In this episode, Samantha and Lauren discuss the conclusion of their conversation on managing mom's mental load.

They provide five practical strategies to help moms regulate stress and manage interruptions, including the one-minute reset, setting interruption boundaries, sensory swaps, a decision diet, and maintaining a daily white space block.

Additionally, they discuss the importance of co-regulation and self-care, emphasizing that a well-supported mom is a better-regulated mom, which benefits the entire family.

00:00 Introduction to Every Brain Is Different Podcast

00:47 Addressing Autism Causes and Concerns

01:37 Mom's Mental Load: Recap and New Strategies

02:25 Micro Regulation Techniques

04:18 Interruption Boundaries

06:20 Sensory Swap and Decision Diet

09:31 Daily White Space Block

15:47 Weekly Routine and Family Meetings

22:13 Homework and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, Samantha and Lauren continue their discussion on managing the mental load experienced by moms. They address the difficulties of delegating household responsibilities and provide practical steps to shift tasks to family members or others to alleviate stress.

Samantha and Lauren emphasize the importance of accepting different methods of task completion, trusting the process, and providing clear instructions and ownership of tasks.

They also offer valuable advice on involving children in household responsibilities in age-appropriate ways, all aimed at reducing burnout and creating a more balanced family dynamic.

00:00 Introduction

00:43 Continuing the Conversation on Mental Load

00:59 Shifting Responsibilities to Reduce Mental Load

01:24 Overcoming Blocks in Delegation

04:42 Steps to Effective Delegation

16:35 Involving Kids in Household Responsibilities

23:27 Scripts for Effective Communication

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In this episode, Samantha and Lauren discuss the mental load carried by moms, marking the beginning of a three-week series on the topic. They explore the often-overwhelming responsibilities that mothers juggle daily, from managing household chores to coordinating children's schedules.

Samantha and Lauren emphasize the significance of self-care and provide practical advice on managing sensory input, making micro-decisions, and employing positive self-talk methods to alleviate stress and prevent burnout.

A structured approach for recognizing and managing different stages of overwhelm is introduced.

00:00 Introduction to Every Brain Is Different Podcast

00:43 The Mental Load of Moms

01:51 Strategies for Offloading Responsibilities

03:44 Understanding the Mental Load of Motherhood

08:05 Stages of Overwhelm: Whisper, Talk, Shout

13:32 Practical Tips for Managing Overwhelm

14:49 Parenting Power Hour Invitation

23:52 Daily Check-ins and Reset Strategies

27:40 Recommended Self-Care App: Finch

29:05 Conclusion and Support Resources

Finch App: https://finchcare.com/

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