#144: When You’re Tired of Snapping But Can’t Seem to Stop

Ever find yourself snapping at the smallest thing — and then instantly regretting it?In this solo episode, I unpack the real reason irritability spikes in midlife — especially for women juggling perimenopause, invisible loads, and nervous systems that never get a moment’s rest.I explore:Why you’re not “overreacting” — you’re overcapacityThe link between chronic over-breathing and emotional reactivityWhat the snap moment is really showing you (it’s not failure, it’s feedback)How to gently widen your Window of Tolerance using breathwork, cold exposure, and moreWhat it means to feel resourced enough to respond instead of react — and how to build that inner capacityIf you’ve ever said, “I don’t want to be this reactive, but I don’t know how to stop,” this episode is your moment of pause, permission, and possibility.💡 Resources + Links🎧 Breathe Better Basics mini course - retrain your breath, reset your baseline ✨ The Inner Space monthly membership - live breathwork sessions 3x/week 🌀 Spiral Interruptor Audios - 5 breath-based resets for real-time overhwhelm  💬 Want to go deeper? 1:1 sessions with Polly (limited availability) 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/