One Intentional Breath: My First Step Toward Emotional Healing

In today’s episode, I’m talking about one intentional breath and why it was MY first step toward emotional healing. Back in October 2020, life felt like pure chaos. The ranch workload was heavier than ever, and I didn’t realize the toll it was taking on me until things finally slowed down. That’s when the anxiety, chest tightness, and overwhelm hit HARD. Out of desperation, I tried one deep, intentional breath (a big inhale and a long, slow exhale), and to my surprise, the tension began to release! That tiny act showed me I could actually shift how I felt right there in the moment. Taking one intentional breath can be calming, healing, and transformational. I’d love to hear if you try this in your everyday life, and how you feel afterward!In this episode, I cover:What led me to discover intentional breathing as a first step toward healingWhy our breath is the one area we CAN control + why this mattersHow intentional breathing affects the nervous system & other parts of the bodyLong-term benefits of practicing breathwork regularlySimple moments when you can pause and use intentional breathingSome easy breathing tools & exercises you can try right away Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/one-intentional-breath Connect with Terryn:Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at [email protected] & Links:Join the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting