The Mid-Afternoon Crash

Guided Practices for The Healing Circle by Dr. Ernesha Smith-West
S4
Aug 19, 2026
03:16

Episode notes

It happens around 2–4pm for most of us. The energy drops, the focus fades, and coffee stopped working an hour ago. This double-inhale sequence wakes the system up quickly and gently.

πŸ“š Healing Education Library β†’ Series 7: Body, Burnout & the Physical Self β€” Session 40: "Burnout Is Not a Badge and It's Not a Breakdown, It's a Message" β€” if this crash is happening daily, the session names what's underneath it and what your body is actually communicating.

πŸ“ Resource Vault β†’ RV-18: The Seven Types of Rest You're Not Getting β€” if afternoon energy crashes are consistent, this guide's self-assessment will help you identify which type of rest you're actually missing, because it's rarely physical.

πŸƒ Movement Library β†’ Embodied Movement Practices: A short Embodied Movement session after this breath can wake the body up in a sustainable way β€” more effective than the double inhale alone when the crash is deep.

Keywords

BREATHWORK: Energy