Dr. Mira built this course for you. It isn't about suppressing feelings — it's about reading them, responding to them, and building habits that keep you steady through real New York City days.
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Before Dawn
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Module 1 — What emotional regulation really means
Foundations: A plain-language definition: reading your feelings and choosing your next step.
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Module 2 — Emotions are data, not orders
Foundations: How to listen to a feeling without letting it drive the car.
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Module 3 — The feelings wheel in everyday words
Foundations: Simple names for emotions so you don't have to guess.
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Module 4 — Why 'good' and 'bad' feelings are incomplete
Foundations: Every emotion has a job; the goal is understanding, not judgment.
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Module 5 — Your window of tolerance
Foundations: The zone where you can think, learn, and stay safe — and how to widen it.
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Module 6 — What dysregulation feels like
Foundations: Overwhelm, shutdown, and the signals that tell you which one is happening.
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Module 7 — Triggers vs. causes
Foundations: Why a small moment can feel huge, and how to trace it back.
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Module 8 — The pause between stimulus and response
Foundations: That tiny gap is where all your power lives.
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Module 9 — Naming it to tame it
Foundations: Why saying 'I am anxious' out loud can lower the volume.
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Module 10 — Self-compassion first
Foundations: You are not broken for having big feelings.
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Module 11 — Regulation as a safety skill
Foundations: Why staying calm helps you cross the street, take the subway, and handle conflict.
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Module 12 — Your personal emotion map
Foundations: A one-page worksheet for tracking your common feelings and early signs.
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Module 13 — The body scan in under a minute
Body Awareness: A quick way to notice tension, temperature, and breath.
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Module 14 — Breathing as a remote control
Body Awareness: How exhaling longer than you inhale signals safety to your nervous system.
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Module 15 — Box breathing, step by step
Body Awareness: In for four, hold for four, out for four, hold for four — anywhere.
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Module 16 — Grounding through your feet
Body Awareness: A standing exercise for when the world feels too fast.
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Module 17 — The 5-4-3-2-1 senses check
Body Awareness: Use sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste to come back to now.
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Module 18 — Noticing heat and tension
Body Awareness: Anger and anxiety often start in the chest, neck, or jaw.
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Module 19 — Shaking it off — literally
Body Awareness: Why animals shake after stress, and why humans can too.
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Module 20 — Cold water reset
Body Awareness: How splashing cool water on your face can slow a racing heart.
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Module 21 — Stretching to shift state
Body Awareness: Three gentle movements that tell your body the danger is past.
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Module 22 — Paced walking on the sidewalk
Body Awareness: Using city blocks as a rhythm for breathing and calming.
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Module 23 — Hand on heart, hand on belly
Body Awareness: A portable self-soothe you can do on a subway platform.
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Module 24 — When your body freezes
Body Awareness: Understanding shutdown and how to thaw it safely.
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Module 25 — Thoughts are not facts
Mind & Thoughts: How to step back from a worrying story without fighting it.
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Module 26 — The catastrophizing trap
Mind & Thoughts: What to do when your brain jumps straight to the worst ending.
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Module 27 — Probability check
Mind & Thoughts: A quick question: how likely is this really?
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Module 28 — The 'and' instead of 'but' reframe
Mind & Thoughts: I am scared and I can still take the next step.
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Module 29 — Self-talk that helps
Mind & Thoughts: What would Dr. Mira say to you right now?
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Module 30 — Defusing from unhelpful thoughts
Mind & Thoughts: Letting a thought pass by like a train car instead of climbing inside.
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Module 31 — The 10-minute rule
Mind & Thoughts: If it still matters in ten minutes, you can decide then.
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Module 32 — Values over urges
Mind & Thoughts: Choosing what matters to you even when a feeling is loud.
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Module 33 — Problem-solving vs. worrying
Mind & Thoughts: Worry loops. Problem-solving has a first step.
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Module 34 — Making a mental parking lot
Mind & Thoughts: How to set aside a thought without ignoring it forever.
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Module 35 — The STOP skill
Mind & Thoughts: Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed with awareness.
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Module 36 — Wise mind in daily life
Mind & Thoughts: Balancing emotion and reason to make a grounded choice.
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Module 37 — Boundaries are kindness
Relationships: How limits keep relationships healthy.
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Module 38 — Saying no without a long explanation
Relationships: Short scripts for real moments.
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Module 39 — Asking for help on the street
Relationships: How to pick one person and give them a clear job.
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Module 40 — Dealing with criticism
Relationships: Separating feedback from your worth as a person.
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Module 41 — When someone else's feelings flood you
Relationships: How to stay in your own emotional lane.
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Module 42 — Empathy without absorbing
Relationships: Caring about someone without carrying their stress.
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Module 43 — Repair after a hard moment
Relationships: A simple apology and reset that works for adults.
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Module 44 — Finding your support team
Relationships: Who are the people you can text or call when it gets heavy?
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Module 45 — Safe people vs. unsafe people
Relationships: Red flags, green flags, and trusting your gut.
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Module 46 — Conflict without contempt
Relationships: Disagreeing while still respecting the other person.
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Module 47 — Listening to understand
Relationships: The difference between waiting to talk and truly hearing.
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Module 48 — Love and limits together
Relationships: You can care about someone and still have boundaries.
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Module 49 — Building a morning check-in
Daily Practice: One question to ask yourself before leaving the house.
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Module 50 — A regulation toolkit you can carry
Daily Practice: Five portable skills for subway platforms, sidewalks, and crowded stores.
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Module 51 — Spotting your personal warning signs
Daily Practice: The early flags that tell you regulation is slipping.
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Module 52 — Making a plan before the trigger
Daily Practice: What will you do when you feel overwhelmed on the train?
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Module 53 — The recovery routine
Daily Practice: What to do in the hour after a hard moment.
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Module 54 — Sleep and emotional steadiness
Daily Practice: Why rest makes everything else easier.
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Module 55 — Food, movement, and mood
Daily Practice: Basic body care as a regulation strategy.
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Module 56 — Tracking progress without perfection
Daily Practice: Small wins count more than streaks.
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Module 57 — Dr. Mira's favorite one-minute reset
Daily Practice: A quick sequence for when you need to come back to center.
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Module 58 — Regulation in crowded places
Daily Practice: Using anchors when the city gets too loud or too close.
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Module 59 — Celebrating the work you've done
Daily Practice: Why recognizing progress matters for your brain.
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Module 60 — Graduation: your personal regulation plan
Daily Practice: Writing the plan you'll keep using after the 60 lessons.
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