Breathe Easy

Breathe Easy

by Kristen Naclerio
Self-Improvement
Season 4

A Gentle Reset: Calling My Energy Back to Myself

This week on Breathe Easy, I’m sharing a personal reflection on resetting — after realizing my energy had been spread too thin and that feeling judged was pulling me away from myself. In this episode, we explore: How judgment can quietly drain momentum What it means to call your energy back Why realignment often creates more clarity and movement And an invitation to reset together through community yoga ✨ Community Yoga Reset Class 📅 Sunday, February 1, 2026 ⏰ 7PM ET 📍 On Zoom 🔗 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CABAA2FAAFCCE9-61704376-breathe
S4 · E3
Jan 23, 2026
12:51

Creating Space: Putting the Phone Down

In this episode, I’m sharing how intentionally creating space in my evenings and mornings has helped me refocus my energy throughout the day. By putting my phone down at night and resisting the urge to reach for it first thing in the morning, I noticed how much mental noise I had been carrying without realizing it. I talk about using my iPad as a supportive tool for meditation — with all messaging apps and email disabled — and how this simple boundary has allowed me to begin and end my days with more presence and calm. As a result, my energy feels more grounded, my focus clearer, and my days more intentional. This shift showed up in real, tangible ways: I was able to record a yoga demo I had been putting off and even meal prep for the week — not from pressure, but from a place of steady, centered energy. This episode is a gentle reminder that creating space isn’t about restriction or perfection. It’s about protecting your energy so you can show up fully for what matters most.
S4 · E2
Jan 16, 2026
8:55

A Gentle Reset For 2026

The start of a new year often comes with pressure to do more, be more, and move faster. In this episode, I’m choosing a different approach. I reflect on earning my yoga certification, what that journey taught me about patience and integrity, and how Breathe Easy is evolving in 2026. This year is about grounded growth—building consistency without burnout and honoring ease as part of the process. If you’re craving a slower, more intentional reset, this episode is for you. If you are looking for more, please be sure to visit: Instagram: breatheeasy2024 Substack: Kristen's Substack
S4 · E1
Jan 9, 2026
20:24
Season 3

Energy is Currency: How You Spend It Shapes Your Days

In this episode of Breathe Easy, we’re reframing productivity through a gentler, more honest lens: your energy is currency. Some weeks ask more of us than others. Between caring for a family dog, attending doctor’s appointments, and managing everyday responsibilities, I’ve been reminded that even necessary tasks require energy — and how we spend that energy matters. I share how intentional planning and prioritizing my days has been critical in improving my outcomes and results — not by doing more, but by doing things in a way that supports my nervous system. From grocery shopping early to avoid overstimulation, to moving my body with Pilates while my energy is higher, to handling important tasks before turning inward and tending to my home, this shift has helped me feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded. This episode is an invitation to see your day as an energetic exchange — and to choose where you invest with care. Inside this episode: Why energy matters more than time How heavy weeks change your capacity Planning your day around energy, not pressure Recognizing emotional labor as real work Small shifts that create better flow and less burnout You don’t need a perfect schedule — just awareness. When you treat your energy as valuable currency, everything begins to move with more ease. Take what you need, leave the rest, and breathe easy. 🌿
S3 · E15
Dec 19, 2025
13:47

Nervous System Nourishment: The Soothing Episode

In this soft and grounding episode, we’re focusing on one thing: soothing your nervous system. If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, tired, or just craving a moment of peace, this is your invitation to slow down and settle into safety. I’m sharing the grounding nightly rituals that have been supporting me lately — from feet up the wall, to breathing practices, to warm sesame oil in the shower, cozy Ayurvedic lotion, and a little sage spray to close the day. These tiny moments have become signals to my body that it’s safe to soften. We’ll move through a short, guided soothing sequence that you can do anytime: ✨ soft exhale breath ✨ hand-to-heart grounding ✨ gentle neck + shoulder release ✨ mantra: “My body can rest now.” You’ll also get a handful of simple micro-resets you can use throughout the day when life feels busy or overwhelming. This episode is your reminder that calm isn’t forced — it’s allowed. Your body already knows the way back to peace. 🌿
S3 · E14
Dec 12, 2025
16:36

Flowing Forward: My Path to Certification & How You Can Finish Strong Too

In this episode, I share my journey through yoga teacher training, what I’m learning about flow, and how I’m preparing to submit my final certification assignment by December 21st. I also talk about what this milestone will mean for Breathe Easy and the new offerings it will allow me to share. You’ll also get simple, supportive tips for creating your own end-of-year wins—whether you’re working toward a big goal or just wanting to finish the year feeling grounded and accomplished. Topics in this episode: Lessons from yoga teacher training How teaching skills support my practice My path toward certification What’s next for Breathe Easy End-of-year goal setting + gentle motivation
S3 · E13
Dec 5, 2025
16:22

Week 3: Move to Melt Stress: How Gentle Movement Calms Energy

In this week’s episode of Breathe Easy, we explore how movement — even the softest, most subtle forms — can completely shift your energy, your nervous system, and your emotional state. Inspired by my experience at a sound bath this weekend, lying heart-open on two blocks with my mala beads in hand, I realized how deeply energy can move even when the body is still. Through breath, vibration, and gentle opening, the nervous system softened, my inner child felt held, and my scattered Vata energy began to settle. Together we explore: how movement communicates safety to the nervous system how it soothes the Shadow Child and helps the Sun Child emerge how Ayurvedic wisdom explains this through Vata energy how small, intentional rituals bring us closer to Eudaimonia — a state of alignment and flourishing This episode weaves mind, body, and energy into one message: Movement is medicine. Movement is reparenting. Movement is alignment. And movement can be as simple as opening your heart on two blocks, breathing with 108 beads, or letting sound vibration wash through you. You’ll leave with simple grounding practices to calm your energy, open your heart, and return to yourself — one gentle movement at a time.
S3 · E12
Nov 21, 2025
12:37

Week 2: Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Spirit — Ayurveda and Everyday Nutrition

This week, we’re diving into nourishment—beyond just food. In Week 2 of the Self Ritual Challenge, I explore the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, the science of life and balance. I’ll share what Ayurveda is all about, how understanding your dosha (your body-mind type) can help you eat and live more intentionally, and the simple foods I’ve been incorporating to stay grounded and energized. We’ll talk about what it means to nourish your body, mind, and spirit through conscious choices—whether that’s your morning breakfast, a quiet cup of tea, or the energy you invite into your space. Tune in to discover how aligning your nutrition and daily rituals with your unique dosha can transform your well-being from the inside out. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breatheeasy2024/ Substack 3o Day Challenge: https://kristennaclerio.substack.com/p/november-self-care-ritual-challenge?r=2n2r57
S3 · E11
Nov 13, 2025
11:56

Week 1: Ground + Cleanse — Creating Space to Breathe Easy

This week marks the beginning of the 30-Day Self Ritual Challenge, and we’re starting where all true transformation begins — by grounding and cleansing. In this episode, Kristen shares how to slow down, root into your body, and gently release what no longer serves you. Through simple rituals — like taking an intentional shower, putting on a face mask, or even taking a simple breath — you’ll begin to create room for calm, clarity, and renewal. This week is an invitation to come home to yourself, to trust your pace, and to breathe a little easier. Because Breathe Easy Living isn’t about doing more — it’s about being more present. Link to my Instagram and the 30 Day Self Ritual Challenge for Substack below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breatheeasy2024/ Substack: https://kristennaclerio.substack.com/p/november-self-care-ritual-challenge
S3 · E10
Nov 6, 2025
8:07

End of October Rituals: Returning to My Body

A cozy little reflection episode about the rituals that are holding me close as this month comes to a close — warmth, softness, breath, and the tiny daily choices that keep me rooted when life gets busy. From dry brushing with sesame oil to small-but-centering runs and gentle Pilates, this episode is a reminder that grounding doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful. Substack: https://kristennaclerio.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breatheeasy2024/
S3 · E9
Oct 30, 2025
9:19
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