17. Your Brain Wasn’t Built for This: A Modern Mum’s Guide to Digital Sanity — with Dr Kristy Goodwin

Gia and Bree sit down with the incredible Dr Kristy Goodwin — neuro-performance scientist, author, speaker, and one of Australia’s leading digital wellbeing experts — for a conversation every modern mum needs to hear.

Together, they unpack why so many of us feel constantly overwhelmed by the relentless pings, dings, and demands of digital life, and why it’s not a personal failing. Our brains simply weren’t built for this level of connection, comparison, and communication.

Kristy explains the unique pressures mothers face when juggling communication overload, mental load, emotional labour, social comparison, and the expectation to be endlessly available. She also shares practical, realistic strategies to help mums reclaim control — from setting healthier tech boundaries to designing our days around true rest and recovery.

This episode is equal parts validating and actionable — a must-listen if you ever feel like you’re drowning in your devices.

• ​Why mothers are uniquely overwhelmed by digital communication
• ​The science behind why our brains struggle in a hyper-connected world
• ​How constant notifications dysregulate our nervous system
• ​Simple, realistic ways to set digital boundaries
• ​How to create rest and recovery rituals that actually fit into a mum’s life
• ​Kristy’s personal experience with burnout — and what she changed
• ​How to be intentional digital role models for our kids

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Mum Mind Unpacked exists to inform, support and connect — but it’s not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.

If you’re struggling, please reach out to:• Lifeline: 13 11 14• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): 1300 726 306

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Until next time — motherhood is hard, but you’re not alone. We see you. 💛

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