Held in Motherhood

20. Soothe Stress and Find Stillness in Your Body

Welcome to Held in Motherhood - a short, calming podcast for overwhelmed mums who want practical, science-backed ways to feel calmer, grounded, and more in control in the beautiful chaos of everyday motherhood. In those moments when everything feels busy, loud, and you realise you haven’t really been in your body all day… In this short, body-based meditation, I’ll guide you into a gentle pause to help you return to yourself, soften stress, and find a sense of stillness beneath the noise; something short, quick, and accessible you can come back to in the moments around your day, not another thing to add to your mental load or to-do list. This grounding practice will help you: * pause and settle your nervous system * return to your body and breath * release stress and tension * reconnect with inner stillness * feel more present and regulated No perfection. No pressure. Just a few minutes to reconnect with yourself. Perfect for moments of mum anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and parenting stress - when you need fast, effective nervous system regulation and emotional support in motherhood. If this episode helps, follow Held in Motherhood so you always have support in your pocket when you need it most. Find me online: Website [www.rosiegwen.com] Pinterest [https://pin.it/4dfZYvQ3E] Newsletter [https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast] Music: https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com]

19. Life Feeling Too Fast? A Quick Way to Slow Your Body Down and Return to Calm

Welcome to Held in Motherhood - a short, calming podcast for overwhelmed mums who want practical, science-backed ways to feel calmer, grounded, and more in control in the beautiful chaos of everyday motherhood. In those moments when you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel of tasks, doing everything for everyone else, running on autopilot, and completely disconnected from yourself… In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a gentle, Tai Chi–inspired practice to help you come back into your body and find stillness again, soften overwhelm, and reconnect with a sense of calm, presence, and self-awareness. This grounding practice will help you: * slow down an overactive nervous system * reconnect with your body and presence * reduce anxiety and overwhelm * release the “always doing” mental loop * restore a sense of inner stillness and self-connection No perfection. No pressure. Just a few minutes to reconnect with yourself. Perfect for moments of mum anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and parenting stress - when you need fast, effective nervous system regulation and emotional support in motherhood. If this episode helps, follow Held in Motherhood so you always have support in your pocket when you need it most. Find me online: Website [https://www.rosiegwen.com/] Pinterest [https://pin.it/5Kytl2oGk] Newsletter [www.rosiegwen.com/podcast] Music: https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com]

18. Somatic Shaking for Overstimulated Mums: Shake Off Stress and Anxiety From Your Body

Welcome to Held in Motherhood - a short, calming podcast for overwhelmed mums who want practical, science-backed ways to feel calmer, grounded, and more in control in the beautiful chaos of everyday motherhood. What do you do when you feel overstimulated, tense, and like your body is holding onto too much stress? In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a simple somatic shaking practice to help release anxiety, discharge built-up stress, and gently reset your nervous system so you can feel calmer, lighter, and more grounded again. This powerful practice will help you immediately: • release anxiety and physical tension • calm an overstimulated nervous system • discharge built-up stress from the body • feel more grounded and regulated • reconnect with a sense of ease No perfection. No pressure. Just a few minutes to reconnect with yourself. Perfect for moments of overwhelmed mum energy, emotional overwhelm, and parenting stress - when you need fast, effective nervous system regulation and emotional support in motherhood. If this episode helps, follow Held in Motherhood so you always have support in your pocket when you need it most. Find me online: Website [https://www.rosiegwen.com⁠] Pinterest [https://uk.pinterest.com/rosiegwen_/⁠] Newsletter [https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast] Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

17. When Everything Feels Hard: A Simple Gratitude Practice for Overwhelmed Mums

Welcome to Held in Motherhood - a short, calming podcast for overwhelmed mums who want practical, science-backed ways to feel calmer, grounded, and more in control in the beautiful chaos of everyday motherhood. What do you do when everything feels hard, and even the small things feel overwhelming? In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a simple gratitude practice designed to gently shift your nervous system out of overwhelm and help you reconnect with small moments of ease, calm, and support, without forcing positivity or becoming something else for the to-do list. This calming practice will help you: • soften emotional overwhelm • calm your nervous system • shift perspective without pressure • reconnect with moments of ease • feel more grounded and supported No perfection. No pressure. Just a few minutes to reconnect with yourself. Perfect for moments of mum anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and parenting stress - when you need fast, effective nervous system regulation and emotional support in motherhood. If this episode helps, follow Held in Motherhood so you always have support in your pocket when you need it most. Find me online: Website [https://www.rosiegwen.com⁠] Pinterest [https://uk.pinterest.com/rosiegwen_/⁠] Newsletter [https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast] Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

16. Mantras for Overwhelmed Mums: Self-Compassion After Shame and Guilt

Welcome to Held in Motherhood - a short, calming podcast for overwhelmed mums who want practical, science-backed ways to feel calmer, grounded, and more in control in the beautiful chaos of everyday motherhood. What do you say to yourself after shame, guilt, or emotional overwhelm takes over? In this short episode, I’ll guide you through gentle self-compassion mantras to help calm your nervous system, soften self-judgement, and reconnect with your self-worth after hard moments in motherhood. This soothing practice will help you: • calm your nervous system after emotional overwhelm • release shame and guilt • reconnect with your self-worth • interrupt harsh self-talk • respond to yourself with more compassion and care No perfection. No pressure. Just a few minutes to reconnect with yourself. Perfect for moments of shame, guilt, emotional overwhelm, and parenting stress - when you need fast, effective nervous system regulation and emotional support in motherhood. If this episode helps, follow Held in Motherhood so you always have support in your pocket when you need it most. Find me online: Website [https://www.rosiegwen.com⁠] Pinterest [https://uk.pinterest.com/rosiegwen_/⁠] Newsletter [https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast] Music: https://www.purple-planet.com