You know that feeling when your chest tightens, your thoughts spiral, and suddenly your mouth goes dry—right before a difficult conversation? Yeah, been there more times than I’d like to admit. Whether it’s confronting a friend, talking to your boss, or having a hard chat with a loved one, anxiety has a sneaky way of…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from managing my anxiety over the years, it’s this: breathing isn’t just survival—it’s medicine. I used to think breathwork was just some vague wellness trend until I tried it during a rough stretch in my early 30s. Sitting on the floor of my living room, palms sweaty and thoughts…
I didn’t used to think about my breathing. It just happened—like it does for most people. But when anxiety started creeping into my everyday life, my breath became one of the first things it hijacked. I’d suddenly realize I was holding my breath without noticing, or taking shallow little sips of air like I was…