Healing After the Hard Stuff with Anna Parker-Naples

Healing After the Hard Stuff is a podcast about what it really takes to heal when life breaks you open. Hosted by Anna Parker-Naples, Founder of Influential Breathwork and creator of the BreathHealing Release Method™, the show explores burnout, grief, illness, loss, identity shifts and the messy human moments that change us. You’ll hear real life stories and conversations with experts and authors in breathwork, somatic healing and transformation modalities that support healing, regulation and rebuilding, one breath at a time. Going through something hard? Listen in, we've got you.

  1. 032 Healing Childhood Trauma with Breathwork with Sam Adams

    5 DAYS AGO

    032 Healing Childhood Trauma with Breathwork with Sam Adams

    In this insightful interview, Sam Adams shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma, CPTSD, and attachment issues. Discover how breathwork, psychotherapy, and trauma-informed practices have transformed her life and her work supporting others. In this heartfelt conversation, Sam Adams and Anna Parker-Naples explore trauma, nervous system regulation, and healing through breathwork. They share personal stories, practical insights, and the transformative power of trauma-informed practices to foster resilience and well-being. Healing from attachment trauma and CPTSDThe role of psychotherapy and transactional analysisHow childhood needs shape adult behaviorThe impact of early trauma on relationships and self-worthBreathwork as a tool for emotional release and healing Trauma as the body's inability to process overwhelming experiencesThe role of breathwork in nervous system regulationPersonal stories of health crises and emotional healing Chapters 00:00 Healing from Childhood Trauma 09:08 Navigating Grief and Loss 18:09 The Impact of Rejection 24:34 Discovering Breathwork as a Healing Tool 27:47 Facing Health Challenges and Finding Purpose 32:03 The Transformative Power of Breathwork 37:52 Nervous System Regulation and Its Importance 44:58 Listening to Your Body: A Vital Skill 52:14 Encouragement for Those in Dark Places 58:10 Introduction to Influential Breathwork Academy 59:17 The Impact of Breathwork on Personal Transformation Resources Influential Breathwork Syllabus https://influentialbreathwork.com/syllabus Follow Anna Parker-Naples on Instagram:⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠⁠ Follow Sam Adams Sam-adams.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/samadamscoach/ https://www.instagram.com/samadamscoach

    1 hr
  2. 27 APR

    030 The Impact of Breathing on Leadership and Decision Making

    Anna Parker-Naples discusses the profound impact of breathing on stress management, decision-making, and performance, especially in high-pressure environments like the corporate world. She shares personal experiences with burnout, explains the science behind breathwork, and offers practical tips for using breathing techniques to enhance well-being and leadership effectiveness. Interviewed by Oliver Thompson Impact of breathing on decision-making and stress responsePersonal story of burnout and recovery through breathworkThe science of the nervous system and how breathing influences itPractical breathing techniques for high-stress situationsThe evolution of human breathing and modern stress challengesChapters 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Breathing's Role in Corporate and Personal Well-being 01:20 Stress in Modern Life and Its Impact 02:07 Breathing and Its Effect on Mental and Physical Health 03:05 Technology, Stress, and the Need for Breath Control 04:08 Anna's Personal Burnout Experience 05:39 Signals of Burnout and Body Awareness 07:28 The Nervous System and Stress Response 09:19 Breathing and the Fight-or-Flight Response 10:47 Evolution of Human Breathing and Modern Challenges 12:52 Practical Breathing Tips for High-Stress Situations 16:40 The Importance of Nose Breathing and Carbon Dioxide 20:43 Breathing Techniques to Calm the Nervous System 22:13 Daily Routine for Better Breathing and Stress Management 23:39 Breathing and Leadership Presence 25:01 Breathwork in Organizational Change and Neurodiversity 26:44 Breathing as a Tool for Mental Health and Well-being 28:49 Key Takeaway: Changing Your Breath Changes Your Life Follow Anna Parker-Naples on Instagram:⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠⁠ Follow Oliver Thompson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ottraining/ www.oliverthompsontraining.co.uk www.smartworkingrevolution.com

    31 min
  3. 029 The Fear of Giving Birth with Alexia Leachmann

    20 APR

    029 The Fear of Giving Birth with Alexia Leachmann

    This interview with Alexia Leachmann and Anna Parker-Naples explores the realitities of the fear of pregnancy and giving birth, known as tokophobia. It explores the profound impact of early childhood trauma, birth trauma, and reproductive anxiety on mental health and well-being. Featuring expert insights, it offers practical tools for nervous system regulation and trauma healing. Reproductive anxiety disorder (RAD) Birth trauma and its long-term effects Nervous system regulation techniques Trauma-informed care in pregnancy Healing from tokophobia and attachment trauma 00:00 Introduction to Tocophobia and Healing Journeys 03:03 Understanding Tocophobia: Types and Roots 05:56 The Impact of Reproductive Anxiety Disorder 08:57 The Healing Process: Techniques and Methodologies 12:04 Transforming Trauma into Empowerment 15:00 The Role of Education and Awareness 18:07 Personal Stories of Transformation 20:55 The Need for Systemic Change in Healthcare 23:57 The Intersection of Anxiety and Fertility 26:57 Measuring Personal Growth and Healing 30:01 Final Thoughts and Resources 39:22 haths_intro_.mp3 39:25 Introduction to Nervous System Regulation Follow Links: Sign up for the Nervous System Regulation Coach Certification  and our Founding Cohort here: https://influentialbreathwork.com/nervouscert Follow Anna Parker-Naples on Instagram:⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠⁠ https://www.head-trash.com/ https://alexialeachman.com/ https://fearless-birthing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alexial/

    41 min
  4. 027 - Unlocking Resilience in Trauma Recovery with Charlotte Saunders

    13 APR

    027 - Unlocking Resilience in Trauma Recovery with Charlotte Saunders

    In this insightful interview, Charlotte Saunders and Anna Parker-Naples explore the transformative power of breathwork, energy healing, and self-care in managing trauma, stress, and personal growth. Discover practical tools, personal stories, and expert insights to support your healing journey and cultivate resilience. The impact of trauma and stress on the body and mindThe role of breathwork and energy healing in emotional regulationPersonal stories of healing and transformationPractical tools for managing high-pressure situationsThe importance of self-care and boundary setting in healingBreathwork can significantly reduce physical pain and emotional distress.Regulating the nervous system is crucial for healing and resilience.Deep healing often requires a combination of modalities like EMDR, psychotherapy, and energy work.Physical symbols like arrow breaks can reinforce psychological shifts. Trusting the process and tools can bring peace amidst chaos. Follow Links: Sign up for the Nervous System Regulation Coach Certification  and our Founding Cohort here: https://influentialbreathwork.com/nervouscert Follow Anna Parker-Naples on Instagram:⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠⁠ Follow Charlotte Saunders here: Website: https://www.lottiesaunders.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/charlottesaundersbreathandfire

    47 min
5
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Healing After the Hard Stuff is a podcast about what it really takes to heal when life breaks you open. Hosted by Anna Parker-Naples, Founder of Influential Breathwork and creator of the BreathHealing Release Method™, the show explores burnout, grief, illness, loss, identity shifts and the messy human moments that change us. You’ll hear real life stories and conversations with experts and authors in breathwork, somatic healing and transformation modalities that support healing, regulation and rebuilding, one breath at a time. Going through something hard? Listen in, we've got you.

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