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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 22 MIN

EP:64 Don’t Corkscrew: How to Stop a Downward Spiral Before It Starts

from The School of Hard Knocks · host Darcie Burtch

👉 Hit follow and save this podcast so you don’t miss an episode.Yesterday could have turned into a full downward spiral. Tech issues, pressure, miscommunication — the kind of moment where it’s easy to throw your hands up and walk away.In today’s episode, I talk about what spiraling actually looks like, why panic pulls us deeper like a corkscrew, and how learning to pause — instead of react — changes everything.This is real-time coaching from a real moment, and a reminder that clarity always comes after calm.If you’d like to be a guest on the show, email…If you have questions or would like to be on the show, you can reach me at [email protected]

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