Podcasts about Breathwork

Start your day with affirmations designed to bring you back to the present moment and remind you of your strength, worth, and purpose. Listen to "Affirmations To Help You Through Your Day" anytime you need it. If this episode was helpful and you want to leave a tip, simply go to AffirmationPod.com/TipJarThe sister episode to this one is Episode 371 Breathwork and Affirmations to Start Your Day https://AffirmationPod.com/BreathworkToStartYourDayThinking of one-on-one coaching?Looking to change your mindset and empower yourself to a better you?Sign up for an affirmations coaching session and let's get to work at AffirmationPod.com/Coaching WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 593 Morning Motivation AffirmationPod.com/MorningMotivation Episode 575 Stillness in the Morning AffirmationPod.com/StillnessInTheMorning Episode 570 Brighter Mornings AffirmationPod.com/BrighterMornings    Episode 558 Before You Start Your Day AffirmationPod.com/BeforeYouStartYourDay Episode 439 A Positive Mind in the Morning AffirmationPod.com/PositiveMindInTheMorning Episode 236 Empowering Affirmations to Start Your Day AffirmationPod.com/EmpoweringMorning Episode 32 Morning Affirmations AffirmationPod.com/Morning LISTENER LOVE

What becomes possible when we stop demanding that every moment lead somewhere predictable?In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the neurodivergent nuance of play as a powerful state of openness, learning and nervous-system flexibility.For many neurodivergent adults, life can become tightly organised around prediction, responsibility and holding everything together. Play offers a different atmosphere. The outcome remains open. Mistakes become information. The body is given permission to experiment without needing to perform.Drawing on ideas from Dr Andrew Huberman, movement specialist Ido Portal and basketball great Kobe Bryant, Ashley explores play as low-stakes possibility, active softness and a doorway into neuroplasticity. She reflects on the healing power of silliness, the surprising intelligence of the subconscious, the freedom of being misunderstood without abandoning yourself - and one deeply judgemental little plushie toy dog.This week's Bite-Sized Buddhism considers the balance between strings held too tightly and too loosely, while Microdosing Meaning invites you to make one ordinary moment just five per cent more playful.The episode closes with Wild and Wise, a guided visualisation bringing together the part of you that creates safety and the part that remains willing to explore, laugh and be surprised.Perhaps play is what happens when wisdom creates enough safety for wildness to come alive.The eight-week From Mask to Map group coaching cohort begins on 15 September and is limited to ten people. Details are available at integrativeiom.co.uk.Our Sponsors:

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most important education a child could receive isn't found in a textbook... but within themselves?In this profoundly inspiring episode of Self Reflection Podcast, host Lira Ndifon sits down with Andre, founder of Inner City Bliss, for a conversation that challenges the way we think about education, mental health, parenting, and community healing.As anxiety, depression, loneliness, and emotional burnout continue to rise among young people, one question becomes impossible to ignore:Are we preparing children for success... or simply teaching them how to survive?Drawing from his own journey growing up in a deeply segregated neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Andre reflects on how his early experiences shaped his understanding of trauma, resilience, and the urgent need for emotional healing. His story isn't just about overcoming adversity—it's about transforming pain into purpose.Through Inner City Bliss, Andre has dedicated his life to helping children and families reconnect with themselves through mindfulness, movement, nature, meditation, breathwork, and emotional awareness. His mission is simple yet revolutionary: equip the next generation with the inner tools needed to navigate life's challenges long before crisis arrives.Together, Lira and Andre explore why so many schools prepare children academically while overlooking emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and mental well-being—the very skills that shape how we experience every aspect of life.This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing doesn't begin in adulthood.It begins with the environments we create, the conversations we encourage, and the emotional habits we model every day.Inside This Episode:Why anxiety among young people continues to riseThe hidden effects of generational and inherited traumaHow parents unknowingly pass emotional patterns to their childrenWhy mindfulness and meditation belong in our schoolsThe connection between nature, movement, and emotional well-beingHelping children regulate emotions instead of suppressing themThe responsibility of parents, educators, and community leadersHow social media shapes mental health and emotional identityWhy helpers must first become healers themselvesBuilding communities rooted in resilience, compassion, and hopeAt its heart, Self Reflection Podcast continues its mission of tackling mental health and some of the most poignant issues facing our communities. This episode reminds us that true transformation begins from the inside out—and that healing one child has the power to change an entire generation.If you're a parent, educator, mentor, community leader, or simply someone committed to becoming the healthiest version of yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired to rethink what it truly means to nurture the next generation.Because when we teach children how to understand their minds, regulate their emotions, and care for themselves, we don't just improve individual lives—we strengthen entire communities.The future isn't built only by what children learn. It's shaped by how deeply they learn to know themselves.

You Can Trust the Direction Your Heart Is Pulling You — Your Quiet Moment EP290Have you ever felt a pull toward something you could not explain? A direction that did not make sense on paper but felt undeniable in your chest?In this episode, we explore the quiet compass that lives beneath all the noise — the one that speaks in sensation, not logic. We talk about why the heart's direction rarely agrees with the timeline everyone else has given you, why evidence arrives after the step rather than before, and why the people who ended up in lives that fit them like a second skin were terrified the whole way through.Tonight's affirmations:• I trust the direction my heart is pulling me. Even when the path is unclear, I am moving toward something real.• I do not need to understand the whole journey to take the next step. My feet know what my mind refuses to believe.• The pull I feel is not confusion. It is calling. And I am allowed to answer it.• I release the need for everyone to understand my choices. My life is not a committee project.• I have always had a compass. I am learning to read it again.• The direction my heart wants is not dangerous. It is mine. And it has been waiting long enough.SHOW NOTES:In this episode, we talk about the difference between a compass and a map, why your gut feeling is not anxiety wearing a costume, and how to start listening to the direction that has been whispering beneath the noise for years.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Opening: The sound water makes when it finds the lowest point03:00 — Settling In: When was the last time you made a decision that did not make sense?06:00 — The Heart's Compass: Why direction arrives before evidence09:00 — Fear and Faith: The people who followed their pull were terrified10:30 — Breathwork: 4-7-8 breathing11:30 — Affirmations and ClosingHOST:Your Quiet Moment is a nightly podcast of gentle encouragement and guided breathwork. Each episode is designed to meet you exactly where you are — no performance, no pressure, just a few minutes of quiet that belong to you.TOPICS:self-trust, inner compass, following your heart, intuition, personal growth, self-compassion, guided breathwork, evening meditationIf this episode found you at the right moment, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you are looking for something a little different tonight — maybe something darker, more atmospheric — check out Dark Stories To Make You Sleep Podcast, a collection of dark ambient sounds and eerie narratives that wrap around you like fog.DISCLAIMER:This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed professional or crisis hotline.#YourQuietMoment #SelfTrust #InnerCompass #GuidedBreathwork #EveningMeditation #GentleEncouragement #TrustYourself #YouCanHeal #SelfCompassionDISCLAIMER

You Can Trust the Direction Your Heart Is Pulling You — Your Quiet Moment EP290 Have you ever felt a pull toward something you could not explain? A direction that did not make sense on paper but felt undeniable in your chest? In this episode, we explore the quiet compass that lives beneath all the noise — the one that speaks in sensation, not logic. We talk about why the heart's direction rarely agrees with the timeline everyone else has given you, why evidence arrives after the step rather than before, and why the people who ended up in lives that fit them like a second skin were terrified the whole way through. Tonight's affirmations: • I trust the direction my heart is pulling me. Even when the path is unclear, I am moving toward something real. • I do not need to understand the whole journey to take the next step. My feet know what my mind refuses to believe. • The pull I feel is not confusion. It is calling. And I am allowed to answer it. • I release the need for everyone to understand my choices. My life is not a committee project. • I have always had a compass. I am learning to read it again. • The direction my heart wants is not dangerous. It is mine. And it has been waiting long enough. SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we talk about the difference between a compass and a map, why your gut feeling is not anxiety wearing a costume, and how to start listening to the direction that has been whispering beneath the noise for years. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Opening: The sound water makes when it finds the lowest point 03:00 — Settling In: When was the last time you made a decision that did not make sense? 06:00 — The Heart's Compass: Why direction arrives before evidence 09:00 — Fear and Faith: The people who followed their pull were terrified 10:30 — Breathwork: 4-7-8 breathing 11:30 — Affirmations and Closing HOST: Your Quiet Moment is a nightly podcast of gentle encouragement and guided breathwork. Each episode is designed to meet you exactly where you are — no performance, no pressure, just a few minutes of quiet that belong to you. TOPICS: self-trust, inner compass, following your heart, intuition, personal growth, self-compassion, guided breathwork, evening meditation If this episode found you at the right moment, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you are looking for something a little different tonight — maybe something darker, more atmospheric — check out Dark Stories To Make You Sleep Podcast, a collection of dark ambient sounds and eerie narratives that wrap around you like fog. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed professional or crisis hotline. #YourQuietMoment #SelfTrust #InnerCompass #GuidedBreathwork #EveningMeditation #GentleEncouragement #TrustYourself #YouCanHeal #SelfCompassionDISCLAIMER

What if healing begins with a single breath?In Episode 4 of Emotions & Healing, Dr. Michelle Greenwell welcomes Kate Montgomery, HHP, ND, and Denise Cambiotti, HCD, CIH BioEW, as they explore the Metal Element through the wisdom of the Five Element Theory, Touch for Health, and the BioEnergetic Wellness Formula.The Lung and Large Intestine meridians teach us the importance of breathing deeply, processing grief, establishing healthy boundaries, and letting go of what no longer supports our wellbeing. When the Metal Element is balanced, we experience clarity, inspiration, and the ability to move forward with greater ease. When it is challenged, we may hold onto sadness, regret, guilt, or find ourselves resisting the changes life is asking us to embrace.Together we explore:

# You Can Give Yourself Permission to Just Be## SummaryIn today's episode, we explore the radical act of giving yourself permission to simply exist — without guilt, without productivity demands, and without the constant pressure to achieve. As your big sibling in this quiet moment, I want to remind you that rest is not earned. You are valuable simply because you are. Together, we'll breathe through this truth and plant it firmly in your heart.## Affirmations- I am worthy of rest, simply because I exist.- I release the need to be constantly productive.- I give myself permission to just be.- I am enough, just as I am.- Rest is a necessary and beautiful part of life.## Timestamps- 00:00 — Opening- 01:30 — Settling In- 03:00 — The Theme (Part 1)- 04:45 — The Theme (Part 2)- 05:45 — Breathwork- 06:45 — Affirmations- 07:00 — Closing## Tags#YourQuietMoment #SelfCompassion #PermissionToRest #InnerPeace #GuiltFreeRest #SelfWorth #Mindfulness #Breathwork #DailyAffirmations #WellnessDISCLAIMER

# You Can Honor What You Overcame## DescriptionToday we're talking about something that a lot of us carry without ever naming it — the weight of what we've been through. Not to relive it, but to finally honor it. To acknowledge that the person you were before the hard thing was real, and that who you are now was shaped by what you survived.You don't have to prove your healing to anyone. You don't have to show anyone how far you've come. But you do owe yourself the kindness of recognizing that you're still here — and that matters more than you might believe.This episode offers gentle reminders that your story is valid, that your pain has purpose, and that the version of you who made it through was braver than you give yourself credit for.## Affirmations- I honor what I have overcome.- I give myself permission to acknowledge my own strength.- My healing does not require anyone's approval.- I am still here, and that is enough.- I release the need to minimize my own experience.- I choose to see my journey with kindness.- I am not defined by what happened to me — but by how I kept going.## Timestamps- 00:00 — Opening- 01:30 — Settling In- 03:00 — The Theme- 05:00 — Breathwork- 06:00 — Affirmations- 07:00 — Closing## Hashtags#SelfCompassion #HealingJourney #Overcoming #HonorYourStory #MentalHealth #YouAreEnough #GentleGuidance #InnerPeace #SelfKindness #PodcastDISCLAIMER

# YQM EP262: You Can Celebrate Your Growth## Episode TitleYou Can Celebrate Your Growth## Episode SummaryToday we are talking about something that a lot of us are surprisingly bad at — celebrating ourselves. Not in a boastful way, but the quiet, honest act of acknowledging how far you have actually come. We explore the quiet, invisible kind of growth that does not always get a standing ovation, and how those small differences between who you were and who you are right now are worth honoring.## ThemeGrowth, self-celebration, acknowledging progress, pride, self-compassion, how far you have come## Affirmations- I celebrate the quiet progress I have made, even if it looked different than I expected.- I am allowed to feel proud of myself without waiting for someone else to give me permission.- I honor the small steps that add up to real, lasting change.- I do not have to be finished growing to appreciate how far I have come.- I choose to see my growth with kindness instead of criticism.- I am proud of myself for showing up, even on the days when it was hard.- I release the need to minimize my progress to make others feel comfortable.- I celebrate my courage to keep trying, even after setbacks.- I am grateful for the person I am becoming, even if I am not there yet.- I celebrate my growth because it is real, and it matters, and I earned it.## Timestamps- 0:00 — Opening- 1:30 — Settling In- 2:45 — The Theme- 5:30 — Breathwork- 6:15 — Affirmations- 7:30 — Closing## Hashtags#YourQuietMoment #SelfGrowth #SelfCelebration #PersonalGrowth #SelfCompassion #ProgressNotPerfection #GentleGuidance #DailyAffirmations #Mindfulness #SelfLove #GrowthMindset #InnerPeace #QuietMoment #PodcastForSelfCareDISCLAIMER

EP278: You Don't Have to Be Whole to Be Worthy What if worthiness was never something you had to earn? In this episode, we explore the quiet lie that you need to be "fixed" before you deserve love, rest, and belonging. Through stories of real people learning to make peace with their broken pieces, we discover that worthiness is not a reward for wholeness — it is the ground you stand on while you figure out what whole even means.

EP278: You Don't Have to Be Whole to Be Worthy What if worthiness was never something you had to earn? In this episode, we explore the quiet lie that you need to be "fixed" before you deserve love, rest, and belonging. Through stories of real people learning to make peace with their broken pieces, we discover that worthiness is not a reward for wholeness — it is the ground you stand on while you figure out what whole even means.

EP279: You Can Be Soft Without Being Weak What if softness is not the opposite of strength, but its deepest expression? In this episode, we explore the quiet courage it takes to stay open in a world that rewards armor. Through the story of a man who built his identity around being unbreakable — and the moment his daughter asked him why he never cries — we discover that tenderness is not a liability. It is the bravest thing about us.

YQM EP280: You Can Start Over Without Starting from Scratch You are not too old, too late, or too far gone to begin again. Starting over does not mean erasing everything that came before — it means building from where you are, with every lesson, every scar, and every hard-won bit of wisdom you have gathered along the way. In this episode, we explore the quiet courage it takes to change direction, the myth that starting over means starting from nothing, and why the life you want is not behind you — it is in front of you, waiting for you to take the next step. Whether you are considering a career change, leaving a relationship that no longer fits, or simply giving yourself permission to evolve, this episode is a gentle reminder: you have shelves full of experience. You are not starting from scratch. You are starting from a very full place. ✦ Affirmations in this episode: • I am not defined by my past • I give myself permission to change • Every step I take forward is valid • I do not need to have everything figured out • My history is not a limitation — it is a foundation • I am brave enough to honor myself • I am not too old, too late, or too far gone ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 — Opening 02:00 — Settling In 04:00 — The Theme 08:30 — Breathwork 11:00 — Affirmations 13:00 — Closing #YourQuietMoment #StartingOver #SelfCompassion #NewBeginnings #YouAreNotTooLate #FreshStart #GrowthMindset #HealingJourney #SelfForgiveness #InnerPeaceDISCLAIMER

YQM EP283: You Can Be Kind to Yourself While You're Still Figuring It OutWelcome back to Your Quiet Moment. Tonight we explore the quiet pressure of feeling behind — the voice that tells you everyone else has it figured out while you are still guessing. You are not behind. You are on your own path, and you do not need to have all the answers to deserve your own kindness.What you'll experience in this episode:• A reflection on the man who carries a running tally of everything he has not done yet• The truth about why the feeling of "being behind" always comes from within• A story of a woman who thought she wasted a year — and found herself in it• A gentle practice of self-compassion for the moments when you feel lostAffirmations in this episode:— I am doing better than I think I am.— I am allowed to not have it all figured out.— My timeline is mine, and it does not need to match anyone else's.— I am growing, even when I cannot see it.— I deserve my own kindness, especially when I am struggling.— I am not behind. I am on my own path.— I release the need to rush toward some imagined finish line.— I am allowed to rest while I am still becoming.— My worth is not determined by my productivity.— I am enough, exactly as I am, in this very moment.Breathwork included. Find a comfortable position and let us breathe together.#YourQuietMoment #SelfCompassion #YouAreEnough #SelfCare #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #Affirmations #InnerPeace #HealingJourney #PodcastDISCLAIMER

# You Can Allow Yourself to Be Exactly Where You Are## Episode SummaryIn this episode of Your Quiet Moment, we explore the radical permission to be exactly where you are — without judgment, without pressure, and without the exhausting need to have everything figured out. If you have ever felt behind, lost, or like you should be further along by now, this episode is for you.## Key ThemeYou are not falling behind. You are a work in progress, and that is exactly how it should be.## Affirmations- I allow myself to be exactly where I am without judgment.- My current chapter does not mean I am falling behind. It means I am human.- I do not have to have everything figured out to deserve this moment.- I am allowed to be a work in progress and still be worthy of peace.- Where I am right now is exactly where I need to be to get to where I am going.- I release the pressure to be further along than I am.- I honor my journey, even the parts that feel uncertain.- I am allowed to be imperfect and still completely enough.- I choose to stop running from this moment and start being in it.- I am right where I need to be. And that is enough.## Timestamps- 00:00 — Opening- 01:00 — Settling In- 02:30 — The Theme- 04:00 — Breathwork- 05:00 — Affirmations- 06:00 — Closing## Show Tags#YourQuietMoment #SelfCompassion #Gentleness #MentalPeace #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #AllowYourselfDISCLAIMER

What becomes possible when we stop demanding that every moment lead somewhere predictable?In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the neurodivergent nuance of play as a powerful state of openness, learning and nervous-system flexibility.For many neurodivergent adults, life can become tightly organised around prediction, responsibility and holding everything together. Play offers a different atmosphere. The outcome remains open. Mistakes become information. The body is given permission to experiment without needing to perform.Drawing on ideas from Dr Andrew Huberman, movement specialist Ido Portal and basketball great Kobe Bryant, Ashley explores play as low-stakes possibility, active softness and a doorway into neuroplasticity. She reflects on the healing power of silliness, the surprising intelligence of the subconscious, the freedom of being misunderstood without abandoning yourself - and one deeply judgemental little plushie toy dog.This week's Bite-Sized Buddhism considers the balance between strings held too tightly and too loosely, while Microdosing Meaning invites you to make one ordinary moment just five per cent more playful.The episode closes with Wild and Wise, a guided visualisation bringing together the part of you that creates safety and the part that remains willing to explore, laugh and be surprised.Perhaps play is what happens when wisdom creates enough safety for wildness to come alive.The eight-week From Mask to Map group coaching cohort begins on 15 September and is limited to ten people. Details are available at integrativeiom.co.uk.Our Sponsors:

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/nickpodcast In this episode, you'll get a practical, plain-language tour of breathwork with Nick Sweeney, a breathwork coach who rebuilt his body with breath after a college bike accident left him unable to walk. You'll learn his Vortex Breath and the Fibonacci counting behind it, why slow breathing is really cardiovascular training that may predict how long you live, how to pair breath with fascia and mobility work, his routines for better sleep and for combining sauna, breath, and cold safely, where he lands on the cold plunge debate, why the air you breathe matters as much as how you breathe, and his "Billions Will Breathe" mission to get a million (and eventually a billion) people breathing in sync. Nick is the founder of Coherence, a breathwork app that trains your nervous system to improve deep and REM sleep, HRV, and stress resilience. After doctors told him his skiing career was over, he went from unable to walk to competing at U.S. Nationals within a year using breathwork, cold, and nervous system work, and today he leads a global movement to have people breathe together as one. Want to breathe in sync with people around the world? You can grab Nick's Coherence app here and use code BEN30 for four weeks free. Episode Sponsors: Tecton Ketones: Bioidentical D-beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), the same ketone your body makes in ketosis, for clean cognitive support and stable energy with no conversion step. Visit tectonketones.com/ben and use code BEN for 16% off your first order. Quantum Upgrade: Research shows the Quantum Upgrade increased ATP production in human cells by 20 to 25%. Unlock a 15-day free trial with code BEN15 at quantumupgrade.io. Our Place: Say goodbye to forever chemicals in your kitchen. Go to fromourplace.com/ben and enter code BEN at checkout for 10% off sitewide. BON CHARGE: A holistic wellness brand whose products help you sleep better, recover faster, balance hormones, and reduce inflammation. Go to boncharge.com/GREENFIELD and use code GREENFIELD to save 15%. Dr. Murray Natural Products – ThymoQuin®: A clinically researched black seed oil that supports healthy cortisol levels and resilience to everyday stress. Visit doctormurray.com/ben and use code BEN25 for 25% off all Dr. Murray Natural Products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Is a Game Lior Pozin built AutoDS into a company with more than 200 employees and over $20M ARR before its acquisition by Fiverr. Listening to him, it's hard to shake the feeling that AutoDS was never the destination. It was simply another level in the game. The kid who questioned everything Long before AutoDS, before SaaS, before startups, Lior was already looking at the world differently. His father locked his computer as punishment. He learned how to unlock it. He wanted to buy a phone online. He discovered the exact same phone was being resold for more money. So he sold it himself-without ever owning inventory. At 14, he wasn't asking what he was supposed to do. He was asking: "What's the game?" And then: "Let's just try." Gamifying life One sentence quietly explains almost every decision he makes. "I look at life as a game." It's not a motivational slogan. It's a framework. Games have rules. Rules can be learned. Sometimes they can even be bent. When eBay suspended his account, he didn't see failure. He saw another move - open another account. When people warned him something wouldn't work, he didn't hear a verdict. He heard another hypothesis to test. That mindset dramatically changes the emotional cost of entrepreneurship. Failure becomes feedback. Risk becomes calculated. And trying becomes more important than being right. The question that removes fear Throughout the conversation, Lior comes back to one exercise over and over. "What's the worst case?" Not as positive thinking. As practical thinking. What's the actual downside? Will I lose an account? Waste a year? Need another job? Once he answers that honestly, fear loses much of its power. Because most imagined catastrophes turn out to be survivable. That question became one of his most useful entrepreneurial tools. The investment that compounds the most One of the most interesting moments in the conversation has nothing to do with AutoDS. It's the way Lior treats personal development. Every week he protects time with almost religious discipline. Executive coach. Personal coach. Therapist. Reading. Meditation. Breathwork. Sports. Those hours are non-negotiable. His reasoning is remarkably simple: “If I elevate myself, the business will elevate too”. Many founders invest first in their company. Lior invests first in the founder running it. Building the founder like a product Lior recently created something unusual: A personal brand book. Not because he wants nicer colors or better social media posts. Because he believes founders deserve the same strategic clarity as companies. He wants every piece of content, every interview and eventually even his AI assistant to reflect the same person. Not an optimized version. The real one. What stays after this episode: Lior doesn't describe entrepreneurship as courage. He describes it as a way of looking at the world. A constant habit of questioning assumptions. Of asking "What's the worst that can happen?" Of refusing to believe that someone else gets to build the future simply because they started first. Maybe that's why "life is a game" resonates so strongly throughout the conversation. Not because games are easy. But because games are meant to be played. And the people who keep playing long enough eventually discover that most of the limits they believed in were rules they never had to accept in the first place.

What if the biggest breakthroughs in mental health have nothing to do with chemicals—and everything to do with electricity? In this fascinating conversation, Darin sits down with psychophysiology and brain mapping specialist Rebecca Bassam to explore the electrical nature of the human brain. After surviving multiple traumatic brain injuries herself, Rebecca dedicated her life to understanding how brainwave patterns influence everything from ADHD and anxiety to depression, PTSD, focus, emotional regulation, and peak performance. Together they discuss why traditional mental health often overlooks the brain itself, how brain mapping identifies dysfunctional patterns, why social media instantly pushes us into fight-or-flight, and the promising future of personalized neurotechnology using microcurrent, neurofeedback, biofeedback, light therapy, and frequency-based interventions. If you've ever wondered whether your brain can truly heal, this episode offers an entirely new perspective on what's possible. What You'll Learn Why mental health should begin with measuring the brain How brain mapping identifies patterns behind ADHD, anxiety, and depression The surprising electrical nature of brain function Why traumatic brain injuries often go undiagnosed for years How microcurrent therapy differs from electroshock therapy What brainwave frequencies reveal about focus, stress, and emotional regulation How chronic stress physically changes the brain Why scrolling social media activates your fight-or-flight response How breathing, neurofeedback, and light therapy can retrain the nervous system Why the brain remains capable of healing throughout life Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:35 – Introduction to Rebecca Bassam 00:02:53 – From traumatic brain injuries to brain mapping 00:06:06 – What psychophysiology actually measures 00:08:49 – Rebecca's own brain injury journey 00:11:57 – ADHD as a measurable brain pattern—not a character flaw 00:15:03 – Why your brain can be fast and slow simultaneously 00:18:54 – What brainwaves reveal about focus, anxiety, and stress 00:19:57 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:21:54 – How head injuries change the brain 00:27:17 – Why the brain is fundamentally electrical 00:29:48 – Electroshock vs. modern microcurrent therapy 00:34:15 – Recovering from depression after traumatic brain injury 00:36:35 – Stress, physiology, and why your brain gets hijacked 00:38:21 – Hope for healing through brain mapping 00:40:49 – Can difficult life experiences physically reshape your brain? 00:44:28 – Breaking unhealthy neurological patterns 00:46:30 – Microcurrent, magnetic therapy, and red light therapy 00:48:11 – What social media is doing to your brain in real time 00:55:18 – Breathwork as an instant nervous system reset 01:00:14 – Practical ways to optimize your brain every day 01:05:48 – The future of personalized brain health 01:09:32 – Final thoughts and hope for healing     Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.       Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Rebecca Bassham Website: edgeneurofitness.com Instagram:: @becthebraincoach   Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Your brain is not fixed. It's constantly adapting to every injury, experience, emotion, and habit. Once you understand the electrical patterns driving your thoughts and behaviors, you can begin retraining your brain toward greater health, resilience, focus, and freedom."*    

Ex-Special Forces commando Tim Thomas on why elite soldiers break — and the 10 minutes a day that fix every exhausted man. From down under, Tim joins Ted Phaeton on The Modern Man Podcast to unpack the Performance Pyramid, the Two Golden 5-Minute Windows, and the warfare tactic he learned in Afghanistan that maps directly to how modern men are burning themselves out.   Tim served with Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan, competed as a pro MMA fighter, survived PTSD, and has spent the last decade in the veteran recovery space. He's the founder of Breathwork in Bed (an app, a method, and a movement), author of Fight, Flight, Feel, and has raised over $1M for veteran mental health research. His message is simple — most men are trying to fix their life while exhausted. Fix the sleep first, everything else follows.   In this conversation: the Performance Pyramid (outcomes → actions → rest/recovery/healing art forms — and why most men build only the top two), the bow-and-arrow reframe for rest days ("bow days"), self-worth as our real center of gravity, how pain transforms into loneliness and isolation and what breaks it, the "energetic millionaire" metaphor, Tim's own path through the crushing weight of defeat, and the tactical spine — the 5 minutes before sleep + 5 minutes upon waking that determine the shape of your entire day. Plus: why breath outranks thinking, why the presence of oxygen is the absence of disease, and Tim's invitation to Ted (and to you) — the Breathwork in Bed 28-day challenge.   Chapters: 00:00 Elite soldiers break — not from lack of strength, from lack of recovery 01:42 Welcome brother — Ted's intro 02:12 The performance question no training manual prepares you for 02:55 The 20s vs. the rest of your life  03:15 The Performance Pyramid (outcomes → actions → rest)  05:22 Warfare tactic — attack the enemy's sleep, better than a bullet 05:53 Our center of gravity is self-worth  08:16 Ted on peace in the home  10:36 The bow-and-arrow reframe — bow days over rest days  14:02 Solitude vs. isolation  16:38 The danger age for men — 38 to 42  17:20 Tim's veteran suicide-prevention work — 40 lives in one year  21:23 The Noble Knights + the isolation break  23:14 The question that changes everything — how many other people? 26:04 The firefighter story — the problem wasn't my own  27:33 The Energetic Millionaire metaphor  30:37 The research on sleep + testosterone + performance  32:51 Speaking to the stubborn version of yourself  35:31 The pyramid vs. pyramid — the competitor's edge  38:24 THE TWO GOLDEN 5-MINUTE WINDOWS  40:41 Breath outranks thinking 42:30 What the breath work actually looks like  45:22 Sleep is the soil from which everything grows 46:27 The Breathwork in Bed 28-day challenge  49:13 The crushing weight of defeat — Tim's vision  51:25 Ted's recap   Connect with Tim Thomas: Breathwork in Bed app: Search "Breathwork in Bed" in your app store — 28-day free trial Book: Fight, Flight, Feel Web: breathworkinbed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed

A BBC News article about an ADHD employment tribunal sparks a wider conversation about what it means to be neurodivergent at work.Jordan and Simon discuss reasonable adjustments, why communication differences are often misunderstood, and whether employers are keeping up with growing awareness of ADHD and autism. They also explore the difficult question many neurodivergent people now face: should you disclose your diagnosis during the hiring process, or could honesty work against you?BBC News Article: ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workersOur Sponsors:

Curious about your own biological age? You can take the same GlycanAge test I did in this episode and save with our exclusive 10% discount using the link below. https://glycanage.com/shop?discount=TADBIn this episode, I sit down with Nicolina Lauc, co-founder of GlycanAge, to explore what your biological age can reveal about your health, stress levels and future longevity.We discuss why some people age faster than others, how chronic stress changes the body, my own GlycanAge results, and the simple habits that may help you live a longer, healthier life.If you're interested in longevity, stress, breathwork or optimising your health, you'll enjoy this conversation.00:00 Why Your Real Age Isn't Your Birthday00:55 Meet GlycanAge & Biological Age Testing05:17 What Is Inflammation, Really?07:00 Are Telomeres Actually the Best Age Test?11:12 What Speeds Up Biological Age?13:19 ADHD, Stress & Living Longer18:19 Mike's GlycanAge Test Results23:48 What Your Glycan Results Really Mean28:37 Sleep, Stress & VO₂ Max32:28 The Biggest Things That Slow Ageing36:54 Health Anxiety & Biohacking40:39 Childhood Trauma & Biological Age44:33 Breathwork, PTSD & Healing47:42 Can Breathing Slow Ageing?52:41 Nature, EMFs & Modern Living54:48 Blue Zones & Why Some People Live Longer1:01:40 Is Lung Capacity the Best Predictor of Longevity?1:02:42 The Best Anti-Inflammatory Diet1:07:36 PTSD, Hypervigilance & Sleep1:11:44 How to Get Your Biological Age Tested1:13:39 Final Thoughts

Neurodivergent emotional health meets breathwork in this refreshingly honest episode. Jimmy welcomes back Tim Thomas, founder of Breathwork in Bed, to explore how sensory-friendly sleep practices and authentic connection help autistic adults navigate chronic pain and burnout recovery—all wrapped in sarcasm and real talk about what actually works.Takeaways:Jimmy Clare emphasizes the importance of embracing uniqueness and being proud of it, which is a recurring theme in his podcast.The podcast discusses the idea that AI, despite its promises of efficiency, often leads to frustration and doesn't replace human creativity.Listeners are encouraged to ask questions about their health and medications to better understand their choices, which can lead to improved well-being.Tim Thomas shares his experiences with breathwork and how it can significantly impact sleep quality and mental clarity, showing its potential benefits.Jimmy reflects on his struggles with chronic migraines and how finding the right medication changed his life for the better, underscoring the importance of treatment.The conversation highlights the absurdities of modern healthcare systems, particularly how they often complicate rather than facilitate patient care.Links referenced in this episode:breathworkinbedCompanies mentioned in this episode:Breathwork in BedSupport the Show: Shop CFG Merch and CrazyFitnessGuy Elite Podcast access (the mall): https://info.crazyfitnessguy.com/mallJoin exclusive content on Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook-starsBuy Me a Virtual Smoothie and other ways to support CrazyFitnessGuy: https://bit.ly/support-CFGLeave a Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help others discover the show: https://www.crazyfitnessguy.com/reviews/Stay Connected: CrazyFitnessGuy Main Site: https://info.crazyfitnessguy.com/cfgJimmy's Site: https://info.crazyfitnessguy.com/jimmyOther Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Episode Promos and Promo Codes: https://info.crazyfitnessguy.com/promosMessage CFG via PodMatch if you want to be on the show: https://bit.ly/message-cfg-podmatchSponsors: Check out our sponsors: https://www.crazyfitnessguy.com/sponsors/Fitness Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. Consult a healthcare professional before making any health or fitness changes.

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In our first Reddit Stories episode, Jordan and Simon discuss four real-life neurodivergent dilemmas shared by the online community. They begin with a heartfelt post from a 16-year-old worried he's "becoming an incel" after years of rejection and social isolation, exploring autism, rejection sensitivity, masking and why school can feel so overwhelming. They also discuss why so many people with ADHD struggle to finish video games despite genuinely wanting to, before unpacking a workplace story about someone being mocked for their special interest—and why accepting people's passions matters more than we often realise. Finally, they explore a refreshing first date between two neurodivergent adults and discuss authenticity, relationships and finding people who truly understand you.The stories discussed in this episode are public Reddit posts. Titles may be shortened for readability, and all opinions expressed are those of the original posters.• I'm Becoming An Incel, Help! https://reddit.com/...• How Do You Actually Finish Games with ADHD? https://reddit.com/...• AITA for Telling My Co-worker I'm Tired of Hearing About Her Nerdy Obsession? https://reddit.com/...• I Went on a Date with a Neurodivergent Guy https://reddit.com/...Our Sponsors:

Jon Paul Crimi is a Breathwork pioneer known for his zero filter East Coast edge and his ability to make deep transformation practical, powerful, and accessible. With more than a decade and a half of experience, he has helped redefine modern Breathwork by stripping away the overly mystical tone and replacing it with grounded, results driven work that speaks to skeptics, leaders, and everyday people alike. Originally from Boston, Jon Paul moved to Los Angeles in his early twenties and quickly became one of the most sought after celebrity trainers and sobriety coaches in the country. He worked with Oscar and Grammy winners, Olympic gold medalists, top studio executives, and industry leaders. It was through his dear friend Matthew Perry that Jon Paul was first introduced to Breathwork. The experience was profound and life altering. He immersed himself in the practice, developed his own distinct style, and soon began selling out classes across Los Angeles. Jon Paul's work focuses on emotional regulation, resilience, and trauma integration. Participants often describe their first experience as feeling like decades of therapy without saying a word. His ability to combine intensity, humor, and psychological depth has made him especially effective with entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, and those navigating major life transitions. Jon Paul has worked with major companies including Nike and LinkedIn, bringing Breathwork into corporate environments through customized workshops and retreats. He has also led in person and online teacher training certifications, mentoring the next generation of facilitators. His work has been featured at the HEAL Hay House Summit and recognized by major media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, LA Magazine, Good Morning America, and numerous international podcasts. Jon Paul's clientele ranges from CEOs and founders to professional athletes and award winning artists. Leaders often seek him out for his no nonsense delivery and measurable impact. He believes Breathwork should not be reserved for the spiritual elite but made accessible to anyone willing to do the work. Now based in Bend, Oregon with his wife and two children, Jon Paul continues his mission to bring Breathwork into the mainstream and help people move from rock bottom to mastery using the most overlooked tool they already possess: their breath.  https://breathewithjp.com/ Come take an online Breathwork class with Jon Paul. Even if you think Breathwork isn't for you, or you're skeptical about online classes, you need to be willing to try something different to see a different result in your life. Keep an open mind. People who do it call it the most transformational experience they've ever had—like 20 years of therapy without saying a word https://www.instagram.com/jonpaulcrimi/

#239 - Joshua Church's life starts with a shock: his lung collapses right after birth. What follows is years of injuries, surgeries, chronic pain, and a quiet belief that takes root early, “Maybe I'm broken.” When that story hardens, it doesn't just shape how he moves through sports and school. It shapes what he thinks his future can be.We talk through the rock bottom moment that forces a change, and the surprisingly simple first step that cracks the door open: an invitation to yoga. From there, Joshua walks us into the deeper work that transforms his health and mindset, including breath work, nervous system regulation, and cold water immersion. He explains how breath can shift us from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest, why cold exposure is really a practice for stress tolerance, and how the mantra “I am strong, I'm healthy, I'm capable” becomes a tool for rewiring identity in real time.We also go beyond the body. Joshua shares what faith looks like when life falls apart, including the rise and fall of his ice bath company, and why he believes surrender can be a form of strength. If you're curious about breathwork benefits, cold plunge benefits, mindset shifts, or healing from chronic pain and self-doubt, this conversation is both practical and deeply human.Subscribe for more stories like this, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a rating or review if the message lands. What's one belief you're ready to let go of?To learn more about Joshua Church and his book, Cosmic Breadcrumbs, you can check out his website www.joshuadeanchurch.com or check him out on Instagram @joshuadeanchurch.To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeXploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure. 

A BBC News article about an ADHD employment tribunal sparks a wider conversation about what it means to be neurodivergent at work.Jordan and Simon discuss reasonable adjustments, why communication differences are often misunderstood, and whether employers are keeping up with growing awareness of ADHD and autism. They also explore the difficult question many neurodivergent people now face: should you disclose your diagnosis during the hiring process, or could honesty work against you?BBC News Article: ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workersOur Sponsors:

In this episode of The Breaking Free Podcast, I sit down with health educator and root-cause practitioner Jordan Davey for a deep dive into what it really means to reclaim your health in today's world. Jordan shares his remarkable journey from a lifestyle centred around partying and sport to dedicating his life to understanding psychology, neuroscience, functional medicine, and the true foundations of human health. Together, Jordan and I unpack why so many people are struggling with anxiety, fatigue, chronic illness, and burnout. Also, why simply treating symptoms often isn't enough. The conversation explores how gut health, nutrition, hydration, sunlight, movement, sleep, stress, and our modern environment all influence physical and mental wellbeing. Jordan also shares practical strategies for regulating the nervous system, including breathwork, grounding, inner child work, and building healthier daily habits. We discuss societal pressures around alcohol, the stigma surrounding mental health, the importance of questioning conventional approaches, and why taking ownership of your health has never been more important. In this episode you'll learn: The root causes behind anxiety and chronic illness. The gut-brain connection explained. Why sunlight, movement and nature matter. Functional medicine and whole-body health. Breathwork and nervous system regulation. The role of nutrition and hydration. Breaking free from unhealthy social conditioning. Building resilience physically, mentally and emotionally. Supplements and supporting optimal health. Creating sustainable habits for long-term wellbeing. Whether you're beginning your health journey or looking to optimise every aspect of your wellbeing, this episode offers practical insights to help you build a healthier, more resilient life. Thank you for listening and watching wherever in the world you are.  Jump on BonCharge and grab yourself some protection  from wifi, 5G, blue/red light and so much more… At the Checkout Use Code “Nath22” to receive 15% off. Connect With Jordan Davey: Website: jordandavey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan_davey/ Skool: https://www.skool.com/organicoptimisation/about Connect With Me (Nathan Francis Coach/Mentor)  Substack: https://substack.com/@nathanfrancis Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OSS.Health.Mind Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nath.francis69 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfrancis222?_t=8iKxXw8R2ee&_r=1 Telegram: https://t.me/nathf94   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrancis__/ Email me anytime: nathanselfsabotage@gmail.com The Breaking Free Podcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fHxmfbFZwyZPIcOrjw3Hf?si=q42PtUR4Qeu8SvUuWDMrpw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-free-podcast/id1657951151 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nathanfrancis__?si=df69YA7zK-CUeG8-    

In this episode, I sit down with nervous system expert Jonny Miller to explore how emotional regulation shapes our relationships, health, parenting, and overall well being. Jonny shares the deeply personal story that led him into this work after the loss of his fiancée, and explains why avoiding emotions often creates more suffering than allowing yourself to feel them.  Together, we discuss emotional debt, grief, somatic awareness, breathwork, nervous system regulation, parenting under stress, and practical tools for building resilience. You'll learn why emotions are meant to move through the body, how to recognize signs of dysregulation, and simple practices that can help you respond with more calm, presence, and connection. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do you regulate your nervous system? → What is emotional debt? → Can breathwork reduce anxiety? → Why do we avoid difficult emotions? → How do you process grief in a healthy way? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:01:51 - Nervous System Mastery→ 00:04:05 - Suicide + Grief→ 00:13:21 - Feel Your Feelings→ 00:14:56 - Defining Emotions→ 00:16:45 - Mental Loops→ 00:18:53 - Nervous System Regulation→ 00:22:42 - Psychosomatic Response→ 00:28:01 - Traumatic Birth→ 00:31:22 - Emotional Hygiene→ 00:32:49 - Breathwork + Co-Regulation→ 00:38:47 - Exercise + Mental Health→ 00:43:48 - Beginner Emotional Regulation→ 00:45:47 - Different Types of Breathwork→ 00:47:15 - Breathwork Tutorial→ 00:50:21 - Intention Setting→ 00:52:22 - Reactive Nervous System→ 00:54:36 - Parenting + Emotional Regulation→ 00:57:37 - Gratitude + Unpleasant Emotions→ 01:00:46 - Fear of Death→ 01:04:20 - The Pressures of Entrepreneurship→ 01:09:29 - Goal Setting→ 01:13:43 - Clarified Desire→ 01:16:26 - Root Wants + Needs→ 01:19:39 - Decreasing Tension→ 01:23:46 - Watching Your Kids Struggle→ 01:25:11 - Closing Thoughts Further Listening:  → Why You Feel Stuck: Trauma Patterns, Self-Worth + Nervous System Healing Show Links: → Free nervous system assessment | https://nsmastery.com/assessment  → Protocols for self-regulation | https://protocolcards.com/  Check Out: → X | https://x.com/jonnym1ller?lang=en → LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnym1ller/%E2%81%A0 → Website: ⁠https://www.jonnymiller.co/⁠ → Course: ⁠https://nsmastery.com/lenny⁠ → Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@JonnyMiller Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Did anyone else start summer with good intentions and then suddenly realize things felt a little chaotic? Between camps, vacations, changing schedules, kids being home more often, and trying to juggle work, family, and self-care, summer can quickly become overwhelming. While many of us crave structure, the reality is that summer rarely follows a perfectly organized schedule. The good news? Your nervous system doesn't need perfection. It needs predictability. In this episode, Dr. Des shares practical ways to create more regulation, connection, and enjoyment during the summer months without relying on rigid routines or unrealistic expectations. We'll discuss why summer can feel dysregulating, how flexible rhythms can support both parents and children, and simple ways to create more calm and fun in everyday life. In This Episode, We Explore: ☀️ Why summer can feel surprisingly overwhelming ☀️ How changes in routine impact the nervous system ☀️ The difference between rigid schedules and flexible rhythms ☀️ Why predictability helps children and adults feel more regulated ☀️ How overstimulation and mental load affect moms ☀️ Simple "anchor points" that can bring more calm to your day ☀️ The connection between nervous system regulation and pelvic floor health ☀️ Why fun, play, and connection matter for overall well-being ☀️ Practical ways to support yourself during a busy season Why This Matters When life feels chaotic, our bodies often respond by holding more tension, breathing more shallowly, sleeping less, and feeling more overwhelmed. This can impact everything from energy levels and stress management to pelvic floor symptoms and overall health. Creating small moments of predictability and connection can help support both physical and emotional well-being throughout the summer months. The Big Takeaway Your family doesn't need a perfect summer. They need a connected, present, and regulated version of you. Instead of chasing the perfect schedule, focus on creating simple rhythms that support your nervous system and leave room for spontaneity, fun, and meaningful connection.

When you need a reminder that you're connected to more than your Wi-Fi, press play.It's easy to feel isolated when life gets busy or overwhelming, but the truth is we're connected in more ways than we can imagine.In this guided meditation, you'll use your breath, visualization, and the grounding image of a tree to reconnect with yourself, the earth beneath you, and the people and living things that share this world with you.Together we'll slow down, breathe deeply, grow strong roots, and remember that even when you feel alone… you're part of something much bigger.Send us Fan MailWe Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor th...

When you heal, you must first have a breakdown to have a break through. In breath work, a powerful healing modality, there is a saying, "feeling is healing" and if you don't feel, you don't heal. In this episode Jinelle shares the powerful experience of a breath work journey. Here is the link to sign up for Healing On The Water:https://thesistersrising.mykajabi.com/healing-on-the-water-eventJoin us in person on July 30th for healing, meditation and breath work! Rise up, never give up! Love, The Sisters Rising

In our first Reddit Stories episode, Jordan and Simon discuss four real-life neurodivergent dilemmas shared by the online community. They begin with a heartfelt post from a 16-year-old worried he's "becoming an incel" after years of rejection and social isolation, exploring autism, rejection sensitivity, masking and why school can feel so overwhelming. They also discuss why so many people with ADHD struggle to finish video games despite genuinely wanting to, before unpacking a workplace story about someone being mocked for their special interest—and why accepting people's passions matters more than we often realise. Finally, they explore a refreshing first date between two neurodivergent adults and discuss authenticity, relationships and finding people who truly understand you.The stories discussed in this episode are public Reddit posts. Titles may be shortened for readability, and all opinions expressed are those of the original posters.• I'm Becoming An Incel, Help! https://reddit.com/...• How Do You Actually Finish Games with ADHD? https://reddit.com/...• AITA for Telling My Co-worker I'm Tired of Hearing About Her Nerdy Obsession? https://reddit.com/...• I Went on a Date with a Neurodivergent Guy https://reddit.com/...Our Sponsors:

Gut Health, Food Sensitivities, and Functional Medicine: Dr. Kate Davis on Looking for Root Causes In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier talks with fellow chiropractor and functional medicine doctor Dr. Kate Davis about gut health, food sensitivities, stress, the brain-gut connection, and the search for root causes when symptoms do not have easy answers. Dr. Kate shares her personal health journey with chronic digestive issues, including constipation, bloating, reflux, fatigue, food sensitivities, and her eventual move into functional medicine. Stephanie and Dr. Kate also discuss the vagus nerve, nervous system regulation, breathwork, chiropractic, acupuncture, food quality, processed foods, seed oils, sleep, stress, and why listeners should be cautious about trying detoxes or cleanses without appropriate professional guidance. This conversation includes Dr. Kate's personal experiences and clinical perspective, including discussion of parasite testing, detox protocols, mold, and functional medicine lab work. These topics can be complex and should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. This episode is educational and is not a substitute for medical care, diagnosis, or individualized treatment. If you are experiencing ongoing digestive symptoms, unexplained weight changes, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, or other health concerns, please work with a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin a parasite cleanse, detox protocol, supplement regimen, or major treatment change based on podcast content alone. Listener Offer Lemongrove Oil: Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ In This Episode Dr. Kate's personal gut health journey Constipation, bloating, reflux, and food sensitivities The brain-gut connection and vagus nerve How stress can affect digestion and healing Food quality, organic produce, and whole foods Gluten, dairy, leaky gut, and inflammation Seed oils and processed foods Why detoxes and cleanses should be approached carefully Drainage pathways and functional medicine testing Chiropractic, acupuncture, breathwork, grounding, sunlight, and sleep Dr. Kate's podcast, Unconventional Medicine Learn More About Dr. Kate Davis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkatedavis/ Podcast, Unconventional Medicine: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/unconventional-medicine/id1877186375 Website: https://drkatedavis.com/home YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDavis Conversations with a Chiropractor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Episode Disclaimer 01:48 Meet Dr. Kate Davis 02:24 Dr. Kate's Personal Gut Health Journey 03:32 The Brain-Gut Connection 05:07 Vagus Nerve, Constipation, and Gut Function 06:55 Gastroparesis and Searching for Answers 08:42 Symptoms Return and Functional Medicine Support 12:14 Childhood Symptoms, Stress, and Food Sensitivities 14:19 Gluten, Dairy, Leaky Gut, and Healing Over Time 17:36 Why Online Cleanses Can Be Risky 19:07 Food Quality, Organic Produce, and Whole Foods 23:56 Seed Oils and Processed Foods 27:44 What It Looks Like to Work With Dr. Kate 30:46 Testing, Drainage Pathways, and Detox Safety 33:36 Stress, Chiropractic, and the Nervous System 35:14 Grounding, Sunlight, Sleep, and Circadian Rhythm 37:30 Breathwork for Stress Regulation 39:32 Dr. Kate's Podcast, Unconventional Medicine 41:51 Brain Function and the Gut Connection 43:42 How to Find Dr. Kate 45:24 Final Thoughts

Topic: Walking Your Way to Vitality Dr. Jacques MoraMarco, OMD, DAOM, LAc and Dr. Yun Kim, EdD, DAOM, LAc are experts in Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrative wellness. Together, they combine decades of clinical experience with a modern approach to health, blending walking, breathwork, and mindfulness into simple, effective practices. Their work empowers individuals—especially midlife and older adults—to improve vitality, reduce stress, and build sustainable daily wellness habits. How walking, breathwork, and mindfulness can transform daily health, increase energy, and support longevity—without intense workouts or complicated routines.   CONTACT - BOOK:   Walking Your Way to Vitality: Integrating Walking, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Into Your Daily Exercise https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Your-Way-Vitality-Integrating/dp/1510784713/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KZPAMF1DOTZD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oc5xyhcaKOVA9Qnl8fRfeo7KnytP8HN3B1_kb9g5VGbGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.P6IuTHwXn_CPlb1WyXF62874yQafqydrHH0qcIK_q24&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jacques+MoraMarco&qid=1785189550&sprefix=jacques+moramarco%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1  

Recorded live in front of clients at Camelback Recovery's outpatient addiction treatment center in Scottsdale, Arizona, this episode of I Love Being Sober brings host Tim Westbrook together with Michael Roviello, U.S. Navy veteran, certified Wim Hof Method instructor, and co-founder of Optimyze, a natural wellness company with four locations across the Phoenix Valley.Michael grew up in a rough part of Queens, New York, where blackout drinking and drugs were normal by his early teens. At 20, a Navy recruiter found him day-drinking in a Long Island bar and offered him a way out: helicopter search and rescue. Michael went on to fly combat search and rescue missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, deploying on the first aircraft carrier in the war zone after 9/11. But he came home carrying more than he realized: PTSD, severe insomnia, crippling anxiety, chronic pain from a cervical spine injury, and a drinking habit the military culture had only reinforced.After emergency spinal fusion surgery, a growing dependence on pain pills, and a surgeon telling him a second surgery was the only option, Michael drew a line: nothing from a pharmacy. In this conversation, he shares what happened next, from the Landmark Forum and Dr. John Sarno's mind-body work to plant medicine ceremonies in Brazil and Peru, the Wim Hof Method, and the daily cold plunge and breathwork practice that has kept him off pain medication, out of pain clinics, and away from a second surgery since 2012.Tim and Michael dig into the science of cold water therapy: nervous system regulation, the norepinephrine and dopamine response, why the ice bath is a trust exercise, and how to use the suggestible theta brainwave state for mantras and affirmations. They also cover the single most underrated recovery tool Michael ever used: learning to say no, changing his environment, and letting the wrong people leave his life. The episode closes with live audience Q&A from Camelback Recovery outpatient clients on insomnia, restless leg syndrome, cold plunge timing, sauna for sleep, and nasal breathing.Whether you are navigating recovery from drugs and alcohol in Phoenix, Scottsdale, or anywhere in Arizona, or you are looking for natural tools to manage anxiety, chronic pain, trauma, or sleep issues in sobriety, this conversation is a masterclass in healing from the inside out.Connect with Michael Roviello: Instagram @michael_roviello | Optimyze on Instagram @optimyze.me | OPTIMYZE.me | Optimyze locations in Arcadia, North Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe | Jungle Rhythms wellness festival, August 1 at Mountain Shadows ResortLearn more about Camelback Recovery: CamelbackRecovery.com | Sober living and outpatient addiction treatment in Phoenix and Scottsdale, ArizonaClick Here for more information about Camelback Recovery

There's one childhood question that's secretly running your whole adult life. Aaron Doughty asks it straight: who did you have to be as a kid to receive Mom or Dad's love? Whoever that was became the role you're still performing, the pattern you keep mistaking for your identity. Aaron built a YouTube following of over a million people teaching exactly this kind of subconscious pattern work, and in this conversation he walks through his SHIFT framework for breaking free of people pleasing, self reliance, and the need to be liked. You'll hear why the dark side of people pleasing is buried anger, why setting a boundary can make you look like the bad guy before it makes you free, and why someone else's tension was never actually your job to manage. Aaron also opens up about losing his mom, the message she sent him two hours before she died, and what he now believes real freedom actually feels like. Aaron's Instagram Aaron's YouTube Aaron's Facebook Join The Shift Academy In this episode you will: Learn the SHIFT framework for breaking the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck  Discover why people pleasing is a childhood survival strategy, not a personality trait Recognize the difference between healing someone and enabling them Overcome the fear of being disliked or misunderstood Build a new relationship to boundaries, tension, and authentic expression For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1959 More SOG episodes we think you'll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you feel a wave of nausea or physical sickness the exact moment you open your banking app? Financial dread triggers the exact same fight-or-flight nervous system response as physical danger. In this episode, Martin—clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic—teaches you how to stop a money anxiety spiral in less than ten minutes. Using a powerful 3-2-5 breathing technique and an emergency medical triage framework , you will learn how to visually sort your bills and financial worries into red, yellow, and green tags so your nervous system can finally rest. Stop letting a number on a screen dictate your sense of safety. Listen in to quiet the scarcity mindset, ground your body, and take control of your financial peace of mind. ⏱️ Time Chapters00:00 – Why Does Your Bank Balance Cause Physical Nausea? 00:53 – Grounding Your Nervous System: The 3-2-5 Breathing Technique 02:22 – Paramedic Triage: Sorting Real Emergencies From Financial Dread 03:40 – Guided Mindset Affirmations for Scarcity and Worth 05:06 – 3 Daily Caring Tips to Prevent the Financial Spiral 07:18 – A Personal Message from Martin & Staying Kind to Yourself

What changes when we stop trying to force an answer and become genuinely curious about what is happening?In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores curiosity as one of the most powerful ways we can shift the context of a difficult moment - moving from frustration, judgement and fixed conclusions into pattern, relationship and possibility.After discovering that she had mentioned curiosity in more than 600 emails to clients, Ashley reflects on why this quality runs so deeply through her work. She shares the deceptively simple moment that brought it all into focus: trying to untangle a knotted wire and suddenly asking:“What is the relationship here?”That question changed the entire experience. The knot became a pattern, her hands began to move more intuitively, and the solution seemed to emerge through a deeper intelligence than conscious effort alone.Through a neurodivergent and From Mask to Map lens, the episode explores how natural curiosity may become hidden beneath masking, how judgement can disguise itself as a question, and why compassionate inquiry helps us see the relationships between our nervous system, environment, beliefs and behaviour.Ashley also introduces three living prompts:What is the relationship here?I'm learning. They're learning.Where's the gift?The episode closes with The Living Question, a guided practice using body awareness, breath and imagery to explore how attention changes experience - and how one spacious question can create room for the deeper mind to respond.Perhaps curiosity's greatest gift is that it allows reality to remain more interesting than our first conclusion.Mindful Mondays is part of The Neurodivergent Experience on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.Our Sponsors:

In this episode, Liv sits down with Skye Della Santa as they explore the transformative power of breathwork, somatic healing, and holistic addiction recovery. Drawing from her own journey through anxiety, trauma, and healing, Skye shares how discovering breathwork became a turning point that led her to support others in reconnecting with their bodies, regulating their nervous systems, and creating lasting transformation. Together, they explore the relationship between breath, trauma, and emotional well-being, the importance of creating safety before releasing stored emotions, and how cultural influences shape the way we process and express our feelings. Skye also shares insights on supporting men in emotional healing, embracing the full spectrum of human emotions, and the energetic hygiene practices that allow practitioners to sustainably hold space for others.EPISODE TAKEAWAYSHow breathwork supports nervous system regulation and emotional healingThe connection between breathwork, trauma, and holistic addiction recoveryWhy creating safety in the body is essential before processing emotionsThe role of embodiment in healing and long-term well-beingHow cultural differences influence emotional expression and healing practicesThe importance of embracing the full spectrum of human emotionsSelf-care and energetic hygiene practices for facilitators and practitionersCONNECT WITH SKYESkye Della Santa is a Breathwork Facilitator and Somatic Practitioner with years of experience supporting women through healing and transformation. Her approach is trauma-informed and deeply embodied, creating a space where every participant feels safe, supported, and empowered throughout the process.Skye guides women through practices designed for release, renewal, and reconnection — helping them let go of what no longer serves and return to their most authentic selves. She brings depth and grounding to retreat programs, offering sessions that leave participants feeling lighter, more present, and confidently connected to themselves.Website: https://www.breathewithskye.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/breathe_with_skye/CONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVEWebsite: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollectiveWATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@inawellnessWAYS TO WORK TOGETHERWell Within Membershiphttps://www.inawellnesscollective.com/wellwithinRise & Align Group Programhttps://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign

What changes when we stop trying to force an answer and become genuinely curious about what is happening?In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores curiosity as one of the most powerful ways we can shift the context of a difficult moment - moving from frustration, judgement and fixed conclusions into pattern, relationship and possibility.After discovering that she had mentioned curiosity in more than 600 emails to clients, Ashley reflects on why this quality runs so deeply through her work. She shares the deceptively simple moment that brought it all into focus: trying to untangle a knotted wire and suddenly asking:“What is the relationship here?”That question changed the entire experience. The knot became a pattern, her hands began to move more intuitively, and the solution seemed to emerge through a deeper intelligence than conscious effort alone.Through a neurodivergent and From Mask to Map lens, the episode explores how natural curiosity may become hidden beneath masking, how judgement can disguise itself as a question, and why compassionate inquiry helps us see the relationships between our nervous system, environment, beliefs and behaviour.Ashley also introduces three living prompts:What is the relationship here?I'm learning. They're learning.Where's the gift?The episode closes with The Living Question, a guided practice using body awareness, breath and imagery to explore how attention changes experience - and how one spacious question can create room for the deeper mind to respond.Perhaps curiosity's greatest gift is that it allows reality to remain more interesting than our first conclusion.Mindful Mondays is part of The Neurodivergent Experience on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.Our Sponsors:

Part two gets practical — and still manages to land with heart. Amy shares what her first virtual 9D Breathwork session was actually like, Michelle walks us through her upcoming July breathwork journeys, and there are a couple of surprising physical wins from consistent breathwork practice that nobody saw coming. If you've been curious about breathwork but haven't known where to start, consider this your on-ramp.    The Goods: Find Michelle Here 14 day trial for 9D app 50% off for Year Subscription to 9Dapp Letting Go Journey with Brian Kelly   Connect with Amy here!   *Click here to learn more about Michelle Gallager and 9D Breathwork   #HealthyAF #HealthyLife #GriefAndHealing #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #GiveYourselfGrace  #MentalWellness #LifeIsUnpredictable        

Love the podcast? Send us a text!Somewhere between the diagnosis and the last appointment, most of us stopped breathing all the way down. Not on purpose. The body braces, the jaw clenches, the shoulders come up — and then treatment ends, everyone tells you congratulations, and nobody mentions that your nervous system never got the memo that the emergency is over.In this episode, host Laura Carfang sits down with Brett Aldrich — Ayurvedic health counselor, breathwork facilitator, and former social services practitioner specializing in trauma awareness and domestic violence — for a conversation about what it takes to feel safe in your body again after cancer treatment.Brett talks about the five elements of Ayurveda not as a rulebook but as a way of reading yourself: what you need today may not be what you needed yesterday, and women in particular are changing constantly. She's candid that she doesn't practice it perfectly, that she still drinks coffee, and that "one thing can change everything" — because the alternative, a total lifestyle overhaul on top of everything else you're carrying, is a plan nobody can keep.Laura brings the questions our community actually asks: what do you do when your digestion has been wrecked by treatment? When your estrogen has been deliberately taken to zero and you're grieving what that costs your bones and your brain? When you're the busy mom with pickup and drop-off and aging parents and a job, and a seven-day retreat is a fantasy? And what about all the supplements on social media promising to cleanse and fix you?Then the conversation turns to breath — and this is the part worth staying for. Brett explains the mechanics plainly: how a full diaphragmatic breath moves the diaphragm against the organs, how the vagus nerve connects the throat to the heart, lungs, and gut, and why the felt sense of safety is the precondition for everything else. When the body feels safe, there's space to heal.About the guest:Brett Aldrich is an Ayurvedic health counselor and breathwork practitioner and facilitator based in Maine. Her background is in yoga and in social services, where she worked in trauma awareness and domestic violence support before moving into holistic and Ayurvedic care. She works with clients in person and virtually through her practice, Seed the Spirit (seedthespirit.com).Disclosure: Brett offers consultations through her private practice, including a free 20-minute introductory call. SurvivingBreastCancer.org received no payment for this episode.Support the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback.Messages are completely anonymous.If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond.Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work. 

Andrea Samadi shares a five-year self-experiment using a WHOOP wearable to track sleep, recovery, movement, and biological age. She reveals how daily low-intensity movement and consistent recovery—not one intense workout—produced lasting improvements in heart rate, recovery scores, and biological age. Andrea distills five lessons: movement prepares the brain, consistency beats intensity, recovery is where adaptation happens, small habits compound over time, and every step is an investment in your future brain. Practical takeaways include walking daily, adding 2–3 strength sessions per week, protecting sleep, and tracking trends instead of perfection. In this Bonus Episode you'll learn: Why recovery matters more than you think. What 1,905 recoveries taught me about human performance. Why consistency beats intensity. How movement changes the brain. How to create lasting biological adaptation. Why every walk is an investment in your future brain. EPISODE BONUS Move Today. Recover Tonight. Younger Tomorrow. Five Years. 1,905 Recoveries. One Lesson That Changed Everything. Welcome Back Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi. Over the past seven years, I've had the privilege of interviewing many of the world's leading experts in neuroscience, psychology, learning, leadership, health, and human performance. Throughout Season 16, we've been connecting those conversations into a simple framework I call The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—a practical way of understanding how the brain and body work together to help us learn better, think more clearly, live healthier, and perform at our highest potential. In Episode 402[i], we introduced The Movement Loop, built around one simple idea: Movement is the input. Adaptation is the process. Performance is the outcome. Then, in Episode 403[ii], Dr. Chuck Hillman helped us understand why movement changes the brain. Every step increases blood flow. Exercise stimulates Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor—BDNF—often called fertilizer for the brain. Movement strengthens the neural networks responsible for learning, memory, attention, and executive function. But after recording those episodes, I found myself asking a different question. What happens when we apply those principles consistently—not for days, weeks, or even months—but for years? Today's bonus episode is my attempt to answer that question. Not from another research study. Not from another interview. And definitely not to give you one more thing to add to your already busy schedule. Instead... I'd like to share a five-year experiment I never realized I was conducting—one that completely changed the way I think about health, movement, recovery, and human performance. Five Years Looking for the Answer When I started wearing a WHOOP device back in April of 2021, just before my fiftieth birthday, I thought I was buying a fitness tracker. I thought it would help me train harder. I thought it would reward intensity. Instead... It spent the next five years teaching me something far more valuable. How to recover. Over those five years I've tracked nearly everything I could measure. Sleep. Movement. Recovery. Resting heart rate. Heart rate variability. VO₂ Max. Biological age. Blood work. Thousands of workouts. And more than 1,905 recoveries. Nearly two thousand mornings of waking up and asking my body the same question. How well did I recover? At first, I didn't really know what I was looking for. I simply assumed the harder I trained... the healthier I'd become. The Mystery Then WHOOP introduced a new metric. WHOOP Age. The first time I looked at it, I honestly couldn't believe what I was seeing. My biological age measured 48.7 years old. I was fifty-five. More than six years younger biologically than chronologically. Of course, my first question wasn't, "That's great." My first question was... Why? What was I doing that created this result? Naturally, I assumed it was my hardest hikes. My toughest strength workouts. The mornings I pushed myself until I was completely exhausted. But that's not what the data showed. Not even close. The biggest contributor wasn't intensity. It was consistency. Daily walks. Steady hikes. Hours spent moving in Heart Rate Zones 1 through 3. The very workouts I used to think "didn't count." Ironically, even today, after finishing a workout, I still catch myself hoping to see more time in Zone 4 or Zone 5. Old beliefs don't disappear overnight. Part of me still believes harder must be better. But five years of data kept telling me a different story. A Belief I Had to Unlearn For most of my life, I believed exercise was supposed to leave me exhausted. If I wasn't completely out of breath... If I wasn't drenched in sweat... If I wasn't barely able to walk back to my car... I assumed I hadn't worked hard enough. Maybe you've felt that way too. We grew up hearing... "No pain, no gain." But neuroscience—and my own data—kept challenging that belief. The movement that felt the easiest... was quietly producing the greatest return. Daily walks. Easy hikes with friends. Walking my dogs along the canal. Consistent aerobic movement. Those weren't "easy days." Those were adaptation days. And slowly, my definition of success began to change. The Moment Everything Changed A few days ago something happened. After nearly five years... and more than 1,905 recoveries... I recorded my highest recovery ever. 98%. For a few moments I celebrated the score. Then something much more meaningful hit me. That number wasn't created overnight. It wasn't the result of one perfect night's sleep. Or one incredible workout. Or one supplement. Or one recovery tool. It represented five years of learning to work with my biology instead of against it. That's when everything finally clicked. Recovery isn't passive. Recovery is where adaptation happens. It's where muscles rebuild. It's where the brain consolidates learning. It's where the nervous system recalibrates. It's where hormones rebalance. It's where your cardiovascular system grows stronger. It's where yesterday's movement becomes tomorrow's performance. Movement starts the conversation. Recovery is where your body answers.   The Missing Piece That's when I realized something I wish someone had explained to me years ago. Movement isn't the goal. Recovery isn't even the goal. Adaptation is the goal. Movement is simply the signal that tells your biology... "Build something stronger." Recovery is when your body actually does the work. Adaptation is the result. Performance becomes the evidence. That is The Movement Loop. Move. Recover. Adapt. Perform. One connected system.   What My Data Shows When I stopped looking at individual workouts and started looking at years of trends, the story became remarkably clear. My resting heart rate dropped. My recovery improved. My biological age became younger. My weekly movement consistently averaged more than seven hours in Heart Rate Zones 1 through 3. None of those changes happened because of one extraordinary workout. They happened because of thousands of ordinary choices repeated over and over again. That's how biology changes. Quietly. Consistently. Patiently. Five Lessons Five Years and 1,905 Recoveries Taught Me Looking back over nearly five years—and more than 1,905 recoveries—I realize I wasn't simply collecting health data. I was watching my brain and body adapt in real time. Here are the five lessons I wish I had understood when I first started this journey. Lesson 1: Movement prepares the brain. One of the biggest insights from Dr. Chuck Hillman's research is that movement doesn't just strengthen our muscles—it prepares our brains to learn and perform. Every walk increases blood flow. Every hike stimulates Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF, helping the brain build and strengthen neural connections. I've noticed this in my own life. On the days I move first, I think more clearly, focus longer, solve problems more easily, and simply show up as a better version of myself. Movement isn't something I do after work anymore. It's how I prepare for my work. Lesson 2: Consistency beats intensity. For years, I believed the hardest workout was the best workout. My data taught me something completely different. The biggest improvements in my health didn't come from one exhausting hike or one intense strength session. They came from showing up every single day. Walking the canal. Taking the dogs out. Choosing another easy hike. Stopping to talk with people on the trails. It took me years to ask one person their name, after seeing them on the trails for over 10 years! Repeating those small decisions (and actions) over and over again. The body doesn't transform because we occasionally do something extraordinary. It transforms because we consistently do the ordinary. Lesson 3: Recovery is where adaptation happens. This may have been the biggest surprise of all. For years, I thought recovery meant taking a break from making progress. Now I understand that recovery is the progress. Recovery is where muscles rebuild. It's where the brain consolidates learning. It's where the nervous system recalibrates. It's where your body responds to the signal that movement created. Without recovery, movement is simply stress. With recovery, movement becomes adaptation. Lesson 4: Small daily habits create extraordinary results. When I recorded my highest recovery ever—98%—(just this week) I realized something important. That number wasn't created by one perfect night of sleep. It wasn't one workout. It wasn't one supplement. It wasn't one infrared sauna session. It represented thousands of small decisions repeated consistently over five years. Morning sunlight. Walking. Strength training. Prioritizing sleep. Breathwork. Meditation. Recovery. None of those habits seem remarkable on their own. Together, they completely changed my biology. And then I was able to create PREDICTABLE results with recovery, once I fully understood it. Lesson 5: Every step is an investment in your future brain. This may be the most important lesson of all. Most of us exercise because we want to look better or feel better today. But neuroscience tells us something even more powerful. Every walk you're taking today is helping build the brain you'll rely on years from now. Every time you move, you're strengthening the systems that support attention, memory, emotional regulation, cardiovascular health, and resilience. You may not notice those changes tomorrow. I certainly didn't. It took me nearly five years—and 1,905 recoveries—to truly appreciate what my body had been quietly building all along. That's why I no longer think of movement as exercise. I think of it as one of the greatest investments I can make in my future health, my future brain, and the quality of my life. Because every step you take today is a vote for the person you're becoming tomorrow.   Practical Application If you're wondering where to start... Start walking. Walk before work. Walk after dinner. Walk with your family. Walk with your dog. Strength train two or three times each week. It doesn't take a lot to see noticeable gains. Protect your sleep. Track trends instead of chasing perfection. Then tomorrow morning ask yourself one simple question. Not... "How hard should I train today?" Instead... How can I move today? One question. One decision. Repeated consistently. That's how change begins. Review and Conclusion As we wrap up this bonus episode, let's step back and look at what we've learned throughout this first part of Phase 3. Movement prepares the brain. Recovery builds the body. Adaptation changes our biology. Performance becomes the evidence. Five years ago, I thought movement was the goal. Today I know better. Movement is the signal. Recovery is the builder. Adaptation is the transformation (that we can see) Performance is the evidence (or what we were aiming for in the first place). After nearly 1,905 recoveries, I finally understand why recovery matters. Not because it helps us rest. Because it helps us become. Looking back, I wasn't simply collecting health data. I was watching neuroscience unfold in real time. The greatest improvements in my health didn't come from my hardest workouts. They came from thousands of ordinary decisions repeated consistently over time. We can go back to our early episodes[iii] to hear the importance of repetition. That's how human performance is built. Not through one breakthrough moment. But through daily choices that quietly reshape the brain, strengthen the body, and prepare us for whatever comes next. So wherever you're listening today... Whether you're heading out for a walk... Driving home from work... Finishing a workout... Or simply deciding how you'll move tomorrow... Remember this. Every step is a vote for your future self. Move today. Recover tonight. Adapt tomorrow. Live younger tomorrow. Until next time... Keep moving. Keep learning. Keep adapting. Because every step you take today is helping build a healthier, stronger, and more resilient version of yourself tomorrow.   REFERENCES:   [i]  Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 402 “Phase 3 Intro: How Movement Builds the Brain https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-loop-how-everyday-action-rewires-your-brain-and-boosts-performance/   [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 403 “How movement Activates the Brain and Learning”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-first-how-a-20%e2%80%91minute-walk-lights-up-the-brain/   [iii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 38 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/assistant-coach-to-the-winnipeg-jets-todd-woodcroft-on-the-daily-grind-in-the-nhl/  

In this episode of The Meditation Podcast, Roy sits down with Jon Paul Crimi — Breathwork pioneer, celebrity trainer, and sobriety coach based in Bend, Oregon. Jon Paul shares how his late friend Matthew Perry first introduced him to Breathwork, how a single session sent him "down the rabbit hole," and how he transformed a niche, mystical practice into a grounded, results-driven method that's now certified over 3,000 instructors worldwide. The conversation covers the science behind "tetany" (the hand-cramping sensation common in circular breathwork), why Jon Paul's mouth-breathing technique differs from nose-breathing methods like Wim Hof, how trauma stored in the nervous system gets released through the breath, and why he believes breathwork produces results comparable to psychedelics — without the logistical downsides. He also opens up about his own sobriety (26 years), his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis, his experience bringing breathwork into corporations like Nike and LinkedIn, and how to spot unqualified instructors in an unregulated industry.   What we Discussed 0:02 – Introduction and welcome 0:53 – How Jon Paul got into breathwork through Matthew Perry 2:08 – What "breathwork" actually means (it's an umbrella term) 2:48 – Jon Paul's mouth-breathing technique vs. nose-breathing methods 7:41 – Full-circle moment: teaching at a Tony Robbins Life Mastery Seminar 8:16 – Leading the largest in-person circular breathwork class (900 people, Switzerland) 10:20 – What causes "tetany" (the hand-cramping) — and how to stop it 14:25 – Why trauma surfaces during breathwork (and why that's a good thing) 17:13 – How long sessions should last, and why headphones matter 19:03 – Transient hypofrontality — quieting the inner critic 20:43 – Breathwork vs. psychedelics (ayahuasca, microdosing) 24:18 – Recommended frequency of practice 25:13 – Age recommendations for breathwork with children 26:21 – Alzheimer's, PTSD research, and where the science currently stands 28:05 – How to spot underqualified or unsafe instructors 31:02 – Inside his certification process (in-person vs. online, pricing) 43:57 – Bringing breathwork into corporations (Nike, LinkedIn) 51:03 – Breathwork's pop culture moment — the show Flaked with Will Arnett 54:24 – Where to find Jon Paul and closing thoughts Contact Details

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Ido Portal is the world's foremost expert on human movement. Ido has spent a lifetime studying, combining and evolving elements from an enormous range of martial arts, dance genres, athletic endeavors and science to develop a unified theory and practice of movement called “The Ido Portal Method.” https://www.idoportal.com SPONSORS https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS https://www.instagram.com/portal.ido https://www.idoportal.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - The millionaire athlete approach to wellness 04:47 - Freshness & removing the mask of athletes 08:29 - Downside of "flow state" 17:43 - "World champions are robots" 22:06 - Become a practitioner 28:17 - You need to de-ambition yourself 30:41 - Why Ido makes Christian McCaffrey read & do math 38:36 - The spiritual journey of pro athletes 41:43 - Daily strength & conditioning practices 47:17 - Peripheral vision training 55:58 - Genetic ability vs. trained ability 01:04:22 - Doing what you suck at 01:13:27 - The state of mind of a practitioner 01:17:01 - Breathwork is oversimplified 01:25:57 - Movement design for Bollywood movies 01:28:34 - Indonesian "trance states" without drugs 01:35:44 - Psychological effects of desert training 01:38:02 - The Yoga lie 01:40:40 - Surfing vs. skateboarding vs. sports 01:45:59 - Why you shouldn't stretch 01:53:05 - The power of self-observation 02:01:34 - The active hanging challenge 02:06:31 - PEDs & the Enhanced Games 02:13:25 - Ido's view on supplements 02:16:31 - Suffering consciously 02:21:11 - Meditation has been distorted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Your true self is the authentic, pure essence of who you were before the world taught you to become someone else. Today, I'm talking about what the true self really is and how we can begin reconnecting with it. When we are born, we come in with our true essence. But as we grow up, we begin adapting, changing, and creating a false self so we can feel loved, accepted, safe, and like we belong. Over time, this false self can cover up the truth of who we really are. We may lose touch with what we feel, what we need, what nourishes us, and what helps us feel connected to ourselves. But the good news is that anyone can begin to rediscover and live from their true self. In this episode, I'm sharing five simple ways to reconnect with your true self: getting in touch with your emotions, tuning into your needs, practicing self-care, using breathwork, and journaling. These practices help us slow down, listen inward, and begin claiming the parts of ourselves we may have hidden, forgotten, or pushed away. Key Takeaways The true self is your authentic self, the pure essence of who you were born as The false self develops as we adapt to feel safe, loved, accepted, and like we belong Many of us disconnect from our emotions because we were never taught how to feel them Reconnecting with your emotions helps you access deeper parts of yourself Your needs are different from your wants, and learning to identify them is essential Asking for what you need is part of living from your true self Self-care is not selfish. It is self-loving Practicing self-care supports self-worth and helps you reconnect with who you really are Breathwork can help release stuck emotions and take you deeper into yourself Journaling helps you access your unconscious mind, higher self, and deeper inner wisdom Rediscovering your true self happens through awareness, validation, and small daily practices MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair® Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant