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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 11 MIN

16. Mantras for Overwhelmed Mums: Self-Compassion After Shame and Guilt

from Held in Motherhood · host Rosie Gwen

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 careNo 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:WebsitePinterestNewsletterMusic: 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 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 careNo 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:WebsitePinterestNewsletterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

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