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Functional breathing expert Elsa reveals how our everyday breathing patterns directly impact our health, anxiety levels, and overall wellbeing, explaining why the way we breathe is the missing pillar in most health routines.

00:00 Introduction to Everyday Breathing
00:22 Meet Elsa: Founder of Breath Curriculum
01:34 Box Breathing Exercise
06:08 Understanding Functional Breathing
07:44 Causes of Dysfunctional Breathing
09:28 Breathing and Stress: The Vicious Cycle
13:32 Practical Breathing Tips for Daily Life
25:56 Upregulating Breathing Techniques
26:31 Ego and Breath Connection
28:14 Functional vs. Situational Breathwork
30:30 Sighing and Stress
33:11 Nose Breathing Benefits
36:38 Diaphragmatic Breathing Explained
39:30 Breathwork for Stress and Anxiety
43:22 Breath Coach Certification
46:32 Getting Started with Breathwork
47:45 Final Thoughts on Breathing

Visit breathcurriculum.com to explore her Breathing Library with a free 30-day trial and follow Elsa on Instagram @breathcurriculum for more breathing tips and techniques.

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Matt shares his transformational journey from burnout and disconnection to discovering true freedom through unconditional love and masculine wholeness. Through personal reflection and relationship work, he reveals how integrating masculine strength with heart-centered awareness creates a path to authentic power and purpose.

• Moving beyond hustle culture after years of entrepreneurial burnout
• Recognizing how childhood conditioning creates patterns of emotional suppression in men
• Understanding unconditional love as a path to freedom rather than a sign of weakness
• Using breathwork to reconnect with presence and emotional awareness
• Identifying how attachment styles (particularly avoidant) manifest in relationships
• Defining masculine energy as creating structure and feminine energy as creative flow
• Integration rather than polarization as the key to wholeness
• The five stages of masculine initiation through the Noble Beast Academy

Visit Unified Man to learn more about Matt's work helping men reconnect with their authentic power through presence, purpose and heart-centered awareness. You can also find Matt on Instagram at @unifiedman_.

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In this episode of Breathword, I'm joined by Shelley, a fellow breathwork facilitator, for a discussion on the power of joy, healing, and presence. The conversation delves into how high vibration states, such as dancing and movement, facilitate manifestation and creation. Shelly shares her journey, including overcoming an accident, the origins of her practice called 'Joy Juice,' and the interplay between breathwork and somatic practices in processing emotions.

We also discuss practical ways to invite more lightness and flow into daily life, including the significance of movement and breathwork in maintaining an open channel for joy and manifestation. The episode concludes with actionable insights on how to cultivate joy, even in challenging times, and the significance of embodying higher frequencies.

00:00 Introduction to High Vibration States

00:47 Meet Shelly: Journey of Joy and Healing

01:30 Breathing Exercise and Poem

03:19 Shelly's Accident and Realizations

07:01 Discovering Transformational Breathwork

11:30 The Birth of Joy Juice

14:55 The Artist's Way and Creative Practices

19:11 Movement and Flow State Techniques

24:14 Embracing Movement and Dance

24:53 Overcoming Inhibitions

26:27 Breathwork and Physical Practice

30:03 Manifestation and Joy

39:03 Practical Steps for Manifestation

42:49 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

You can find Shelley on Instagram @joyjuice_breathwork, as well as her website joyjuice.com.

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In this soul-stirring episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jamie to explore what happens when we stop running from the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to hide. Jamie opens up about her transformation from a self-proclaimed queen of toxic positivity to someone who now embraces the full spectrum of emotion—with breathwork and shadow work as her guides.

We talk about what it means to meet your shadow, why the brightest light often casts the sharpest shadow, and how facing discomfort can lead to the deepest healing. Jamie shares the raw truths behind her recent darkness retreat, how it cracked her open, and the unexpected power that emerged from the dark.

This conversation also dives into what it looks like to meet your edges—in self, in relationships, and in sensuality—and how those edges can become invitations for deeper presence, authenticity, and connection.

Whether you’re new to shadow work or deep in the practice, this episode is a reminder that healing isn’t about fixing—it’s about integrating. Let’s breathe into the dark together.

✨ Connect with Jamie:
@jamiejanko
@rewildbreathwork

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What happens when you embrace change and creativity as tools for transformation? Today, you'll meet Elizabeth Armised, a breathwork facilitator and feng shui coach, whose guidance helped me rediscover my creative spirit during a turbulent chapter of my life. Elizabeth's Artist's Way group became a sanctuary where I learned to navigate my struggles with drinking, finances, and mental health through the power of breathwork and poetry. Our conversation is a heartfelt exploration of self-love, empowerment, and the liberating act of trusting life's journey.

Ever wondered how shifting your career path could lead to unexpected yet profound personal growth? Elizabeth's transition from management consulting to feng shui coaching unfolded with surprising twists. Writing practices like morning pages offered her clarity and courage during pivotal times, particularly when grappling with self-identity. The Artist's Way became her compass, guiding her through moments of uncertainty and teaching her to find faith in the unfolding process of life.

Creating intentional spaces isn't just about aesthetics—it's a reflection of your self-worth. With Elizabeth's feng shui expertise, we unpack how curating your environment can boost magnetism and foster personal growth. These principles, combined with breathwork and artist dates, serve as powerful tools for connecting with our inner selves and manifesting the life we desire. Join us as we journey through spiritual growth, self-discovery, and holistic transformation, where every breath and each intentional step has the power to unveil your true essence.

To connect with Elizabeth visit:

• https://www.elizabetharmistead.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/iamelizabetharmistead/

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Do you find yourself...

• Setting unrealistic standards for yourself
• Experiencing anxiety or uncertainty about your skills
• Overreacting when you don’t meet your people's standards
• Experiencing excessive distress, self-criticism, or self-doubt
• Taking everything personally

I feel you. Let's explore perfectionism through words and/or breath!

• 0:00 - 17:17: Types of perfectionism and 10 Perspective Shifts to Help based on "The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control" by Katherine Morgan Schafler
• 17:17 - 20:41: Introduction to the 3-part breath
• 20:41 - 51:23: Grounding nasal breathing, 15 minutes of guided 3-part breath and a special poem based on the theme

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“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the Universe...” - Joseph Campbell

This guided breathwork session is great for people who are new to the 3-part breath since it's slow and stead as we find our rhythm. We'll also explore the deeper meanings behind rhythm in the introduction and poem at the end. It's inspired by Mickey Hart's latest documentary called Rhythm Masters.

Find a cozy spot to lie down, and I hope you enjoy!

Also, if you're new to the 3-part breath, check out breathword.com.

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Today’s theme is the Summer Sun during this Leo season, reminding us to shine bright. This breathwork practice contains 12 minutes of the 3-part breath and is for Intermediary since the breaths are quick. For more information about the 3-part breath, visit breathword.com.

What to expect
0:00 - 3:00 Intro
3:00 - 5:30 Gentle nasal breathing
5:30 - 17:30 Guided 3-part breathwork
17:30 - 28:30 Chill and enjoy a poem I wrote containing messages from the Summer Sun