Let’s be real. If you’re in the middle of a panic attack, being told to repeat a cheerful mantra feels like bullshit. Anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress doesn’t just live in your thoughts, they show up in your chest, your stomach, your shoulders, and your sleep. So this post is about the body side of the story and how it can simplify the start of the process of gaining control of your emotions. To be clear, this won’t be a replacement for therapy or a “magic fix”, but provid