Feel like you're constantly bracing for conflict at work? This episode reveals a simple nervous system reset to help you stay grounded, speak clearly, and break free from the fight response—before it damages your relationships or your career.
Have you ever walked into work already bracing for a fight?
Maybe your jaw clenches before anyone even says a word. Maybe you anticipate conversations, imagining how you’ll defend yourself.
Here’s what most people don’t realize: that “on edge” feeling might not be about the current moment. It might be your nervous system, stuck in survival mode.
In this episode, I’ll share the story of a physician whose fight response nearly cost him his job—and the simple reset that helped him reclaim his calm, his voice, and his career.
You’ll learn:
- Why fight mode isn't a personality flaw (and how to spot it in yourself)
- A quick body-based reset you can use anytime, anywhere
- Why trying to "stay calm" doesn’t work—and what does
- How to speak with strength, not survival
This one’s for you if:
You care deeply. You work in a high-pressure environment. You want to speak with clarity—not conflict—even when the pressure is on.
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