Silencing the Inner Critic: A Journey Through Breathwork w/Mary Clare O'Brien

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Summary
In this episode of Growth from Grief, host Susan Andersen speaks with Mary Clare O'Brien about elemental breathwork, a transformative practice that integrates breathwork with mental health counseling. They discuss the importance of breath in regulating the nervous system, the experience of breathwork sessions, and how it can lead to emotional healing and personal breakthroughs. The conversation also covers the science behind breathwork, different types of breathwork, and the integration of breathwork with talk therapy. Listeners are encouraged to explore breathwork as a tool for self-discovery and healing. 

This is Part 5 of the Exploring Healing Modalities Series.

Takeaways

• Breathwork can help dissolve the ego and enhance intuition.
• The practice of breathwork allows for personal breakthroughs.
• Deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
• Breathwork can synchronize the brain's hemispheres for emotional healing.
• The body retains emotions in connective tissue, which can be released through movement.
• Breathwork can balance pH levels and improve overall well-being.
• Mindfulness and breathwork can calm racing thoughts.
• The experience of breathwork can lead to insights and clarity.
• Trusting your body during breathwork is essential for healing.
• Breathwork is a valuable tool for those dealing with grief and trauma.

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