Ever felt like you want a connection, but the thought of one more person touching you makes your skin crawl?

You’re not cold. You’re not broken. You might just be touched out.

In this episode, Chelsea and Mike dig into what’s really happening when physical affection feels like too much, especially in the postpartum season. Using Polyvagal Theory as a framework, they explore how your nervous system responds to chronic stress, the mental load, and overstimulation.

They talk about:

• Why being touched out is not just a mom thing (though it hits moms hard)

• The science behind why your body says “no” even when your heart says “yes”

• How to recognize when your nervous system is in shutdown or high alert

• The power of co-regulation (and why it’s more effective than just pushing through)

• Tools that help you reconnect even if you only have five minutes

This isn’t about fixing your partner. It’s about understanding yourself, offering compassion, and having new language to break old cycles.

Want to dive deeper into the science?
👉 Link to Dr. Sarah’s podcast with Dr. Stephen Porges's team

Ready for simple ways to rebuild connection at home?
👉 Link to the Reconnection Kit for Couples

Curious about the card deck we mentioned?
👉 Link to Love Lingual Cards

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt close, but also miles apart, and wants a better way back to each other.

When the world feels like it’s burning politically, socially, & emotionally, what do we do as parents?

In this episode, Chelsea and Mike get honest about what it means to raise kids in today’s tense climate and why your home might just be the most powerful place of resistance.

From stress-induced doomscrolling to boundary-setting in your own house, they unpack how overwhelmed couples can protect their peace, raise emotionally intelligent kids, and reclaim joy as an act of radical parenting.

This conversation explores:

• The hidden toll of always being “informed”

• How to parent with purpose when you're burned out

• Why joy and connection are survival tools for families

• What it means to use your privilege without burnout

• Real talk on relationship tension, social media pressure, and choosing fun on purpose

  
  

Whether you’re at a protest or simply trying to keep your home a refuge, this episode is your reminder: You are doing something powerful just by raising kind kids in a heavy world.

💬 Let us know what resonated most. And if you're looking for tools to lighten the load, grab our Mental Load List Template.

If you're wanting to create a home environment of refuge, but your tension with your partner is getting in the way, let's talk about how our guided couples' support can help you make it a reality.