{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Meditation, Breathing & The Power of the Pause","description":"Sometimes the most powerful tool isn't doing more\u2014it's pausing before you react. Episode #263 \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f In this episode, Coach Lisa Chance and Coach Jamie Cipriani explore why meditation and breathing exercises can have such a profound impact on stress, decision-making, metabolic health, and everyday life. They discuss simple breathing practices, common misconceptions about meditation, the science behind the pause between stimulus and response, and how mindfulness can help us become less reactive and more intentional. Whether you've never meditated before or have convinced yourself you're "bad at it," this conversation offers practical ways to make breathing and meditation part of your day\u2014without adding another complicated task to your routine. \ud83d\udc49 What you'll learn: \u2022 How breathing helps regulate the nervous system \u2022 Why stress management supports metabolic health \u2022 The science behind Viktor Frankl's famous "pause" \u2022 How meditation changes your response to triggers \u2022 Why most people think they're bad at meditation \u2022 Simple breathing exercises you can use anywhere \u2022 How habit stacking makes meditation easier to maintain \u2022 The benefits of morning and evening meditation practices \u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps 00:00 \u2014 What meditation really is 00:25 \u2014 Introduction: meditation, breathing, and the power of the pause 00:52 \u2014 Why meditation matters for metabolic health 01:40 \u2014 How breathing helps regulate the nervous system 03:19 \u2014 Jamie's simple three-breath practice 05:07 \u2014 Using breathing before meals 05:51 \u2014 Why breathing shouldn't only happen during crises 06:28 \u2014 The importance of taking a pause during the day 07:08 \u2014 Habit stacking breathing practices 07:58 \u2014 Doorknob breathing and mindful eating 09:19 \u2014 What if your brain still wants the food? 10:32 \u2014 Why meditation is called a practice 11:06 \u2014 Viktor Frankl and the power of the pause 11:27 \u2014 The science behind stimulus and response 12:43 \u2014 How meditation changes the brain 13:52 \u2014 Why meditation helps us become less reactive 14:23 \u2014 "I can't meditate" \u2014 common myths explained 15:56 \u2014 Why thoughts during meditation are normal 17:35 \u2014 The biggest reason people quit meditating 18:28 \u2014 There's no such thing as bad meditation 19:07 \u2014 What if you fall asleep during meditation? 20:25 \u2014 Should you breathe through your nose or mouth? 22:06 \u2014 The real benefits happen outside the meditation session 23:08 \u2014 Stress, health, and why meditation matters 24:33 \u2014 Morning and evening meditation bookends 27:24 \u2014 Letting go through breathwork 28:14 \u2014 Small daily pauses and cumulative gains 29:05 \u2014 Meditation doesn't have to look a certain way 30:14 \u2014 Breathing snacks and fat metabolism 30:54 \u2014 Try a 30-day meditation experiment 31:52 \u2014 Meditation in everyday moments 32:38 \u2014 Final challenge: where can you add a pause today? \ud83d\udcdd Transcript The transcript for this episode is available on our website: https:\/\/www.thefastingmethod.com\/podcasts\/ \ud83d\udc9b Community Support Join The Fasting Method Community for guidance, accountability, and coaching support: https:\/\/www.thefastingmethod.com\/community\/ \u2728 Partner Offer \ud83e\uddea Curious about Aeira? Learn more at drinkaeira.com and use the discount code podcast10 for 10% off Aeira products. \ud83d\udce3 Connect With Us Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fastingmethod\/ Facebook Page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheFastingMethod Facebook Group: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/obesitycodenetwork \u26a0\ufe0f Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any products or services purchased does not create a healthcare provider\u2013patient relationship. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ","author_name":"The Fasting Method Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thefastingmethod.com","html":"