In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Tabatha DeBruyn, C.B. (9D), to discuss how breathwork can support nervous system retraining and why it may be an important part of recovery from Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome. Tabatha DeBruyn is a Transformational Breath Master and one of the few certified 9D Breathwork practitioners worldwide, specializing in nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and stress recovery. She helps adults, teens, and children navigate anxiety, burnout, grief, and trauma using science-backed breathwork that integrates breath, sound, and somatic practices for full-body transformation. Based in Virgil, Ontario, Tabatha works with clients locally and globally through private and group sessions, and collaborates with businesses and community organizations to deliver corporate wellness workshops designed to reduce workplace stress, improve focus, and support mental well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: Why nervous system retraining is an important part of healing from Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome How breathing patterns influence stress levels, brain fog, and energy Why many people unknowingly live in chronic fight, flight, or freeze mode A simple breathing practice that can quickly shift the body into rest, digest, and heal How breathwork can improve mental clarity by increasing blood flow to the brain What 9D breathwork is and how it combines breath, music, sound, and guided coaching How somatic breathwork can help release stored emotional stress from the body Practical breath exercises you can use during stress, anxiety, or sleep disturbances Tabatha explains how becoming aware of your breathing patterns can help regulate the nervous system and create a greater sense of safety in the body. She also shares simple techniques you can use throughout the day to calm your mind, improve clarity, and support your healing journey. To learn more about Tabatha DeBruyn and her work, visit: Tabatha's Website: http://www.tabatha.online/ Free Gift - 5 Minute Morning Routine: https://tabatha.myflodesk.com/align . We help you resolve your Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS) by finding and fixing the REAL root causes that 95% of providers miss. Learn about these causes and how we help people like you, Click Here. Do you have fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, muscle pain, or other strange symptoms? You might have Long Covid. Take our free quiz to find out if Long Covid is behind the mystery symptoms you're experiencing, Click Here. For more information about Evan and his program, Click Here. Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here. Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
