17. When Everything Feels Hard: A Simple Gratitude Practice for Overwhelmed Mums

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 supportedNo 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