#151 When you give yourself 2 choices

In this episode, I share a real-life moment from a cold winter morning — a missed phone call, unexpected traffic, and the familiar urge to spiral. Instead of bracing, I practiced something different: breathing, noticing, and staying in the moment.This episode explores:How the body often braces before the mind starts spiralingWhy familiar patterns of worry and fear feel so automaticHow to interrupt the loop by returning to breath and sensationWhat it looks like to choose presence, even when you can’t close your eyesA simple Jin Shin Jyutsu hold (the thumb) to calm worryHow tiny shifts open the door to clarity, steadiness, and possibilityI also share surprising insights from a blindingly bright sunrise — and why that moment became an anchor for staying open instead of contracting.If you’ve ever been pulled into future-tripping, tension, or “what if” thinking, this episode gives you a grounded way back to yourself.Resources Mentioned:Jin Shin Jyutsu thumb holdBreathwork: inhale / long slow exhaleProcess What You Feel to Heal Monthly Membership (now open)You can learn more about the membership hereAnd I'd love to connect with you on Instagram. You can reach me hereThe information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.