# Reflexive Regulation Through Breathing – Letting the Body Lead

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Podcast: [Allied Health Business Brilliance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/allied-health-business-brilliance-899066)
Published: 2026-02-15T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nacre.com.au/podcast/
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## Resource

In this episode of Allied Health Business Brilliance , Cathy Love is joined by Angie (Angelina) Saunders, Founding Director of the Online Breathing Academy, for a grounded, science-informed conversation about stress, breathing, and self-regulation. Angie shares her personal journey from fast-paced production life, postnatal depletion, and emotional reactivity into the field of behavioural breathwork. Together, Cathy and Angie unpack why controlling the breath can keep people functioning while still operating at a physiological deficit — and why reflexive regulation, where the body leads, creates more sustainable calm, clarity, and capacity. The conversation also explores how breathing patterns influence leadership decisions, energy management, and recovery for business owners under constant pressure. Topics covered on reflexive regulation , stress breathing , self-regulation , business decision-making : Reflexive breathing vs forced calm – Why “just take a deep breath” can backfire and what works more effectively instead. Stress breathing patterns – How stress shows up through shallow, rapid, irregular breathing, sighing, or yawning — and why it’s highly individual. CO₂ and nervous system regulation – The role of carbon dioxide in oxygen delivery, emotional regulation, and cognitive clarity. Breathing, rest, and leadership capacity – How rest, sleep, hydration, nourishment, and breathing interact to support better business decisions. Resources Mentioned Online Breathing Academy – https://www.onlinebreathingacademy.com/ Podcast: Breathing Edge Podcast page – https://www.breatheme.com/the-breathing-edge-podcast Book – 8 Superhuman Habits P.S. If this episode is hitting on pain points you’re facing, let’s chat. We can support you. Book a 20-minute complimentary call with…

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