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Take A Breath
A podcast for creating practical calm in the messy middle of midlife.
This is your space to pause.
Because life in midlife is full-on. Between work, family, menopause, and the mental load, your nervous system can easily end up in constant overdrive — leaving you feeling exhausted, reactive, and overwhelmed by even the smallest things.
Each week, I’ll share my own tools, alongside honest conversations and practical nervous system support — to help you create more calm, peace, joy, and inner steadiness. Not by escaping your life, because that’s totally unrealistic, but by meeting it differently.
So when you're ready, let’s take a breath together…
Take A Breath
How To Give Your Nervous System A Real Break
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I’ve just returned from Self Love Camp, a retreat where I spent a few days guiding breathwork, listening to inspiring speakers, learning new things, and stepping away from the routines of everyday life.
As I drove home, I found myself reflecting on something I always notice after retreats and intentional breaks: I come back feeling different. Clearer. More creative. More connected to myself. And it got me wondering - what is it about stepping away that feels so powerful?
In this episode of Take a Breath, I explore how to give your nervous system a real breath and what I believe is one of the missing ingredients in modern life: space. Space to think, feel, reflect and hear yourself again. Drawing on neuroscience, nervous system science, and my own experiences of attending and hosting retreats, I share why creating intentional space isn't a luxury - it's something our brains and bodies genuinely need.
In this episode, I share:
💛 Why so many of us are living without enough space and how that affects our wellbeing
💛 The science behind why nature helps us feel calmer, clearer and less overwhelmed
💛 How new experiences and environments can spark fresh thinking and creativity
💛 Why connection and community are so powerful for the nervous system
💛 Why retreats aren't really about escaping life - they're about reconnecting with yourself
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck in the busyness of everyday life, this episode is your invitation to step out of the noise and create a little more space. 💛
To find out more about my retreat in Austria go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/Austria
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