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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 28 MIN

#142: How to Interrupt the Everyday Worry Spiral in Just Two Minutes

from Take A Breath · host Polly Warren

Ever found yourself spiralling — replaying conversations at 2am, feeling the guilt after snapping at your kids, or feeling overwhelmed with your breath stuck in your chest? You’re not alone, and you can stop the loop in just two minutes.This week, I share a very real story about dropping my son off at university in Barcelona… only to come home to visa issues and a leak through my kitchen ceiling. Suddenly, I was caught in the spiral too.Inside this episode, I talk about:Why spirals feel endless (and why they’re so draining)The brain science of how one thought snowballs into manyHow your breathing patterns can either fuel the spiral or stop it in its tracks I A simple, science-backed breath tool to reset in under two minutes✨ Want real-time support? Get The Spiral Interruptor — five guided audios, each just two minutes long, designed for those exact “I’m spiralling” moments. Only £17. [Get instant access here].🎧 Tune in now — spirals happen, but you don’t have to stay stuck in them.Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at:  [email protected]://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

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Ever found yourself spiralling — replaying conversations at 2am, feeling the guilt after snapping at your kids, or feeling overwhelmed with your breath stuck in your chest? You’re not alone, and you can stop the loop in just two minutes. This week, I share a very real story about dropping my son off at university in Barcelona… only to come home to visa issues and a leak through my kitchen ceiling. Suddenly, I was caught in the spiral too. Inside this episode, I talk about: Why spirals feel en...

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