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Voices of Your Village315- When Your Nervous System is Overwhelmed by Your Child's Sensory Needs with OT Larissa Geleris: Round TwoWelcome back to Voices of Your Village and today is a rebroadcast of an episode with Larissa Geleris and we got to dive into when your nervous system is overwhelmed by your child's sensory needs. I, for one, have this at my household. I have a sensory mismatch with one of my children and my husband has a sensory mismatch with our other child and so we're constantly navigating this in real life. And at the end of this episode, Rach and I came together for a breakdown of what this looks like in real life in our households. I...2024-12-191h 26Voices of Your Village278- How to Balance Infant Feeding with Parental Mental Health with Victoria Facelli, IBCLCHello everyone and welcome back to Voices of Your Village. I get to hang out with Victoria Facelli. She's an IBCLC, is a graduate of the Global Breastfeeding Institute's Lactation Program, and not the kind of lactation consultant who hates formula, which I'm super jazzed about. Right in the intro she said, "this is a book about feeding babies, nothing more, nothing less. It's easy in the early days of parenthood to confuse feeding with parenting." And I love that because I think it's so true and there's so much tied to it. I think we see it with b...2024-04-041h 21
Experience Motherhood39. How to Overcome Sensory Overload in Motherhood with Larissa Geleris, MS, OTR/LFrom the constant noise of a bustling household to the demands of caring for little ones, mothers often find themselves caught in a whirlwind of sensory input. My guest today, Larissa Geleris, shares her personal journey and professional insights into managing overstimulation as a mother. Larissa is an occupational therapist & online course creator specializing in identifying and treating sensory processing dysfunction. She is passionate about supporting parents who are experiencing overstimulation, overwhelm, and dysregulation.We explore the daily challenges of balancing a busy household, where the sights, sounds, and touch of parenting can sometimes lead to sensory...2024-03-0546 minVoices of Your Village270- When Your Nervous System is Overwhelmed by your Child's Sensory Needs with OT Larissa GelerisWelcome back to Voices of Your Village. And today we get to dive into something that really hits home for me. We get to chat with Larissa Geleris about when your nervous system is overwhelmed by your child's sensory needs. Larissa is an occupational therapist and y 'all know how much I love an OT. It was really helpful because really right when Sage was pretty young, it became clear that he and I are a sensory mismatch. That what fuels me and is recharging for me is the opposite of what fuels him and is recharging for him an...2024-02-0854 min
No One Told UsEpisode 13: Managing Sensory Overwhelm in Parenthood with Larissa GelerisEpisode 13: Managing Sensory Overwhelm in Parenthood with Larissa Geleris of @steadyparentsDisclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek immediate care from your physician if you have any concerns about your health.Picture this: you’re cooking dinner, the oven fan is blasting, your baby is crying, your toddler is playing with a noisy toy, and your partner is trying to talk to you. You are filled with overwhelm and overstimulation and maybe even rage. If this sounds like you, you are NOT alone. In fa...2023-11-1639 min
Reclaiming Parenthood with Taylor KulikManaging Parent Overstimulation & Overwhelm with Larissa GelerisOn this episode, Larissa Geleris joins me to discuss parent overwhelm. We're chatting about:
What causes parent overstimulation/overwhelm
How the sensory processing system works
How we can use play to foster connection and regulation with our children
Strategies we can use in the moments of overwhelm to regulate our nervous systems
How we can reduce the frequency and intensity of overwhelm
Larissa Geleris, MS, OTR/L, is a licensed and registered occupational therapist specializing in identifying and treating sensory processing dysfunction. She is passionate about supporting parents who are experiencing overstimulation, overwhelm, and...2023-08-1747 min
All Things Sensory by Harkla#242 - The Overstimulated Parent's Guide to Parenting with Larissa Geleris, MS, OTR/L from @steadyparentsLarissa Geleris, MS, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in identifying and treating sensory processing dysfunction. She is passionate about supporting parents who are experiencing overstimulation, overwhelm, and dysregulation. She has written multiple courses, has been a guest on several podcasts, and runs an Instagram platform that provides practical and evidence-based strategies for the sensory challenges of parenthood (@steadyparents). Larissa's dream is to help all p...2023-02-081h 00All Things Sensory by Harkla#242 - The Overstimulated Parent's Guide to Parenting with Larissa Geleris, MS, OTR/L from @steadyparentsLarissa Geleris, MS, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in identifying and treating sensory processing dysfunction. She is passionate about supporting parents who are experiencing overstimulation, overwhelm, and dysregulation. She has written multiple courses, has been a guest on several podcasts, and runs an Instagram platform that provides practical and evidence-based strategies for the sensory challenges of parenthood (@steadyparents). Larissa's dream is to help all p...2023-02-081h 00
The Expecting and Empowered Podcast23. Larissa from @steadyparents on Managing Overstimulation During the Little People YearsToday, we are so lucky to sit down with Larissa Geleris from @steadyparents. She is an occupational therapist who specializes in helping parents to regulate their senses and emotions to nourish their relationships with their children.Larissa shares how she focuses on getting parents what they need so that they can show up in a way that they are proud of for their kids. She also shares why she is so passionate about helping parents find their steadiness.If you enjoyed this episode we...2023-01-1134 min
Dear Dr. TracyWhy Are Mothers Overstimulated? - with Larissa Geleris, MS, OTR/LBeing a parent brings new challenges to your life, but one that might have surprised you was constantly feeling touched out. Your child is tapping your arm, the furnace is humming, and you're beginning to feel like your head is going to explode. So why is this?In this episode, I sit down with Larissa Geleris, MS, OTR/L from Steady Parents to discuss parenting and sensory overload. Larissa is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in the identification and treatment of sensory processing dysfunction. Originally a pediatric therapist, Larissa experienced a life-altering concussion and...2022-12-0153 min
HERself152. A Candid Motherhood Conversation with @diaryofanhonestmomToday we are excited to speak with Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom, as so many of you have reached out and asked us to have her on the podcast! Libby is a digital creator, speaker and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to breaking the cycles of trauma. She is known for talking about the hard things that mothers face through storytelling, while using humor and a lot of vulnerability. Her mission is to help other women realize that they are good moms, just as they are!We feel the reason t...2022-10-2444 min
HERself152. A Candid Motherhood Conversation with @diaryofanhonestmomToday we are excited to speak with Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom, as so many of you have reached out and asked us to have her on the podcast! Libby is a digital creator, speaker and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to breaking the cycles of trauma. She is known for talking about the hard things that mothers face through storytelling, while using humor and a lot of vulnerability. Her mission is to help other women realize that they are good moms, just as they are!We feel the reason t...2022-10-2444 min
Our Mindful WayOverstimulation in Parenthood with Larissa GelerisSensory overload is a very real thing in parenthood. A loving and fun house can also have a lot of noise and chaos. It’s easy to become overstimulated and overwhelmed. Larissa Geleris, licensed occupational therapist, explains why this happens to us.How often have you heard “overstimulated” in connection with kids’ behaviors? Did you know that parents can also be overstimulated, bombarded with sensory overload, and susceptible to triggers that lead to self-incrimination and poor self-esteem?In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Larissa from Steady Parents about being more steady in the face o...2022-10-1145 min
Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for ParentsSummer challenges from parenting experts (And podcast hiatus)What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note!I'll be taking a summer hiatus from podcasting and will return sometime in the fall of 2022. Until then, listen to some of my most trusts colleagues in the parenting space as they leave you with some challenges to try over the summer. Pick one that you feel comfortable in and let me know what you choose.Find more information from the experts below: Allana Robinson, @parentingpossewww.allanarobinson.comDr. Becky Kennedy @drbeckyatgoodinsidewww.goodinside.com2022-07-1109 min
Momwell123: Battling Sensory Overload as a Mom with Occupational Therapist Larissa GelerisSensory overload as a mom is difficult to manage. In a house full of chaos and noise, it’s easy to become overstimulated. But why does this happen? What causes it in our bodies? And what can we do to keep calm and drown out the noise? To answer these questions, I welcomed occupational therapist Larissa Geleris, WarriorOT, back to the podcast. In episode 73 Larissa shared tips for coping with overstimulation in motherhood. Today she’s back to talk specifically about how noise triggers us and what we can do about it. Show Notes: https://bit.ly...2022-06-0153 minHERself117: HERself Expert Larissa Geleris on Overstimulation in ParenthoodWhen you’re in the weeds of parenting it can all feel so heavy, and sensory overload is something that so many of us struggle with as parents. This is why we’re looking forward to bringing you this conversation with Larissa Geleris, an Occupational Therapist who has been on a mission to help people become aware of their sensory processing. Larissa supports parents and their children, because if you know more about how sensory works, you’ll be able to be a more empathetic parent and have more tools available for both you and your child. In this...2022-02-2839 minHERself117: HERself Expert Larissa Geleris on Overstimulation in ParenthoodWhen you’re in the weeds of parenting it can all feel so heavy, and sensory overload is something that so many of us struggle with as parents. This is why we’re looking forward to bringing you this conversation with Larissa Geleris, an Occupational Therapist who has been on a mission to help people become aware of their sensory processing. Larissa supports parents and their children, because if you know more about how sensory works, you’ll be able to be a more empathetic parent and have more tools available for both you and your child. In this...2022-02-2839 min
Momwell073: The Overstimulated Mommy with Occupational Therapist Larissa GelerisDo you ever feel yourself snapping at your kids or partner when you’re not even angry, you’re just overwhelmed. That’s called overstimulation and it happens when your brain has 50 tabs open and trying to move back and forth is both frustrating and overwhelming. I find myself wanting to wear ear plugs around the house just so that I can hear myself think. Noise is one of the many sensory factors that contribute to the sensory overload that many parents experience. Larissa Geleris, an occupational therapist and mother of two with extensive experience and training in Sensory Proces...2021-06-1658 min
You, The MotherParent Sensory Overload with Larissa Geleris, MS, OTR/LThis week on the Mimosas with Moms Podcast, Abbey welcomes Larissa Geleris, MS, OTR/L! Larissa is a pediatric occupational therapist who specializes in sensory processing disorder. Larissa chats about the struggles many parents face with the sensory demands of parenthood, and not just those with “official” sensory processing challenges. Abbey and Larissa talk about the ways in which motherhood can feel disregulating for them and how to combat these sensory overloads. Larissa gives quick and easy tips to incorporate into your daily life when motherhood is feeling loud, messy, and overly simulating. How can we find calm in the midd...2021-05-0334 min