230: Finding Calm in the Chaos: Regulating Your Nervous System with Irin Rubin

About this episode

Irin Rubin discusses maternal burnout and emotional regulation in parenting.

In this episode, I speak with Irin Rubin, founder and CEO of Mama Zen and author of the Mama Zen Parenting Method, about the complexities of managing maternal burnout, anxiety, and breaking generational patterns. As a dedicated advocate for mothers, Irene opens up about the personal challenges and traumatic postpartum experiences that have shaped her philosophy on maternal mental health and authentic living. Irin shares insights into how she redefined her relationship with her own emotional triggers, navigating the delicate balance between honoring her personal well-being and being present for her children. Our conversation explores the process of questioning societal expectations, such as the myth of the perfect mother, and how embracing clinical hypnotherapy and nervous system regulation leads to deeper connections. We delve into actionable practices for living authentically, from intentional communication with our kids to creating necessary daily space for self-care and self-discovery. Irene emphasizes the importance of modeling emotional regulation as a parent, inspiring others to break free from limiting beliefs and shift their subconscious operating systems. You'll also…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gertrude Lyons

Guest: Irin Rubin

Topics covered

• maternal burnout
• anxiety
• emotional regulation
• self-care
• parenting
• mental health

Keywords

• maternal mental health
• generational patterns
• self-discovery
• clinical hypnotherapy
• emotional triggers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mama Zen

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