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Description

In this conversation, Susie Smith, a breathwork therapist, shares her journey into breathwork and its profound impact on trauma and mental health. She explains various types of breathwork, emphasising the importance of conscious connected breathwork as a self-healing modality. Susie discusses how breath awareness can help manage anxiety and the connection between breathing patterns and emotional states. She advocates for nervous system awareness in schools and corporate environments, highlighting the need for resilience and the importance of setting boundaries. The conversation underscores the significance of understanding one's emotional health and the role of breathwork in fostering well-being. In this conversation, Charlie Randell and Susie Smith delve into the evolving landscape of mental health awareness, the importance of community in healing, and the misconceptions surrounding breathwork. They discuss the stigma associated with mental health days, the necessity of creating safe spaces for emotional expression, and the growing acceptance of breathwork as a therapeutic practice, especially among men. The dialogue emphasises the need for emotional regulation, the impact of societal pressures on mental health, and the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions without judgment.

00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Healing Journeys

02:52 Understanding Breathwork: Types and Techniques

05:59 The Impact of Breathwork on Trauma and Mental Health

08:54 Breath Awareness: A Key to Managing Anxiety

11:59 The Connection Between Breathing Patterns and Emotions

14:55 Nervous System Awareness in Modern Society

17:54 The Role of Breathwork in Corporate Environments

21:00 Building Resilience Through Breathwork

24:04 The Importance of Saying No and Setting Boundaries

27:01 Corporate Wellness: The Need for Breathwork in High-Stress Industries

34:52 Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

39:09 The Importance of Community in Healing