Why You’re Snapping, Overthinking and Feeling Constantly On Edge (And What To Do To Stop)

About this episode

Zoe Blaskey explores the reasons behind feelings of overwhelm in motherhood and offers insights on calming the nervous system.

You’re not failing. Your nervous system is overwhelmed, and there’s a reason why. If you’ve been snapping, overthinking, lying awake at night, or feeling strangely disconnected from your own life, this episode will help you understand why. Because it’s not a mindset problem. It’s your nervous system. In this solo, Zoe goes deeper than typical “nervous system” advice to explore what’s really driving overwhelm in motherhood and why so many of us feel stuck in survival mode, even when nothing is “wrong”. This is about understanding the root, not just managing the symptoms. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your nervous system feels stuck in survival mode (and why that makes sense) How your past experiences shape your reactions in motherhood today The hidden beliefs driving overwhelm, guilt, and reactivity Simple, practical ways to calm your body and come back to baseline This episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start understanding what’s really going on underneath. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community…

People in this episode

Host: Zoe Blaskey

Topics covered

• nervous system
• motherhood
• overwhelm
• survival mode
• mental health
• self-understanding

Keywords

• nervous system
• overthinking
• motherhood
• survival mode
• emotional health
• self-care
• reactivity

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