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The Girl On The LeftBurnout, Breathwork & Police Wellness | Abbie WestgateAbbie is here to get real about what happens when the job you love starts chipping away at the person you are. As a first responder, she’s been in the trenches—burnout, trauma, and stress were part of the gig until they weren’t. In this unfiltered and heartfelt episode, Abbie opens up about hitting her breaking point and how she traded survival mode for a life of breathwork, balance, and badass reinvention.
Ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in the hustle? Are you holding it together on the outside while falling apart behi...
2025-01-1554 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.173 Transforming Stress and Trauma with Somatic Breathwork: Abbie Westgate's JourneySend a textWhat if you could transform your life by simply changing the way you breathe? Join us for a compelling conversation with Abbie Westgate, a former UK police sergeant who left behind the high-stress world of law enforcement to embrace the healing power of somatic breathwork. Abbie courageously shares her journey through stress, burnout, and trauma, leading to a serious illness that became the catalyst for her new path. Discover how Abbie's experiences as a first responder have uniquely equipped her to understand the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit, ultimately shaping her business...
2024-10-0952 min
The Jōrni PodcastEpisode 206 - Stress and Burnout Resiliency with Abbie WestgateAugust 23, 2024The Jōrni PodcastEpisode 206 - Stress and Burnout Resiliency with Abbie WestgateIn this episode, we delve into the critical topic of stress and burnout resiliency, exploring how personal and professional challenges can impact our mental health. Our guest shares her powerful story of facing overwhelming trauma and the journey towards rebuilding her life. Through her experiences, we uncover the importance of recognizing the signs of burnout and the steps we can take to foster resilience in the face of adversity.Join us as we discuss practical strategies for managing stress, b...
2024-08-2330 min
Snack A Little, Talk A LittleJust BreatheThe show starts with a mango chili drink along with chips with homemade tomatillo salsa! Then, Jana and Mark welcome Abbie Westgate to the show. Abbie is a former Police Seargent turned Somatic Breathwork Coach. Learn about Abbie's thoughts on Policing in the UK and the US.
And learn about the ways Abbie is helping front line workers heal mentally and emotionally.
2024-08-191h 05
E11evateEmbracing Emotional Intelligence and Breathwork with Abbie WestgateIn this episode, Kyle Goodknight and Abbie Westgate explore her journey from personal loss to a career in police work, highlighting the identity challenges first responders face. They discuss the varying support systems across police forces and the critical role of emotional intelligence in policing and mental health. The conversation delves into addressing mental health stigma, the importance of emotional regulation, and how embracing emotional intelligence can enhance decision-making and resilience. Abbie shares her transition to Healing Blue Hearts and the benefits of breathwork and alternative therapies for first responders. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Abbie and...
2024-07-2534 min
The Art of Badassery#68 Defying Uniformity: From Police Officer to Somatic Healer with Abbie WestgateWelcome back to The Art of Badassery, where we talk about living life on your terms, breaking free from the status quo, and unleashing your inner badass. In today's episode, we have a heart-to-heart with the incredible Abbie Westgate, a former UK police sergeant turned somatic healer, about her journey of overcoming fear, embracing authenticity, and supporting emergency responders. From the challenges of suppressing grief to finding strength in vulnerability, Abbie shares her powerful story of reclaiming her authenticity and inspiring others to do the same. Get ready for an enlightening discussion about somatic breathwork, navigating the police world...
2024-07-0151 min
Journey To LegacyAbbie Westgate - From Police Sergeant to Healer: How To Overcome Burnout with Somatic Practices | EP 74In this enlightening episode of Journey To Legacy, we sit down with Abbie Westgate, founder of Healing Blue Hearts.
Abbie shares her powerful story of transitioning from a UK police sergeant to a healer and somatic breathwork practitioner. After suffering from stress, burnout, and trauma, Abbie discovered the transformative power of somatic practices and the importance of working with the nervous system.
She now dedicates her life to guiding frontline workers to resilience using these same modalities.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
Transforming Trauma: Abbie...
2024-06-2434 min
Stories and StanzaFail With Me - Healing Power of SomaticsToday, we have the privilege of welcoming Abbie Westgate as our guest speaker. Abbie is a former UK police sergeant who served for six years.
She was incredibly passionate about her work and was promoted within three years, but fell seriously ill a year later from stress, burnout and trauma caused by events in her personal and professional life.
On her road to recovery, she discovered a completely different approach to healing than the one we were taught in the police - working with the body/somatics and the nervous system.
This became h...
2024-06-1933 min
Awakening NowHealing From The Past with Abbie WestgateSend me your thoughts in a Text MessageMeet Abbie Westgate. In this episode, Abbie shares her awakening story and the tools she used for healing from the past. She went from traumatic childhood experiences to recognising that she can heal and help others to heal too. Today she is a coach and she shares what she learned on the way to wholeness. She got very interested in using nervous system regulation technique, and powerful plant medicine. Abbie shares what she learned from the teacher plant Ayahuasca and how that changed her life. You can f...
2024-02-2852 min
You Are Not Your TraumaYou Are Not Your Trauma Season 3 | Episode 7: Transforming Trauma: Rebuilding Self through Somatic TherapyIn this episode, we tackle the intricate dance between the mind and body to explore how somatic therapy can help those grappling with past traumas.Our guest, Abbie Westgate, a former police officer whose personal and professional journey took an unexpected turn after confronting unresolved traumas. Now an advocate for somatic healing, Abbie’s story offers a raw, inspiring testament to the power of self-renewal and the pursuit of one’s mission.Topics discussed in this episode:Recognizing Turning PointsBuilding Resilience After SetbacksThe Science & Art of Somatic Therapy
2023-11-0236 min
Socialista PodcastEpisode 4: Daniel ParkToday on episode 4 of The Socialista Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with solo artist, Daniel Park. Daniel is known locally and globally for his covers and original music. He walks us through how he came to Las Vegas after traveling the West Coast performing live shows, and how his passion for traveling has led him to play in places like Australia, Singapore, Bali, ON TOP OF A MOUNTIAN (!!!), and of course almost daily here in Vegas. Listen to learn more about Daniel and his take on pursuing your passions.
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2018-01-2657 min