Why do you say things you regret under stress?

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking…
“Why did I say that?”

You’re not alone.

And more importantly,
it’s not a lack of discipline.

It’s your brain.

In this week’s Delay the Binge Podcast, I sit down with Lissy Alden, founder of MYNDY, to break down what’s actually happening in your brain when stress spikes, and how to win the moment before stress wins you.

Because here’s the truth:

You don’t lose control because you don’t know better…
You lose control in the moment your brain shifts into survival mode.

And in that moment,
you’re not thinking, you’re reacting.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What cortisol and adrenaline actually do to your decision-making
• Why your “lower brain” reacts before you can think
• How to win the moment with one small written decision
• The power of writing to calm your nervous system
• Why tiny decisions build long-term change
• The Stop–Slow–Go framework for regulating stress
• How to work with your inner critic instead of fighting it
• Why maintenance is harder than motivation
• The neuroscience behind the pause

This conversation gives you something most people are missing:

Structure instead of shame.

Because you don’t need to start over.
You need a way to respond differently in the moment.

🎧 Early access (before public release):
Listen to the episode now

(Full audio will be available Thursday on Apple & Spotify)

🔗 Connect with Lissy Alden
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MYNDY_Mental_Fitness
Website: https://www.myndy.co/

🌿 Inside the Pause Reflection

The next time you feel that surge,
stress, frustration, urgency…

Pause and ask:

“What’s the next right move that supports me right now?”

Not the perfect move.
Not the big move.

Just the next one.

Share this with someone who needs it…

If this episode (or any of my content) has helped you, the best way to support it is simple:

Forward it. Share it. Pass it on.

Whether it’s:
• A short story from PJ Hamilton
• A podcast episode
• Or something that made you pause and think

You never know who might need it today.

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If this resonates, you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to keep repeating the same patterns.

More conversations like this → https://DelayTheBinge.com

Pam Dwyer
Bestselling Author | Speaker | Podcast Host
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personal care.