When your body is overwhelmed, thinking harder won’t fix it.

And if you’ve ever pushed through exhaustion with cold coffee, shallow breaths, and sheer willpower… this episode is for you.

In Episode 2 of Smile Sessions, we talk about what actually helps when overwhelm lives in your body — not just your thoughts. This is a gentle, practical guide to calming your nervous system without forcing positivity, discipline, or productivity.

You’ll learn simple, realistic practices you can use in the middle of real life — not just when everything is already calm.

🌿 In this episode, we explore:

Why overwhelm sticks in your body (and doesn’t just “go away”)

How to drop out of overthinking and back into your body

A 30-second body check that lowers stress fast

The simplest breathing pattern that actually works when you’re overwhelmed

Why safety — not motivation — is the key to regulation

How to create one small “pocket of safety” your body can recognize

This episode is for you if:

You feel exhausted, snappy, or emotionally flooded

You’re tired of “powering through”

Calm never seems to last

You want tools that meet you where you are — not where you think you should be

🎧 You don’t need to fix yourself.

You need to support your nervous system.