#98 Curious Collective: Body Intelligence Through Breath with Chris Payten

Transform Your Nervous System Through Breathwork | Chris Payten on Body Wisdom & Regulation

UNLOCK YOUR BODY'S NATURAL REGULATION SYSTEM - No Tools Required!

Discover how your breath—something you're already doing 20,000+ times daily—can become your most powerful tool for nervous system regulation and emotional resilience. This conversation with breathwork expert Chris Payten, Co-Founder of Infinity Training and Coaching, reveals the science-backed secrets to transforming stress, anxiety, and overwhelm through accessible somatic practices.

⚡ Instant Nervous System Regulation

• How to recognise your body's stress signals before they overwhelm you
• Simple breathing techniques that activate your rest-and-digest response
• Why understanding your nervous system states changes everything

🧠 Body Wisdom & Somatic Intelligence

• The fascinating connection between breath patterns and emotional states
• How to develop deeper body awareness without years of training
• Practical tools for reading your body's signals in real-time

💪 Trauma-Informed Approaches

• Why traditional "push through" mentalities can backfire
• Getting curious about resistance instead of fighting it
• Safe, accessible practices for high-stress professionals and trauma survivors

🔄 From Survival to Thriving

• Converting automatic stress responses into conscious choices
• Building resilience that actually lasts
• Creating sustainable wellbeing practices for demanding lifestyles

✅ Veterans, first responders, and their families seeking practical regulation tools✅ Anyone experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm✅ Professionals in high-pressure environments✅ Those supporting others through trauma or crisis✅ Anyone curious about body-based approaches to mental health✅ Skeptics of "woo-woo" wellness looking for science-backed solutions

In a world of constant stimulation and stress, your nervous system is working overtime. This isn't about adding another task to your day—it's about transforming something you're already doing (breathing!) into a powerful ally for regulation, resilience, and wellbeing.

Chris breaks down complex somatic concepts with scientific precision and practical wisdom, making advanced breathwork accessible whether you're a complete beginner or experienced practitioner.

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What's your relationship with your breath? Have you noticed how stress shows up in your breathing patterns? Share your insights in the comments—your curiosity and experiences help shape future episodes and support our community of practice.

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This episode is part of our ongoing exploration of body-based approaches to transformation, featuring experts who bridge science and somatic wisdom for practical, accessible change.