Networking Starts With You: Mastering Self-Care for Authentic Connections
Description
In this episode of the Network Build Grow Podcast, host Melissa Taylor and guest Rita Garnto explore a simple but powerful self-care practice that can make a huge difference in how you connect with others.
Called the “double double” (or physiological sigh), this 30-second breathing technique helps lower stress, calm your mind, and bring you back to the present moment. And when you’re calmer, you can show up more authentically in networking conversations, listen more deeply, and build stronger relationships.
🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why self-care is the foundation for great networking
- How the “double double” breathing technique resets your brain in 30 seconds
- Recognizing the hidden signs of stress that hurt your interactions
- Practical tips for bringing calm, confidence, and presence into every connection
Whether you’re walking into a room full of strangers, building client relationships, or nurturing your professional community, this episode will equip you with a simple tool to reduce stress and build authentic, lasting connections.
👉 Listen now and learn how to breathe your way to better networking.


















