Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This Quick Grounding Exercise

Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This Quick Grounding Exercise

From But Are You Happy? by Mamamia Podcasts

May 1, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

Dr Anastasia Hronis guides listeners through a calming 10-minute grounding exercise to help manage feelings of overwhelm.

In this bonus episode, Dr Anastasia Hronis offers a calming 10-minute reset to help you step out of the chaos of daily life. This guided exercise invites you to engage your senses: sight, touch, and sound, to ground your attention. If your mind wanders, that’s okay. Gently bring it back and continue. A practical, soothing way to reconnect with the present moment. Watch the podcast on YouTube here . If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 . Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support.  GET IN TOUCH Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo . Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy! Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here . Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher. Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be automatically entered. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply . CREDITS: Hosts:  Dr Anastasia Hronis Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Group…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Anastasia Hronis

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • grounding exercise
  • mindfulness
  • self-care
  • stress relief

Keywords

  • grounding exercise
  • mental health
  • mindfulness
  • stress relief
  • self-care

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Organizations: Lifeline, Beyond Blue, Mamamia, Apple Podcast

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