May 21, 2026

Calm Confidence with Katharine Chestnut

Calm Confidence with Katharine Chestnut
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Season 2

Discover how to cultivate calm confidence and incorporate simple, effective self-care practices into even the busiest schedules. This episode features insights from mindfulness and meditation expert Katharine Chestnut on how small, consistent habits can lead to long-term stress reduction and greater emotional resilience.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The importance of recognizing moments of depletion amidst busy lives

  • Practical mindfulness techniques like breathwork and body scans you can do anywhere

  • How setting boundaries enhances self-care and professional effectiveness

  • The misconception that meditation needs to be perfect or silent

  • Ways to build calm confidence by pausing before reacting

  • The role of emotional regulation in managing stress and relationships

  • Creating a flexible self-care toolbox tailored to your needs

  • The long-term benefits of regular mindfulness and small daily practices

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Going Slow

04:04 Balancing Busy Lives with Mindfulness

06:57 Setting Boundaries for Self-Care

10:08 The Stigma of Busyness and Productivity

12:50 Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life

16:06 Emotional Regulation and Letting Go

18:58 The Importance of Mini Breaks

21:55 Understanding Emotional Responses

25:13 The Role of Mindfulness in Modern Life

27:18 Mindfulness and Body Awareness

33:40 Self-Care Strategies for Busy Professionals

39:21 Calm Confidence and Its Impact

46:37 Resources for Mindfulness and Journaling

51:36 NEWCHAPTER

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