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Self-Regulation & Mindful Breathing: What if it Was Easier?
Description
Feeling overwhelmed by complex breathing techniques and counting methods? In this episode, I share why your body already knows how to breathe—and why trusting that natural process might be more effective than any prescribed breathing "hack."
🎯 What You'll Learn:
• Why I don't recommend counting breaths during self-regulation
• How to use ONE intentional breath as a re-anchoring tool
• The difference between coping skills and true self-regulation
• How to connect with your body's natural breathing rhythm
• When prescribed breathing might actually be helpful (and when it's not)
This approach is part of what we teach in The Unstucking Academy - simple, natural processes without the psychobabble or woo-woo.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction and Viewer Question
01:19 - Breath and Self-Regulation
03:06 - Intentional Breathing Techniques
04:49 - Mindfulness and Breath Awareness
06:34 - Unstucking Academy Overview
07:59 - Conclusion and Invitation
🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The Unstucking Academy: https://StuckNotBroken.com/unstuckingacademy
(Limited to 150 people - simple, step-by-step pathway without the overwhelm)
🤩 Ready to go deeper? Explore resources at every price point here - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/how-i-can-help-you
😬 Don't know the Polyvagal Theory? Catch up here - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0
This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).
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