In this episode, I’m guiding you through box breathing—a simple but powerful tool to help regulate your nervous system.
If you ever feel out of control around food, stuck in binge-restrict cycles, or disconnected from your body's cues, nervous system regulation is a game-changer.
When we’re stressed or overwhelmed, our prefrontal cortex (the part of the brain that helps us make intentional choices) goes offline. This can make it harder to eat mindfully, listen to our hunger and fullness cues, and break free from all-or-nothing thinking with food.
Box breathing helps bring your nervous system back into balance, so you can feel more grounded, present, and attuned to your body.
We’ll be using a 4-4-4-4 breath count today (inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4).
But this isn’t about following rigid rules—listen to your body and adjust the pace if needed.
Some benefits of box breathing:
✨ Helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress
✨ Lowers cortisol (goodbye stress eating)
✨ Improves focus so you can make nourishing choices
✨ Supports emotional regulation
✨ Helps you reconnect with your body’s natural cues
Mindful eating starts with a regulated nervous system. When are nervous system feels safe, it's so much easier to tune in, trust ourselves, and find ease with food.
So take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s do this together. 💛
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Eileen Mitchell, 500 RYT, INHC
Specializing in Therapeutic Practices for Nervous System Regulation | Holistic Health Coach | Intuitive Eating Counselor
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