You're Already Whole
Welcome to the podcast: “you’re already whole”. A sanctuary for your mind, body and soul, where we explore conversations on the topics of change, transformation, health + all things mindful living.
I’m your host Edie Gudaitis. As a certified yoga, meditation, breath-work instructor, coach and bestselling author, I offer one on one guidance, and support to beautiful humans across the world. One of my favourite things is to empower people to remember and live their unique brilliance. And one of my favourite ways to do that is by bringing people together in retreat style settings and in conversations like these.
In these episodes you'll learn more about change, grief, manifestation, personal transformation, mindful living tips + tools to help you manage stress + self-regulate, so you feel AMAZING, confident and at ease in yourself and in your everyday life, NOW :)
* Previously named / known as "The Stress DETOX Podcast" *
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You're Already Whole
Episode 10: The power of Breathwork for Stress Management
How often do you check in, and notice your breathing? The pace, depth, frequency, temperature.
Our breath is an amazing tool and teacher within us. Our breath can help indicate when we are locked in a sympathetic stress response AND in a relaxed state. And our breath is the fastest tool to help shift from stress + tension to presence and ease.
For this reason (and many more) breathing is essential to managing + reducing stress.
When locked in a fight / flight response, the breath is short, fast and shallow (predominantly felt in the chest and shoulders).
When in a state of flow, joy and comfort, the breath is longer, deeper and slower (reaching into the low belly and expanding the full capacity of the lungs).
In this episode, Ashlee and I discuss the power of the breath for nervous system regulation. The breath can help us process intense emotions (like fear, anger, anxiety and shame), cultivate inner calm, navigate challenging life experiences, AND more!
Listen along to learn new ways to breathe, so you feel most present, connected and at ease - in all areas of your life - now :)
A bit more about Ashlee Livingstone:
Ashlee is a Personal Growth Coach and Breathwork Facilitator who holds space for people who hold a lot of space for others. Working with leaders, parents and community builders Ashlee helps them regulate their nervous system, better manage their stress and relationships, and learn to not only create space for themselves but move through their challenges so they can get back to supporting their clients, team and family.
She works with people who cannot afford to stay stuck because they have lives to impact.
Ashlee focuses on stress management, nervous system regulation, healthy sleep, emotional intelligence, limiting beliefs and self doubt. She knows from experience you cannot give from an empty cup and is on a mission to help her clients continue to make an impact without burning out or sacrificing their wellbeing in the process. Ashlee is a proud mom, wife, co-parent, and entrepreneur who has released the pressure of doing it all and embraces being present, intentional, and healthy.
Connect with Ashlee:
https://www.ourforte.ca/
IG: @ashlee.livingstone
Disclaimer: I am NOT a doctor. This is my perspective on the topic, anchored in the work of various thought leaders + physicians (like Andrew Huberman, Irene Lyons, Peter Levine, Joe Dispenza + Dr. Gabor Mate to name a few) paired with my own life experiences and healing journey from burnout, grief, severe injury and other events. If you're curious for other resources on this topic, please reach out:
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