Held in Motherhood

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

15. Self-Soothe Hug: Wrap Yourself in the Care You Give Your Kids

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 too much - and you wish someone could just hold you for a second… In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a simple self-soothing hug practice you can use anytime to calm your body, feel supported, and reset - even in the middle of a busy day. This gentle practice will help you: * calm your nervous system quickly * reduce overwhelm * feel safe and supported * ground yourself in the moment * respond with more calm and self-compassion 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 [https://www.purple-planet.com]

14. Gentle Tapping Practice to Soothe Anxiety in Motherhood

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 anxiety rises quickly and you need something that actually helps your body settle? In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a gentle EFT tapping practice to help soothe anxiety, calm your nervous system, and gently interrupt spiralling thoughts so you can feel more grounded and safe again. This simple, powerful practice will help you: * calm anxiety in the moment * regulate your nervous system * interrupt spiralling thoughts * feel more grounded and present * return to a sense of inner safety 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 [https://www.purple-planet.com]

13. Hand on Heart: If You’re Rushing, Do This One Thing Today

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. Feeling frazzled, rushed, or like life is on x10 speed, moving too fast to catch your breath? What if one simple touch could give you an instant, calming pause in a busy day? In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a hand-on-heart practice - a gentle somatic reset that reconnects you to your body, slows your nervous system, and brings calm in just moments. Use it once, or repeat it anytime you need a mini reset during the day. This simple, powerful practice will help you: * calm your nervous system in moments of stress * reconnect with your body and breath * create a sense of inner calm instantly * feel more present and centred * respond to your day with patience and clarity 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 [https://www.purple-planet.com]