In this grounding and empowering episode of The School of Heritage, I’m joined by Heather Theisen-Gandara, the founder of Reignite Collective and breathwork practitioner who helps women navigate emotionally charged moments with clarity, presence, and strength. Together, we explore how learning to pause—rather than react—can completely transform the decisions we make during times of stress, conflict, and pressure. Heather shares practical tools rooted in mindfulness and intentional breathing that create space between trigger and response. We discuss how these simple yet powerful practices support emotional regulation, reduce overwhelm, and help women make calmer, wiser choices—especially during legal, financial, or deeply personal challenges. This episode is a reminder that power doesn’t always come from action. Sometimes, it comes from stillness—the pause that allows us to respond from clarity instead of fear, and from wisdom instead of impulse. Heather Theisen-Gandara Website: reignitecollective.com