Your Body Keeps the Score: Stress, Trauma & Why Stepmoms Are Burning Out

In this powerful episode of Stepmom Side Chats, Alyssa & Becca sit down with somatic healing coach Meggie, a mom of four, who shares how severe burnout, mysterious health symptoms, and nervous system dysregulation completely changed the course of her life. After losing her hair, gaining weight, battling unexplained physical symptoms, and feeling completely disconnected from herself, Meggie discovered that her body wasn’t betraying her, it was trying to protect her.Together, we unpack how stepmoms and women often carry stress in their shoulders, jaw, hips, and nervous system, why so many of us live in fight-or-flight without realizing it, and how chronic stress can silently impact everything from our relationships to our physical health.If you've ever felt touched out, emotionally numb, constantly overstimulated, or like your body is screaming for help… this episode may explain why. Connect with Meggie:Instagram: ⁠@meggie_m_martin  Website: https://meggiemartin.com/Some of Meggie's amazing resources include:Somatic exercise in 5 bundle: https://meggiemartin.thrivecart.com/somaticsinfive/Free BodyBased workshop: https://meggiemartin.thrivecart.com/bodybased-workshop-2026/Use code STEPMOMSC for a discount✨ Big Ass Candles | www.bigassluxuries.com and use the code STEPMOM for a discount✨ Cozy Earth | ⁠www.cozyearth.com⁠ and use code STEPMOM✨ Pateron private stepmom membership: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/Stepmomsidechats⁠⁠✨ Follow us on Instagram for more stepmom content and to stay connected for future episodes ⁠⁠@stepmomsidechats⁠⁠✨ Leave us a review if this episode resonated with you, this helps us reach more stepmoms.