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Ready to move from holding it together to truly thriving? In Present Perfect’s first episode, neuroscientist & mind-body coach Vanessa Saint-Gelais shares practical, science-backed tools to regulate stress, sharpen focus, and make better decisions—especially for ambitious women juggling careers, businesses, and life.What you’ll learn
- The “red vs. blue balloon” model: emotions (limbic) vs. control (cortex) and how stress hijacks decisions
- B.E.M.M.E.—a 5-step, 30-second reset you can do anywhere (before meetings, during tough conversations)
- Quick physiology hacks: double-inhale/slow exhale (vagus nerve), a tactile trick to stop mental chatter, and tension release
- How to build your personal “operating manual” (triggers, energy givers/drainers) and set sustainable boundaries
- Deep work over distraction: creating focus windows, postponing impulses, and ditching the multitasking myth
Timestamps0:00 Intro & why neuroscience matters1:10 Vanessa’s path: lab → leadership → mind-body coach3:20 Quick fixes vs. long-term rewiring4:30 Emotions vs. cortex: the balloon metaphor6:00 B.E.M.M.E. overview6:40 B – Breath: double inhale, long exhale (vagus nerve)9:20 E – Emotions: “Part of me is feeling…” + park it for later12:10 M – Mental clarity: stop mental chatter (tongue-on-teeth)14:45 M – Muscle tension: body scan & tapping reset17:20 E – Energy: protect your battery; boundaries that earn respect20:30 Deep work, distractions & focus stamina27:00 Be your own coach: build your manual31:30 Multitasking myth, presence & recovery34:40 Final takeaways: be curious & look below the surfaceAbout the guestsVanessa Saint-Gelais — Neuroscientist & Mind-Body Coach; decision-making & peak-performance expertHost: Ksenija Korolova — Podcaster, Web3 entrepreneur, product managerIf this helped: like, subscribe, and share with a friend who’s building big things under pressure.Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice.
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By Ksenija KorolovaReady to move from holding it together to truly thriving? In Present Perfect’s first episode, neuroscientist & mind-body coach Vanessa Saint-Gelais shares practical, science-backed tools to regulate stress, sharpen focus, and make better decisions—especially for ambitious women juggling careers, businesses, and life.What you’ll learn
- The “red vs. blue balloon” model: emotions (limbic) vs. control (cortex) and how stress hijacks decisions
- B.E.M.M.E.—a 5-step, 30-second reset you can do anywhere (before meetings, during tough conversations)
- Quick physiology hacks: double-inhale/slow exhale (vagus nerve), a tactile trick to stop mental chatter, and tension release
- How to build your personal “operating manual” (triggers, energy givers/drainers) and set sustainable boundaries
- Deep work over distraction: creating focus windows, postponing impulses, and ditching the multitasking myth
Timestamps0:00 Intro & why neuroscience matters1:10 Vanessa’s path: lab → leadership → mind-body coach3:20 Quick fixes vs. long-term rewiring4:30 Emotions vs. cortex: the balloon metaphor6:00 B.E.M.M.E. overview6:40 B – Breath: double inhale, long exhale (vagus nerve)9:20 E – Emotions: “Part of me is feeling…” + park it for later12:10 M – Mental clarity: stop mental chatter (tongue-on-teeth)14:45 M – Muscle tension: body scan & tapping reset17:20 E – Energy: protect your battery; boundaries that earn respect20:30 Deep work, distractions & focus stamina27:00 Be your own coach: build your manual31:30 Multitasking myth, presence & recovery34:40 Final takeaways: be curious & look below the surfaceAbout the guestsVanessa Saint-Gelais — Neuroscientist & Mind-Body Coach; decision-making & peak-performance expertHost: Ksenija Korolova — Podcaster, Web3 entrepreneur, product managerIf this helped: like, subscribe, and share with a friend who’s building big things under pressure.Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice.