Tools for Moms in Burnout Part 3: Self-Regulation Strategies | Ep. 133
In this episode, Samantha and Lauren discuss the conclusion of their conversation on managing mom's mental load. They provide five practical strategies to help moms regulate stress and manage interruptions, including the one-minute reset, setting interruption boundaries, sensory swaps, a decision diet, and maintaining a daily white space block. Additionally, they discuss the importance of co-regulation and self-care, emphasizing that a well-supported mom is a better-regulated mom, which benefits the entire family.
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Show Notes
In this episode, Samantha and Lauren discuss the conclusion of their conversation on managing mom's mental load.
They provide five practical strategies to help moms regulate stress and manage interruptions, including the one-minute reset, setting interruption boundaries, sensory swaps, a decision diet, and maintaining a daily white space block.
Additionally, they discuss the importance of co-regulation and self-care, emphasizing that a well-supported mom is a better-regulated mom, which benefits the entire family.
00:00 Introduction to Every Brain Is Different Podcast
00:47 Addressing Autism Causes and Concerns
01:37 Mom's Mental Load: Recap and New Strategies
02:25 Micro Regulation Techniques
04:18 Interruption Boundaries
06:20 Sensory Swap and Decision Diet
09:31 Daily White Space Block
15:47 Weekly Routine and Family Meetings
22:13 Homework and Final Thoughts
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