Julie Sanford
Julie Sanford
Episode 122: How to Regain Your Calm in 3 Minutes or Less
Episode 122: How to Regain Your Calm in 3 Minutes or Less
Episode 122: How to Regain Your Calm in 3 Minutes or Less
Friday 13th March 2026
Learn how to regain your calm in just 3 minutes with practical steps for wives of alcoholics.
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Julie Sanford
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Introduce a simple 3-minute check-in to regain calm.
- Highlight the importance of pausing before reacting.
- Break down the check-in into breath, body awareness, and belief.
- Encourage practising the technique in less stressful situations.
- Emphasise that small moments of awareness can lead to big changes.
"You don't have to react right away. In fact, nine times out of ten, it's better if you don't."
Curious about how others regain their calm amidst chaos? This episode of 'Married to Addiction' provides a practical guide for wives dealing with an alcoholic husband. Host Julie Sanford introduces a straightforward 3-minute check-in technique designed to help you pause and respond intentionally rather than reacting emotionally. With a focus on calming your nervous system, Julie shares her personal experiences of emotional reactions and the impact they had on her relationship.
She highlights the importance of a small pause that can shift the direction of a conversation, potentially changing the dynamic between you and your husband. The episode breaks down the check-in into three simple steps: breath, body awareness, and belief. Each step offers a way to ground yourself and respond from a place of clarity. Julie also encourages practising this technique in less stressful situations to build familiarity, making it easier to apply when needed.
This episode is perfect for anyone looking for practical tools to manage their emotions and foster a more peaceful home environment. Remember, it's not about perfection; it's about creating small moments of awareness that can lead to significant changes. So, why not give it a try? Could this be the key to finding your calm in the storm?