Feeling Overwhelmed As a Mom

Motherhood isn’t supposed to feel this hard. If you’re overstimulated, burnt out, or stuck in survival mode, MamaZen helps you reset and feel like yourself again.

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“I’m overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally drained.”

Feeling overwhelmed by motherhood isn’t a personal failure, it’s a sign your nervous system is overloaded.

When you're touched out, emotionally drained, and mentally exhausted, even simple tasks can feel impossible.

You’re carrying the invisible weight of the mental load — the schedules, the emotions, the constant decision-making.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why can’t I stay calm?” or “Why do I feel so burnt out all the time?” You’re not alone. MamaZen helps overwhelmed moms reset, regulate their nervous systems, and find calm again, even in the chaos.

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Overwhelmed, overstimulated, and burnt out? Reset your nervous system and feel like yourself again with MamaZen.

Try This First

When you’re emotionally overloaded, start with one small moment of calm. That’s all it takes to begin feeling better.

  • Put in headphones and listen to a short audio session designed to reset your nervous system.
  • Close your eyes, hand to heart, and repeat: “I am safe. I’m doing enough. I deserve care too.”
  • Breathe slowly with a calming rhythm — just two minutes can ease overstimulation and anxiety.
  • Reflect with a mindfulness prompt or affirmation that centers you in the present.
  • Wind down at night with a guided session that helps your nervous system release the mental load.

You don’t need to fix everything today. Just start with one shift — and keep coming back to yourself.

MamaZen Helps You Parent From Calm, Not Chaos

MamaZen isn’t just another parenting tip.
It’s a rewiring tool for your nervous system, your emotional triggers, and your inner voice.

Our audio-based Mindpower Sessions® use a powerful blend of:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Mindfullness

Cognitive Hypnotherapy

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MamaZen's Mindpower Sessions® help you break automatic patterns, regulate your body, and respond with calm—even when things get loud.

What You’ll Find Inside the App

  • Short, calming audio sessions to regulate your nervous system and quiet your mind
  • Tools to release overstimulation, mental load, and emotional overwhelm
  • Guided breathing and body-based techniques to reset in just 2–10 minutes
  • Mindful parenting support that helps you stay calm, even when things get chaotic
  • Affirmations, reflection cards, and emotional check-ins to ground you daily
  • Science-backed methods that help you feel better — FAST

You’ll also get:

Session for Emotional Wellness

Fast-acting tools

for emotional overwhelm

Parenting tools

AI-powered emotional support

whenever you need to vent

Cognitive hypnotherapy + mindfulness

Zenzy® Kids Sessions

to help your child feel calm, confident, and safe

As reported by MamaZen users

97%
Reported reduction in stress
83%
Reported reduction in anxiety
91%
Reported sleeping better
Graph of Benefit from Mamazen Course
Author - Irin Rubin

Created by

A Mom Who Snapped,
Then Rebuilt

Hi, I’m Irin. I built MamaZen after months of yelling, crying, and hating how I was showing up as a mom.

I had postpartum anxiety. Rage I didn’t recognize. And a deep fear I was ruining my kids.

My husband is a clinical hypnotherapist, and I asked him for help—because I didn’t need a tip. I needed a way out.

That first session changed everything. So we built MamaZen for moms, everywhere who are silently struggling.

And because this method saved my parenting journey, I wrote a book about it too: The MamaZen Method. To show you it’s possible to rebuild. To parent with calm. To come back to yourself.

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The MamaZen Parenting Book

What Real Moms Say After Just One Session (testimonials)

The mental load was crushing me. Between work, home, and baby, I felt like I was failing. These tools gave me a way to find balance and start enjoying motherhood.

Jasmine
First-time mom

Every day felt like too much. I was overstimulated and exhausted. Now I have something I can actually use in the moment to reset and feel in control again.

Sophia
Toddler mom

I didn’t realize how much I was carrying until I tried just one calming session. For the first time in weeks, I could breathe again.

Emily
Mom of two

I thought something was wrong with me. I didn’t know other moms felt this overwhelmed. This app helped me calm down and stop the spiral.

Rachel
Mom of 3

The MamaZen Parenting Method isn’t just another book about parenting.

It’s a guide to transforming how you feel, think, and respond—so you can parent with calm, clarity, and confidence.

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Why Nothing Else Has Worked (Until Now)

Books give you insight.
Tips give you strategies.
But when your child is screaming in the back seat, your body doesn’t reach for insight or strategies.
It defaults to survival mode—and that’s where MamaZen meets you.

You don’t need more advice.
You need to reset your baseline.

Start feeling the difference today

Get 7 Days of Free Sessions

This isn’t just another app it’s your partner in mindful parenting.

Because real change starts from within, and the right tools help you create it, moment by moment.

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Stop the Spiral. Start the Shift.

Mindpower Sessions to shift stress into calm

You don't have to be the mom who yells.

MamaZen Parenting Method

You can be calm, connected, and proud of how you parent.

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You just need the right tool—at the right time.

Ready to feel the difference?

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I feel so overwhelmed as a mom?
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Motherhood comes with an invisible mental load — constant decisions, emotional labor, and sensory overload. When your nervous system doesn’t get a chance to reset, the overwhelm builds up fast.

What is the mental load in motherhood?
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The mental load is the ongoing responsibility of managing everything — schedules, emotions, household tasks, even when you're not actively doing them. It’s what makes you feel mentally exhausted before the day even begins.

How do I manage sensory overload as a mom?
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Simple tools like breathwork, body-based grounding, and short audio resets can help regulate your nervous system and reduce overstimulation.

What helps with emotional burnout in motherhood?
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Regulating your nervous system, taking short mental breaks, and shifting inner dialogue through affirmations or guided sessions can help prevent or recover from burnout.

Can I feel calm again without changing my whole life?
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Yes. Just a few minutes a day using evidence-based mental wellness tools can help you feel more present, balanced, and emotionally in control.

Is there an app that helps with overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation for moms?
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Yes. MamaZen is designed specifically for moms who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or overstimulated. It offers calming audio sessions, nervous system regulation tools, and mindful parenting support to help you feel more in control — fast.

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