Ep 8: When Triggered: Are Seconds Enough? — Step 1 The Interrupt

What “just take a breath” actually does — and doesn’t.Common advice tells us to “just take a breath” when we’re triggered. But what is that actually doing?In this episode, we explore what a few seconds of breathing can, and can’t, do in those moments. Is it enough? Short answer: no, but it’s an important step that shouldn’t be missed.Over the next few weeks, I’m exploring the role of deep breathing to help us make a better response when triggered…the science behind it, how long it takes, and experimenting with it in my own life. I’ll share what I’m learning, along with simple tools you can try.Don’t miss this episode. It will help you understand what’s happening in your body so you can actually work with it in real moments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit busytobalanced.substack.com