Change Your Breath, Change Your Life | Habit #7: Intentional Breathing

If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, wired, or just “off,” this episode will show you one of the simplest tools to reset your mind and body — your breath. In this final episode of our 7 Simple & Easy Habits series, Dr. Becky and Sara break down how intentional breathing can calm your nervous system, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, quiet inflammation, and help your body shift out of survival mode… all in just a few minutes a day. No supplements. No equipment. No complicated routine. Just you + your breath. In This Episode You’ll Learn: • How shallow vs. deep breathing changes your stress response • Why breathwork directly affects brain fog, digestion, and mood • What the vagus nerve is (and how breathing activates it) • Three simple breathing techniques you can use anytime • How to incorporate intentional breathing into your morning, workday, and bedtime routine • Why this was the habit Sara resisted the most — and now swears by Whether you’re new to breathwork or you’ve tried it before, this episode will help you understand why it actually works and how to use it in real life for more energy, ease, and emotional stability. ➜ Download the FREE 7 Simple & Easy Habits Guide https://www.drbeckyonline.com/easyhabits ➜ Listen to the full 7-habit series on the Say Yes! to Chocolate Podcast https://www.drbeckyonline.com/podcast Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated — we keep it simple, sustainable, and joy-filled. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Why breathing is your simplest wellness tool 02:00 Stress, nervous system overload & modern life 04:30 How intentional breathing supports your vagus nerve 06:00 4-7-8 Breath demonstration 07:30 Box breathing 09:00 Humming for vagal tone 10:30 When to use breathwork during your day 12:20 KISS Action Step 14:20 Where to get the full 7 Habits Guide If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe …so you never miss a simple, actionable wellness tip.