Radio Headspace
Radio Headspace
Headspace Studios
Why "Calm Down" Never Works
7 minutes Posted Jun 29, 2026 at 7:05 am.
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When someone comes to you frustrated or overwhelmed, it's easy to jump into fixing the problem. Today's episode offers a different approach: pause first and ask yourself, Does this person need a solution right now, or do they just need someone to listen?
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