342 - 5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode

The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance - A podcast by Michelle Grosser - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins & Rachel Hollis

You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed. This isn’t just “normal mom stress.” You’re likely parenting from survival mode—with a nervous system stuck in overdrive. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs that you're parenting in fight-or-flight—and what to do when the chaos feels constant and your patience is MIA. We’re talking about: The nervous system patterns behind overstimulation, urgency, and disconnectionWhy y...