Hello, you boldly unbounded soul ✨

Today at a glance:

Mindful Meanderings — reconnecting with our breath in the workplace
Upcoming workshop — the power of co-regulation to supercharge your coaching
Inquiry of the Week — how does your breath reflect your state of being?
Unbounded Learning — the science of breath and stress regulation
My LOVE List — "Breath" by James Nestor
Bold Experiment — 3-minute breath awareness practice

As I prepped for a busy week with back-to-back coaching sessions, rebranding work, and developing my first product, I suddenly realized: I had forgotten to breathe.

Not entirely, but my breath had become shallow, rapid, and barely noticeable.

So, I returned to breathing fully. And as I did, I felt an immediate shift in my body and mind.

Physical relief.

Calmness in thoughts.

Mindful presence.

It reminded me how easy it is to disconnect from our breath, especially in those high-stress moments.

Yet, our breath is always with us. It's a potent resource for regulating our nervous system and reconnecting with our body's wisdom.

As we move through August—a time for slowing down and soaking in the last moments of summer—use this time to reconnect with your breath and yourself.

Upcoming Workshop alert!

I've partnered with Coaches with Impact for the next free workshop.

If you're a coach, don't miss this interactive workshop on August 21st at 5:30pm CET.

We'll explore polyvagal theory and learn techniques to regulate your state and attune to your clients' nervous systems. This knowledge is key to improving your coaching practice and personal wellbeing.

P.S. I've got another one in the works for September, more to come on it soon! 💃🏽

INQUIRY OF THE WEEK

How does your breath reflect your state of being?

Take a moment right now to notice your breath.
Is it shallow or deep? Fast or slow? Where do you feel it in the body?
What might this tell you about your current emotional and mental state?
How might consciously changing your breath pattern affect your state of being?

Unbounded learning of the week
— the science of breath

Our breath is interconnected to our nervous system, specifically the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in our stress response. Here's what research tells us:

Slow, deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, our "rest and digest" mode, reducing stress and promoting calm.
Diaphragmatic breathing has been shown to lower cortisol levels, our primary stress hormone.
Regular breathwork practice can increase heart rate variability, a key indicator of stress resilience.
Mindful breathing can enhance focus and cognitive performance by increasing oxygenation to the brain.

Understanding this connection allows us to use our breath as a powerful tool for self-regulation and calm.

Spotlight from my LOVE list

to learn more about how our breath impacts our health and wellbeing. It's a fun and engaging read!

SEE ON AMAZON

Bold experiment of the week
— mindful eating for body literacy

Ready to befriend your breath? Here's a simple breath awareness practice to see how your breaths impact your state of being:

Set a timer for 3 minutes.
Find a comfortable seated position.
Close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Take note of your mental, emotional, and physical state.
Without changing anything, observe your natural breath.
Notice where you feel your breath in your body. Is it in your nose, chest, or belly?
Pay attention to the quality of your breath. Is it shallow or deep? Fast or slow?
As your mind wanders—because that's what minds do—gently bring your attention back to your breath.
After 3 minutes, take a moment to notice how you feel. What's your state now?

Try this practice daily for a week. I recommend right when you wake up, start your work day, between meetings, or before bed.

There's no goal to change anything. The goal is to notice any changes in your stress levels, focus, or overall wellbeing and how they impact your breathing (and vice versa).

So, give it a go! A pro tip? Invite a friend or coworker to join you in this week-long experiment with you 💞

Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you:

The Solo Deep Dive: A 2-hour session to reconnect with yourself and gain insight into your nervous system's well-being. Get a clear plan to move forward with 5 days of follow-up support.
Private Coaching: Apply for private coaching to reconnect with your body and find true success. You'll learn how to reclaim your calm and design a life you LOVE through body-mind connection.
People & Culture Advising: Partner to get 9 years of expertise scaling remote startups, creating high-performing, high-compassion cultures, world-class employee experiences, and scalable people operations.

Make calm your cornerstone.

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