"Doors To Grief" Ep. 2: Breathwork

“Your body already knows how to ride the waves. I think we’ve gotten so used to only trusting our minds and not trusting our bodies to do what’s good for them, and I think our body has a deep knowing.”~ Erin CollinsHi! Guest host Julia Mark here.In this second episode of the Doors to Grief miniseries, we hear from the insightful Erin Collins about her journey to becoming a breathwork guide and sound healer. Erin Collins offers both a scientific and spiritual perspective on how breathwork can be used as a tool for releasing stuck emotions. Our personal stories about navigating grief are woven throughout.Whether you’re a breathwork enthusiast or wondering (like Erin’s grandfather), “Now, why would you need to teach someone how to breathe??” I hope this episode opens new doors for you.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android Devices | RSSAbout Erin CollinsErin is a breathwork meditation guide on Vashon Island near Seattle, WA. Through years of training in mental health and certification as a breathwork guide, Erin comes alongside you to provide loving support as you meditate deeply through conscious connected breathwork. Her presence is gentle and supportive, guiding you to self-knowledge, empowerment, and deep healing. www.ResonanceVashon.comMentioned in this episode (and related links)* “What Is Breathwork?” (via the Cleveland Clinic)* A style of breathwork called Transformational Breathing* Radical Acceptance as described in Dialectical Behavior Therapy * Article discussing how animals release energy after truama* The Grieving Body (interview with author Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor)* Research on the power of sound to heal* Exploring anger and grief* The 5 Stages of Death by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, which was later formed into the concept of “5 Stages of Grief” (which are definitely not linear!)Other Breathing Wind episodes related to somatic practices and processing emotions:* The Body is Everything * What Feels Safe* Trauma, Grief, and Emotions Like this episode? Show it some love.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Please leave a rating or review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on social media: InstagramSign up with your email address for updates about the podcast and additional grief resources. We respect your privacy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.breathingwind.com