Ep. 31: Using Breathwork to Calm the Nervous System with Clare Prichard

In this episode, we’re joined by breathwork expert Clare Prichard, who helps us explore the healing power of breathwork—a simple yet profound tool for calming the body and mind. Whether you’re recovering from a stressful day at work, grieving the loss of an animal, or feeling compassion fatigue creeping in, learning how to breathe with intention can be a lifeline. Clare explains the science of how breathwork affects the nervous system, and offers practical techniques you can use anywhere, anytime.

Topics covered:

• What intentional breathwork is
• The neuroscience of breath and the stress response
• How breathwork helps regulate trauma and compassion fatigue
• In-the-moment techniques to calm a dysregulated nervous system
• Different styles of breathwork and how to choose one
• Gentle approaches for those who feel anxious when focusing on the breath
• A guided breathing exercise to restore calm and clarity

Resources mentioned:

Clare’s website

Clare’s Instagram