How to Be There When Someone Is Overwhelmed

How to Help Someone Calm Down: Co-Regulation with Friends and Family Have you ever sat with someone who was crying and felt pressure to find the right words? A scene in Ted Lasso reminded me that sometimes the most helpful thing we can offer is our steady presence. In this episode of Brave Moves , I talk about co-regulation: how a calm, responsive person can help someone feel supported while they’re overwhelmed. We’ll look at why advice can wait, how to ask what your friend or family member needs, and what it means to hold space while respecting your own limits. What you’ll hear: What co-regulation means in everyday life Why we often rush to fix someone else’s feelings Simple ways to offer support when someone is upset Why asking “Would you like me to sit with you?” can be more useful than guessing How to recognize when you need support, too Your Brave Move: The next time someone you care about is upset, pause before offering a solution. Ask what would help, and if they want company, give them time to feel what they’re feeling. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Why Isn't This Working? QUIZ Get $150 off your FACTOR Meal Plan . Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to ex...