Since becoming a parent, I’ve often wondered how our own stress from parenting affects our ability to actually parent. Today’s episode explores that connection through the lens of nervous system regulation- parenting edition.
Joining me today on Yoga|Birth|Babies is Kat Sabath. Kat is a therapist, coach, and yoga teacher who helps parents find fulfillment in family life. She’s the founder of The Family Well, where she blends evidence-based mental health strategies with holistic tools like breathwork and mindfulness to help caregivers reconnect with themselves, strengthen their relationships, and find more joy in parenting.
In this conversation, we will talk about 9 areas “Domains of Family Wellness,” a powerful framework that helps parents check in with themselves, stay grounded, and show up as the calm, connected caregivers they want to be.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Kat’s background and what led her to focus on nervous system regulation for parents
- How working in trauma treatment has shaped her approach to supporting parents today
- What “nervous system regulation” actually means, especially in the context of parenting
- Why modern parenting is so emotionally demanding
- The 9 areas of “Domains of Family Wellness” that Kat uses to help parents assess and optimize
- How these domains help pinpoint the root cause of stress in family life vs. treating symptoms
- How clarifying one’s parenting values and philosophy supports nervous system regulation
- The biggest misconceptions about emotional regulation or stress management for parents
- Nervous system “hacks” or advice that are overhyped or misunderstood in wellness spaces
- One final tip or piece of advice Kat would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Kat:
Kat Sabath is a therapist, coach, and yoga teacher who helps parents find deep fulfillment in family life. She is the founder of The Family Well, where she combines evidence-based mental health strategies with holistic tools like breathwork and mindfulness to help caregivers in the trenches of parenthood find themselves again, improve their partnerships, and enjoy life with their kids. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs.
Connect with Kat:
Monthly newsletter: https://www.thefamilywellct.com/dipintothewell
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