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 quicklyreduce overwhelmfeel safe and supportedground yourself in the momentrespond with more calm and self-compassionNo 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:WebsitePinterestNewsletterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com