# Self-Regulation & Mindful Breathing: What if it Was Easier?

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Podcast: [Stuck Not Broken](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stuck-not-broken-765818)
Published: 2025-08-12T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.justinlmft.com
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## Resource

Feeling overwhelmed by complex breathing techniques and counting methods? In this episode, I share why your body already knows how to breathe—and why trusting that natural process might be more effective than any prescribed breathing "hack." 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why I don't recommend counting breaths during self-regulation • How to use ONE intentional breath as a re-anchoring tool • The difference between coping skills and true self-regulation • How to connect with your body's natural breathing rhythm • When prescribed breathing might actually be helpful (and when it's not) This approach is part of what we teach in The Unstucking Academy - simple, natural processes without the psychobabble or woo-woo. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction and Viewer Question 01:19 - Breath and Self-Regulation 03:06 - Intentional Breathing Techniques 04:49 - Mindfulness and Breath Awareness 06:34 - Unstucking Academy Overview 07:59 - Conclusion and Invitation 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Unstucking Academy: https://StuckNotBroken.com/unstuckingacademy (Limited to 150 people - simple, step-by-step pathway without the overwhelm) 🤩 Ready to go deeper? Explore resources at every price point—from free content to 1-on-1 coaching. Whether you're just beginning or ready for transformation, there's something designed for where you are right now. 👉 Visit https://www.stucknotbroken.com/how-i-can-help-you 😬 Need to catch up? Listen to the Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0 ✅ Crisis resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741…

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