Sometimes it’s not your mind that’s exhausted — it’s your body holding the day’s story.
We talk a lot about our emotions, name them, analyze them… but feeling them fully — all the way through — is a completely different experience.
In this episode, I share a gentle but powerful practice I call the Emotional Exhale — a way to release what you’ve been carrying in under five minutes, so you can arrive back home in yourself.
We explore:
Why we often stop short of feeling big emotions to completion, and how this leaves residue in the body.
How subtle, everyday emotions pile up when we skip over them — creating a dull, heavy in-between state.
The emotional “mixed-bag fog” and why it can leave you confused about what you’re really feeling.
How the Emotional Exhale can act like opening a window in a stale room — bringing in fresh space for clarity, softness, and presence.
This episode also includes a guided practice to help you:
Create an inner space to welcome what’s truly there
Offer presence to the residue you’ve been carrying
Ride the full wave of sensation until it naturally completes
Make space inside you for whatever newness wants to come in
Whether you’re moving through a big life wave or simply want to end your day feeling lighter, this practice is here to help you pause, reset, and reconnect.
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Q: What exactly is an “emotional exhale”?
It’s a short, intentional pause where you let your body and nervous system release what’s been building up — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Think of it as the moment you finally open a window in a stuffy room.
Q: Do I have to feel all my emotions to benefit from this practice?
Not at all. The beauty of the emotional exhale is that it’s gentle. You’re simply creating space for whatever is here right now — whether that’s a tidal wave of feeling or just a subtle ripple. You’re not forcing anything, just allowing.
Q: What if I’m not sure what I’m feeling?
That’s actually really common. Many of us live in a kind of “emotional mixed bag” — a bit of sadness, a hint of frustration, maybe even some joy — all blended together. You don’t need to name it to feel it. The practice works even when all you sense is a vague heaviness or restlessness.
Q: How often should I do an emotional exhale?
You can use it anytime — as a midday reset, after a stressful moment, or at the end of your workday to clear the slate before your evening. Even a couple of minutes can make a difference.
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