Overwhelmed Mom: How to Stay Calm When Parenting Gets Intense

Parenting can be joyful, but it can also feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide Podcast, Suzy Shaw talks with mental fitness coach and mom of five, Penny Wilson, about what happens when parenting stress pushes moms into survival mode—and how learning to pause, breathe, and reset can help us respond more calmly in the heat of the moment.

Penny shares practical tools for regulating the nervous system, handling sibling conflict, and building mental fitness so parents can move from reactive parenting to calm leadership. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to reset during intense parenting moments, this conversation offers encouragement and simple strategies you can begin using today.

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