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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 9 MIN

07. The 10-Second Nervous System Reset Most Mums Don't Know

from Held in Motherhood · host Rosie Gwen

Welcome to Held in Motherhood - a short, calming podcast for overstimulated mums looking for evidenced ways to calm the nervous system and reconnect with themselves in the middle of everyday motherhood. In this episode, we explore a surprisingly powerful reset that takes just a few seconds: slow blinking. This small shift in the way we use our eyes sends a signal of safety to the nervous system, helping the body move out of stress mode and back into a calmer, more regulated state.It’s a gentle technique you can practice along to, and use, anywhere - in the kitchen, in the car, during a noisy moment with your children - when everything feels just a little bit too much.In this episode, you’ll discover:• How slow blinking helps shift the nervous system out of stress mode• Why this simple eye movement can create a sense of safety in the body• A quick reset you can use anytime you feel overwhelmedThis short practice is designed to fit into real life - because motherhood rarely gives us long stretches of silence or space, but small moments of regulation can make a powerful difference.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.comIf this episode helped you, following the podcast is one of the best ways to support the show and make sure new episodes appear in your feed each week.

Welcome to Held in Motherhood - a short, calming podcast for overstimulated mums looking for evidenced ways to calm the nervous system and reconnect with themselves in the middle of everyday motherhood. In this episode, we explore a surprisingly powerful reset that takes just a few seconds: slow blinking. This small shift in the way we use our eyes sends a signal of safety to the nervous system, helping the body move out of stress mode and back into a calmer, more regulated state.It’s a gentle technique you can practice along to, and use, anywhere - in the kitchen, in the car, during a noisy moment with your children - when everything feels just a little bit too much.In this episode, you’ll discover:• How slow blinking helps shift the nervous system out of stress mode• Why this simple eye movement can create a sense of safety in the body• A quick reset you can use anytime you feel overwhelmedThis short practice is designed to fit into real life - because motherhood rarely gives us long stretches of silence or space, but small moments of regulation can make a powerful difference.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.comIf this episode helped you, following the podcast is one of the best ways to support the show and make sure new episodes appear in your feed each week.

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