In this episode of Take a Breath, I’m sharing why awareness is always the first step in nervous system regulation — and why, without it, even the best tools and techniques won’t truly stick.

So many of us are living on autopilot, reacting before we even realise we’re reacting. I know this deeply, because that was me for most of my life. In this episode, I gently unpack how awareness takes us out of automatic mode, creates space, and gives us back choice — without forcing, fixing, or judging ourselves.

This is a foundational episode if you want to feel calmer, more grounded, and less hijacked by your reactions in everyday life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why awareness always comes before breathwork, tools, or techniques when it comes to regulating your nervous system
• What awareness actually looks like in real life (and what it isn’t)
• How awareness creates “the gap” between feeling and reacting — and why that gap is where regulation begins
• How simply noticing and pausing can begin to rewire your nervous system through neuroplasticity
• How to start making awareness more natural and automatic in daily life

If you’ve ever thought, “I know I’m overreacting but I can’t seem to stop,” this episode will help you understand why — and, more importantly, offer a much gentler way forward.

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