Better Relationships After Baby
Touched Out & Overwhelmed: What Moms Can Do When They’re Maxed Out on Physical & Emotional Demands
20 May 2025
Feeling touched out as a mom is so real — and so under-talked about.In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to feel touched out, how overstimulation affects your connection in marriage and motherhood, and what to do when your nervous system is begging for a break.Host Chelsea Skaggs (mom, relationship coach, and author of upcoming release: Talk Like a Team) shares her personal story of being physically and emotionally maxed out after baby #2, the guilt she had around asking for space, and the empowering communication shifts that helped her find herself again.You'll learn:What "touched out" really means — and why it’s more than just being tiredHow sensory overload impacts intimacy, connection, and mental healthWays to set physical boundaries without shutting your family outLanguage upgrades that help you advocate for your needs without guilt or blameWhy this isn’t a sign of failure — but a powerful cue for self-careWhether you’re a stay-at-home mom, working mom, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you name what you’re feeling, normalize the need for space, and give you tools to reconnect with yourself and your people.💬 Plus, don’t miss the FREE Communication Upgrade Scripts to help you express your needs clearly and kindly. Get the link in the show notes.https://postpartumtogether.com/communication-scriptstouched out momoverwhelmed momoverstimulated motherhoodsensory overload parentingphysical boundaries with kidsintimacy after babycommunication in marriageemotional burnout momself-care for momspostpartum relationship support
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