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Notes to My Nervous System: Mom Therapy & Real Conversations

Notes to My Nervous System: Mom Therapy & Real Conversations

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 Notes to My Nervous System is a trauma-informed podcast exploring women’s mental health, nervous system regulation, and what it actually looks like to feel safer in your body and relationships—without fixing or performing. Therapist and mom Erin Vandermore hosts a calm, story-based space to explore nervous system regulation and mental health without the clinical labels. No "hustle," no deep-dive trauma sessions—just real conversations and practical neuroscience to help you feel safer in your body.Mind Circuit App | Real Conversations & Nervous System Therapy Self-Help Success
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  • Eating Disorders & Nervous System: Real Conversations on Mom Therapy | Anorexia & Bulimia Recovery

    Eating Disorders & Nervous System: Real Conversations on Mom Therapy | Anorexia & Bulimia Recovery
    Feb 18 2026

    Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need for eating disorders and disordered eating. Learn how the nervous system uses these as survival strategies.In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, host Erin sits down with Madeline Romeo, a doctoral candidate and eating disorder specialist, to explore how eating disorders function as nervous system survival strategies.

    What You'll Learn: Eating disorders are often the body's attempt to find a "pseudo-safety" when the nervous system is overwhelmed. Understanding how the body moves from "Social Engagement" into "Freeze" or "Functional Freeze" is key to understanding the biology of the disorder.The Nervous System of Disordered Eating (05:40): Why the body views food restriction or bingeing as emotional regulation.


    • Real Conversations on Recovery (14:15): Navigating anorexia recovery, body image, and trauma therapy.

    • Mom Therapy & Postpartum Health (22:30): Specialized support for postpartum mental health, food insecurity, and diverse populations.

    • LGBTQ+ Mental Health (31:10): Exploring gender euphoria and recovery beyond weight-based criteria.

    Topics Covered:

    • Eating disorders in postpartum women
    • Gender euphoria and eating disorder recovery in trans/non-binary adults
    • Food insecurity and disordered eating
    • Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID
    • Nervous system dysregulation and body disconnection
    • Compassionate, inclusive treatment approaches

    Guest: Madeline Romeo - Doctoral candidate specializing in eating disorders among diverse populations, researching gender euphoria and recovery, and advocating for inclusive treatment approaches.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • 988 Mental Health Crisis Line
    • Mind Circuit App (Apple Store & Google Play)

    This episode provides the real conversations and mom therapy—essential psychoeducation and nervous system tools—needed for parents and individuals navigating the complexities of eating disorder treatment

    Support the Show: If this episode helped you understand your wiring a little better, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more people looking fortheir own "Aha!" moments.

    Reconnect with your body safely. Download Mind Circuit for science-backed Nervous System grounding and Emotional Regulation: Google Play →⁠⁠⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.ageOfUncertainty&hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    #Nervous System #Codependency #MomTherapy #SecureAttachment #EmotionalRegulation

    Disclaimer: Notes to My Nervous System is an educational and psychoeducational resource created by Erin Vandermore, LCMHC. While Erin is a licensed therapist, this podcast—including episodes described as "Mom Therapy" or "RealConversations"—is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute psychotherapy, medical advice, or a therapist-client relationship.

    Emergency Resources: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please do not rely on this content. Call or text 988 (in the US and Canada) for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or head to your nearest emergency room.

    The Mind Circuit App "EASE": Use of the Mind Circuit app is a self-help tool for emotional regulation and is not a substitute for clinical treatment.

    © 2024 Erin Vandermore All rights reserved.

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    25 mins
  • Nervous System & Schools: Real Conversations on Mom Therapy | Trauma-Informed SEL with Nilufar Rezai

    Nervous System & Schools: Real Conversations on Mom Therapy | Trauma-Informed SEL with Nilufar Rezai
    Feb 11 2026
    Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to support your child’s nervous system. Learn trauma-informed SEL and emotional regulation strategies for schools and home.In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, host Erin sits down with school counselor and SEL specialist Nilufar Rezai to discuss trauma-informed approaches to supporting children's mental health in educational settings—with powerful implications for women educators, parents, and caregivers.Nilufar shares 15 years of experience working in Chicago Public Schools, exploring how trauma affects the nervous system and why traditional discipline approaches often miss the mark. This conversation is essential for women in education, mothers navigating their children's anxiety and bullying, and anyone seeking trauma-informed strategies for healing. Topics covered:• Trauma-informed social emotional learning (SEL) and healing-centered frameworks• Understanding fight, flight, freeze responses in children and adults• Practical de-escalation techniques for parents and educators• Addressing bullying through restorative justice and peer mediation• Self-care strategies for women educators experiencing burnout• The Anti-Violence Youth Committee and community healing through monument gardens• Nervous system regulation through mindfulness, body awareness, and co-regulation• Supporting women's mental health while caring for children's traumaThe Nervous System in the Classroom (05:45): Understanding fight, flight, and freeze responses in children.Real Conversations on Mom Therapy (14:20): Supporting children through bullying and anxiety while managing your own trauma.Emotional Regulation for Educators (22:10): Practical de-escalation techniques and self-care for women facing burnout.Whether you're a teacher managing classroom anxiety, a mother supporting a bullied child, or a woman working through your own trauma responses, this episode offers compassionate, evidence-based guidance rooted in nervous system science.This episode serves as essential mom therapy—providing the real conversations and psychoeducation needed for mothers and educators navigating the complex nervous system needs of children todayRegulate your nervous system so you can help them regulate theirs. Download Mind Circuit for science-backed Emotional Regulation tools:Support the Show: If this episode helped you understand your wiring a little better, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more people looking for their own "Aha!" moments.Start your Nervous System Reset with the EASE app today. Download Mind Circuit for Emotional Regulation tools: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Now⁠⁠⁠⁠ :Google Play →⁠⁠⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.ageOfUncertainty&hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Now⁠⁠⁠⁠at App Store →⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindcircuit/id6478664305⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: Instagram →@mindcircuitapp YouTube → @MindCircuitAppWebsite →⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://mindcircuit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mindcircuit#Nervous System #Codependency #MomTherapy #SecureAttachment #EmotionalRegulationDisclaimer: Notes to My Nervous System is an educational and psychoeducational resource created by Erin Vandermore, LCMHC. While Erin is a licensed therapist, this podcast—including episodes described as "Mom Therapy" or "RealConversations"—is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute psychotherapy, medical advice, or a therapist-client relationship.Emergency Resources: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please do not rely on this content. Call or text 988 (in the US and Canada) for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or head to your nearest emergency room.The Mind Circuit App "EASE": Use of the Mind Circuit app is a self-help tool for emotional regulation and is not a substitute for clinical treatment.© 2024 Erin Vandermore All rights reserved.
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    44 mins
  • Community Is Regulation: Burnout, Boundaries, and Not Doing It Alone

    Community Is Regulation: Burnout, Boundaries, and Not Doing It Alone
    Feb 3 2026

    When stress and disruption pile up, burnout isn’t always a personal failure — it’s often a nervous system that’s been holding too much without support.


    In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, Erin Vandermore talks with Leigh Schultes, founder of Wilderness Muse in western North Carolina, about what regulation looks like after crisis. They explore how community, creativity, and clear boundaries can support nervous systems recovering from prolonged stress — especially for small business owners and caregivers.


    This is a grounded conversation about pacing, trust, and learning to stop before the body forces it. No fixing. No performance. Just what actually helps people settle and keep going.

    This conversation isn’t about heroics or resilience as performance.It’s about what actually helps a nervous system recover after disruption — community, creativity, boundaries, and knowing when to stop.

    Mind Circuit⁠⁠⁠ is your pocket-sized support system for emotional balance and stress relief. With guided breathing, mood tracking, bilateral stimulation, and affirmations backed by neuroscience, it helps you calm your mind and reconnect with your body anytime you need it

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    27 mins
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