Episode 92: Master the Pause: How to Respond, Not React

We’ve all been there. That moment when something hits a nerve, and before you even know what’s happening—boom. You’ve reacted. Maybe with sharp words, a defensive stance, or shutting down completely. And later, when the dust settles, you wonder: Why did I let that get to me? Why didn’t I just take a second before responding?

Here’s the truth: your first reaction isn’t you. It’s a reflex. It’s old wiring, past wounds, and well-worn patterns playing out on autopilot. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to be at the mercy of that first reaction.

In this episode, we’re exploring:

✔ The simple but powerful shift that will help you respond—not react

✔ The chain reaction between circumstances, thoughts, emotions, and actions—and how to interrupt it

✔ Three game-changing techniques (including a brain hack backed by neuroscience) to help you master the pause and take back your power

✔ Why pausing isn’t about silencing yourself—it’s about choosing how you want to show up

Your reactions don’t have to own you. You get to choose. And that choice? It changes everything.

Hit play and learn how to reclaim your response—and your power.

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Journaling Prompt:

Think about the last time you reacted without pausing. If you had taken a deep breath and given yourself even five extra seconds, what might have been different? What would responding instead of reacting have changed in that moment?