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How To Regulate Your Nervous System And Stay Calm As A Mom With Dr. Cindy Hovington

How To Regulate Your Nervous System And Stay Calm As A Mom With Dr. Cindy Hovington

Update: 2025-10-16
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Neuroscientist and mom of three Dr. Cindy Hovington, founder of Curious Neuron, joins Helene to unpack how your nervous system influences your energy, patience and relationships as a mom. Learn evidence-based tools to manage stress, understand your emotional triggers and become the regulated leader your family needs.

We cover:

  • -Understanding your unique nervous system + emotional patterns

  • -Setting boundaries that protect your well-being

  • -The biggest dysregulators for moms—like lack of sleep and sensory overload + realistic tips to try

  • -Why your children co-regulate with you and what research says about helping them learn to manage emotions

  • -How to repair after yelling and prevent burnout through nutrition, movement, and rest

  • -The four domains of emotional intelligence (and why self-awareness comes first)

  • -Dr. Cindy’s real-world strategies for self-care while homeschooling and running a business

  • This conversation is packed with relatable insights and neuroscience-backed strategies to help you move from overwhelm to calm, reconnect with your body and model emotional resilience for your family.

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    Full episode webpage here

    This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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    How To Regulate Your Nervous System And Stay Calm As A Mom With Dr. Cindy Hovington

    How To Regulate Your Nervous System And Stay Calm As A Mom With Dr. Cindy Hovington

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