Have you ever had one small email instantly spiral into a full-blown fear about losing your job, your home, and your entire future?

If your brain tends to jump to worst-case scenarios—especially at work—this episode is for you. Spiraling doesn’t mean you’re bad at handling stress or that something is actually wrong; it means your nervous system is activated and craving safety. In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize a spiral as it’s happening and stop it before it hijacks your focus, energy, and confidence.

By listening to this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize a spiral early by noticing what’s happening in your body, not just your thoughts
• Use simple, exact phrases to interrupt spiraling and calm your nervous system quickly
• Identify the fear underneath the spiral without letting it control your decisions

Press play to learn how to stop spiraling in the moment and regain calm, clarity, and control—without trying to “fix” everything at once.

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