In this discussion, Josh Trent, the Founder of Wellness Force Media and breathwork expert, uncovers the transformative power of breath in enhancing mental and physical health. He shares his personal journey that fueled his passion for wellness. The conversation delves into defining breathwork practices like box breathing, their role in stress management, and their connection to neuroplasticity. Listeners learn about actionable techniques for integrating breathwork into daily life for emotional healing and stress reduction.
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Josh Trent's Path to Wellness
Josh Trent's difficult childhood, marked by his mother's manic bipolar disorder and his father's absence, led to personal struggles.
These struggles included weight issues, an unsatisfying job, and unhealthy relationships, ultimately prompting a spiritual awakening.
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Breathwork: A Safe Path to Healing
Breathwork offers a safe and accessible alternative to plant medicine for healing and achieving altered states of awareness.
Breathwork addresses trauma stored in the body and is less risky than some entheogens.
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Breathwork Techniques
Practice box breathing (inhale, hold, exhale, hold) for grounding and circular breathing (inhale-exhale without pauses) for conscious connection.
Explore binaural beats meditations combined with breathwork for enhanced effects.
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In this book, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma reshapes both the body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores various treatments, including neurofeedback, meditation, sports, drama, and yoga, which activate the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to aid in recovery. The book emphasizes the power of relationships in both causing and healing trauma and offers hope through descriptions of novel approaches to treatment. It is based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists in the field[1][2][5].
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover
Robert Moore
Douglas Gillette
This book redefines age-old concepts of masculinity by arguing that mature masculinity is not abusive or domineering, but rather generative, creative, and empowering. Jungian analysts Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette identify and define the four mature male archetypes: the King (just and creative ordering), the Warrior (aggressive but nonviolent action), the Magician (initiation and transformation), and the Lover (connection to others and the world). They also explore the four immature patterns that interfere with masculine potential: the divine child, oedipal child, trickster, and hero. The book is an exploratory journey to help men and women deepen their understanding of the masculine psyche.
Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force Media, host of the Wellness Force Podcast and the creator of the BREATHE: Breath & Wellness Program Josh has spent the past 19+ years as a trainer, researcher, and facilitator discovering the physical and emotional intelligence for humans to thrive in our modern world. The Wellness Force Mission is to help humans heal mental, emotional and physical health through podcasts, programs, and a global community that believe in optimizing our potential to live life well.
In this episode, Eric and Josh Trent discuss how to implement his powerful wellness and breathwork practices.
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Josh Trent and I Discuss Wellness and Breathwork Practices and...
His personal story that led to creating Wellness Force podcast and business.
The important scientific and spiritual aspects of breathwork
Box breathing and circular breathing
How breath is the autonomic lever that we can pull for modulating stress
Understanding the default mode network and how it can be deemed good or bad
The 3 phases of breathwork
Acute breathing practice is when you're stressed or reactive
Proactive or meditative breathing is what allows long term changes over time (neuroplasticity)
Catharsis breathing is a deeper level that requires training
The importance of breathing horizontally (expanding your diaphragm) and not vertically
Beginning a breathwork practice requires you to start where you are without judging yourself
The difference between breathwork and meditation
How breathwork primes your nervous system and is your best ally for meditation
Investigating the inner critic by becoming curious rather than judging it
The balancing of our awareness and lack of awareness
Learning to bridge the gap between knowing and doing
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