249. Struggling With Brain Fog? 3 Breaths to Try Before You Reach for More Caffeine

Hey friend,  Do you walk into a room and forget why you’re standing there more days than not?  Are your brain fog symptoms and your fatigue always hitting at the exact same time? Have you ever wondered why you can’t think straight, even on a calm day? I’m Ashley, a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you’re dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you’re not alone. This podcast is for chronic illness moms raising neurodivergent kids who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits to finally feel better in their bodies. Each episode shares nervous-system-friendly support to help you calm overwhelm, boost energy, and practice healthy habits that improve your symptoms, even in the middle of a full, demanding life. In this episode, I’m sharing why your brain fog symptoms might be connected to the same breathing pattern we talked about last episode, so you can understand what’s actually happening in your body when you can’t think straight. We talk about how fast, shallow chest breathing changes blood flow to your brain in real time, why this shows up especially during stressful mental tasks (which is most of a mom’s day), and the specific 3-breath reset to try the next time your brain fogs up. Part 2 of a 3-part series on breathing, energy, brain fog, and sleep.   Part 3: Resources and Links Mentioned 1:1 chronic health coaching: https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Join the free Chronic Health Moms Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Natural products to support your stress and sleep: ashleybraden.com/shop Related Episodes: 241. The Real Reason Brain Fog Steals Your Words and Your Focus 217. Brain Fog and Decision Fatigue: Why Neurodivergent Moms Feel Mentally Drained   Connect with Me: Contact → [email protected] Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube   Next Steps: Join a supportive community of moms navigating mom burnout and new routines in the free Facebook group, Stress, Sleep, and Chronic Symptom Support for Moms of Neurodivergent Kids Try the 3-breath nasal reset this week, the next time your brain feels foggy. Get more personalized support with a Feel Better Coaching call at ashleybraden.com/coaching