

The Story Your Brain Tells You When Under Threat
Breathe and Lead by Lena Hill
S2 · E4
Feb 6, 2026
08:18
Episode notes
In this episode, we explore how the brain creates stories when the nervous system is under threat and why those stories can feel so convincing in moments of stress. Through a brief neuroscience-informed explanation and a gentle guided practice, listeners are invited to relate to their thoughts as signals shaped by state, rather than fixed truths.
Hosted by Lena Gwendolyn
Produced by Near Mint Productions
Music by Patrick Simon Music
Keywords
mindfulness
leadership
self improvement
breathwork
fear
affirmations
meditation
awareness
body awareness
nervous system regulation
neuroplasticity
neuroscience podcast
resilience
capacity
stories