Twin and multiple motherhood places unique and often invisible demands on the nervous system. From pregnancy and birth through to sleep deprivation and constant caregiving, many mums of multiples live in survival mode without understanding why. This compassionate, somatic reflection explores the nervous system impacts of twin motherhood, the hidden grief and loneliness many mums carry, and how coming back to yourself happens slowly through safety, nature, breath and being met.

Motherhood can feel deeply lonely, even when you are never actually alone. Big emotions like overwhelm, rage, grief, guilt or numbness are not signs that something is wrong with you, but signals from a nervous system under pressure. This article gently normalises the emotional intensity of motherhood and offers a somatic, body-led perspective on how to meet these feelings with kindness rather than fixing. It also introduces a supportive Insight Timer course created for mothers who want simple, grounding practices they can return to in real life.

There’s a new kind of parenting trending — the “mess around and find out” approach. It’s sold as strength, as firm boundaries and tough love. But beneath the tone, you can feel something else. The tightness. The exhaustion. The quiet grief of parents who are stretched beyond capacity and just trying to survive the day. This isn’t bad parenting; it’s the sound of nervous systems crying out for rest and connection. Maybe what we need isn’t more control, but more compassion — for ourselves and for the children who are learning from the way we soften.

Discover how to be more present with your children by working with your nervous system, noticing glimmers, and softening old patterns.

Motherhood can sometimes feel flat, numb, or disconnected, a quiet exhaustion that goes beyond tiredness. This post explores dorsal shutdown and protective patterns, helping mothers understand why their body pulls away and how gentle, somatic practices can help them reconnect with presence and vitality.

Feeling anxious as a mom? You’re not failing, your body is trying to keep you safe. Explore how anxiety shows up through your nervous system and protective patterns, and discover gentle ways to come back to your body, your breath, and presence.

Becoming a mother transforms not only your body, but also your nervous system. After birth, it’s common to feel wired-yet-tired, anxious, or disconnected from yourself, even while deeply in love with your baby. This guide shares gentle, realistic practices—like rest, nature, movement, connection, and self-compassion—to help you feel grounded and supported in early motherhood.

Discover how nature supports a mother’s mental health and nervous system. Learn research-backed benefits and practical ways to connect with nature, even at home, to reduce stress and feel grounded.

When mothers heal their own bodies and nervous systems, they create the safety and presence needed for their babies’ brain growth and emotional wellbeing. Discover why your healing matters deeply.

Motherhood reshapes your nervous system in deep, powerful ways from sleep deprivation to emotional overwhelm. This article helps you understand your body’s signals, normalise dysregulation, and offers simple, embodied practices to come back to calm and connection.

In this first post on The Soft Ground, I share the story behind this space. From 11 years of infertility to the overwhelming beauty and unraveling of early motherhood, I invite you into the raw, honest journey of sacred and embodied transitions.