Angela talks to Stuart Sandeman about the profound impact of breath on our emotional and physical well-being. They explore how trauma and life experiences can manifest in our bodies, particularly through breathing patterns, and discuss the importance of breathwork in releasing stored tension and emotions.
Angela talks to Stuart Sandeman about the profound impact of breath on our emotional and physical well-being. They explore how trauma and life experiences can manifest in our bodies, particularly through breathing patterns, and discuss the importance of breathwork in releasing stored tension and emotions.
Stuart also shares his personal journey of grief following the loss of his girlfriend and how breathwork helped him process his emotions.
0:00 - Introduction
02:43 – Stuart’s grief story & trauma held in the lungs
07:20 – Emotional release through breathwork
13:57 – What actually happens during somatic breath session
20:21 – Oxygen, CO2, and altered states
33:21 – Rewiring fear patterns for public speaking
42:44 – Why 4-4-8 breathing works: chemistry and safety
50:31 – Default mode network & reprogramming subconscious loops
1:00:13 – Reactive vs. proactive breathwork
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