shared 5 quick ways to calm down in the moment. And today, I’m giving you 5 more simple, practical strategies to help you regulate when you’re overstimulated, touched out, or on the edge of snapping.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we dive deeper into real-life tools you can use when overwhelm hits fast — the kind of strategies that work even when your kids are right there with you.   We talk about:   • How to support your nervous system in small, realistic ways • What to do when you’re already feeling overstimulated • Simple tools to help you calm down quickly without leaving the room   If you’re searching for how to calm down fast as a mom, how to handle overstimulation, or how to stop snapping at your kids, this episode gives you even more options to build your regulation toolkit.   Because sometimes one strategy isn’t enough — you need a few that work in different moments.   If this episode helped you, I’d love to hear from you at [email protected] 🤍

What do you do when you’re overwhelmed as a mom and feel like you’re about to snap?   If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, touched out, or completely maxed out in the middle of motherhood, this episode is for you.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing 5 quick, practical ways to calm down when you’re overwhelmed — strategies that actually work in the moment, not just in theory.   These are simple tools you can use when your nervous system is overloaded and you need relief fast.   No story sharing in this episode, we talk about: • How to calm your nervous system in real time • 5 simple techniques you can use even with kids around   If you’ve been searching for how to calm down fast as a mom, how to handle overstimulation, or how to stop snapping at your kids — this episode will give you practical, realistic tools you can use right away.   You don’t need a full reset. You just need a few moments of regulation.   If this episode resonated with you, you can always reach me at [email protected] 🤍

Why do you feel so easily overwhelmed as a mom — even when you’re trying your best?   If you’ve ever found yourself overstimulated, touched out, or on the verge of snapping over something small, this episode is for you.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we break down why mom overwhelm happens so quickly — from mental load and constant decision-making to sensory overload and nervous system burnout.   More importantly, I share 3 simple, practical ways to prevent overwhelm before it builds to the point of snapping.   We talk about:   • Why motherhood creates constant emotional and mental pressure • What’s happening in your brain and nervous system when you feel overwhelmed • Why small moments can feel so big when you’re already maxed out • How to catch overwhelm earlier instead of reacting later   If you’ve been searching for how to stop feeling so overwhelmed as a mom, how to stay calm with your kids, or how to prevent snapping in stressful moments — this episode will give you tools you can actually use in real life.   You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re not failing. You’re carrying a lot — and your nervous system is responding to it.   If this episode resonated with you, you can always reach me at [email protected] 

What do you do when your baby won’t stop crying… and you feel completely overwhelmed?   If you’ve ever found yourself overstimulated, anxious, or on the edge while your baby is crying nonstop, this episode is for you.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I share my personal formula for getting through those intense moments — the ones where nothing seems to be working and your nervous system is maxed out.   We talk about why a crying baby can feel so triggering in your body and mind, and how overstimulation builds so quickly in early motherhood.   I also walk you through 3 simple, powerful strategies that help you stay regulated in the moment, including:   • Using sound (shushing) to calm both you and your baby • Simple breathwork to reset your nervous system • Supportive self-talk that keeps you grounded instead of spiraling   If you’re searching for how to stay calm when your baby is crying, how to handle overstimulation as a mom, or how to regulate your emotions in the moment — this episode will give you a simple, practical approach you can use right away.   You are not failing in these moments. Your nervous system is just overwhelmed — and there are ways to support it.   If this episode resonated with you or you have a question, feel free to reach out or share your experience with me at [email protected] 🤍

Does your home ever feel overwhelming before you’ve even started cleaning?   For many moms, it’s not just the mess — it’s the visual clutter. Toys on the floor, dishes piling up, laundry everywhere… and suddenly your brain feels just as chaotic as your house.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we talk about why visual clutter can feel so overwhelming in motherhood and how the constant mess of life with kids can increase stress, mental load, and overstimulation.   I also share three simple and practical strategies that can help you reduce visual chaos in your home without trying to clean the entire house or maintain impossible standards.   If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the mess that comes with raising kids, this episode will help you rethink your environment and create a calmer space — even in the middle of motherhood’s chaos.

What happens after you lose your patience as a parent?   Most moms focus on the moment they snapped — the raised voice, the frustration, the reaction they wish they could take back.   But according to renowned play therapist Dr. Garry Landreth, the most important moment in parenting may not be what you did… but what you do after you’ve already done it.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we unpack this powerful quote and explore why repair is one of the most important skills in parenting.   We talk about:   • Why every parent loses their patience sometimes • What actually happens in your child’s brain during conflict • Why repair matters more than perfect parenting • How apologizing to your child builds emotional security • What healthy emotional modeling looks like for kids   You’ll also learn practical ways to repair the relationship after a hard moment, including:   • How to reconnect after yelling or reacting • What to say to your child after conflict • How repair builds trust and emotional safety   Many parents believe they must be calm and patient all the time to raise emotionally healthy children.   But the truth is something much more hopeful.   Children don’t need perfect parents. They need parents who repair.   If you’ve ever walked away from a parenting moment thinking, “I wish I handled that better,” this episode will show you why that moment might actually be one of the most important opportunities in your child’s emotional development.

Have you ever reacted to your kids in a way that surprised you?   Maybe you snapped, raised your voice, or felt a sudden wave of frustration that seemed to come out of nowhere.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about why moms can become so reactive during the early years of motherhood — and what’s actually happening inside the brain and nervous system during those moments.   Motherhood often involves constant stimulation, sleep deprivation, emotional demands, and the mental load of caring for others. Over time, these pressures can push a mom’s nervous system into a heightened state of stress, making it easier to react quickly instead of responding calmly.   In this episode we explore:   • Why moms can feel more reactive and emotionally triggered • What happens in the brain during moments of stress • How the nervous system affects emotional regulation • Why overstimulation and exhaustion make reactions stronger • The difference between reacting and responding   I also share practical strategies that can help you regulate your nervous system and respond more calmly in difficult moments with your kids.   These tools are designed to help you:   • Pause before reacting • Lower stress in the body • Increase emotional awareness • Create more calm during challenging parenting moments   If you’ve ever wondered why you sometimes react faster than you’d like as a parent, this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your body and mind — and how to build the skills that lead to calmer, more regulated motherhood.   Because calm parenting isn’t a personality trait.   It’s a skill that can be learned.

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by noise, touch, questions, and constant demands from your kids?   You might be experiencing something many mothers face but rarely talk about openly — overstimulation.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about why motherhood can feel so overstimulating and why so many moms experience sensory overload in the early years of parenting.   I share a memorable story from my mother-in-law, who once broke out in hives after being touched constantly by her kids throughout the day — a powerful illustration of how intense sensory input can affect the body.   Motherhood often means:   • Constant noise and interruptions • Being touched all day by babies and toddlers • Carrying the mental load of the household • Navigating emotional demands from multiple children • Having very little time for your nervous system to reset   All of this can push a mom’s nervous system into overload.   In this episode, we talk about:   • Why motherhood can feel so overstimulating • The science behind sensory overload and emotional exhaustion • Why being “touched out” is so common for moms • How constant stimulation affects the nervous system • Practical ways to regulate when you’re feeling overwhelmed   I also share several simple but powerful strategies that can help you navigate overstimulation and create small moments of relief during the day.   If you’ve ever thought: “Why does motherhood feel like too much sometimes?” “Why do I feel so overwhelmed by noise and touch?” “Why do I feel so overstimulated as a mom?”   You are not alone — and there are ways to support your nervous system through this season.

Have you ever had a moment in motherhood where you suddenly snapped… and then wondered, “What just happened to me?”   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing a very real moment from my own life when intense overstimulation and emotional dysregulation caused me to kick my son’s toddler bike across the room.   It happened in the middle of a long evening when my baby had been crying for nearly 30 minutes and nothing I tried was working. I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and operating on an empty nervous system.   Then something small happened — I tripped over my son’s bike while holding the baby.   I caught my balance… but my brain didn’t catch up as fast as my body.   In a split second reflex, I turned around and kicked the bike so hard it flew through the air and slammed into the wall.   Moments like this can feel shocking and shameful, but they are also deeply human — especially in the early years of motherhood when sleep deprivation, sensory overload, and emotional stress are constant.   In this episode we talk about:   • What happens in the brain during moments of emotional dysregulation • Why overstimulation is so common for moms • The role of the amygdala and the nervous system • Why your brain can react before you even realize it • The science behind “mom rage” and emotional overwhelm   I also share 3 powerful tips that can help you regulate your nervous system and move through those intense moments with more awareness and compassion.   If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, reactive, or ashamed of a moment where you lost your patience as a mom, this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening in your brain and body — and how to navigate it.   Motherhood doesn’t require perfection. It requires regulation, repair, and compassion.   And those are skills we can learn.

One of the biggest surprises of early parenthood for many couples is how much tension can show up in the relationship.   Sleep deprivation, emotional overwhelm, shifting roles, and the mental load of caring for a newborn can create stress that spills into your marriage or partnership.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing my personal story about fighting with my spouse during the early months of parenthood, why relationship conflict is so common after having a baby, and a few practical ways couples can navigate it.   In this episode we talk about:   • Why couples often fight more after having a baby • How sleep deprivation and stress affect communication • The emotional and identity shifts both parents experience • The mental load and invisible work of early motherhood • Why resentment can build quickly during postpartum   I also share three practical tips that helped us navigate conflict as new parents, including ways to improve communication, reduce resentment, and support each other during a demanding season of life.   If you’ve found yourself arguing more with your partner since becoming parents, you are not alone. Relationship tension after baby is incredibly common, especially in the early months of postpartum life.   This episode offers reassurance, perspective, and practical tools to help couples move through conflict while adjusting to life as new parents.

One of the biggest surprises of early motherhood for me was realizing that I didn’t want to go back to work after my baby was born.   After years of education, building my career, and creating a professional identity, I suddenly felt something shift inside of me postpartum. The work I had once loved no longer felt the same.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing my personal experience with the unexpected postpartum shift that made me question returning to work after maternity leave.   We talk about:   • Why some mothers lose the desire to return to work after having a baby • The emotional and identity shifts that happen during postpartum • The internal conflict between career identity and motherhood • The guilt and confusion many women feel during this transition • What I ultimately decided to do about it • Four reminders that helped me navigate this season   Becoming a mother can shift priorities, identity, and the way we see our work and purpose in the world. These changes can feel confusing, especially if you spent years building a career before having children.   If you’ve found yourself thinking:   “Why don’t I want to go back to work after my baby?” “Is something wrong with me for wanting to stay home?” “Why does my career feel different now?”   You are not alone.   This episode is an honest conversation about the postpartum career identity shift — and how to navigate it with compassion for yourself.

Some evenings in motherhood feel endless.   The kids are tired. You’re overstimulated. Everything feels harder than it should. Bedtime feels far away, and you’re wondering how you’re going to make it through the next hour.   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, I’m sharing the story of one of the longest evenings I’ve had with my kids — the kind of night where everyone is overwhelmed, emotions are high, and nothing seems to be going smoothly.   Instead of pretending those nights don’t happen, we’re talking honestly about them.   In this episode, we talk about:   • Why evenings can be the hardest time of day for moms • Emotional exhaustion and overstimulation in motherhood • The pressure to stay calm when your patience is gone • What it feels like when bedtime feels impossibly far away • Small mindset shifts that helped me get through the moment • Practical ways to cope during hard evenings with kids   Motherhood has moments that feel beautiful and joyful… but it also has moments that feel incredibly long and difficult.   If you’ve ever found yourself counting the minutes until bedtime, feeling overstimulated, or wondering how to stay patient when you’re completely exhausted, this episode is for you.   Sometimes the goal isn’t to be the perfect mom.   Sometimes the goal is simply to get through the evening — and that is enough.

What are baby blues — and how do you know if what you’re feeling is normal?   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about one of the most common but least understood postpartum experiences: the baby blues.   Many new moms experience intense emotional swings after giving birth. Crying spells, anxiety, overwhelm, and feeling emotionally fragile can show up suddenly in the first days or weeks after your baby arrives.   In this episode, I share my personal experience with baby blues as a first-time mom, including what it felt like emotionally, how postpartum hormones affected me, and why early motherhood can feel so disorienting.   We’ll talk about:   • What the baby blues actually are • Common baby blues symptoms • Why postpartum hormones can make emotions feel overwhelming • The difference between baby blues and postpartum depression • Why many moms feel disconnected or emotionally fragile after birth • Practical ways to cope and navigate the first weeks postpartum • The things that helped me the most during that time   As a licensed mental health therapist and a mom of two, I also explain why these emotional changes happen and why they are often a normal part of the transition into motherhood.   If you’ve recently had a baby and find yourself crying more than you expected, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering if something is wrong with you, you are not alone.   The baby blues are incredibly common — but they can feel confusing and scary if you don’t know what’s happening.   This episode will help you understand what’s going on, what to expect, and how to support yourself through this powerful postpartum transition.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with severe baby blues, not feeling an instant connection to my son after birth, and the emotional adjustment of becoming a first-time mom.   I loved my baby. But I didn’t feel bonded right away.   I cried daily. I felt overwhelmed. I questioned myself. I wondered if something was wrong with me.   Baby blues are common, but when you’re in the middle of postpartum hormones, sleep deprivation, and identity change, it doesn’t feel “normal.” It feels scary.   In this episode, I talk about:   • What severe baby blues felt like in my body and mind • Not bonding with my newborn right away • The difference between baby blues and postpartum depression • Hormonal shifts after birth • Why postpartum emotions can feel so intense • The identity shock of becoming a mom • Practical things that helped me regulate and cope   As a licensed mental health therapist and a mom of two, I also share tools that significantly helped me through early postpartum:   • Prioritizing sleep when possible • Getting professional support • Understanding what was happening hormonally • Giving myself permission to not feel “blissful” • Reducing shame around my experience   If you’re a new mom crying more than you expected, feeling disconnected, or wondering if this is normal — this episode is for you.   Not bonding instantly does not make you a bad mother. Baby blues are real. Postpartum adjustment is real. And support matters.   You are not broken. You are in a massive transition.

In this episode, I’m sharing my birth story, my pregnancy experience, and the emotional shock that followed bringing my first baby home.   I loved my son. But I didn’t feel instantly connected to him.   Logically, I knew he was mine. But emotionally, something felt off. My body felt confused. My identity felt shaken. I cried often. I questioned myself. I wondered if something was wrong with me.   This episode is an honest look at:   • My pregnancy and delivery experience • The emotional disorientation after birth • Not feeling bonded right away • Postpartum identity changes • The hormonal and psychological shift into motherhood • How life, relationships, and priorities changed overnight • Feeling like a different person after baby   While baby blues were part of my story, this episode focuses more on the identity shock of early motherhood — the part we rarely prepare women for.   If you’ve ever thought: “Why don’t I feel like myself after having a baby?” “Is it normal to not feel instantly bonded?” “Why does this feel so much bigger than I expected?”   You are not alone.   Becoming a mother is not just physical — it’s psychological. It’s developmental. It’s transformational.   This is the side of postpartum life we don’t talk about enough.

What is matrescence — and why does no one talk about it?   If you’ve had a baby and suddenly feel like you don’t recognize yourself anymore, you may be experiencing matrescence — the psychological, emotional, hormonal, and identity transformation that happens when a woman becomes a mother.   In this episode of The Lost & Found Mom, we break down the meaning of matrescence, why early motherhood can feel so disorienting, and why feeling lost after baby does not mean something is wrong with you.   Matrescence is the developmental transition into motherhood — similar to adolescence — and it explains:   • Why your emotions feel bigger • Why your identity feels unstable • Why friendships shift • Why your relationship changes • Why your confidence wobbles • Why you love your baby deeply but still miss who you were   As a licensed mental health therapist and mom of two, I’ll help you understand the internal identity shift of postpartum life in a way that feels grounding instead of alarming.   If you’ve ever thought: “I love my baby, but I don’t feel like myself.” “Why does motherhood feel so overwhelming?” “Is this normal?”   This episode will give you language for what you’re experiencing — and reassurance that you are not broken.   You are in matrescence.   And this is a real, powerful transition.

You became a mom… and suddenly you don’t feel like yourself anymore.   If you’re in early motherhood and feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, emotionally exhausted, or quietly wondering why this identity shift feels so intense — you are not broken. You are transforming.   Welcome to The Lost & Found Mom, a podcast for new moms navigating postpartum identity, mental load, emotional changes, and the invisible internal shift that happens after having a baby.   Hosted by a licensed mental health therapist and mom of two, this show blends real talk about postpartum mental health with practical tools for emotional regulation, communication, overstimulation, relationship changes, and rebuilding confidence in motherhood.   Inside this podcast, we talk about: • Postpartum identity crisis • Feeling lost after baby • Overwhelmed and overstimulated motherhood • Emotional bandwidth after becoming a mom • Mental load and decision fatigue • Marriage changes after baby • Learning the skills of motherhood   Motherhood is skill-based. Communication is a skill. Emotional regulation is a skill. Even breastfeeding is a skill.   You don’t need hustle culture advice. You need language for what you’re experiencing and practical tools to help you feel steady instead of reactive.   If you love your baby but feel like you disappeared… this podcast is for you.   You are not going backward. You are becoming.