Notes to My Nervous System

About Notes to My Nervous System

What happens when you understand your stress instead of fighting it? Notes to My Nervous System is a podcast about regulation, relationships, mental health, and the messy reality of being human. Hosted by therapist and former educator Erin Vandermore, LCMHC-S, the show brings together honest conversations about stress, burnout, parenting, relationships, attachment, boundaries, behavior, and the patterns we fall into when life becomes overwhelming. You’ll also hear Mom Therapy, a recurring series about the mental load, overstimulation, relationships, guilt, parenting, identity, ..life

Publisher

Mind Circuit | Erin Vandermore

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

18 Oct 2025

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 92 episodes have a transcript.

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   28 Oct 2026

   The Mental Load of Motherhood: Why Moms Do It All | Regulated-ish

   Why does everything seem to fall on Mom? From endless to-do lists and household chores to mom guilt, ADHD, and the fear of being called a nag, the invisible mental load of motherhood can be exhausting. In this episode of Regulated-ish, Erin and Meghan get real (and a little ridiculous) about what happens when women stop trying to manage everything and start letting other people take responsibility. Erin shares what happened when she stopped doing everything for her kids, while Meghan opens up about her two-and-a-half-year doom pile, body doubling, and the struggle to ask for help. They talk about setting boundaries without guilt, sharing household responsibilities, raising independent kids, communicating with partners, and why “I’ll just do it myself” isn’t always the easier option. Because sometimes the answer to feeling less overwhelmed isn’t getting better at doing everything. It’s realizing you don’t have to. Real conversations, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that you don’t have to carry the entire household in your head. This isn't therapy or a how-to show—it's two real humans noticing what's showing up and trying to be kinder to ourselves. If you're tired of perfectly staged mom content and want authentic conversation about women's health, mental health, and motherhood, this is your space. This conversation speaks to women navigating stress, advocacy for their own health, and the invisible nervous-system load so many carry quietly. 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. Disclaimer: "Mom therapy" discussions are purely educational and do not replace clinical advice. © 2026 Mind Circuit Inc. All right reserved. YouTube → @MindCircuitIncWebsite → ⁠⁠https://mindcircuit.org⁠⁠ (https://mindcircuit.org/) ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ (https://mindcircuit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fb.png)@Mindcircuit Meghan Samaras (@embracing_my_weirdness) (https://www.instagram.com/embracing_my_weirdness/)    Regulated-ish: To moms, two cities one frequency   Two moms regulated in real time so you don’t have to do it alone

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   27 Oct 2026

   Nervous System & Self-Sabotage: Reclaiming Your Space | Natalie Siston

   What if the thing holding you back is not your ability, but a dysregulated nervous system telling you it is not safe to take up space? In this episode of mom therapy and real conversations, we explore why so many high-achieving women stay stuck in self-doubt, undercharge for their work, and wait for permission that never comes. This podcast is the audio companion to Mind Circuit: Ease. Pair today’s insights on inner saboteurs with the app’s Bilateral Brain Stimulation (BLS) and AI-powered mood tracking to actively process self-doubt, build internal safety, and step into the bigger version of your life. Today, host Erin Vandermore sits down with Natalie Siston—speaker, coach, author, and global presenter for Positive Intelligence. From a TEDx talk 10 years in the making to a keynote in Malaysia, Natalie shares her winding path from corporate sales coaching at a Fortune 100 company into entrepreneurship. She breaks down the framework that helps her clients spot their inner critics, build self-command, and learn the simple but powerful rule that it takes three positive thoughts to counter one negative thought. Why Positive Intelligence is the missing piece for people who have tried therapy, coaching, or personal development before but still feel stuck. How taking a saboteur assessment helps you identify patterns like the "Restless" and the "Stickler" before they run the show. The crucial difference between therapy and coaching, and how to know which one you actually need. Why busy working moms are the most common people to undervalue their own growth and feel guilt around asking to be paid. How to spot remedial coaching, bad-fit offers, and know when credentials matter more than charisma. The reality of what women are still taught around money, visibility, leadership, and the exhausting habit of saying yes to everything. If you have ever felt like you need permission to rest, invest in yourself, or go after the bigger version of your life, this conversation will hit hard. Perfect for women who are over-functioning for everyone else, and anyone ready to stop playing small. Download Mind Circuit: Ease today to access the somatic tools you need to support your growth. Website: mindcircuit.org (https://mindcircuit.org) Apple App Store: Download Mind Circuit: Ease for iOS (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ease-stress-anxiety-relief/id6478664305) Google Play Store: Download Mind Circuit: Ease for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.ageOfUncertainty&authuser=1) To connect with Natalie Siston, check out her book Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You've Always Been, and her keynote Permission Granted. Mom Therapy The conversations moms are having in therapy but not always saying out loud. Disclaimer:The content provided in the Notes to My Nervous System podcast and the Mind Circuit: Ease app is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, mental health concern, or trauma recovery. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or read on the app. Copyright:© 2026 Notes to My Nervous System / Mind Circuit App. All rights reserved. What You Will DiscoverConnect With The Mind Circuit Ecosystem

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   20 Oct 2026

   Nervous System & Perfectionism: Breaking the Burnout Cycle | Dr. Sharon Martin

   Perfectionism does not make you better—it keeps your nervous system anxious, burned out, and convinced you are never quite enough. In this episode of real conversations and mom therapy, we explore why settling for "good enough" feels so threatening to a dysregulated nervous system, and how to stop chasing the impossible. This podcast is the audio companion to Mind Circuit: Ease. Pair today’s insights on releasing rigid expectations with the app’s Bilateral Brain Stimulation (BLS) and AI-powered mood tracking to actively process self-criticism, calm your inner critic, and find genuine safety in your body without having to earn it. Today, host Erin Vandermore, LCMHC-S, sits down with Sharon Martin to guide the conversation into the everyday places perfectionism shows up: the pressure to perform, the fear of being judged, the inability to ask for help, and the resentment that builds when your needs go unspoken. Sharon explains how rigid “shoulds,” achievement-based self-worth, and black-and-white thinking trap people in a cycle that never delivers the relief they are chasing. The crucial difference between healthy striving and toxic perfectionism. Why perfectionists constantly confuse their achievements with their self-worth. How self-criticism becomes a background noise that you eventually stop noticing. Why self-compassion actually improves performance, despite what your inner critic says. What to do when social media, comparison, and “doom-scrolling” trigger your perfectionist spiral. Practical ways to spot your inner critic, and why rest, boredom, and stillness feel almost impossible when you are stuck in performance mode. If you have ever felt guilty for resting, embarrassed by imperfection, or trapped by the need to control outcomes, this conversation offers a different way forward. The answer is not more pressure, but nervous system support. Download Mind Circuit: Ease today to access the somatic tools you need to loosen perfectionism’s grip and build a life that feels more balanced, resilient, and real. Website: mindcircuit.org (https://mindcircuit.org) Apple App Store: Download Mind Circuit: Ease for iOS (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ease-stress-anxiety-relief/id6478664305) Google Play Store: Download Mind Circuit: Ease for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.ageOfUncertainty&authuser=1) Mom Therapy The conversations moms are having in therapy but not always saying out loud. Disclaimer:The content provided in the Notes to My Nervous System podcast and the Mind Circuit: Ease app is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, mental health concern, or trauma recovery. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or read on the app. Copyright:© 2026 Notes to My Nervous System / Mind Circuit App. All rights reserved.

Inside a recent episode

How to Heal Attachment Wounds with Nervous System Regulation | Jessica Baum LMHC | Mom Therapy

Published 14 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] What you actually need to heal, right? There's a lot of, I'm this, I'm that, and I'm diagnosing myself, but there's no, wow, how do you actually heal attachment patterns? So I deeply dive into healing attachment patterns and a lot of people say they want to heal it, but healing them is a process and it's a lot of work. So I'm providing the reader whether they want to and are ready or wants to or are just curious and providing them with a felt sense of let's move through these. What are you feeling in your body? There's a lot of slowing down. There's a lot of free meditations. There's a lot of understanding of going to places in your body and understanding how memory is stored in the body. […]

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