342 - 5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode

The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance

You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed.

This isn’t just “normal mom stress.”

You’re likely parenting from survival mode—with a nervous system stuck in overdrive.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs that you're parenting in fight-or-flight—and what to do when the chaos feels constant and your patience is MIA.

We’re talking about:

• The nervous system patterns behind overstimulation, urgency, and disconnection
• Why you feel guilty for resting (and how to rewire that belief)
• Small, doable shifts to get out of fight-or-flight (even when your kids are climbing the walls)

Because it’s not just about getting through the day.

It’s about feeling grounded, present, and actually liking the life you’re building.

You and your kiddos deserve that.

🎧 Hit play for a new way forward.

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• The Lies We’re Dealt about Motherhood and How to Live, Work, and Parent on our Own Terms
• Is Your Inner Child Running the Show? Simple Steps to Start Reparenting Yourself
• What Does It Take To Be a Zen Parent? The Power of Self-Awareness and Mindfulness in Motherhood
• Connection-Focused Strategies for Challenging Parenting Moments
• 5 Surprising Ways Anxiety Can Show Up in Parenting

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