01. Chanting for Calm: An Ancient Sound Practice for Overwhelm

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 this episode, we explore chanting for calm, an ancient sound practice that can instantly help reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of calm. I’ll share the science behind how sound and vibration stimulate the vagus nerve and calm the nervous system, as well as my personal experience using this technique during moments of stress.I’m Rosie Nicholas, the mum behind Rosie Gwen. I’m an experienced facilitator trained in yoga and breathwork, drawing on pranayama techniques. I created this podcast to give busy, time-poor mums a pocket-sized pause: a moment to reset your nervous system, regulate your stress, and reconnect with yourself.In this 10-minute episode, you’ll get:A short introduction to chanting for nervous system regulationA guided practice you can follow along in real timeReflection prompts to help integrate the technique into your dayWhether you’re on the school run, in the bath, or enjoying a quiet cup of tea, this episode will help you find calm quickly and gently.Find me online:Website: www.rosiegwen.comPinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/rosiegwen_/Newsletter: Sign up for weekly tips, tools, and mini practices (via the website)Music: www.purple-planet.com