24. The One Thing Every Mum Needs to Know About Stress

24. The One Thing Every Mum Needs to Know About Stress

Ever feel like you've calmed down after a stressful moment, but your body still feels tense, wired, or on edge? In this episode, I explore one of the most overlooked pieces of stress regulation: completing the stress cycle. You'll learn why stress can linger in the body long after the trigger has passed, and simple ways to help your nervous system move through it. In this episode, you'll discover: • why stress doesn't always leave when the stressful moment ends • what it means to "complete the stress cycle" • how stress gets stored in the body • simple practices to help your body let go and return to calm Find me online: Website: https://www.rosiegwen.com [https://www.rosiegwen.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiegwen_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rosiegwen_/] Newsletter: https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast [https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast] Music: https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com/]

23. Mums: A Simple Tool to Release Anger Fast Without Shame

When your child is melting down, the noise feels too much, and you can feel anger rising fast in your own body... Have you ever noticed what children naturally do in those moments, before they can even explain what they're feeling? In this deeply personal episode, I share my experience of navigating anger in motherhood, the pressure to stay composed, and what I learned about the body's instinctive need to release big emotions - something children do naturally, but adults have been taught to suppress. In this episode, you'll discover: • how to release anger before it turns into shouting • what children can teach us about emotional regulation • why physical expression helps move emotions through the body • how to let go of shame around healthy emotional release Find me online: Website: https://www.rosiegwen.com [https://www.rosiegwen.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiegwen_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rosiegwen_/] Newsletter: https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast [https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast] Music: https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com/]

22. Overwhelmed? This 10-Second Reset Nobody Will Notice You Doing

What if you could calm your nervous system in 10 seconds without needing silence, space, or anyone else to know you're doing it? In this short episode, I guide you through a simple vagus nerve massage that helps activate the body's relaxation response, reduce stress, and create a moment of calm in the middle of a busy day. This practice will help you: * calm stress and anxiety quickly * support nervous system regulation * feel more grounded and present * turn a simple action into a daily calming ritual Perfect for moments of mum anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and parenting stress when you need a fast, effective reset. Find me online: Website: https://www.rosiegwen.com [https://www.rosiegwen.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiegwen_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rosiegwen_/] Newsletter: https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast [https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast] Music: https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com]

21. When You Finally Get to Lie Down and Let Everything Go

A short, guided Savasana-inspired rest practice for overwhelmed mums. In those moments when you finally lie down and realise how much your body has been holding all day, this episode helps you release tension, soften stress, and allow your nervous system to fully settle. This gentle practice supports you to: * release physical and emotional tension * calm an overstimulated nervous system * soften stress held in the body * feel grounded in stillness * allow deep rest without pressure Perfect for moments of mum anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and parenting stress - when you need fast nervous system regulation and emotional support in motherhood. Find me online: Website: https://www.rosiegwen.com [https://www.rosiegwen.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiegwen_/ [https://www.instagram.com/rosiegwen_/] Newsletter: https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast [https://www.rosiegwen.com/podcast] Music: https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com]

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]