Send us a voice note Summary In this engaging conversation, Forrest, Jason, and Christine explore the transformative power of breath work, sharing their personal journeys and insights. Unlike automatic, everyday breathing, breathwork involves actively changing the depth, speed, frequency of the way we take air in and out of our lungs. Jason—founder of Adventures in Recovery and author of the book True Grit—and Christine, author and host of the Liturgical Rebels podcast—teach approaches that also encourage an awareness of the interconnection between breathwork and the natural world. Christine discusses her recent experiences with breath work following her husband's passing, while Jason shares how breath work has helped him regulate his emotions and connect with his spiritual self. Jason describes his work with men in recovery, focusing on the importance of community and shared experiences in the healing process. For Jason and Christine, nature has everything to do with personal wellness, spiritual wholeness, and healing. They discuss how intentional breathing can enhance our awareness, foster deeper connections with ourselves and others, and help us overcome resistance in spiritual practices. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of being present and the communal aspect of breath, linking it to emotional and spiritual health. Takeaways Breath work is foundational for emotional regulation.Personal experiences shape our understanding of breath work.Breath work connects the mind, body, and spirit.Cold water immersion enhances the breath work experience.Nature plays a crucial role in personal transformation.Breath work fosters a sense of community and connection.The practice of breath work can lead to greater autonomy.Understanding breath work can deepen spiritual practices.Breath work helps in managing anxiety and impulsive behaviors.Experiencing discomfort in nature can lead to growth. Breath work fosters deeper, meaningful conversations.Being in nature enhances our breath work experience.Breath is a communal act that connects us to creation.Intentional breathing can help regulate our emotional state.Many religious practices incorporate rhythmic breathing.Resistance in teaching often stems from traditional beliefs.Breath work can alleviate panic and anxiety.Awareness of breath can improve overall health.Breath pulls us into the present moment.We are interconnected through our shared experiences. Keywords breath work, personal transformation, cold water immersion, cold plunge, addiction recovery, labyrinth, spiritual practices, mental health, community, mindfulness, recovery, nature therapy, emotional regulation breath work, nature, connection, intentional breathing, spiritual health, emotional health, resistance, mindfulness, community, personal growth Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple
