How Breathwork Rewires the Brain, Releases Trauma & Builds Resilience | Stuart Sandeman

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. KEY TAKEAWAYS Breath and Emotion Connection: The way we breathe is closely linked to our emotional state. Short, shallow breathing often correlates with feelings of anxiety or fear, while deeper, more expansive breathing is associated with feelings of calm and joy. Breathing Archetypes: Individuals have different breathing patterns or archetypes that reflect their emotional and psychological states. Impact of Trauma on Breath: Traumatic experiences can lead to physical tension and altered breathing patterns. This tension is often held in specific areas of the body Breathwork for Emotional Release: Engaging in breathwork can facilitate the release of stored emotions and trauma TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS [00:02:01] Breath and emotional release. [00:07:40] Somatic release through breathwork. [00:23:06] Breath awareness and archetypes. [00:36:39] Managing public speaking nerves. [00:45:12] Breath and energy alignment. [00:51:04] Creating space for daily practice. [00:57:20] Optimal breathing rate for health. [01:03:30] Breathing patterns and personal change. [00:00:00] Hypnotic accents and conversation. VALUABLE RESOURCES Click here for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Oxford Healthspan Primeadine: Target 9 out of the 12 Hallmarks of Aging - click here and use code ANGELA to save 15% LVLUP HEALTH: Slow aging, repair gut health boost collagen and recovery and more with LVLUP Health’s amazing products. Save 15% with code ANGELA at https://lvluphealth.com/angela ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.