How to Release Stress Your Body Has Been Holding Onto

Radio Headspace

Headspace Studios

Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2025

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Stress doesn’t just live in the mind — it shows up in the body, often as tight shoulders, shallow breathing, or constant tension we mistake for “just who we are.” In this episode, Dora reflects on her own experience of holding stress and shares gentle mindfulness practices to release it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:20.5	So a couple years ago, I was going through a really turbulent time in my work life.
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1:39.1	different story. I'd catch myself in the mirror and noticed my shoulders were practically at my ears. Tense, tight,
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