Oct 21, 2025

 by Mike Bevard

Ever have days when your shoulders feel glued to your ears from tension?
Or your jaw aches because you’ve been clenching it for hours without realizing it?

That’s not “just tension”…
That’s your body physically holding onto stress.

If you’re stuck in go-go-go mode — juggling work, family, and a never-ending to-do list — your body is probably carrying way more stress than you realize.

You already know it isn’t healthy to hold onto that much pressure, so here’s what you can actually DO about it 👇

Enter: Somatic Stress Release
It’s a simple way to help your body release stress instead of just trying to manage it in your head.

It might sound a little “woo-woo,” but it’s not — I promise.
It uses gentle movement and breathing to reset your nervous system and help you feel grounded again.

Here are the most common places busy moms and parents tend to hold tension (🙋 sound familiar?):

• Neck & shoulders: “I’m carrying the weight of the world.”
  
  
• Jaw: Unspoken words or constant clenching.
  
  
• Low back & hips: Feeling unstable or unsupported.
  
  
• Chest: Shallow breathing or pent-up emotions.
  
  
• Gut/stomach: Digestive upset or emotional overwhelm.
  
  

Here’s a 3-minute somatic stress release routine you can try right now (yes, it really helps):

1️⃣ Body scan: Close your eyes, take a slow breath, and scan from head to toe. Notice tension without judgment.
2️⃣ Neck & jaw release: Gently roll your head side to side. Open your mouth wide like a yawn, then slowly close it.
3️⃣ Shoulder rolls: Roll your shoulders up, back, and down 5–10 times while breathing deeply.
4️⃣ Shake it out: Stand up and gently shake your hands, arms, and legs to release tension.
5️⃣ Deep breath + sigh: Inhale deeply, then exhale with an audible sigh. Repeat a few times.

It might seem simple, but small moments like this build a strong mind-body connection — and that can make a big difference over time.

Try it today and let me know how it feels!

Get After It!
Coach Mike 

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