How To Regulate Your Nervous System And Stay Calm As A Mom With Dr. Cindy Hovington
Mind Body Mother16 Okt 2025

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

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

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