{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How I Learned to Regulate My Emotions When It Matters Most with Rubina Chadha","description":"In this episode, I sit down with Rubina Chadha, founder of Inner Design, to explore what it really means to regulate your nervous system in high-stakes moments. We go far beyond surface-level \u201cmindset\u201d advice and dive into the real reason so many high performers\u2014entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives\u2014feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck despite their success. Rubina shares how we\u2019ve been conditioned to live in our heads, and why reconnecting with our bodies is the key to clarity, resilience, and sustainable performance. Through a powerful, real-life story, we uncover what emotional regulation actually looks like in practice\u2014not in theory. From navigating major life transitions to making better decisions under pressure, this conversation reveals simple, practical tools you can use immediately. If you\u2019ve ever felt like overthinking, stress, or emotional overwhelm is holding you back, this episode will show you a new way forward\u2014one rooted in presence, awareness, and real inner alignment. Highlights: 00:00 \u2013 Introduction to Rubina Chadha and the power of nervous system regulation 01:17 \u2013 What creativity and mindfulness really mean (and why everyone is creative) 03:19 \u2013 Why high performers default to overthinking\u2014and where it stops working 05:05 \u2013 The hidden cost of stress: health, relationships, and burnout 07:27 \u2013 Why we\u2019re not taught how to handle stress\u2014and what\u2019s missing 11:22 \u2013 Rubina\u2019s unique approach: creative expression + breathwork as entry points 12:59 \u2013 Simple ways to release stress (that most adults have forgotten) 15:17 \u2013 What becomes possible when you learn to regulate your emotions 17:59 \u2013 A real-life story: receiving life-changing news in the kitchen 19:40 \u2013 The emotional conflict of letting go and supporting growth 22:46 \u2013 Finding peace, presence, and gratitude on the other side 24:32 \u2013 A powerful live storytelling transformation of Rubina\u2019s journey 28:07 \u2013 The impact of being seen\u2014and the importance of community ","author_name":"The Story Engine Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/podcast.thestoryengine.co\/","html":"