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18th Feb 2025

118. High-Achieving Moms: From Yelling to Healing w/ Nervous System Regulation & Boundaries. ft. Rebecca Dollard

Ever feel like you're "handling it all well" on the outside but internally struggling with mom rage, overwhelm, and disconnection from yourself? You're not alone, mama!

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Motherhood Mentor and somatic healing practitioner Becca Dollard to unpack what's really happening in your body when you feel triggered by your child's meltdowns, and how to actually regulate your nervous system instead of just trying to "stay calm."

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What You'll Learn:

  • Why high-achieving moms often struggle the most with internal battles
  • The surprising truth about mom rage and what your anger is trying to tell you
  • How to set loving boundaries that teach your kids without saying a word
  • What to do when you're overstimulated and want to yell (practical tips!)
  • The real reason you feel like you've "lost yourself" in motherhood
  • Understanding somatic boundaries and why they're game-changing for moms

Key Topics We're Diving Into:

  • Nervous system regulation for busy moms
  • Somatic boundaries (what they are & why they're game-changing)
  • Building unshakeable self-trust as a mom
  • Transforming mom rage into emotional wisdom
  • The truth about dissociation and overwhelm

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Journal Entries is a podcast for ambitious women who feel stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Your host, Samantha Hawley, is a Clarity Coach who helps you see your blind spots so you can stop self-sabotaging and start trusting yourself again.

Whether you're a working mom feeling overwhelmed, an executive people-pleasing your way to burnout, or an entrepreneur avoiding the decisions that would actually move your business forward - this podcast will help you identify what's really keeping you stuck (hint: it's not what you think).

Each episode combines strategic journaling prompts with real client breakthroughs to help you recognize your protective patterns, process your emotions in a healthy way, and gain the clarity you need to make confident decisions.

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