9 | The Overstimulated Mom: Why You Feel Touched Out & 3 Ways to Regulate

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by noise, touch, questions, and constant demands from your kids?

You might be experiencing something many mothers face but rarely talk about openly — overstimulation.

In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about why motherhood can feel so overstimulating and why so many moms experience sensory overload in the early years of parenting.

I share a memorable story from my mother-in-law, who once broke out in hives after being touched constantly by her kids throughout the day — a powerful illustration of how intense sensory input can affect the body.

Motherhood often means:

• Constant noise and interruptions

• Being touched all day by babies and toddlers

• Carrying the mental load of the household

• Navigating emotional demands from multiple children

• Having very little time for your nervous system to reset

All of this can push a mom’s nervous system into overload.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why motherhood can feel so overstimulating

• The science behind sensory overload and emotional exhaustion

• Why being “touched out” is so common for moms

• How constant stimulation affects the nervous system

• Practical ways to regulate when you’re feeling overwhelmed

I also share several simple but powerful strategies that can help you navigate overstimulation and create small moments of relief during the day.

If you’ve ever thought:

“Why does motherhood feel like too much sometimes?”

“Why do I feel so overwhelmed by noise and touch?”

“Why do I feel so overstimulated as a mom?”

You are not alone — and there are ways to support your nervous system through this season.