Breathe & Refuel
Real recovery from constant stress
Your life is full, fast, and demanding, and lately it feels like it’s tipping from busy into overwhelming
Your mind is always tracking the next thing, tasks and responsibilities, and it’s starting to disrupt your sleep
You move quickly from one thing to the next and rarely pause, because slowing down doesn’t feel like an option
You’ve heard the term “fight-or-flight” and it feels familiar
Words like cortisol, adrenaline, or chronic stress sound less like theory and more like your daily reality
It’s frustrating to feel your body struggling to keep the same pace, so you rely on caffeine or constant multitasking just to get through the day.
You may recognize yourself in moments like these:
Real change doesn’t happen when stress disappears.
It happens in the moment your body learns to recover from it.
The space where you notice activation, shift your physiology in real time, and return to ease so stress doesn't linger.
When your Recovery Moment becomes stronger, everyday life begins to feel different.
I call this the Recovery Moment—
Your energy becomes more consistent, without needing to push through the day
You respond more calmly, instead of feeling reactive or overwhelmed
Your body feels more settled, even on busy days
Your mind feels quieter and less crowded
You feel less on edge and more able to handle what’s in front of you
How recovery becomes possible
Recovery begins when the body is given the right conditions to respond differently in the moment stress appears.
Through awareness, breath, and steady practice, the nervous system can learn a new response —
one that shortens stress activation and supports a faster return to regulation.
Stress is not a generic experience.
Each person has a distinct pattern that keeps the cycle in place. Real change comes from recognizing that pattern and practicing how to interrupt it until recovery becomes reliable in everyday life.
Stress isn’t the problem. Recovery is.
Many people already know helpful practices like yoga, meditation, or calming apps.
But in real life, stress builds during busy days, difficult conversations, and constant pressure —
and those tools often aren’t accessible in the exact moment they’re needed.
Relief tends to happen later, after the day is over, rather than during the moment stress first activates in our body.
Without regular practice that strengthens recovery itself, the nervous system stays stuck in urgency and tension, and the cycle quietly repeats.
Lasting change begins when recovery becomes available in the moment and grows stronger with practice.
Why recovery matters more than relief
As your Recovery Moment strengthens, you begin to notice:
This is the shift Breathe & Refuel is designed to support.
Start a Conversation
Breathe & Refuel is offered as one-on-one support, so your experience is fully personalized and responsive to what you’re navigating day to day.
Within sessions, we may work with:
- Coaching guidance to identify the patterns that keep stress cycling
- Building awareness of how tension and stress first show up in your body
- Practices that strengthen your Recovery Moment and your body’s ability to recover
- Integrating regulation into real-world pressure — work, conversations, deadlines, daily demands
The focus of this work is strengthening your body’s ability to recover in real time, so stress moves through instead of staying stuck.
What working together looks like.
Real change begins when recovery becomes reliable.
If you’re ready for support that helps your body recover more reliably, you’re welcome to begin with a simple conversation.
We’ll talk about what’s been feeling heavy, what you’ve already tried, and gently explore whether this work feels like the right next step for you.
“Stress is not just psychological. It is a whole-body process regulated by the nervous system.”
Breathe and Refuel Client
“What stood out most was how quickly my body responded. Instead of trying to think my way out of stress, my breath helped everything slow down. I felt calmer the rest of the day.”
Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD, Neuroscientist
Hi, I’m Stacey Cauvin.
I’m an ICF-certified coach and SOMA Breath® Instructor focused on stress recovery.
I work with people whose lives are full and demanding and who need a reliable way to recover that fits into real life.
Before I ever named it, I was living in what I now think of as survival energy.
On the outside, I was performing, productive, and keeping up with a fast-paced life.
Underneath, my body was running on adrenaline and cortisol.
I pushed through. I coped with the pressure.
But the stress kept building.
Over time, it began to show up everywhere — in restless sleep, tension in my relationships, and how hard even simple things started to feel.
As I began working with my own recovery, something became clear.
The problem wasn’t just stress itself.
My body wasn’t fully recovering from it.
Once I understood that, I could finally see a way forward.
You begin to recognize early stress signals and use breath and simple body-based practices to shift your state in the moment—without needing to step away from your day.
Real-Time Calm
You’re able to stay grounded through changing situations—physically, mentally, and emotionally—so calm, clear decisions remain available even under pressure.
Flexible, Steady Response
Your nervous system recovers more efficiently after activation. Over time, your body carries less strain, energy becomes more consistent, and everyday demands feel easier to meet.
A More Stable Foundation
As your system learns to settle more quickly after stress, your mind feels less crowded and it becomes easier to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting on autopilot.
Clearer Thinking Under Pressure
What begins to change as your Recovery Moment strengthens
My approach is practice-based and meets you where you are. We work with how the nervous system naturally recovers from stress so your body carries less strain and has more capacity for ease and energy.
Clients often notice their reactions soften, their thinking becomes clearer, and stress moves through instead of lingering.
A space where recovery becomes possible in real time
The goal is simple:
helping your body return to recovery instead of living in constant activation.
You’ll:
✔ Recognize your body’s stress signals earlier
✔ Use breath to help your system settle and regain focus
✔ Support more regulated responses under everyday pressure
✔ Protect your energy by reducing how much stress your body carries
✔ Build a steady foundation you can return to when life feels demanding
Learning how your body returns to recovery, so steadiness and clarity come more naturally.
What sessions are like
We translate what your body experiences in sessions into everyday life, so recovery becomes more familiar and easier to return to when stress arises.
Each session weaves together breath-led practices, physiology-informed awareness, and supportive guidance, helping your body recognize recovery and settle more naturally over time.
Yes. This work is designed for real life. The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to help your body recover more reliably so stress doesn’t accumulate or take as much of a toll.
Will this help if my life is still busy and stressful?
No. This work focuses on how the nervous system responds to stress and how it recovers. Rather than managing stress cognitively, we work with breathing patterns that influence physiological stress responses directly.
Is this just another stress technique?
Breathe & Refuel is a breath-led, body-based approach designed to support nervous system recovery from stress. Sessions focus on helping the body settle, recover more efficiently, and respond more steadily under everyday pressure.
What is Breathe & Refuel?
Frequently Asked Questions
This work uses guided breath practices, but it’s not traditional meditation. The focus is on how breathing patterns influence the nervous system and support recovery, rather than quieting the mind or observing thoughts.
Is this breathwork or meditation?
Some people notice shifts in how their body feels during or shortly after a session. More lasting changes usually develop with consistent practice, as the nervous system learns to recover more efficiently over time.
How quickly might I notice changes?
No experience is required. Sessions are designed to meet you where you are, using simple, guided practices that are accessible even if you’re new to breathwork or body-based work.
Do I need experience with breathwork or yoga?
Breathwork is generally safe for most people, but certain practices may not be appropriate if you are pregnant or have heart or respiratory conditions. Modifications are always available, and breath holds can be skipped when needed. If you have medical concerns, consult a healthcare professional before participating.
Is this safe for everyone?
Between-session practices are simple and optional. The focus is on helping you integrate recovery into daily life in realistic ways, rather than adding another routine you have to maintain perfectly.
Sessions are supportive and paced by your breath. Some practices may feel calming, others gently energizing. The overall goal is to help your body move out of stress activation and into recovery, without forcing or pushing.
What does a typical session feel like?
Do I need to practice between sessions?
No. Breathe & Refuel is a general wellness practice focused on stress recovery and nervous system support. It is not a substitute for medical care or mental health treatment.
Not exactly. While many people feel calmer, the focus is on helping the nervous system recover from stress more efficiently. This means stress responses don’t linger as long, and the body can return to steadiness more easily.
Is this about relaxing or calming down?
Is this therapy or medical treatment?
That’s very common. Sessions are designed to work with how your body responds in the moment, not how well you think you’re doing it. There’s no right or wrong way to experience the practices.
This work starts with the body rather than analysis or problem-solving. Instead of talking through stress, we work with breathing patterns and physiological cues that directly influence how the nervous system responds and recovers.
How is this different from talk-based approaches?
What if I have trouble slowing down?
What’s the science and is there evidence this actually works?
Breathing patterns directly influence the nervous system. Slower, rhythmic breathing and longer exhales can shift the body out of stress activation by changing vagal tone, heart rate variability, and the balance between sympathetic activation and parasympathetic recovery. Research also shows breath-led practices can reduce perceived stress and support regulation markers like HRV, especially with consistent practice. The goal here is not forcing calm, but training the body to recover from stress more efficiently.
How is This different from other breathwork I’ve tried?
We use rhythmic breathing, sound, and structured patterns to train the nervous system rather than simply calm it. The goal is not just relaxation, but building the body’s ability to move through stress and recover more efficiently.
Do I need to commit long-term to see results?
Some people notice changes quickly, but lasting benefits usually come from repeated practice. This is about training recovery, not fixing stress in one session.
Yes, I'm Ready
When your body can recover from stress, daily life begins to feel different.
This is an invitation to stop pushing through stress and begin supporting your body’s natural ability to recover.
