Episode 11: Breathe Your Way Into A Calmer Nervous System 

💫 Episode 11: Breathe Your Way Into A Calmer Nervous System

In this insightful episode of Collective Guidance, host Charla Goodnight welcomes Stacey Healy, a wellness coach, yoga instructor, and breathwork facilitator specializing in teens and teen athletes. Together, they explore the transformative power of nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and conscious breathing for young people navigating the pressures of sports and life.

As a mom of three and longtime soccer coach, Stacey has seen firsthand how anxiety, pressure, and performance expectations impact teens. She shares simple, practical techniques—like box breathing and mindfulness check-ins—that help athletes find calm, focus, and confidence both on and off the field.

Charla and Stacey also discuss how parents and coaches can support emotional wellness through tools such as social-emotional learning, restorative yoga, and creating space for open conversations. You’ll hear real stories of young athletes transforming their mindset and performance simply by learning how to breathe intentionally.

This episode is an empowering reminder that breathwork isn’t just for adults—it’s for kids, too. When we teach teens how to regulate their nervous systems early, we set them up for lifelong resilience, clarity, and self-trust.

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Sending love, remembrance, and faith,

Charla ❤️