Finding Stability in a Stressful World: Breathing for Balance

In this episode, I sat down with happiness expert Emma Seppala to talk about anxiety.

Emma shares her personal story and how she found relief through a simple breathing technique.

We dive deep into the science behind anxiety and discuss why breathing can be a powerful tool for managing it.

Plus, we'll challenge some of the traditional approaches to therapy and explore why a holistic approach, focusing on both mind and body, is key to lasting happiness.

Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.

PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - The Prevalence of Anxiety

02:10 - Emma's Personal Experience with Anxiety

02:40 - Discovery of Breathing Techniques

03:13 - Research on Veterans and Anxiety

04:05 - Sky Breath Meditation Study

05:18 - Physiological Measurements of Anxiety

06:55 - Documentary: Free the Mind

07:16 - Understanding Anxiety's Physiological Effects

08:46 - Breath Control and Anxiety Management

10:37 - Acute Breathing Exercises

11:36 - Long-term Conditioning Through Breathing

12:51 - Sky Breath Meditation vs. Traditional Therapies

13:11 - Mindfulness and Anxiety

14:43 - Sovereignty Over Thoughts

15:40 - Breath as a Tool for Control

16:36 - Overview of Sky Breath Meditation

18:05 - Researching Breathing Techniques

18:38 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Limitations

19:47 - Breathwork and Anxiety

20:42 - Ego and Worry

21:51 - Psychological Sovereignty

22:57 - Victim Mentality and Empowerment

24:57 - Self-Care and Self-Love 

26:43 - Impact of Nature

27:44 - Default Mode Network and Self-Perception 

28:47 - Breathwork and Trauma

33:10 - Regaining Sovereignty

36:13 - Holistic Healing and Breathwork 

38:27 - Creating Safety in the Body

39:06 - The Limitations of Cognitive Therapy