When there’s a lot going on in your life, there’s often a lot going on in your head, too.
Here I explore how stress, expectations, and familiar ways of thinking shape our experiences at work and in everyday life. Through personal stories, coaching reflections, and practical breathwork, I share ways to quiet the mental noise, see things differently, and create space to figure out what you actually want.


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Reacting under stress can feel urgent. Here’s how to create space before you respond.

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You’re Exhausted. So Why Can’t You Sleep?

During the early months of the pandemic, something happened to ER nurses that most people never saw.  Not the part that made the news. Not the exhaustion on the surface. Anyone could see that. It was what happened when they got home. I was working at a local university at the school of nursing at […]

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You made it through the day. Back-to-back meetings, a difficult conversation, a deadline that came out of nowhere. You handled it. Now you’re home. You pour a glass of wine, put on Netflix, or  scroll social media. You’re doing everything to relax. So why is it that you still feel uneasy, still carry worry, and […]

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Early Signs of Stress at Work Most Professionals Miss

Most professionals miss the early signs of stress at work because they’re still performing. Here’s what those subtle shifts actually mean.

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Ever feel like your stress response is stuck “on”? Here’s what’s happening and how simple breathing practices can help you settle.

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Would I Go Back Into the Corporate World?

(I Used to Say No. Now It’s a Heck Ya!) My corporate friends can tell you… It used to be a hard no on going back. I’d say, “I would never go back, it sucked the life out of me. They always want more. They don’t care about your well-being and I am over the […]

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If you’ve been feeling tense, overloaded, or mentally scattered, it’s not you, it’s your body’s prediction system working overtime. One simple shift to clarity…

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Letting go of the “shoulds”

For years, I lived by the “shoulds.” I should be available for my family and friends.I should say yes to every opportunity.I should have it all figured out by now.I should be able to manage everything on my own. And on and on it went. Every “should” felt like a rule I had to follow […]

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Striving is something we’ve all been taught to do. From an early age, we’re told that success comes to those who push themselves, set ambitious goals, and never settle for less. Striving has its upside. It’s helped us grow, innovate, and make progress.

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Why You’re Successful but Miserable at Work

I’ve spoken with many professionals and a recurring theme has emerged in our conversations. They desire success, they’re driven, but they’re miserable.

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Hi there! I’m Stacey Cauvin.

I know what it’s like to be the person who usually figures things out, and then find yourself with questions you don’t have answers to.
Breathwork can help quiet the mental noise, giving us room to explore what’s keeping you stuck, see other possibilities, and figure out what you actually want.

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