The Secret Life of Dads Podcast Change Your State, Change Your Life: The Breathwork Episode with Jamie Clements
Apr 9, 2025
Jamie Clements, a breathwork practitioner and founder of The Breath Space, shares insights into how breathwork can transform the hectic life of parents. He discusses his journey from struggling with anxiety to teaching breathwork, emphasizing its role in regulating emotions and enhancing presence. Jamie explains the science behind breath's impact on the nervous system and offers practical tips for busy parents, showcasing how simple breathing techniques can foster deeper connections with themselves and their children.
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Unexpected Film Double Experience
- Jamie worked as a film extra and once served as a naked body double for a famous actor in a beach scene.
- He recalls the cold April shoot in Devon and the odd experience of being full Starkers on set.
Breathwork Brings You Back Into Your Body
- Jamie describes breathwork as a pathway from being stuck in the head to feeling in the body.
- His early sessions restored sensation and offered an emotional reference point beyond numbness.
Use Breath As A Nervous-System Lever
- Use the breath as a lever to influence your autonomic nervous system because breath is the only part you can consciously control.
- Apply simple breathing techniques to shift state and reduce stress or anxiety in the moment.