{"podcast":{"title":"The CharacterStrong Podcast","slug":"the-characterstrong-podcast-458738","podcast_index_feed_id":458738,"rss_url":"https://characterstrong.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://characterstrong.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/d/3/9/6d39ea6f778b79f0e55e3c100dce7605/CS_Podcast_Logo.png","author":"CharacterStrong","episode_count":507,"summary":"The CharacterStrong Podcast: Weekly conversations for anyone in education. CharacterStrong provides an evidence-based, multi-tiered solution to support whole child success. Curricula and trainings that improve behavior, increase safety, and support mental health. For more information visit our website: characterstrong.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T16:19:24.912079+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-characterstrong-podcast-458738"},"episode":{"title":"How to Train Yourself to Pause Before You React - John Norlin","slug":"how-to-train-yourself-to-pause-before-you-react-john-norlin","published_at":"2026-04-17T07:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-characterstrong-podcast-458738/how-to-train-yourself-to-pause-before-you-react-john-norlin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-characterstrong-podcast-458738","url":"https://characterstrong.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/characterstrong/S8._Ep37_-_John_Solo_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1088075","summary":"Today, host John Norlin shares a strategy called the Tactical Pause, a simple, trainable habit of pausing before responding in high-emotion situations so that reactions come from intention rather than regret. John walks through what it looks like in practice and why building this habit in low-stakes moments is what makes it available when it matters most. In this episode, John offers important reminders for educators and leaders: Responding from emotion in the moment is easy, the Tactical Pause is a trainable habit that creates space between a situation and your response. Practicing the pause in low-emotion situations is what makes it accessible when things get hard and the stakes are high. Simple cues like walking through a doorway can serve as a daily reminder to set an intention before entering a space or interaction. Responding with skill and empathy instead of emotion isn't one more thing on the plate, it is the actual plate. Learn More About CharacterStrong: Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website","meta_description":"Today, host John Norlin shares a strategy called the Tactical Pause, a simple, trainable habit of pausing before responding in high-emotion situations so…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":248,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-characterstrong-podcast-458738/episodes/how-to-train-yourself-to-pause-before-you-react-john-norlin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-characterstrong-podcast-458738/how-to-train-yourself-to-pause-before-you-react-john-norlin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}