Show Notes
Did you know that over 90% of moms report feeling chronically overwhelmed—and more than half say they’ve forgotten what joy even feels like? That isn’t failure… it’s fatigue. In this deeply nourishing conversation, Elaine Starling sits down with Laurie Hammer, creator of the Calm Mom Method, to explore how true calm doesn’t come from pushing harder—but from restoring balance in the body, mind, and spirit. Laurie shares her powerful personal journey through anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder—and how amino acid therapy and nervous-system support helped her reclaim peace, energy, and purpose. Together, Elaine and Laurie explore how nourishing the brain, honoring the body’s wisdom, and partnering with The Divine allows us to release overwhelm and return to our natural state of calm. If you’ve ever felt like you’re white-knuckling your way through life, this episode is your reminder: peace is not something you chase—it’s something you cultivate.
Topics Covered (YouTube Chapters) 0:00 Why overwhelm isn’t failure—it’s fatigue 2:04 Laurie Hammer’s healing journey & the Calm Mom Method 4:30 The I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS breathing practice + Intention 8:21 How amino acid therapy restores emotional balance 14:01 Defining Divine Abundance through identity & embodiment 15:06 Signs your nervous system and brain may be depleted 18:55 Letting go of judgment and choosing calm 27:45 Surrender, choice, and lasting transformation 32:43 Two free daily practices that reset your nervous system 35:20 Laurie’s free consult & how to connect
Key Takeaways (Skimmable Wins) · Overwhelm is often biochemical—not a personal flaw · Nourishing the brain restores emotional clarity and calm · Peace becomes accessible when the body feels safe · Small daily rituals create profound long-term change · You don’t have to do more—you get to support yourself better
Step-by-Step Process Shared Restoring Calm from the Inside Out Nourish the brain → Emotional regulation & clarity Reset circadian rhythms → Better sleep & energy Practice awareness + Intention → Calm nervous system Release judgment → Return to presence Choose support → Sustainable healing & abundance
Listen to the full episode for lived examples and gentle guidance.
Questions Answered in This Episode Why do so many high-functioning women feel chronically overwhelmed? How does amino acid therapy support emotional balance? What are signs your nervous system needs support? How do you define Divine Abundance in daily life? What simple steps can restore calm starting today?
Pull Quotes “Peace isn’t something you chase—it’s something you cultivate.” “When the brain is nourished, clarity and calm return naturally.” “You are not broken—you’re depleted.”
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Resources Mentioned in This Episode Amino Acid Therapy & Brain Balance Circadian Rhythm Reset (Sunrise + Sunset exposure) Calm Mom Method Free Brain Balance Quiz & Consult
Guest Resource: Website: https://www.laurihammer.com Instagram: Calm Mom Community
About the Guest – Laurie Hammer Laurie Hammer is a nutritional therapy practitioner and creator of the Calm Mom Method. After overcoming anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder through functional nutrition and amino acid therapy, Laurie now helps women restore calm, vitality, and emotional balance by nourishing the brain and nervous system—so they can live from a centered, Divine space within. Website: https://www.laurihammer.com Instagram: Calm Mom Community
About the Host – Elaine Starling Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Ab
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