Held 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.

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.

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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.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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.

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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.

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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.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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.

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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 after you’ve lost your cool - when the guilt hits, and you wish you could take it all back…

What do you say to yourself after you’ve lost your temper?

In this short episode, I share something deeply personal - and guide you through gentle, supportive affirmations to help you calm your body, release guilt, and feel safe again after moments of anger or overwhelm.

This soothing practice will help you:

• calm your nervous system after anger
• release guilt and self-judgement
• feel safe and supported in your body
• reconnect with your calmer self
• respond with more compassion moving forward

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.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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 if a few minutes of focused breathing could shift your body from stress to calm - anytime, anywhere?

In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a simple 3-minute yogic breath to help you breathe deeper, oxygenate your body, and regulate your nervous system - giving you the clarity, calm, and presence you need in stressful moments.

This quick, powerful practice will help you:

• regulate shallow, stress-driven breathing
• calm your nervous system
• feel more grounded and centred
• release tension and overwhelm
• gain control over your emotions
• encourage better posture

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.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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 overwhelmed, reactive, or like you’ve lost touch with the calmer version of yourself?

In this short episode, I’ll guide you through a gentle, music-backed meditation to help you reset your body, reconnect with yourself, and step back into a calmer, more grounded state - even in the middle of a busy day.

This soothing practice will help you:

• calm your nervous system
• reconnect with your true self
• release emotional tension
• feel more present and centred
• respond with more patience and ease

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.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com