Ep 08 //My Own Sensory Needs as a Momma- and Why They Matter

Hey Mama,
Ever feel like your own needs are invisible—quietly simmering beneath everyone else's urgency?
Like your child’s sensory world is so loud, so intense… and your system is running out of space to hold it all?
You’re not alone—so many moms come to me feeling lost in isolation, but the truth is, many of us are navigating this too. It’s time we expose what’s really going on beneath the surface and begin healing as a collective.

In this episode, we unpack the quiet chaos happening inside your nervous system and why honoring your sensory needs isn’t selfish—it’s survival. Let’s pause, get curious, and reclaim your capacity with care.

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What We’re Chatting About Today:
We’ll explore:

• Why parenting a high-needs child requires Olympic training-level nervous system care—and why crumbs on the floor aren’t the training plan
  
  
• How your sensory profile may have shifted since motherhood (and what that means for your day-to-day overwhelm).
  
  
• What being “touched out,” increased sensitivity to background noise aka “auditory cliffs”, or overwhelmed by clutter actually tells you about your sensory system—and how to respond with care
  
  
• A small but powerful reframe to start recognizing your sensory cues and meeting them with care. Instead of ignoring our body’s whispers until they become screams, what is one small micro shift you can make today?
  
  

This episode is a mix of real talk, nervous system insight, and permission to meet your needs first—not last.

Highlights of Episode
In this deeply validating episode, I pull back the curtain on some of my own personal and professional insights on the often-overlooked sensory needs of moms raising high-needs, neurodivergent children. With raw honesty and compassionate guidance, we unpacks why honoring your own sensory system isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. You’ll discover how sensory overload shows up in motherhood, the difference between traditional self-care and nervous system care, and simple, actionable steps to begin regulating your system today. This episode is both a love letter and a wake-up call for the mom who’s running on empty, reminding her that she’s not weak—she’s an Olympian in need of recovery, not more hustle.

Resources

• 🎯 The Clarity Lab – The Edison Collective’s signature tool to help you decode nervous system needs and track patterns for your child (and yourself).
  
  
• 📺 Related Episodes:
  • Ep 3 // One Small Shift Can Change Everything
  • Ep 5 – What if Meltdowns are Messages
  
  
• 📩 Sign up for the Sensory Savvy Newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights and weekly support.
  
  

Let’s Connect

• 💬 Share your biggest takeaway from this episode and tag us—we love hearing from you @The_Edison_Collective
  
  
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