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

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.