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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 32 MIN

How To Breathe Better So You Feel Calmer, Clearer & Less Overwhelmed

from Take A Breath · host Polly Warren

You breathe more than 20,000 times a day.But if your breathing is shallow, fast, noisy, or stuck high in your chest, your nervous system may be receiving a constant signal that you’re not safe yet.Which means your body can stay stuck in stress mode even when you’re desperately trying to relax.And over time, that can look like:😮‍💨 Feeling tense, overwhelmed, or constantly “on” 😴 Poor sleep and waking up exhausted 💭 Racing thoughts, overthinking, and brain fog 💥 Snapping at people in ways that don’t feel like you ⚡ Feeling wired, anxious, and unable to properly switch offThe way you breathe directly affects your nervous system.So when your breath changes, your body changes too.In this episode of Take a Breath, I’m sharing part of my Breathe Better Basics course where I teach my NGSE Method - a simple approach to breathing that helps you:✅ Calm your nervous system✅ Reduce anxiety and racing thoughts✅ Improve focus, sleep, and energy✅ Feel steadier, clearer, and more regulated in your bodyNo overwhelm.No complicated techniques.Just learning how to breathe in a way your nervous system actually responds to.If you'd like the full Breathe Better Basics course for £47 go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/bbbDownload 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/

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You breathe more than 20,000 times a day. But if your breathing is shallow, fast, noisy, or stuck high in your chest, your nervous system may be receiving a constant signal that you’re not safe yet. Which means your body can stay stuck in stress mode even when you’re desperately trying to relax. And over time, that can look like: 😮‍💨 Feeling tense, overwhelmed, or constantly “on” 😴 Poor sleep and waking up exhausted 💭 Racing thoughts, overthinking, and brain fog 💥 Snapping a...

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