Full Episode Page: Breathe Better, Live Better: How to Breathe Properly and Why it Changes Everything
Jenice Mattek is a leading post-surgical wellness expert and co-owner of Chicago Integrative Movement Institute. In this episode, Jenice sits down with Kelly Berry to reveal why most people never learn how to breathe properly and what happens when they do. Drawing on decades of experience and her passion for movement, Jenice breaks down the science, habits, and easy fixes that can change your energy, health, and even your outlook on life. Discover why breathing is the secret to posture, pain relief, stress, and core stability. Jenice’s approachable insights and actionable tips will leave you with more than just “Aha!” moments - you’ll walk away ready to breathe (and feel) better, every single day.
Find Out:
- How to breathe for posture, pain relief, and a stronger core
- What nasal breathing does to regulate your nervous system
- Whether tight muscles and habits are restricting your breath
- Her take on diaphragmatic breathing and pelvic floor health
- The best and worst ways to build a breathing habit that lasts
Where to Find Jenice:
- Chicago Integrative Movement Institute
- Integrative Movement Institute on Instagram
- Integrative Movement Institute on YouTube
- Jenice on Instagram
Chapters
01:04 Meet Jenice Mattek: expert in post-surgical recovery and how to breathe properly
05:50 Email apnea, posture, and how poor breathing impacts back pain
12:25 Breathing and pelvic floor health: the connection most people miss
21:00 Why nasal breathing supports stress relief and energy
28:00 From migraines to mobility: Jenice's personal story of breathwork
31:00 Breathing for nervous system regulation
36:50 How breathing supports digestion and post-surgical healing
39:00 Mental health and the power of proper breath
43:00 A simple routine to start breathing properly
Life Intended is a podcast and coaching platform for women who are ready to stop waiting and start leading. Co-hosted by Kelly Berry and Sadie Wackett, each episode explores self-leadership, identity, emotional wellness, and living with intention.
About Kelly Berry
Kelly Berry is a strategic business leader, coach, and founder of Life Intended. She helps women build clarity, confidence, and alignment in life and work. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband American entrepreneur Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.
🔗 kellyberry.info | @lifeintendedpodcast
About Sadie Wackett
Sadie Wackett is a C-suite HR executive, certified coach, and co-founder of Life Intended. She supports women through leadership transitions, self-trust, and personal transformation. Sadie is originally from the UK and now lives in South Florida with her husband, daughter and dog, Pickles.
🔗 sadiewackett.com | LinkedIn
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